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DaphneNorst
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- Joined: July 7th, 2011, 6:23 pm
I love being read to and reading out loud, though I don't have a whole lot of practice. I've been acting for many years now, though, so I hope that those skills might help me produce a decent reading. I've been most active with a Shakespeare theater group recently, so those works draw my attention in particular. In the meantime, I'm very much enjoying listening to what is already available.
Hi DaphneNorst,
welcome to Librivox. I hope you will enjoy here. Looking forward to hearing your voice.
stav.
welcome to Librivox. I hope you will enjoy here. Looking forward to hearing your voice.
stav.
Love gothic novels? Try Children Of The Abbey. Like surprising mysteries? Try The Amathist Cross. Looking for an easy read? Try Harriet's Choice.
Hi Daphne (excuse the wild assumption on my part and I'm sorry if I'm wrong!)! Welcome to Librivox! You will be able to read plenty of Shakespeare here, as well as any other of that sort of stuff you want, and in large quantities. You can even re-record something that's been read already, in your own voice - we encourage that. So anything you want!
There are also lots of ways to help out here other than reading, including proof-listening, making cd covers, converting files into iTunes-ready audiobooks (m4b's), etc., so if you'd like to start slowly you could check out those ways to contribute.
If you'd like to try Proof-Listening, here's a link to the Guide for Proof-Listeners: Guide for Proof-Listeners This is a great way to start out!
As far as recording goes, the files we make do have to be in a certain format: mp3, mono, 44,100Hz, 16-bit, 128kbps and usually louder than most people think! Here's the Newbie Guide to Recording: Newbie Guide to Recording.
And we respectfully urge a 1 Minute Test, to help you get things all set up! Here's a link to the 1-Minute Test Recording: 1-Minute Test that explains how to do all that. You would upload your test and then post the link to the test as a new thread in the Listeners Wanted Forum. Instructions are in the link, including where to upload the link, the username and the password to use, etc. This test is not for any kind of audition purposes, just to make sure that it fits our format technically and that your levels are okay.
One of our volunteers, Philchenevert, has created several great videos that you might find helpful in learning more about Librivox. Here's a list of them: http://wiki.librivox.org/index.php/User:Philchenevert
People here are very helpful and friendly, so don't be afraid to ask any questions you have along the way. You can just ask away in this same thread if you have any trouble.
Have fun!
Samanem
There are also lots of ways to help out here other than reading, including proof-listening, making cd covers, converting files into iTunes-ready audiobooks (m4b's), etc., so if you'd like to start slowly you could check out those ways to contribute.
If you'd like to try Proof-Listening, here's a link to the Guide for Proof-Listeners: Guide for Proof-Listeners This is a great way to start out!
As far as recording goes, the files we make do have to be in a certain format: mp3, mono, 44,100Hz, 16-bit, 128kbps and usually louder than most people think! Here's the Newbie Guide to Recording: Newbie Guide to Recording.
And we respectfully urge a 1 Minute Test, to help you get things all set up! Here's a link to the 1-Minute Test Recording: 1-Minute Test that explains how to do all that. You would upload your test and then post the link to the test as a new thread in the Listeners Wanted Forum. Instructions are in the link, including where to upload the link, the username and the password to use, etc. This test is not for any kind of audition purposes, just to make sure that it fits our format technically and that your levels are okay.
One of our volunteers, Philchenevert, has created several great videos that you might find helpful in learning more about Librivox. Here's a list of them: http://wiki.librivox.org/index.php/User:Philchenevert
People here are very helpful and friendly, so don't be afraid to ask any questions you have along the way. You can just ask away in this same thread if you have any trouble.
Have fun!
Samanem
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