A Voice Actor’s Guide to Audio Description Performance
Roy Samuelson
Unlock the artistry of audio description performance with “A Voice Actor’s Guide to Audio Description Performance”, the ultimate resource for voice actors ready to make a meaningful impact. Written by Roy Samuelson, a seasoned performer with thousands of credits across blockbuster films and TV, this book dives into the nuances, techniques, and creative possibilities of crafting immersive storytelling for blind and low-vision audiences.
At its heart, this book reflects four powerful reasons why AD matters:
• Removing barriers so workers and audiences can achieve better outcomes.
• Expanding storytelling to underserved audiences, creating deeper connections and loyalty.
• Fostering engagement that enhances your clients’ satisfaction and AD audience growth.
• Elevating inclusion and accessibility to enhance productivity, profitability, and joy in storytelling.
Through practical exercises, expert advice, and relatable insights, you’ll learn how to deliver emotional depth, adapt to diverse genres, and balance the ‘dance’ between audio and visuals.
Whether you’re an experienced voice actor or new to the field of AD, this guide equips you with the tools to elevate your craft and build stronger audience connections.
If you’re passionate about storytelling that leaves no one behind, “A Voice Actor’s Guide to Audio Description Performance” will inspire you to create emotionally impactful, high-quality AD that brings stories to life for everyone.
Duration - 3h 40m.
Author - Roy Samuelson.
Narrator - Roy Samuelson.
Published Date - Friday, 26 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2024 Roy Samuelson ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Unlock the artistry of audio description performance with “A Voice Actor’s Guide to Audio Description Performance”, the ultimate resource for voice actors ready to make a meaningful impact. Written by Roy Samuelson, a seasoned performer with thousands of credits across blockbuster films and TV, this book dives into the nuances, techniques, and creative possibilities of crafting immersive storytelling for blind and low-vision audiences. At its heart, this book reflects four powerful reasons why AD matters: • Removing barriers so workers and audiences can achieve better outcomes. • Expanding storytelling to underserved audiences, creating deeper connections and loyalty. • Fostering engagement that enhances your clients’ satisfaction and AD audience growth. • Elevating inclusion and accessibility to enhance productivity, profitability, and joy in storytelling. Through practical exercises, expert advice, and relatable insights, you’ll learn how to deliver emotional depth, adapt to diverse genres, and balance the ‘dance’ between audio and visuals. Whether you’re an experienced voice actor or new to the field of AD, this guide equips you with the tools to elevate your craft and build stronger audience connections. If you’re passionate about storytelling that leaves no one behind, “A Voice Actor’s Guide to Audio Description Performance” will inspire you to create emotionally impactful, high-quality AD that brings stories to life for everyone. Duration - 3h 40m. Author - Roy Samuelson. Narrator - Roy Samuelson. Published Date - Friday, 26 January 2024. Copyright - © 2024 Roy Samuelson ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:36
Forward - Stating The Obvious
Duration:00:06:21
Preface - Defining AD
Duration:00:11:05
Introduction - Pivoting from "How Cheap" to "How Great"
Duration:00:27:26
Chapter 1 - Knowing Your AD Audience
Duration:00:20:20
Chapter 2 - Bringing Your "A" Game To AD Performance
Duration:00:56:13
Chapter 3 - Understanding the AD Writer's Lot
Duration:00:18:48
Chapter 4 - Making Life Easier for Friends Who Fix Things in Engineering and QC
Duration:00:10:58
Chapter 5 - Joining Forces With Production
Duration:00:24:05
Conclusion - Let's Connect, Shall We?
Duration:00:11:47
uthor Bio - About Author Roy Samuelson
Duration:00:03:18
Thanks - Acknowledgements
Duration:00:06:33
Appendix - Text to Speech
Duration:00:06:36
Appendix - The Weakest Link
Duration:00:01:51
Appendix - SOVAS Panel Follow Up
Duration:00:06:27
Appendix - The story of Kevins Way
Duration:00:07:20
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:18