ACXU Presents: Audiobook Audition Techniques and Critiques
Summary
TLDRThe transcript captures a discussion on the importance of auditioning for audiobook narrations, emphasizing the need to submit auditions regularly and to diversify submissions across various publishers. It advises on the preparation process, including reading the entire audition material, researching character backgrounds, and understanding the story arc. The speaker also highlights the usefulness of Amazon's 'Look Inside' feature for gaining insight into the book and its characters, and stresses the importance of correct pronunciation to avoid missteps that could affect the chances of securing the job.
Takeaways
- 🎙️ The discussion is about auditions for audiobook narrators and the importance of submitting auditions to various publishers.
- 🗓️ Narrators are encouraged to submit a significant number of auditions monthly, with an example of 2010 auditions mentioned.
- 📚 Narrators should read the entire audition script and familiarize themselves with the book's content before auditioning.
- 🔍 Utilizing Amazon's 'Look Inside' feature is recommended to gain a deeper understanding of the book, including character details and story arcs.
- 📖 Reviewing the Amazon product description and reading reviews can provide insights into the book's reception and character resonance.
- 🎭 Narrators should identify and understand the characters in the audition script as they would for a full audiobook recording.
- 📝 It's crucial to research pronunciations thoroughly to avoid mispronunciations, which can negatively impact the impression on producers.
- 👂 Producers and rights holders are looking for auditions that reflect the quality they expect for the entire book.
- 🤔 The script suggests that narrators should be proactive in sending out audition reels to other publishers for more work opportunities.
- 📋 The transcript highlights the importance of preparation and homework in the audition process to ensure a good fit for the book's requirements.
- 🗣️ There is an emphasis on the need for careful reading and understanding of the text, including any clues about accents or foreign origins of characters.
Q & A
How many auditions are the speakers submitting on average per month?
-The exact number is not stated, but the response '2010 four' suggests a significant number, indicating that they are very active in submitting auditions.
What is the recommended approach for actors in terms of sending out auditions to various publishers?
-The speakers encourage actors to send out auditions to other publishers as well, implying that it is a common and beneficial practice.
What is the first step an actor should take when preparing for an audition?
-The first step is to find a book that resonates with the actor and has a suitable due date.
Why is it important for an actor to read the whole audition script before preparing for an audition?
-Reading the whole audition script helps the actor understand the context, main characters, and story arc, which is essential for delivering a convincing audition.
What is the 'Look Inside' feature on Amazon, and how can it be useful for actors preparing for auditions?
-The 'Look Inside' feature allows actors to view parts of the book, search for specific terms like accents, and get a fuller picture of the book, which can be very handy in preparing for an audition.
Why should actors check the Amazon product description page when preparing for an audition?
-The Amazon product description page provides insights into the book's content, main characters, and story arc, which can help actors better understand and prepare for their audition.
What role do reviews play in an actor's audition preparation?
-Reviews can provide insights into what readers liked about the book and which characters resonated with them, which can help actors focus on delivering a performance that aligns with audience expectations.
Why is it crucial for actors to research pronunciations before an audition?
-Mispronunciation of common words can leave a negative impression on producers, who may question the actor's preparedness for the full book recording.
What should actors do if they find clues in the text about accents or characters of foreign origin?
-Actors should research and practice the appropriate accents and mannerisms to accurately portray these characters in their audition.
What is the significance of doing a careful reading of the text during audition preparation?
-A careful reading allows actors to identify any specific details about characters, such as accents or foreign origins, ensuring they can deliver an authentic performance.
Why is it important for actors to give the audition due to the expectations of producers and rights holders?
-Producers and rights holders use the audition as an indicator of the quality and style they can expect for the entire book, so it's crucial for actors to deliver their best performance.
Outlines
🎙️ Audition Preparation and Submission
The paragraph discusses the importance of auditions for voice actors, particularly in the context of audiobook narration. It mentions the average number of auditions submitted per month and encourages actors to send out audition reels to various publishers. The speaker advises on the preparation process, which includes reading the entire audition material, researching the book on Amazon, understanding the story arc, and identifying main characters. The use of 'Look Inside' feature and reviews on Amazon is highlighted as a valuable resource for gaining insights into the book. The paragraph emphasizes the need for careful reading to pick up on details such as accents and character backgrounds, which are crucial for a successful audition.
📚 Understanding Character Pronunciations
This paragraph, although incomplete, seems to continue the discussion on audition preparation. It stresses the importance of researching pronunciations to avoid mispronouncing common words during an audition. The speaker implies that a mispronunciation can negatively impact the impression on producers, as it raises doubts about the actor's preparedness for the full book project. The paragraph serves as a reminder to do thorough homework on character names and terms to ensure a polished audition.
🔍 In-Depth Character and Story Analysis
The paragraph, although it only repeats the word 'you,' suggests a deeper dive into character analysis and story understanding. It likely emphasizes the need for actors to thoroughly analyze the characters they are auditioning for, including their backgrounds, motivations, and relationships within the story. This understanding is crucial for delivering a convincing audition and potentially securing the role in the audiobook production.
🤔 Encouraging Audience Engagement
The single repetition of 'you' in this paragraph could be an open-ended prompt for the audience to reflect on their own audition preparation process or to consider questions they might have about the audition process. It serves as an invitation for the audience to engage more deeply with the material, possibly by asking questions or sharing their experiences.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Auditions
💡CX
💡Reels
💡Amazon Product Description Page
💡Look Inside Feature
💡Story Arc
💡Main Characters
💡Accents
💡Mispronunciation
💡Homework
💡Producers
Highlights
On average, narrators submit a lot of auditions per month, with a range of 10-20.
Narrators should be sending out audition reels to other publishers as well.
The importance of submitting high-quality auditions to get more work.
Finding a book for an audition that resonates with the narrator.
Reading the whole audition script before preparing for the audition.
Utilizing the Amazon product description page to understand the book's content and main characters.
The 'Look Inside' feature on Amazon is useful for getting a fuller picture of the book.
Checking for character accents or foreign origins within the book text.
Reading reviews to see what resonates with readers and to understand the story arc.
The audition should reflect the quality expected for the full audiobook recording.
Producers and rights holders listen for clues about the narrator's ability to perform the full book.
Mispronunciation of common words in an audition is a significant issue.
Doing homework on pronunciation to ensure accuracy in the audition.
The expectation that a narrator who prepares well for an audition will also prepare well for the full book.
The transcript emphasizes the importance of thorough preparation for auditions.
An open question about preparing auditions, inviting further discussion or clarification.
Transcripts
ladies and gentlemen cat Lambrix and
Mike Charak of audible studios
so we're gonna talk auditions to begin
with on average how many auditions are
you guys submitting a month on a CX
did somebody say a lot
2010 four okay all right this is this is
a good range so are you guys sending out
auditions are you sending out reels to
other publishers as well show of hands
okay all right it could be everybody you
know you guys should be you guys should
be sending them out so let's talk about
auditions let's talk about reels to talk
about demos answer all your questions so
we can get you guys submitting awesome
auditions on a CX and also getting them
out there to other publishers and
getting some more work for yourselves
preparing the audition so you go in a CX
you find a book you like you find a book
that's got a great due date you find
something that resonates with you then
what do you do you read the audition you
read the whole audition you read every
word of the audition right we all heard
Neil before you read the book you read
the whole book
you take a look at the Amazon product
description page are you guys all
familiar with how all that works
cool so you go on Amazon you see what's
the whole book about who are we talking
about here who are the main characters
kind of figure out what's what's the
story arc of what I'm talking about here
look inside the book is actually a
really super feature we use it a lot not
only because we are an Amazon company
but because it is also very handy you
could take a look at other parts of the
book you can search to see if anybody
has an accent if it's one of those
that's got the search function you can
really get a fuller picture of the book
itself you could also look at the
reviews see what people are saying about
the book two people loved it two people
is there a character that people are you
know finding really resonates with them
what are people saying about it
then what do you do you figure out who
your characters are it's just like
recording a full audio book and we
really want you guys to give the
audition it's due because what the
producers are hearing what the rights
holders are hearing is work they're
going to expect the rest of the book so
do a careful reading in the text make
sure if there are any clues in there as
to accents
lists you know people of foreign origin
that you're finding all that stuff out
good right
okay good I'm glad nobody said no
because that would have been like a
little bit of a warning sign great
research your pronunciations the one of
the worst things the producer can hear
is a mispronunciation of a common word
in an audition if you don't do your
homework with the audition we're not
sure if you're gonna do your homework
with the whole book so do your homework
any questions about that stuff about
preparing the audition about the text
nobody yeah in the back
haha that is an excellent question
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