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Sure! I'd love one. If you'd like, I can PM a box.com account you can upload a file to.

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Re: Reading/narration collaboration

fireproof78 wrote:

I've heard the Guitar Hero mics are decent, use a USB port and can be acquired for cheap, if you want a quick fix.

Not saying it's perfect, but it is an option.

Ah, now one of these I do have.  If that could work, then that could work, and I'd be happy to be back in if needed.

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Also, aural, do you want an audio sample from me before doing the project?

I think I'd actually prefer to send an audio sample just to check that the quality is OK.  Wouldn't want to let the side down and all that.

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Sure, I can PM you guys the box.com info.

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Re: Reading/narration collaboration

Also, Mr. Chrystie. No pressure if you're not feeling it, but I'd be honoured if you wanted to lend your voice to the cast.

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Sure, be happy to.

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Re: Reading/narration collaboration

Great! So here's where we're at cast-wise atm.

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4. Tomahawk
5. BigDamnArtist
6. Teague
7. bullet3

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I have to admit every time I read this topic, I never gave it much thought. But that's actually something I'd enjoy a lot. It could be a great test for me to see if I can achieve a decent american accent (or even another one) when given time to practice (as in, not live - easier). Also, voice acting fascinates me.

I don't have much gear myself, only an USB mic. Cheap but decent stuff. However, I have the possibility to borrow audio gear from my school. They have great stuff - Zoom H4n recorders, boom mics, etc.

I guess I could send you a little recording if you're interested. Probably something from Amnesia, heehee. smile

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Re: Reading/narration collaboration

I'd be very interested, of course! I'll PM you the box.com folder URL. I'm willing to bet the USB mic would work out pretty well.

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Ya, if you need anymore cast, send a PM my way, would love to contribute in some way. I have a decent shotgun mic now so it should be doable. Kung Fu Steampunk Noir sounds awesome

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Re: Reading/narration collaboration

Ok, I've read the finished draft and have compiled the character list. I've left the narrator out because I'd like to reserve that spot.

We have a total of 11 characters, including 2 female characters. I see that as a challenge. So get your wives/girlfriends on those mics, boys.

Oh, and the "short" story I asked for ballooned into 19 PAGES. By comparision, "Dust" was 6. So yeah. This'll be a longer multi-episode production, methinks.

Austin - Male - Main character; grizzled and sarcastic private dick
Feng - Male - Monk (Asian); polite and warm
Charli - Male - Cafe owner; kind to customers, admonishing to Austin
Gustav - Male - Master engineer (German); proud, intelligent, cunning
Boy - Male - Mysterious; bright, clever, cheerful
Antoinette - Female - Austin's secretary; sassy and opinionated
Amaya - Female - The client; princess (Asian); quiet, reserved and traditional
Jimmy - Male - Barkeep; gossipy, sly
Caucasian brawler - Male - Xiao Pei's lacky; big, strong, dumb
Sailor - Male - Sailor; salty (?)
Xiao Pei - Male - Mobster/monster (Asian); dangerous, full of himself, evil

All I can think to do is have people pick the character(s) they want to play and give first dibs if there are two people wanting the same one.

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Teague, can you ask the other FIYH crew if they'd be interested contributing? I know Mike expressed interest earlier on in the thread and Trey has a voice made for this kind of thing.

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Would it be relevant to point out how much voice time each character gets? People like me who are doing this for the first time might not want to pick a character who ends up having the most lines.

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Auditions are a thing maybe?

Also yeah, what Saniss said.

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I'd be willing to give the salty Sailor a go. (Yeah I could have phrased that better.) Or the mysterious Boy.

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I could have a go at Austin, Charli or Jimmy.

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Well, if we have to call dibs on these... I guess Xiao Pei could suit me. smile

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I'm interested in any leftover male part. (Yeah I could have phrased that better too.)

Warning: I'm probably rewriting this post as you read it.

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Yeah, I'm willing to take a crack at any male role, even to trying to fake a German accent.

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I'll do whatevs, and email the boys to make sure they know about this.

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I could do a really horrible german accent if it helps! big_smile

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Auditions are a long and tricky process. I say we just go for it with the talent we can muster.

Saniss, I'll compile maybe like a % of dialog scale to each character. I can tell you right now that there are a couple that have literally 1 line of dialogue.

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Well, not full auditions obviously. But if 2 people want the same thing, maybe do a quick sample for each and pick the one best suited.

Just a thought, all for the project and all that.

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I'd be interested in Austin. Any of them, really, but I do enjoy sarcasm.

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Dorkman wrote:

I'd be interested in Austin. Any of them, really, but I do enjoy sarcasm.

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Dorkman wrote:

I'd be interested in Austin. Any of them, really, but I do enjoy sarcasm.

Oh yeah. You've got the right voice for Austin, Dorkman.

Just heard from my buddy. He's got actor friends and might have a lead on some female talent.

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