Voiceover Technology Classes

with George Whittam

 

February 20, 2013: Mastering Audiobooks for ACX / George Whittam


If you are recording audiobooks and want to boost your production work ... and income ... you can learn here how to apply processing effects to finished audiobook narrations ... and meet the specs of the fast-growing Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX).

audiobooks artPerhaps you are already mastering to some degree and want to learn more. This is THE place.
On Wednesday, February 20, 2013, VoiceOverXtra presents the advanced webinar, Learn Audiobook Mastering Techniques, led by home studio audio guru George Whittam with guest ACX (Audiobook Creation Exchange) engineer Charles Clerke.

You will see actual demonstrations live, onscreen, using a variety of DAWs (recording applications) ... be able to ask questions live ... and within a few days, receive a full audio / visual recording of the entire event, to review time and again, or in case of a schedule conflict with the live demonstration.

 

 "Prepare your precious project for release to the world with the right methods so your publisher will love the results and want you back again and again," George advises.

 

 "Mastering an audiobook project doesn't have to be scary," he adds. "With the right tricks of the trade in your technical tool box, you will be able to make your audiobook recording 'just loud enough' ... but not too loud ... 'just bright enough' ... but not too bright."

 

Plus, learn how to do this right for projects you narrate for Audible's Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX), with first-hand advice and answers to your questions from ACX engineer Charles Clerke.

 

Tuition for this two-hour advanced webinar is $79

including full recording

Just Click Here To Register

 

WHAT'S MASTERING, ANYWAY?

 

Audiobook mastering takes raw audio recorded in a studio and applies a range of audio processing effects to create a finished-sounding product.

 

These effects can include normalization, compression, limiting, EQ, de-essing, downward expansion, and even manual level adjustment.

 

Each audio must be used in the proper proportion and sequence in order to achieve the best results.

 

Effects programs are based on the skill and experience of the person mastering the audio, or via presets that are created by a professional audio engineer purposely for the narrator's voice and room acoustics.

 

To learn this on February 20, click here!

 

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ...

 

In this advanced webinar, you will learn ...

  • What can and can't be fixed in mastering
  • Compression, Limiting and other Effects guidelines
  • Quick methods to process a lot of chapters
  • Proper mp3 encoding procedure
  • Tricks on the popular DAWs (YOU will determine which we will cover - attendees will receive a brief questionnaire for recording preferences)  
  • ACX's audiobook mastering specs
  • and more ...

Plus a live Q&A with George and Charles.

 

 Tuition for this advanced webinar: $79 

To register now, please click here!

 
WEBINAR DATE & TIME
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 
Starting At ... 
9:00 pm Eastern 
8:00 pm Central  
6:00 pm Pacific  
 
Tuition: $79 including recording 


MEET GEORGE WHITTAM ...

Based in Los Angeles, George Whittam is the owner of Eldorado Recording Services - a full-service studio consulting company - and he's popularly known as the home studio consultant to the stars.  Whittam was the personal home studio consultant to the late great Don LaFontaine, and co-founder and designer of the Don LaFontaine Voice Over Lab at the SAG Foundation in Los Angeles.

He is also co-host of the popular Sunday night Ustream TV show East-West Audio Body Shop(EWABS), featuring home studio audio advice and guest interviews. 

 

 
Find more at MindBites, the how-to video marketplace!

 

"Mic to MP3" a full day technical recording workshop for Voice-over Actors

This limited engagement is open only to 10 students!  It's an intimate workshop where you will get some hands on and QnA time with George Whittam.  You'll get to address issues that plague you in your own studio and learn some tricks that will save you so much time and frustration, they're worth the entry price alone!

 

Who:  Voice-actors with a basic home recording setup already in place, creating auditions and some jobs

 

What:  We'll cover topics for the working voice-over actor, such as:

 

  • Mic technique & acoustics

  • Editing tips to speed up your process

  • Setting up EQ, Gate, Compressor presets

  • Source Connect vs. ISDN vs. phone hybrid vs. Skype

 

How:  Bring George to YOUR town!  All you have to do is assemble a group of 10 or more and we'll give you FREE admission! 

Contact us for information on how you can become an affiliate and produce your event.  You'll receive commission on every sale and receive promotional emails, graphics, audio and more to help you drive voice-over talent to the website. 

 

 

 

"Pro Tools for Voice-over" - Half Day Workshop

When:  join our list and stay tuned!

 

Who: George Whittam, Andrew Feliciano

 

What: Whether you just bought Pro Tools, or you've been using it for a while, you'll come home with valuable shortcuts, tips, and tricks to make using this powerful production software dance for you. 

We'll cover topics ranging from how to optimize your computer for Pro Tools, to the fastest way to record your audition and send off an MP3. 

 

Prerequisite:  This is a completely hands-on course.  You must bring your own Pro Tools system and computer.

The Technology of Voice Over Presentation

ElDorado Recording Services is offering a presentation on the Technology of Voiceover for purchase. The presentation was excerpted from a workshop George Whittam produced for the VoiceOver International Creative Experience 2008. This concise, one-hour lecture sees right through the smoke and mirrors of setting up a home Voiceover studio and could save you thousands in misspent, hard-earned money.

You'll receive the slideshow and live recording of George's presentation in the form of a Quicktime movie, as well as the workbook notes in PDF format for easy printing.

Purchase is processed through Paypal.

$80, download now!

  

ERS Members get this presentation for FREE!