So we're going to start recording the voice over dialogue next week, at an ADR room at my university's sound lab.
There isn't much (maybe 3 minutes worth) but it is very important to the story. All the voice over dialogue will be done by my lead actress.
I'm familiar with the directing etiquette that you shouldn't constantly and blatantly read the lines for the actors but since that's all there is to do in this particular scenario, can I read the line to her, with the emotions and high points I need her to hit? I plan to record the same dialogue multiple times so do I just expect her to change up her approach after each one until it gets where I need it to be?
My actress has a good bit of work under her belt and I really want to handle this recording in a professional way without compromising exactly what I need from her.
Also, is there anything I should keep in mind when recording this, as far as audio goes? Since it's voice over, should it be distinct and different than the regular dialogue or should it flow with the regular dialogue?
Here's what I'll be working with: Intel Mac Pro, Pro Tools HD 8, Focusrite TwinTrak Pro microphone preamplifier, and a Shure KSM 27 microphone
There isn't much (maybe 3 minutes worth) but it is very important to the story. All the voice over dialogue will be done by my lead actress.
I'm familiar with the directing etiquette that you shouldn't constantly and blatantly read the lines for the actors but since that's all there is to do in this particular scenario, can I read the line to her, with the emotions and high points I need her to hit? I plan to record the same dialogue multiple times so do I just expect her to change up her approach after each one until it gets where I need it to be?
My actress has a good bit of work under her belt and I really want to handle this recording in a professional way without compromising exactly what I need from her.
Also, is there anything I should keep in mind when recording this, as far as audio goes? Since it's voice over, should it be distinct and different than the regular dialogue or should it flow with the regular dialogue?
Here's what I'll be working with: Intel Mac Pro, Pro Tools HD 8, Focusrite TwinTrak Pro microphone preamplifier, and a Shure KSM 27 microphone
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