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Deirdre

Hey guys-- Pat and I are the Flavor of the Week on GDC Radio.

http://www.gdcradio.net/2007/09/creating_a_new_age_of_voiceove.html

Someone from AFTRA just told me about it.
What a hoot!
It's a riot that the GDC guys didn't let us know, but what are ya gonna do.

The online description is wrong and I was unable to get it fixed in spite of calls an email. Here's the real thumbnail description (and it was a lecture, not a roundtable:

Audio directors have a right to know what to expect from the voice actors that are hired to voice games. The object of this program is to discuss and demonstrate directing techniques actors can easily respond to, scripting that will wring a fuller character from your actor, and audition ideas to ascertain that you’re getting the VO you really need for a part in a game.

Here's the "takeaway":

Attendees will understand what voice actors can bring to the creative process of writing and audio design for interactive games, and will learn creative techniques for quickly getting a great range of choices for game dialog and other vocal necessities.
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Dan-O · The Gates of Troy Joined: 17 Jan 2005 Posts: 1636

Fantabulous!

Thank you for sharing this. Would you be able to post a pdf of the handout?

Jeffrey Kafer · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 11:19 am Post subject:

nice one. "This man needs a hymnal."

Fraley is my new hero. I had no idea he was in Full Throttle and Monkey Island, some of my favorite classic games.

I also sent the link to the audio directors here at work, one of whom was in attendance.
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bobsouer · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 11:21 am Post subject:

Deirdre,

Thank you for this!
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jrodriguez315 · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 11:39 am Post subject:

Thanks DB. This is quite a lesson. I am listening to it now. I'm up to the "serving suggestions" part. Great stuff!
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dhouston67 · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 1:37 pm Post subject:

Also giving it a listen as we speak. I'm now sorrier than ever that I wasn't able to see you guys while y'all were in town...
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glittlefield · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 4:21 pm Post subject:

Neat! Thanks for sharin'! Well done, you two.

Next year: how to mic a room for an interactive presentation. Smile

The sidebar whispering was crystal clear though.

Just observin'...
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Deirdre · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 5:07 pm Post subject:

I kinda liked that 'sidebar whispering'. Lets you know what's really going on.

We didn't anticipate quite so much byplay, so we didn't ask for mics for the room— but the audience was immediately engaged. We just decided to roll with it.

Incidentally, one of the attendees has asked me to come and speak to a group of up-and-coming developers at Midway in Seattle next month.
Who all should I look up while I'm there?
Jeffrey?
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Jeffrey Kafer · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 5:11 pm Post subject:

heck yeah! For coffee at least!

Perhaps a Seattle meet n greet warrants a new thread.
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bobsouer · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 5:38 pm Post subject:

Jeffrey,

I'm going to be in Tacoma at the end of October and first few days of November. Is that close enough for a visit?
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scottnilsen · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 5:42 pm Post subject:

Sure, NOW people want to meet in Seattle! Guess I'll have to wait until next summer to join in
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Deirdre · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 6:22 pm Post subject:

Here's the stuff we shared:

http://www.vo-bb.com/Pix/AGDC07/

"26 Slick Tricks for Game Writers, Producers, Directors, & Voice Talents"

and the Cover art.
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Dave · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 6:42 pm Post subject:

Great tips! Thanks for sharing Deebs.
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SoundsGreat-Elaine Singer · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 6:50 pm Post subject:

Thanks! It's almost as good as actually being there....
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Jeffrey Kafer · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 8:28 pm Post subject: