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Philip Banks · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 2:59 pm Post subject: Strange way to direct a voice

Louise popped in today because the coffee is free and there's always plenty of "things a girl shouldn't eat but must eat" to be found in the kitchen.

After she'd recorded a few voice bits I had to do a session and when I'd finished she asked if she could try the script.

While I made her more coffee she sat in my wee huttie trying several different approaches to the script.

"Listen to what I've done" she hit play and I listened.

"Ok" I said "you're on to something but you're not talking to anyone. Imagine you're in a quiet spot in the country propped up against a tree trying to read a book. Someone is lying with his head on your tummy, you're stroking his hair as he tells you about everything he regrets. When he pauses for breath you respond in a calm, caring yet almost monotone voice with your advice, the advice is the script. when you get to the tag line in the ad smile and give him a hug."

This time we both went into my wee huttie and as Louise spoke I listened. the tag line was the only weak point. Behind my stool is a pile of cushions, nowhere else to put them. I picked up the biggest one and handed it to Louise.

"Cuddle that and read the tag line again, smile and give it a squeeze." Sounded lovely!

Dave · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:09 pm Post subject:

Strange?

I think not.

Were all directors so illustrative.
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KaraEdwards · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:17 pm Post subject:

Philip, next important audition I have...can I call you to talk me through it?
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Diane Maggipinto · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:19 pm Post subject:

might i cuddle this?

Philip Banks · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:21 pm Post subject:

Always happy to help. Should I ever hinder...... HANG UP!

asnively · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:25 pm Post subject:

That was great. Where do I send the check?
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davidmonteath · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:32 pm Post subject:

Amy Snively you put that man down and step back, you don't know where he's been.

Mr B....... stop tempting the ladies with your pernicious brand of humour...and biscuits.
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Philip Banks · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:51 pm Post subject:

Tunnock's Caramel Wafers, need I say more? Ever tried offering a Wagon Wheel http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wagon_Wheels to a Vegan, they'd love one but don't have the energy to lift it.

davidmonteath · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:54 pm Post subject:

Lizden · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 4:53 pm Post subject:

BenWils · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 6:42 pm Post subject:

audio'connell · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 7:05 pm Post subject:

I'm just impressed he publicly admitted he had a wee huttie.
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Brett Mason · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 7:09 pm Post subject:

...and me dunno if I would sign my name after that comment...

bobbinbeamo · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 8:40 pm Post subject:

Peter, I too picked up on Philip's wee huttie. (that's just funny)

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Chrissy · Guest

Peter you better start looking very contrite because I suspect Czar Mama has her finger on the mouse.
Okay so maybe I was trying to decide if I could say the same thing right before I read your comment.

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