Going Audio #2
Thought I would give you an update on the narration of 'Treasure of the Anasazi.' I have received Chapters 10-12 and will be reviewing them today. So far it's been a fairly simple process. I did assume I would be allowed more input, but was quickly corrected. You know what they say when you 'assume' anything. I didn't especially care for the voice given to one of the characters. He had been made to sound simple-minded, which he wasn't. I mentioned that I'd like to see it changed. I was informed that it would take too much time and that while he was working on a royalty share basis, it wasn't worth his time. Also, I was informed that he was the narrator and producer and that those decisions were his. After all, he was the professional. I informed him that I already had over a year invested in the book. It didn't matter. I should mention that I did provide a list of the characters with their descriptions as an indicator of voice.
On the positive side, I like everything else about what he has done. Even though I know the story inside and out, I get a kick out of listening to it. The characters really come to life. There are a total of twenty-four chapters, so we are about half-way there.
There will be a final review. Currently, I am allowed to ask for changes in pronunciations, to shorten gaps of dead space between sentences or paragraphs that are too long, and that's about it. It appears to be in his hands for the most part. By contract through ACX, if problems arise that cannot be worked out, the narrator is paid an hourly fee for their time up to that point. Or that's the way I interpreted it. It would be my recommendation that during the audition process of choosing a narrator that you ask lots of questions. And if you can afford it, you might consider the hourly rate. It can range from $50-$400 per finiI don't know if my experience is the norm. I hope not. Maybe you can find a narrator willing to accept input. My narrator was chosen because his voice seemed to fit well with the genre and, not the best reason, he was available immediately. Since I have essentially accepted my current role, things are moving along nicely.
I'll continue to post comments as the process continues. Please check back.
On the positive side, I like everything else about what he has done. Even though I know the story inside and out, I get a kick out of listening to it. The characters really come to life. There are a total of twenty-four chapters, so we are about half-way there.
There will be a final review. Currently, I am allowed to ask for changes in pronunciations, to shorten gaps of dead space between sentences or paragraphs that are too long, and that's about it. It appears to be in his hands for the most part. By contract through ACX, if problems arise that cannot be worked out, the narrator is paid an hourly fee for their time up to that point. Or that's the way I interpreted it. It would be my recommendation that during the audition process of choosing a narrator that you ask lots of questions. And if you can afford it, you might consider the hourly rate. It can range from $50-$400 per finiI don't know if my experience is the norm. I hope not. Maybe you can find a narrator willing to accept input. My narrator was chosen because his voice seemed to fit well with the genre and, not the best reason, he was available immediately. Since I have essentially accepted my current role, things are moving along nicely.
I'll continue to post comments as the process continues. Please check back.
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