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Ad Lib
Ad lib from the latin phrase ad libitum, meaning at one's pleasure, is something improvised in speech, a spontaneous spoken addition
or revision to the written script. Though some jobs may require improvisation, at the client's request, an unsolicited ad lib is seldom
welcome.
or revision to the written script. Though some jobs may require improvisation, at the client's request, an unsolicited ad lib is seldom
welcome.
ADR
ADR or automated dialog replacement is simply the recording of dialog for a previously shot scene in television or film. ADR recording generally occurs in a professional studio setting during post production. Although originally ADR referred only to post-production dialog recorded to replace original dialog in a scene, it is now widely used for all dubbing, including previously unrecorded multi-language tracks and background conversations added in post production. ADR may or may not be provided by the original actors seen in the live action images.
Air Check
An air check is any recording of a broadcast radio program. Air checks are generally used for archiving or as a demonstration (demo) for on-air talent. Often these recordings are 'telescoped' or 'scoped' as it is commonly referred to, meaning that music and promotional elements are skipped over in favor of just the air talent's portion of the program.
Analog
An information form that is represented by a continuous and smoothly varying amplitude or frequency changes over a certain range such as voice or music.
Audiobook
An audio book is a recording of the contents of a book read aloud. It is usually distributed on compact discs (CDs), cassette tapes, or digital formats (such as mp3). The term "audio book" has been synonymous with
"books on tape" for roughly 20 years. Cassette tape sales still comprise roughly 40% of the audio book market, with CDs the other dominant format type.
Unabridged audio books are word for word readings of a book, while abridged audio books have text edited out by the abridger. Audio books also come as fully dramatized versions of the printed book, sometimes calling upon a complete cast, music and sound effects.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audiobook )
"books on tape" for roughly 20 years. Cassette tape sales still comprise roughly 40% of the audio book market, with CDs the other dominant format type.
Unabridged audio books are word for word readings of a book, while abridged audio books have text edited out by the abridger. Audio books also come as fully dramatized versions of the printed book, sometimes calling upon a complete cast, music and sound effects.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audiobook )
Audition
Sample created by an actor or performing artist. Used in casting processes to demonstrate the performer's talent. It is considered to be the job interview for the performer. An example of it is the recording of a piece of audio containing a previously given script to display someone's talent.
Automated Dialogue Replacement / Post-sync
Automated dialogue replacement or Additional dialogue recording (ADR) is a film sound technique involving the re-recording of dialogue after photography, also known as "looping" or a looping session.[1] In the UK it is called post-synchronisation orpost-sync. ADR is recorded during an ADR session. An actor, usually the original actor on set, is called to a sound studio equipped with video playback equipment and sound playback and recording equipment. The actor wears headphones and is shown the line of the film that must be replaced, and often he or she will be played the production sound recording. The film is then projected several times, and the actor attempts to re-perform the line while watching the image on the screen, while an ADR Recordist records the performances. Several takes are made, and based on the quality of the performance and sync, one is selected and edited by an ADR Editor for use in the film.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubbing_(filmmaking) )
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubbing_(filmmaking) )
Bandwidth
Also seen as BPS, it is the most common measurement for data transmission. It indicates the number of bits that can be transferred to or from a communications device in one second.
Booking
Booked, Book, or Booking, a term applying to the status of job auditioned for. 'I am booked', e.g. 'I am hired for the voiceover job.'
Broadcast or Broadcasting
Is the distribution of audio and/or video signals which transmit programs to an audience. The audience may be the general public or a relatively large sub-audience, such as children or young adults.There is a wide variety of broadcasting systems, all of which have different capabilities. The smallest broadcasting systems are institutional public address systems, which transmit spoken messages and music within, for example, a school or hospital, and low-powered radio or television stations transmitting programs to a small local area.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadcast )
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadcast )
Byte
A unit of measurement of information storage, most often consisting of eight bits. In many computer architectures it is a unit of memory addressing.
Cartoon
Because of the stylistic similarities between comic strips and early animated movies, "cartoon" came to refer to animation, and this is the sense in which "cartoon" is most commonly used today. These are usually shown on television or in cinemas and are created by showing illustrated images in rapid succession to give the impression of movement. (In this meaning, the word cartoon is sometimes shortened to toon. Although the term can be applied to any animated presentation, it is most often used in reference to programs for hildren, featuring anthropomorphized animals,superheroes, the adventures of child protagonists, and other related genres.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartoon )
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartoon )
Casting
In the performing arts, casting (or casting call) is a vital pre-production process for selecting a cast (a meaning of the word recorded since 1631) of actors, dancers, singers, models and other talent for a live or recorded performance. It sometimes involves a series of auditions before a casting panel, composed of individuals such as the producer, director and/or choreographer. In the early stages of the process, candidate performers often may present prepared audition pieces such asmonologues or songs (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casting_(performing_arts) )
Codec
A technique used to compress/decompress speech or audio signals. (aka: coder or decoder)
Copy
The copy, also known as the script, is the text to be read by the voice over talent. More commonly, it refers to the script for a commercial voice over for radio or television.
Copy Points
The copy points are generally the branding terms or unique features of a product or service to be emphasized in a script for commercial voice over. Although copy points are generally chosen by the client or copywriter, a voiceover talent needs to be able to spot copy points in the script and may sometimes need to use his or her discretion on the level of emphasis for each copy point to provide the desired delivery. A client may request a natural delivery, but too many copy points can make it difficult to deliver a script in a natural or conversational way. Conversely, too few or no copy points, if they can be completely absent, can flatten the delivery and render the message indefinite or uncommunicative.
Corporate Presentation
It is a presentation meant to be shown in a company not to be broadcast, normally used to present innovative ideas, reports, or statuses to the clients or the company itself.
Custom Demo
It is a personalized demo created using a specific script that allow the person who requested it hear something in particular that facilitates the decision of choosing the most appropriate voice for a project.
Double
A term used for a voiceover demo or recording that contains two voiceover talents.
Dry Read
Provided by Ed Gambill, 'A narrative read of any length that usually contains the voice of one person and is delivered by some means other than ISDN. Typically the file is recorded, edited and delivered as a Monophonic file. No musical bed or background sound effects are added.'