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Audiobooks with Audacity Course Bundle
Welcome to the course!
Course Structure
Module 1: Audiobook Industry Basics
Overview (0:35)
Why are audiobooks exciting right now? (13:07)
Is your voice "good" enough? (2:49)
Where are audiobooks sold? (2:36)
What is ACX? (1:05)
What are ACX alternatives? (3:58)
Module 1 Quiz
Module 2: Options for Working with Audiobooks
Overview (0:30)
Full-Service Audiobook Producer (2:24)
Narrator (0:55)
Editor (0:51)
Proofer (1:07)
Offering single services (2:22)
Outsourcing (1:34)
Module 2 Quiz
Module 3: Finding Work
Overview (0:43)
Where to start (ACX) (3:34)
Author/Publisher Outreach (5:23)
"Pay-to-Play" Sites (1:41)
Audiobook Production Companies (1:31)
Module 3 Quiz
Module 4: Money & Payments
Overview (0:26)
Royalty Share vs. Per Finished Hour (PFH) (4:23)
[RS Payments] Who keeps track of sales and how do you get paid? (1:28)
[PFH Payments] Who pays and when? (1:47)
[PFH Rates] Average rates per finished hour (1:28)
Setting your PFH rate (2:00)
[Royalty Share] Pros and Cons (4:58)
[Royalty Share] Factors to consider (9:12)
What is a "Hybrid" deal? (1:07)
Module 4 Quiz
Module 5: Working Through ACX
Overview (1:07)
Why ACX? (4:23)
Setting up your ACX account (1:35)
Creating your narrator profile (13:28)
Recording audio samples (17:03)
Searching for available books (13:18)
Recording and submitting your auditions (17:27)
The 12 Step Audiobook Creation Process (18:19)
Module 5 Quiz
Module 6: Working Through Authors Republic
Overview (0:30)
What is Author's Republic? (0:49)
How does it work? (1:23)
What are the differences between ACX and Author's Republic? (2:11)
Can you get audiobook projects directly through Author's Republic? (1:07)
What requirements does your audio need to meet? (0:42)
How to work with authors and publishers to create audiobooks through Author's Republic (3:08)
Module 6 Quiz
Module 7: ACX Rules
Overview (1:13)
[Important] ACX Rules Are Universal (0:33)
The 15 ACX Rules (23:42)
Module 7 Quiz
Module 8: Recording Space & Equipment
Overview (0:11)
Audiobook Recording Equipment (6:23)
Choosing your recording space (5:41)
[PDF] Tips & Tests Checklist
Module 8 Quiz
Module 9: Getting Started with Audacity
Overview (0:43)
Will Audacity work with your computer? (0:39)
Downloading Audacity (1:39)
Installing Required Plugins (2:21)
Plugin Installation Walk-Through For Mac (4:21)
Plugin Installation Walkthrough for PC/Windows (2:09)
Installing the Limiter Plug-In
Audacity Basics: Part I
Basic Functions (3:42)
Create a new audio file (0:12)
Saving files (1:26)
Cursor Tool (0:23)
Deleting segments (0:19)
Copying & pasting segments (0:49)
Exporting files to MP3 (0:52)
Practice Exercise: Basic Skills
Audacity Basics: Part II
Commonly Used Tools & Effects (0:28)
ACX Check Tool (1:11)
Amplification (0:33)
Normalization (0:26)
Limiter (0:30)
Equalization (0:26)
Noise Removal (0:53)
Applying an effect to the entire track (0:32)
Module 9 Quiz
Module 10: Manuscript Prep & Voice Development
Overview (0:24)
Initial Read (5:33)
Character highlighting method (2:19)
Examples of different vocal styles and qualities (6:20)
Practice Exercise #1: Get inspired - finding your muses! (0:44)
Module 10 Quiz
Module 11: Recording Techniques & Tutorials
Overview (0:24)
Setting up your microphone (1:00)
Testing & adjusting your recording volume (5:01)
Audacity settings checklist (1:39)
Vocal warmups & hydration (1:52)
Mic placement & technique (1:23)
Recording techniques (2:33)
Exercise #1: Straight Record
Exercise #2: Modified Punch Record
Module 11 Quiz
Module 12: Audiobook Editing
Overview (0:27)
Make a copy for editing (1:16)
Editing: Basic Steps
Step 1: Recording Roomtone (1:11)
Step 2: Deleting Mistakes (0:40)
Step 3: Fixing Spaces (0:44)
Step 4: Eliminate undesirable sounds (0:38)
Step 5: Fixing Pops & Plosives (1:44)
Step 6: Add in Edits (0:38)
Step 7: Add roomtone to beginning & end (1:08)
Module 12 Quiz
Module 13: Proofing
Overview (0:21)
When should proofing be done? (0:54)
What is a proof table? (1:25)
[Bonus] Proof Table Template
Module 13 Quiz
Module 14: Sound Mastering Basics
Overview (0:48)
An important note about mastering (2:32)
Mastering: 3 Key Numbers
What is the goal? (4:03)
Noise Floor (-60dB max) (3:06)
RMS Levels (-18 to -23dB) (2:43)
Peak Levels (-3dB max) (0:48)
Test Your Knowledge - Quiz
Mastering: Tool Kit
The basic tool kit (0:57)
ACX Check tool (1:31)
Normalization (1:00)
Amplification (1:21)
Limiter (2:07)
*Noise removal (only if necessary) (2:29)
Noise Reduction Tutorial (reduce background noise/noise floor) (3:21)
Mastering: Step-by-step
Start with these 5 basic steps (1:22)
Important! Do the steps in order! (0:30)
Step 1: Apply Normalization (0:44)
Step 2: Test Sound Levels (ACX Check) (1:10)
Step 3: Address Noise Floor (1st) (1:32)
Step 4: Address RMS Level (2nd) (5:20)
Step 5: Address Peak Levels (3rd) (1:34)
Mastering: Common Problems and Solutions
Noise floor is too high (1:14)
RMS level is too high (or too low) (0:20)
Peak levels are too high (0:20)
I hear background noise or buzzing (1:08)
I can't get everything to pass ACX check! (0:42)
Module 15: Final Steps
Overview (0:41)
Preparing a Retail Sample (2:32)
Recording the beginning & ending credits (1:14)
Final Check - Are your files ready to go? (1:17)
[PDF] ACX Checklist
Exporting files to MP3 format (1:25)
Uploading files to ACX (or delivering them to the author) (1:00)
Review process (2:40)
Keeping track of sales & payments (0:26)
Q & A
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