A while back I posted on here for advice on how to save a project that had its audio recorded “Too Hot”
I had an iphone lav mike plugged into MY iphone. I record sound this way all the time and it sounds great. The client said “why not use MY iphone so I can keep the audio files myself?”
I saw no harm in this. I have done THAT before, using the grooms iphone to record the vows at the wedding etc, and its always sounded good.
Murphys Law, this clients phone recorded way too high/ too hot. I have no idea what the difference was. I have reseached changing the audio level while recording with the iPhones “Voice Memo” app, and I have found no way to change the record level.
Something must have gone wrong with his particular phone. Using the same mike on MY iphone produced good results.
I tried just pushing the levels down, but the audio still sounded over modulated. A lot of people on this forum recommended I buy and use “Isotope RX”
That seemed too expensive to buy for just one project. I tried fixing it myself by experimenting with Adobe Premieres “essential sound filters”
In some cases I tried fixing/bringing down the lav mike audio
In other cases I tried dropping the lav track and just bringing up the camera sound ….
The sound was improved but still not professional quality. And some of it sounded too warped and robotic ( but maybe I just don’t know the right way to use it?).
The last time I posted about this, I got several offers from people who felt they could fix the sound. But I got distracted by other projects and didn’t keep their names/contact info.
So let me repeat my old offer/request…
Is there anyone here is an experienced user of Isotope RX ( or equivalent software ) and can fix my bad audio clips and give my client professional results? And if so, what would you charge?
Here is my webpage that has the “problem child” clips:
A new corporate client of mine wants to create their online Transport website.This assignment is a copyrighted script that will be provided.We have specialists,and Contract Studio Engineer who will bring the real perfection to the job.It’s a two days project and wouldn’t take more than 45 minutes to record for each of days.It’s a $1100 voice over (Assignment) for you,
Job Location:
The job and the recording will be held at a rented studio close to your location, so you don’t have to worry about traveling, the name and address of the studio will be forwarded to you before the date of the recording.
Job Description
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We are creating a marketing video to be distributed through web and social media. The overall video is approximately 20 minutes in length with the game show host part being about 8 Mins also. The voice must be Smooth, Friendly fun and entertaining.
Sample Script:(This is an idea of what to be expected)
(VO) Uh, I’m no rocket scientist but I’d say…traffic congestion.
(VO) Well, I’m no rocket scientist but that’s a no-brainer. Mass Transit is the better option.
Expectations: You need to be in a good mental and emotional state of mind. Basically this is all that is required of you, Kindly, get in touch with me as soon as possible if you will take the job. More details will be provided to you and we can continue from there. Please, no time wasting.
Let me know if you will take the job to commence with next arrangement. Please I’d like you to check your email on a regular basis, I might have updates for you.
After reading this I was SO excited. They must have listened to my voice demo and wanted to hire me.
I put a microphone into my iPhone and recorded their lines and attached it into an email back to them.
They IMMEDIATELY emailed me back with:
Hi ,
I received your email indicating your interest.I am an independent consultant. I would not be able to send you the script because my client has copyrighted it and confidential is of utmost importance.Therefore the script shall be released a day before the project. I hope you understand?
As part of my working policy and ethics, I receive part payment from any client before I proceed with any job and balance you immediately after the job, this is to identify a serious client and ascertain the job. So I will get in touch with our client and part payment will be mailed to you, until you receive and confirm payment before the recording will hold. Your total pay for the job is going to be $1100 as discussed. Part payment of $400 will be mailed to you first and you get the balance on the final day of the recording.No contract will be signed for the job.
Do Send me your payment details for issuing a check as to which our client is to mail out your part payment to you in the details below:
Full Legal name for payment on the Check:
Complete Mailing address:
Phone numbers (Cell and Home):
After you confirm the part payment which should serve as transportation and mobilization.
Get in touch with your required details as soon as you can. The date of the Recording shall be communicated to you once I get all the details. Concerning the date of the recording, you have the opportunity to choose the two most convenient days for the recording between 25th-30th April and do indicate it in your next reply.
Regards,
Sean Adamson.
My suspicions were raised. Were they hiring me?
And I will be the first to admit that I am an “okay” voice over actor, but doesn’t Los Angeles have the best, most experienced actors in the world? Why were they picking me????
Wouldn’t all those struggling actors in Hollywood KILL for a $1,100 gig???
Then I re read the emails “Sean Adamson.”sent me:
“The job and the recording will be held at a rented studio close to your location, so you don’t have to worry about traveling, the name and address of the studio will be forwarded to you before the date of the recording.”
Lets break this down…..
“the job and the recording will be held at a rented studio close to your location”
How does “Sean Adamson” know my location?????
and:
“the name and address of the studio will be forwarded to you before the date of the recording.”
I have run into this before. Wedding video clients that will mail me a check because they are “out of the country until just before ‘the event’ “
“Your total pay for the job is going to be $1100 as discussed. Part payment of $400 will be mailed to you first “
WOW!!!! $1100 dollars! And a $400 deposit!!!!! Thats a LOT of money for my first gig!!!
Its almost too good to be true!!!
HMMMMMM……..
“ If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is…”
So whats the scam? They’re mailing me a check right???
I think the scam is…..
To break into my bank account a potential thief would need:
My Full Legal Name thats used on my bank account.
My mailing address
The name of my bank
My bank account number
My password.
If I processed their check into my account they would have 1, 2, 3, and maybe 4…
4 of the 5 things they need to rip me off.
Is that the scam “Sean Adamson” ???
I googled ” mass transit voice over scam” and found:
I was hired to make this ad for a group of business owners hoping to prevent a zoning law change in their neighborhood. It is 7 and a half minute along. I am especially proud of the animated graphics at .54 seconds and 1 min 54 secs,
Animated ad for Round Rock Honey.
Part of a “Sizzle Reel” pitching a potential reality series starring “outlaw biker” Jesse James:
Created in Adobe Photoshop and After Effects.
Web commercial promoting Austin Pedicabs for Weddings:
made with a Go Pro, a Canon DSLR and Adobe After Effects.
ACL Locksmith commercials:
This is a commercial for a local christmas lights installation service. It consists mainly of animated photographs:
LENNY BRUCE: “Why Did Lenny Bruce Die?” 1967 audio documentary
1967 biographical audio documentary from Capitol Records, including excerpts from Lenny’s performances, plus interview segments with family, friends, and legal experts. Taken from a monaural pressing of the album. Compiled and produced by Lawrence Schiller. Narration written by Richard Warren Lewis.
The idea was that she would tell her story and the audio tapes would be transcribed and turned into a book. She rambles on while apparently drunk or on pills, not telling any kind of story.
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