Voiceover Questions re cripts, file type

Hi Roxanne... here are some things I've learned along the way that may help you.First, the script. Consider using a table format in Word with 3 columns. The first column is the filename for the audio clip; the second the actual narration, and the third for any special notes, like how to pronounce industry-specific terms or handle abbreviations. And avoid using acronyms or abbreviations in the script. Write it out the way you want it to be read. For example, write "for example" instead of "e.g." else it may literaly be recorded that way. I like to name audio files to match the page number in Lectora where they will reside. Of course, this means having the pages laid out in advance. When you send the script out for bid or pricing, set the expectation for what you want; i.e., separate files for each screen, with the filename you specify, and in whatever format you want. You can even spec mono/stereo, bit rate, etc.The artist should read through the script and notes, and if there's any question about what you want or how something is pronounced, it should happen before the recording.Ask the voiceover artist whether you can listen in by telephone during the recording. That way, you can direct the talent for pace, pronunciation, and inflection. If you use the same artist again, you may not have to do this, as the artist will quickly learn what you want.Also, make sure you talk to the artist about "pick-ups." These are pieces of the narration that have to be re-recorded. You just want to set the ground-rules on what's billable and what's not. For example, if you have to change the narration (content change), expect to pay for that. If there are flaws in a recording (bad volume, popping "p's" or too much silibance), expect that those will be fixed without charge.And before you send the script out for recording, have a discussion with your client; let him/her know that if they change the content and the script changes, they're on the hook for extra expense. That helps get agreement that what you send out for recording is fully-approved by the client.Hope this helps!Best Regards,Dave