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  • Опубликовано: 4 ноя 2019
  • What if you could get a personal crash course in audiobook performance from one of the best narrators in the business? In this episode of ACX University, you can do the next best thing: sit in as a fly on the studio wall while Scott Brick, narrator of over 950 audiobooks, works one-on-one with emerging audiobook actor Holly Palance. You’ll get a sense of what it’s like to receive personal performance coaching and learn how to put your unique self into your performance. In this episode, you'll learn:
    ● How to recognize and voice the three types of third person narration.
    ● How to treat narrative text as a character unto itself.
    ● How to bring your own personal style to your interpretation of the text.

Комментарии • 104

  • @mroctober3657
    @mroctober3657 4 года назад +94

    She's a natural. Her voice reminds of the voice over used at the beginning and end of Desperate Housewives.

    • @Centella9
      @Centella9 4 года назад +1

      yes! exactly

    • @sportsmedia25
      @sportsmedia25 4 года назад +10

      Holly used to co-host Ripley's Believe It Or Not with her father Jack Palance in the 1980s

    • @mroctober3657
      @mroctober3657 4 года назад +1

      @@sportsmedia25 Interesting. I fondly remember that show.

    • @Getitgirlllll4717
      @Getitgirlllll4717 2 года назад

      Yasss

    • @jtrinity87ify
      @jtrinity87ify 2 года назад

      I thought the same exact thing!!!

  • @greghernandez104
    @greghernandez104 4 года назад +116

    Scott Brick is the Yoda of audiobooks! This truly is a master at work. This was one of the best episodes from ACX University. Plus, the production is top notch. The audio from the Neumann U87 is superb.

  • @codacreator6162
    @codacreator6162 4 года назад +79

    Narrative training comes in the study of literature. Voicing it come in the training of vocal performance. Sometimes, a writer is good at reading his/her own stuff, but usually only from an academic standpoint. I've listened to the self-reading of 3 killer writers, none of whom are anywhere near as good as their performance counterparts, the best of whom bring an additional level of texture to the story itself. My advice is, like any great literary criticism, to read the story through at least once, better twice, if you can. Foreshadowing crops up in some pretty unpredictable places. And if handled wrong, it has the same effect to the listener as a skimming reader missing an important element and having to flip back to find out what she missed. It snaps the suspension of disbelief (or engagement in non-fiction) and destroys verisimilitude.

    • @ontoya1
      @ontoya1 2 года назад +2

      It's not every day I see a word I don't understand that's not scientific. And verisimilitude is one of them. Thank you. ' casually places in top 50 favorite' words'

  • @katfoxvan2
    @katfoxvan2 4 года назад +35

    “...put character in narrative ...” Yes! Valuable. Thank you, Scott Brick.

    • @kathleencarpenito6071
      @kathleencarpenito6071 4 года назад +1

      This is amazing!!! Choose how much you want to invest!!! Learned about the change in tone.....so perfectly natural and instinctive!!!!

  • @williampaxton871
    @williampaxton871 4 года назад +43

    One more thing, she is brilliant! What an ability to take and use direction. Wow!

  • @1EveNew
    @1EveNew 2 года назад +7

    Both of their voices are like butter! This was fantastic instruction and insight.

  • @matthewives3933
    @matthewives3933 4 года назад +28

    The first takes were good, the second takes are amazing. The one with the women at the end was an incredible change. They went from characters, to people.

  • @jasoncuzzz
    @jasoncuzzz 4 года назад +40

    This is so good I've been listening some samples on Audible and they're so dry! Give yourself permission to go there.

  • @a.studios9930
    @a.studios9930 4 года назад +22

    Bravo! I'm blown away. ACX got the Audiobook King of Narration to share this much of direction in a masterclass?! Wow...just wow.

  • @Overit5000
    @Overit5000 2 года назад +23

    As an author who just finished his first book, seeing the depths this man feels narratives makes me almost emotional. An author could only be so lucky to have him preform and produce their audiobook, it's truly amazing. I have several books in my library he's done. its awesome to see him work.

    • @billyzig
      @billyzig 2 года назад +3

      Congratulations, JP. It's an amazing feeling when you finish your book - never let go of that moment. All the best!

  • @williampaxton871
    @williampaxton871 4 года назад +13

    Scott, I just discovered you today. Boy am I glad that I did. I'm going to record my own audiobooks of my short stories and I can't tell you how much I have learned by listening to you in this video. Thank you.
    Bill

  • @jakeowen3390
    @jakeowen3390 3 года назад +14

    When she rereads the exert around 25 minutes, it was captivating. The first time through, the repetition of Silas felt irrelevant, but the second time around, I was getting chills every time she said his name and shifted. Great work you two!!

  • @intothedetails1972
    @intothedetails1972 4 года назад +47

    Wow what an incredible treat to listen to the two of them speak. So many nuggets of wisdom. Went through so many emotions watching them work. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @tomcarr4630
    @tomcarr4630 4 года назад +4

    The best ACX tutorial I’ve seen to this point! Will be re watching this many times.

  • @_kacynicole_
    @_kacynicole_ 3 года назад +29

    This was so mindblowing and informative. Absolutely loved it. "You want to get it right. But the point of the exercise is not to get it right. It's to make it me." The feels! Scott is an amazing coach.

  • @nightnol
    @nightnol 3 года назад +1

    Wow! I love that moment of clear contrast between hope and the acceptance of her loss.

  • @pattibullock3642
    @pattibullock3642 4 года назад +6

    Absolutely loved this master lesson!! Thanks so much...I found this content so very helpful! I'm a Newbie Narrator and began as a hobby last November. Currently, I am very busy with ACX in Narrating Instructional, Wellness, & Cookbooks Audiobooks. I can now see how treating narrative text as a character unto itself fits into this style of Narration as well. All very challenging and I am loving growing and learning something new every single day! :)

  • @CecilyJamelia
    @CecilyJamelia 2 года назад +2

    Wow just wow. I’m so impressed and inspired to record my first audiobook. Especially love how he explained the options she could take for the older black character.

  • @howardcorporatecentrellc4178
    @howardcorporatecentrellc4178 4 года назад +9

    I'm preparing to self-narrate my own book and this video and tips were very helpful - thank you!

  • @BlueSkies7
    @BlueSkies7 4 года назад +7

    I love Scott Brick. He's so amazing and definitely one the best narrators out there.

  • @thomasnance7665
    @thomasnance7665 4 года назад +14

    This has been useful. While my background has trained me to put myself into narration, I learned from viewing this that I can be much more invested than I have been, of course when the text calls for it. The format of working with an already skilled artist was quite effective. .... and Orson Scott Card rocks . . .

  • @laurakay4623
    @laurakay4623 3 года назад +7

    I ADORE this video!! I think this advice could and should be applied to pretty much any aspect in life. Scott Brick is amazing and will definitely be looking out for more content like this!! 👌🏼🙌🏼

  • @jeffreywarrensmith581
    @jeffreywarrensmith581 3 года назад +1

    What a great teacher to be able to let the pupil express themselves so much without taking the reins himself.

  • @catherinebisset72671
    @catherinebisset72671 4 года назад +6

    God this is brilliant. To see the level of acting skill involved is pretty humbling and the lessons and tips are really clear and useful for a beginner like me. Thank you!

  • @elleari89
    @elleari89 4 года назад +5

    This was wonderful and full of amazing content. Brilliant and lovely to listen to, I would take his class in a heartbeat

  • @korenski23sjustdancetv47
    @korenski23sjustdancetv47 2 года назад +2

    This was so immensely helpful. It’s amazing the difference after applying Scott’s technique. Also thus actress is an amazing narrator.

  • @EZENS.
    @EZENS. 2 года назад

    Her style is AMAZING
    and together it’s getting even better ; lovely
    Thanks for the hints 💛💫🌿🙏🏼

  • @garyclement5527
    @garyclement5527 2 года назад

    This is awesome. Teaching me a lot about how to not only write a story, but how to narrate and tell a story as a voice over actor.

  • @joyannwaterman6268
    @joyannwaterman6268 2 года назад +1

    I just came across this video a truly amazing job was done. I am not a voice over actor or an audio book narrator, but listening to this information would make me want too. Scott Brick you smashed it. Awesome job👍

  • @kpag3030
    @kpag3030 3 года назад +3

    She is so easy to listen to. She draws you in so well.

  • @traceysilver6357
    @traceysilver6357 3 года назад

    This is fantastic! Thank you Scott, Holly & ACX.

  • @tec7910
    @tec7910 3 года назад +2

    I am bramd smacking new. Somewhat hesitant on where to begin. This was a must see video of exceptional coaching. Cant wait to hear more. Im sold.

  • @NYCAppl3
    @NYCAppl3 3 года назад +1

    Excellent work! Your feedback was perfect and I could completely hear the difference. I loved this! Thank you 😊

  • @drtrishmd
    @drtrishmd 2 года назад

    This was so engaging, I was totally drawn in , to the teaching as well as the narration ! Dancing to words indeed ! Brilliant 👊

  • @izstrella
    @izstrella 3 года назад +2

    Holy hell, so insightful and eye-opening - thank you to everyone involved!

  • @billyzig
    @billyzig 2 года назад

    Absolutely amazing advice. And Holly's voice is just devine!

  • @davidzolla3773
    @davidzolla3773 4 года назад +5

    If Scott Brick reads it, I want to hear it! That's been my attitude for the past ten years as I've listened to his book narrations and I'm honored to be able to learn from him as he teaches a subject I find very interesting. Great stuff!

  • @alrivs
    @alrivs 4 года назад +2

    Coaching throughout your career as a narrator is so important.

  • @BasicFilmmaker
    @BasicFilmmaker 4 года назад +4

    Excellent demonstration packed with great info. 👍

  • @rayasvoicepudding2257
    @rayasvoicepudding2257 4 года назад +5

    THIS IS AMAZING! I'll definitely use his tips. I have a younger, warm female voice...so I can't get too low a tone.

  • @EpicReign
    @EpicReign 4 года назад +13

    This was exceptional!

  • @katrinavoiceover3031
    @katrinavoiceover3031 4 года назад +7

    Scott Brick is amazing! Holly is also amazing, the result of him coaching her through the "Silas" scene gave me chills and almost brought me to tears. This must be the reason vocal coaching is so important, the difference is like night and day in their interpretation of the writing. I love this "fly on a wall" perspective.

  • @writerducky2589
    @writerducky2589 3 года назад +10

    This was great listening to and informative.
    While I'm not an audio book narrator myself, I always strive for "living in the text" when reading out loud. I don't why, but I'm still surprised whenever I hear someone reading out loud without acting, or at least trying to (unless it's a math book or something).
    Holly was really impressive, especially on her second reads.

  • @amahra100
    @amahra100 3 года назад +1

    Wow, this makes me love my narrator I've used on four books, now. I listened to Rick, then listened to a sample of one of my books and discovered that my narrator had done many of Rick's suggestions. He's not as good or famous as Rick, but my narrator did all right by me.

  • @forresthancock1939
    @forresthancock1939 2 года назад

    Thank you, Scott! I am a bass player, and my job is to support the song, whatever it may be. I've noticed a lot of similarities between narration and music...like each book might be a new song to support. Anyway, I think I'll try this. You are very motivating.

  • @ConraddeVries
    @ConraddeVries 4 года назад

    Thank you for posting this video.
    Fantastic advice and performance alike.

  • @richcraftstudios9485
    @richcraftstudios9485 4 года назад +14

    Woot, woot WOOT - I have PERMISSION!!! :-D

  • @sherifuntastic
    @sherifuntastic 2 года назад

    Beautiful, I could listen to this all day!

  • @PaulCoffeeNMe
    @PaulCoffeeNMe 2 года назад

    I'm in love with Scott's voice!

  • @risedaughterrise8202
    @risedaughterrise8202 4 года назад +11

    This is a great video!! I’m looking into voice over acting so this has really made me appreciate the hard work voice actors put in.

  • @kenzielens6114
    @kenzielens6114 3 года назад

    This was sooooo good!!! Definitely learned a lot of valuable information.

  • @thebeastdeepinside
    @thebeastdeepinside 4 года назад +7

    he asked....Orson Scott Card....he asked him. directly. holy crap.

  • @jackfleming6577
    @jackfleming6577 3 года назад

    This is exactly what I have been looking for. Thank you. I can use more instruction.

  • @Kinsman19
    @Kinsman19 4 года назад +2

    This is SO helpful. Amazing.

  • @vanderavortdebije
    @vanderavortdebije 3 года назад

    This is TOP! Thank you Scott Brick!

  • @sharoncampbell5636
    @sharoncampbell5636 4 года назад

    Wow, this gives so much in so little time! Thank you!

  • @LungsOutJem
    @LungsOutJem 4 года назад +1

    Great class, if you're already a thoroughly trained and practiced actor.

  • @lorettabrail7806
    @lorettabrail7806 3 года назад +1

    Learned so much here! Thank-you!!!

  • @ACLV100
    @ACLV100 4 года назад +9

    Her first reading put me to sleep. Her last reading I was able to feel and see her emotion in my mind.

  • @missjewel3118
    @missjewel3118 3 года назад +3

    This is absolutely awe inspiring! I am being fed with such nourishing information, it vitalises me and encourages me to take a step towards narrating a book! Thank you!

  • @kris.monroe
    @kris.monroe 3 года назад +1

    This is such a VALUABLE video.
    Something with audiobooks I struggle with and frequently talk with clients about (before and after the fact) is breathing. .. I understand we aren't seeing the post-process, but these professionals are clearly just breathing normally - not re-directing their head, not hiding it, in fact often almost gasping a big sharp/deep at times.
    What are they doing in post?

  • @Rocktheworldgirl
    @Rocktheworldgirl 4 года назад

    I love Scott, I worked with him when he first started coaching. It was a lot of fun and I learn something new every video I watch since I can't see him in person.

  • @theportraitist4888
    @theportraitist4888 4 года назад +1

    That was excellent. Thank you.

  • @enioluwaodunjo
    @enioluwaodunjo 4 года назад +7

    Thank you for making these amazing videos

    • @ewaeniodunjo
      @ewaeniodunjo 4 года назад +1

      Thank you for sharing this with me.

  • @queenofweaves916
    @queenofweaves916 3 года назад +1

    I love her voice! 🥰

  • @JimFosterVO
    @JimFosterVO 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for fixing this!

  • @lorettabrail7806
    @lorettabrail7806 3 года назад +1

    Nice voice, Scott!

  • @sherifuntastic
    @sherifuntastic 2 года назад +1

    I want to learn all that I can as this is a career shift that I want to make!

  • @lonedramap.8259
    @lonedramap.8259 4 года назад +7

    Is there market for narrators in the Spanish language?

  • @JaCeeMusic
    @JaCeeMusic 4 года назад

    super thanks to all!

  • @tracyannjohnson5724
    @tracyannjohnson5724 2 года назад

    What a lovely warm voice she has

  • @EZENS.
    @EZENS. 2 года назад

    “I wanted to cry” 😭 🥰🌿🍃
    - yes me too , when I heard that romance grief scene

  • @territ.5357
    @territ.5357 3 года назад +3

    This was so encouraging and helpful. I needed this. What book was that??? I'm intrigued. Thank you two for such major nuggets of information. I have PERMISSION.

  • @muthias4582
    @muthias4582 3 года назад +12

    In cause any of you need background info on Scott Brick, he’s one of the primary narrators for the Dune franchise.

  • @kelliearchie1488
    @kelliearchie1488 3 года назад +1

    I need Scott!

  • @yvetteroman6193
    @yvetteroman6193 3 года назад +1

    Great tips thank you

  • @RealFearstoryline
    @RealFearstoryline 4 года назад

    👍👍👍👍👍Great video

  • @remyscreepycorner5135
    @remyscreepycorner5135 3 года назад

    Thank you all so so much for sharing your knowledge with us scrubs

  • @ernestroberts5782
    @ernestroberts5782 2 года назад

    Good Afternoon I have the natural gift of Being
    blessed with this GIFT I would like to get started

  • @fowlerpe
    @fowlerpe 4 года назад

    I want feedback from Scott. Please coach me!!! Fantastic information. I want more, please.

  • @SigurdB.
    @SigurdB. 3 года назад

    Excellent

  • @unlimithealth9846
    @unlimithealth9846 4 года назад

    very good THX ♥

  • @kiikiinpiink
    @kiikiinpiink 3 года назад

    This video was GREAT!

  • @saltyo1484
    @saltyo1484 4 года назад +1

    What kind of mic is good for a new person auditioning?

  • @robintuition4164
    @robintuition4164 4 года назад +2

    What book is she reading, about Silas?

  • @theportraitist4888
    @theportraitist4888 4 года назад +4

    How does this narration breakdown apply if you're actually narrating your own book, which is based on your own real life story?

    • @codacreator6162
      @codacreator6162 4 года назад +4

      I wouldn't. But, if you have to, put the MS aside for a month or two, let it recede in your memory so that when you come back to it, it has a distant, remembered familiarity but enough of a sense of discovery that your interpretation reveals that discovery (also helps maintain your interest and engagement when you've read through and rewritten the same manuscript fifteen dozen times).

    • @kpag3030
      @kpag3030 3 года назад +1

      Interesting and good question.

  • @bennyfifeaudio
    @bennyfifeaudio 4 года назад +6

    Is she Jack Palance's daughter?

    • @dvnobles
      @dvnobles 4 года назад +4

      Yes, she is.

    • @bennyfifeaudio
      @bennyfifeaudio 4 года назад +5

      Had a sneakin suspicion. Some family resemblence.

  • @repalmore
    @repalmore 2 года назад +1

    11:38 If I understand what you are OSC is saying, the narrator is just like another character int the book. Just a like a person reading it to you and jut a disassociated voice.

  • @codacreator6162
    @codacreator6162 4 года назад +2

    She has a great, sing-songy kind of delivery that sort of feels like Flannery O'Connor, but a lot less like Orson Scott Card. I'm not a huge fan of female narrators over a male protagonist, or vice versa. But, that's just me.

  • @skip777
    @skip777 2 года назад +2

    Listening to a (Performance ) of a book... a lot of the time.... becomes overbearing with TOO much emotion.....sometimes a more sterile voice allows one to consume the story without getting overwhelmed in emotions.......must a read (always) be emotionally expressed.... continuously?....
    It becomes old very fast.....makes one feel a need to take a break from the narrator's performance
    To seperate them from the story.......if i could suggest to this guy one thing.....get someone in your life that can tell you....your OVER narrating....your adding TOO much of yourself .....

    • @amaymankad121
      @amaymankad121 2 года назад +2

      He is reading it because he wants to make it his own. I disagree with you.