Jaela's Yukino Samples(New and improved clip posted.)

[Jaela]

[edit] Okay, I've been working very hard on what you guys have mentioned, and this is what I came up with. More feedback would be much appreciated.
Click me! (http://media.putfile.com/Jaelas-Yukino---Sample-06)
[edit]
Annnd another. I must get this right! >.<
Yeah, all the cool kids are clicking. You should too. (http://media.putfile.com/Jaelas-Yukino---Sample-07)


Hi everyone!

For my next project, I'm gonna be producing a Kare Kano RP.
However, I'm rewriting the dialogue and such to make it sound more natural-- my goal is a realistic, believable audio drama approach.
I really love Kare Kano, and I feel that the main character, Yukino, is a lot like me. I feel that I could make the character believable since I know where she's coming from and what she's feeling a lot of the time. But I also know that my voice is quite a bit lower than the one chosen for her in the manga, and it also might be a big no-no to self-cast THE main character. >.< It might also discourage wonderfully talented girl VAs who might have done better.
SO: I've recorded some samples of my interpretation of the character, the first being internal narration, the second being normal dialogue.
Critique, please, and tell me if self-casting would fly. ^^;

Sample 1: click! (http://media.putfile.com/Jaelas-Yukino---Sample-01)
Sample 2: click again! (http://media.putfile.com/Jaelas-Yukino---Sample-02)

[edit] Mmmkay, more samples. 'Cause yeah, uhmm... I'm planning to start this fairly soon. The quicker I can get some feedback, the better.
Sample 3: you know you want to. (http://media.putfile.com/Jaelas-Yukino---Sample-03)
Sample 4: Go muffins! (http://media.putfile.com/Jaelas-Yukino---Sample-04)

-Jaela

[Jaela]

So ahmmm... I added more samples?

>.> <.< *...bump?*



-Jaela

[Renken]

Although I'm not too familiar with the series and it's voice actors...I thought those turned out well~ One VERY small problem...some words sounded a bit mumbled so it was kinda hard to understand. Nothing major tho. ^^

If you wanna self cast, go for it! Sorry this one wasn't much help. XD;;

[Jaela]

Although I'm not too familiar with the series and it's voice actors...I thought those turned out well~ One VERY small problem...some words sounded a bit mumbled so it was kinda hard to understand. Nothing major tho. ^^

If you wanna self cast, go for it! Sorry this one wasn't much help. XD;;

Ahh, quite on the contrary! I'm just glad to get some feedback!
And yeah, I should work on my articulation some more. When I'm trying to sound natural, I tend to talk too fast and lose a word or two along the way.
I'll try to record another clip keeping that in mind really quick. =D

[edit]
New clip. Click! (http://media.putfile.com/Jaelas-Yukino---Sample-05)

-Jaela

[Icypopcorn]

Ookay. I really like your acting.
Your voice could be a teensy bit higher though =D

Your acting however on the line where she's talking about how she's an ego freak-- I own the manga, so I'd know on this part she's more like 'HUAHAHAH!' like satisfied with herself. So you should sound a little more 'I'M SO CLEVER' like so the people listening can really be like 'SHE'S CRAZY O___O' Like I was when I first read the manga.
ALSO, on the part where she admits she's an ego freak, I think you should say it a little quietly at first, like she doesn't want to admit it, but she gets more comfortable as she goes on and ends up as... the forementioned =D

If I didn't make sense I'll explain it more clear >____<;

[Jaela]

Ookay. I really like your acting.
Your voice could be a teensy bit higher though =D

Your acting however on the line where she's talking about how she's an ego freak-- I own the manga, so I'd know on this part she's more like 'HUAHAHAH!' like satisfied with herself. So you should sound a little more 'I'M SO CLEVER' like so the people listening can really be like 'SHE'S CRAZY O___O' Like I was when I first read the manga.
ALSO, on the part where she admits she's an ego freak, I think you should say it a little quietly at first, like she doesn't want to admit it, but she gets more comfortable as she goes on and ends up as... the forementioned =D

If I didn't make sense I'll explain it more clear >____<;


Yeah, you're right. There's another part earlier on where she goes off on a tirade about all that(So THIS is what they think of me, ohohoho! *evil craziness ensues*), and this line should probably follow the same pattern.
As for the pitch... yeah, maybe I can go a bit higher. Actually, I'm thinking my natural tone for at-home Yukino and the higher pitch when she's putting on her act. *Not sure?* Anyway, thanks for the advice. I'll keep working on it so I can self-cast without shame or regret. >D


-Jaela

[Jaela]

New clip added to the main post. I worked on anunciating my words better, used a slightly higher pitch, and tried to add more insanity(XD).
Also, the recording quality's a bit better this time.
Sooo... review please. ^^;


-Jaela

[Icypopcorn]

Actually, I'm thinking my natural tone for at-home Yukino and the higher pitch when she's putting on her act. *Not sure?* Anyway, thanks for the advice. I'll keep working on it so I can self-cast without shame or regret. >D

Yeah yeah! That's a good idea! So it's like she's faking! I never thought of that but it's a really good idea =D

As for your new clip... ehn, not feeling it. Not enough dramatic-ness to me. Especially when she goes: HIS NAME IS ARIMA SOICHIRO! I think you need to sound almost over-dramatic at that line that you recorded.

[Jaela]

Yeah yeah! That's a good idea! So it's like she's faking! I never thought of that but it's a really good idea =D

As for your new clip... ehn, not feeling it. Not enough dramatic-ness to me. Especially when she goes: HIS NAME IS ARIMA SOICHIRO! I think you need to sound almost over-dramatic at that line that you recorded.

Alrighty. Glad you like the idea, and I'll keep working. Goodness, I will get this right if it's the last thing I do. XD


-Jaela

[Jaela]

Yet another sample added. You know, it's damn hard to laugh without mic puffs. Geez. >.<


-Jaela

[Icypopcorn]

Better, much better. The laugh needs a little more heart though. Er, heartlessness, I mean. Try putting the mic to the side of your mouth instead of infront of it so you don't have puffs. And even a 'HUAHAHAHHA' at the end would be adorable =D

[Jaela]

Okay, awesome... you liked that one, eh? ^___^
Awesome ideas, by the way. I decided to redo that line and
mix it the way I'm gonna want it in the final RP.
Tell me what you think... sorry to keep making you help me. XD
Click here, yay! (http://media.putfile.com/Jaelas-Yukino---Sample-07-redo)


-Jaela

[Icypopcorn]

No prob! I love helping people with acting <3 It's fun.

That was SO cute! I loved it a whole lot more! You went alot crazier on that and it sounded alot better! Especially with the hollow effect. =D

[Jaela]

No prob! I love helping people with acting <3 It's fun.

That was SO cute! I loved it a whole lot more! You went alot crazier on that and it sounded alot better! Especially with the hollow effect. =D

Yay, thank you! I'm really getting this down thanks to you.
D'you think I'll be able to self-cast shamelessly? =D

[Margo]

Wow! Your voice really does fit Yukino ^.^ I think a couple lines could be said a little more crazily, like samples 2 and 4 (that's ONLY if I'm remembering that part right XD I haven't read it in a million years...) But I love the laugh, haha. You'd make a great Yukino, Jaela! =D

[Jaela]

Wow! Your voice really does fit Yukino ^.^ I think a couple lines could be said a little more crazily, like samples 2 and 4 (that's ONLY if I'm remembering that part right XD I haven't read it in a million years...) But I love the laugh, haha. You'd make a great Yukino, Jaela! =D

Wow, thanks! Hahha. I'm getting pretty close to self-casting here. At least now, if girls get mad for the part being taken, I can blame you guys, too. XD
Hopefully, the time it takes me to finish the script will provide the time needed to really get into character and embrace the inner insanity. XD


-Jaela

[Icypopcorn]

Wow, thanks! Hahha. I'm getting pretty close to self-casting here. At least now, if girls get mad for the part being taken, I can blame you guys, too. XD
Hopefully, the time it takes me to finish the script will provide the time needed to really get into character and embrace the inner insanity. XD

Just eat like, a crapload of sugar before you do the 'sloppy' Yukino =D You'll be pretty maniacal. =D

If you want, I could critique you on your lines in the actual radioplay =D So you won't be like 'OMG I CAN'T LET EVERYONE DOWN *sweats to death from nervousness*'

[Jaela]

Just eat like, a crapload of sugar before you do the 'sloppy' Yukino =D You'll be pretty maniacal. =D

If you want, I could critique you on your lines in the actual radioplay =D So you won't be like 'OMG I CAN'T LET EVERYONE DOWN *sweats to death from nervousness*'
Sugar is a good idea. XD
And thank you for your offer, that would be an unbelievably big help.
I'm actually a lot like Yukino, and that includes the perfectionism. XD
It'd be great to have someone familiar with the series to help me out. ^_______^


-Jaela

[Icypopcorn]

I just saw the anime in English for the first time yesterday... and WOAH. The girl who plays Yukino sounds JUST LIKE YOU. O_O Like, JUST LIKE YOU. XD; So she's a little crazier, but the first thing I thought when I saw that was: "She sounds just like Jaela's clips!" XD; strange, huh?

Eeee I'd love to do that :D Yayness.

[Jaela]

I just saw the anime in English for the first time yesterday... and WOAH. The girl who plays Yukino sounds JUST LIKE YOU. O_O Like, JUST LIKE YOU. XD; So she's a little crazier, but the first thing I thought when I saw that was: "She sounds just like Jaela's clips!" XD; strange, huh?

Eeee I'd love to do that :D Yayness.
Whoa, seriously? I've never seen the English dub! I'll have to track it down and check it out. XD


-Jaela

[Icypopcorn]

Yeah, I'm sure you can find it on Youtube somewhere... but she even does that thing you mentioned where she has a high, soft pitch when being 'fake' and her normal low-Jaela pitch when being herself. =D