General Voice Acting Resources!

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Just found this website, could be added to the Sound Effects Section.

All Royalty free, and organized on the website.

http://soundfxnow.com/

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Captioning Software

Subtitle Workshop - Free
http://www.urusoft.net/products.php

Swift Create - Paid
http://www.softelgroup.com/products/swift-create/

Movie Captioner - Paid
http://www.synchrimedia.com/

[reteo]

I didn't see too much in the way of Linux information, but then, it's likely people already have an investment in Windows or Mac tools, and are not all that interested in going into another system. However, for those who do not have over a thousand dollars in software, plugins, and utilities, Linux can be an excellent means to do complex recording without having limitations placed on it. However, speaking from extensive experience (and I've been using Linux in general since 1994, and geeking over audio production for the last year), it's not as simple to set up to get the full benefit of Linux's power in audio production. However, I've come across a few Live distros that contain the tools and settings to ease the setup and use of the mixing environment. I've decided to place those entries I've found here for those who want to have a professional-level kit without the professional-level price.

Ubuntu Studio: http://ubuntustudio.org/ This is simply Ubuntu with all the major settings and applications used for audio and video production. If you already have Ubuntu, then you can simply install it from the Software Center, but if not, you can run it from a live disc in order to try it out.

KXStudio: http://kxstudio.sourceforge.net I cam across this one recently, and this seems to be the most polished system I've found. Like Ubuntu Studio, this can be installed in an existing Linux installation, but the website has a livecd to download that contains not only all the tools available in Linux, but also an interface (Called "Klaudia") to list, categorize, launch, and manage entire sessions, complete with the necessary connections to link everything together as needed. Like the above studio, this one can be installed from the Software Center, although there seem to be some special steps required to make it available in said Center. The live discs are available, but not clearly identified from the website; you can download them from http://sourceforge.net/projects/kxstudio/files/Live/.

AV Linux: http://www.bandshed.net/AVLinux.html I've added this one for completeness, and because it seems to be the most tuned for optimal performance for audio production. I've not used it myself, though, so I can't really say from personal experience whether it's good or not. If anyone's tried it, I'm certainly curious to know what they think about it.

My personal tools are Jack (a system that functions very similar to ReWire, allowing the redirection of audio and MIDI data between hardware and different programs), Patchage (a very good-looking UI to do the audio/MIDI connections), the Ardour DAW, the LADSPA plugin collection (all manner of plugins for everything from amplifiers to compressors, EQs to reverbs, phasers to modulators, and so on), and Jamin (a mastering tool, consisting of amplifiers, 1024-channel EQ, multiband compressor, and limiter). Of course, I also have Audacity if I need to clean the background noise from the source audio file (although I prefer to keep the noise floor low before it even reaches the mic).

Well, for those who, like me, are still starting out, and can't afford the major tools out there, I hope this helps.

Sei here, moved to a better place. For those not willing to run a Live I'd also again point out the existance of Ardour.

Reteo here, I've added a lot more tutorials, information, and tips to a website I've dedicated to Linux audio production: http://www.penguinproducer.com

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I can't register at the Overclock Remix forums because I keep getting the same message: Invalid Referrer Specified

I've done everything correctly, but it won't let me register. And I had some music requests, too.

[Sukisho]

Well I'd try to find another way to contact someone there about it, since it's a different site ^^' Such as http://ocremix.org/forums/sendmessage.php

[Ace Domenica]

Freemake Video Converter is a great and easy to use video converter. It's compatible with tons of different video formats.

Handbrake is also a free video converter that utilizes the excellent x264 encoder. It's user friendly, but also contains a lot of advanced settings for experienced users.

MkvToMp4 is a muxer that can change your MKV's into MP4's without re-encoding. Bare in mind that the video you're trying to change has to be encoded in H.264. Also, in my experience this tool handles subtitles weirdly.

[reteo]

This is more for the "acting" part of voice acting; a number of professional voice-over artists create episodes for the podcast "Voice Over Experts" on Voices.com. You can access and listen to the podcast in its entirety at http://podcasts.voices.com/voiceoverexperts/, or even subscribe to it in iTunes.