About Bundle
This course bundle includes the following courses:
Audacity – Beginners Guide to VO Recording 2022
Learn George’s favorite methods for recording, editing and processing your voiceovers with the much loved, and still free, Audacity recording software.
While much hasn’t changed about the user interface in many years (one of the many beauties of Audacity), there are quite a few features that have surfaced in the last few years that we’ll cover, along with the “getting started” basics.
This webinar is intended for any voice actor who would like to start using Audacity with no audio recording experience. George will cover topics specific to the needs of voice actors or anyone recording spoken work. This webinar does not cover multi-track recording production techniques for music, podcasts or video post (but those are to come!)
Agenda:
-Introduction to Audacity, how is it free??
-Installing Audition 3
-What’s new in Audacity 3
-Using Audacity in “Rosetta mode” on Mac M1
-Configuring your audio hardware
-Preferences overview
-Recording and quality settings, why Mono?
-Track settings, there are hidden gems here
-View: Toolbars to view/hide
-Arrange your toolbars
-Learning the user interface
-Waveform vs Spectral views
-Handy keyboard shortcuts
-Recording audio and setting levels with the meter
-Basic editing tools
-FX plugins, what they are, what comes with Audacity, how to get more
-Macro basics, how to import my settings (one basic Macro template included)
-File formats for saving, MP3 settings
-30 mins of Q n A
Audacity – Advanced Guide to VO Recording 2022
Learn the more advanced tools available in Audacity 3!
Get faster at preparing your files for casting or clients.
Bend Audacity to your will!
This webinar is intended for any voice actor who wants to start using Audacity with no audio recording experience. George will cover topics specific to the needs of voice actors or anyone recording spoken work. This webinar does not cover multi-track recording production techniques for music, podcasts, or video post (but those are to come!)
Agenda:
00:00 Introduction to George Whittam
01:47 Welcome and Class Overview
09:45 Optimizing Audacity Layout for Voiceover
15:10 Comparing Recording Techniques
22:23 Punch and Roll Method Explained
42:27 Understanding Noise Floor
50:06 Understanding Spectrograms
50:36 Exploring Display Modes
52:38 Measuring Room Tone
55:46 Introduction to Macros
55:57 Setting Up Macros
01:02:52 Macro Commands and Parameters
01:08:53 Using High Pass Filters
01:15:35 Compressor Settings
01:20:14 Noise Gate Adjustments
01:25:38 Equalization Techniques
01:29:21 Limiter Settings
01:36:00 Shortcuts and Efficiency Tips
01:39:19 Missing Features in Audacity
01:40:10 Exploring Free EQ Alternatives
01:46:54 Mastering for Auditions
01:51:14 Mastering for Audiobooks
01:56:38 Mastering for Podcasts
01:59:51 Q&A Session
02:23:09 Closing Remarks and Resources
Audacity Effects for Voice – Dynamics, EQ and NR 2024
Learn the best free processing tools for Audacity for voice acting and podcasting, including Nyquist and Muse Effects!
George delves into the intricacies of using Audacity’s effects for voice dynamics, EQ, and noise reduction in 2024. The webinar covers why effects matter, introduces Audacity and its plugins, and provides recommended preferences for ease of use. George highlights new features in Audacity 3.7, compares native and Nyquist plugins, and explores OpenVINO AI-powered plugins. Key topics include dynamics effects, EQ techniques, noise reduction essentials, mouth noise declicking solutions, and combining effects in a macro. Also included is a practical demonstration using a sample WAV file from a participant, illustrating the impact of each effect and culminating in the creation of an efficient macro for audio processing.
Audacity, known for its simplicity and powerful features, is the perfect tool to bring professional-level sound to your projects—without breaking the bank. With George leading the way, you’ll discover how its intuitive interface and built-in effects make learning and applying advanced techniques both accessible and fun. This webinar isn’t just about theory; it’s a hands-on exploration of practical workflows and insider tricks to enhance clarity, balance levels, and eliminate unwanted noise. You’ll hear these tools in use and learn What It’s Supposed To Sound Like!
Prerequisites:
- Currently an Audacity user with some basic experience, or…
- Take our Audacity for Beginners course
- Windows or Mac user
Agenda:
-Introduction to Audacity, how is it free??
-Installing Audition 3
-What’s new in Audacity 3
-Using Audacity in “Rosetta mode” on Mac M1
-Configuring your audio hardware
-Preferences overview
-Recording and quality settings, why Mono?
-Track settings, there are hidden gems here
-View: Toolbars to view/hide
-Arrange your toolbars
-Learning the user interface
-Waveform vs Spectral views
-Handy keyboard shortcuts
-Recording audio and setting levels with the meter
-Basic editing tools
-FX plugins, what they are, what comes with Audacity, how to get more
-Macro basics, how to import my settings (one basic Macro template included)
-File formats for saving, MP3 settings
