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darkt0aster 12-08-2003 11:17 AM

bm casting call critiques
 
since the original bm casting call post is locked, I'm starting this thread for people to work together to post and accept criticism for their BM tryout.

to quote TLF:
"To be honest, I don't see a real need for another thread on my end. Auditions are still pouring in on a steady rate and forum critiquing isn't a necessary part of that. Besides, Viper must be going crazy what with all these crazy posts. However, I do understand working with others in order to improve your own audition. I suppose that the existence of a thread would promote better work. If you want, feel free to start one- but don't be surprised if it's locked again (Why? I have no idea, the forums work in mysterios ways)."

for more info about what I'm talking about, click this link:
http://www.nuklearforums.com/showthread.php?t=548

well, i'll start...I've got 3 new files that I didn't manage to get in before the lock
www.geocities.com/darkt0aster4.wav
www.geocities.com/darkt0aster5.wav
www.geocities.com/darkt0aster6.wav
I actually used my compy mic for these since my nomad ii sucks for recording voice files (i had to use it for darkt0aster1 2 and 3 .wav)

Wetflame 12-08-2003 11:24 AM

I got a decent Microphone, I should be okay now. It's a "proper" music mic I got for 20 Euros (Most shitty PC ones are beterrn 8 and 16 at most and the 16 ones are usually overpriced or have some novelty feature like that Bendy Mic I once had that was actually decent quality until it broke from all the bending).

I'm gonna try some new stuf with my voice, I should be able to do my evil voice better with a better mic.

Tacoriffic 12-08-2003 06:38 PM

So TLF asked me to review the submissions he's gotten so far, and he won't stop bugging me until I post, so, hi.

To be honest, the submissions I listened to were okay, but I didn't care for them. BUT that's most likely because I didn't care for CotMM's version of Black Mage when he did it. He's got this habit of cramming distortion and ambience into everything he does that I just don't care for, but it works for some people.

That was the main problem I had. Other problems I noticed were different accents sneaking in (one guy was trucking along with a faux British accent and a little bit of Bill and Ted shone through). Another big one was a lack of enthusiasm, which I think Comic 24 provides a lot of opportunity for, especially when Black Mage introduces himself. If it's obvious you're reading, it's not working.

When you're doing the lines, read them over, and get a good feel for them in your head. And you don't have to go CotMM's route with the voice-- Ed O'Neil was hired for Married: With Children precisely because he was the only guy in the audition that DIDN'T sound like Archie Bunker. Get a fix on the voice that you hear when you read the comic, and try to bring it to life.

Me, for instance, I hear BM as a mixture of Ming the Merciless, Stewie Griffin, and Homer Simpson in equal parts. But that's just me. Do what you think is best, and who knows, maybe it'll work for the character. If your version is the illigitimate son of Paul Lynde and Carol Channing, hey, give it a shot.

Anyway, good luck to everyone who's auditioning. I wish you the best.

--Taco

TLF 12-08-2003 06:45 PM

I'm going to post this quickly and be as succinct as possible. Some of you may wonder what TLF stands for. No they're not my initials. It stands for TACORIFFIC'S LOYAL FOLLOWER. Don't ask me how it turned out that way, the story is complex, suffice it to say that Taco and I go way back.

That being said, Taco is one among half a dozen people going over auditions. I consider his opinion to be very valuable and as such I'm going to go out on a limb and ask that people follow his advice if at all possible. To be frank, Taco could tell me "THIS is the new black mage" and I would literally close all the auditions in a heartbeat. I trust him that much. Soo...if any of you are truly looking for top-notch advice, post here, and hope that he has time to reply.

Archdeco 12-08-2003 08:35 PM

What I'm wondering is how on earth you mix Homer Simpson and Stewie.

Nytdreamer 12-08-2003 08:36 PM

Alrighty... here was my one that was aiming for the original BM sound a bit. www.web-function.com/nyt/Nytdreamer2.mp3

and this one here I was aiming for... well... I was aiming for something different. www.web-function.com/nyt/Nytdreamer3.mp3 not sure if the "I am the black mage" line sounds as good that way with the un-sure stutter, of course I can always redo it however wanted.

Edit: Wish I could do a Stewie/ Homer voice... that'd be sweet.

Fade 12-08-2003 08:45 PM

Hey guys, I sent an e-mail to Antonio on Saturday requesting webspace, and still haven't heard back. Could it have been lost? I sent it from seanf@bendcable.com. I'll post mine as soon as I get somewhere to host it.

Hamelin 12-08-2003 09:19 PM

Just get a cheap angelfire account.

dragonglove 12-08-2003 10:03 PM

cheap angelfire accounts don't work. I tried it and they catch on pretty quick when you have 2 mp3's, a wav and no web page. Try going to bravenet.com. For those of you still interested in critiquing me I am at http://dragonglove.bravehost.com/Dragonglove.wav

Also I have a question for TLF. I thought I heard you say something about the fans helping choose the new BM. Does that mean we get to listen to the top 20 people and have a nice little democratic vote?

Nytdreamer 12-08-2003 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragonglove

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Boter 12-09-2003 06:52 AM

[Smith]I would like to share a... revelation I've had...[/Smith]

Don't do a voice that hurts. I did one that hurt a little, but if it's accepted, I'll use it. But when trying a new mic configuration (saran wrap over it to filter out noise [only partially successful]), I also tried a new voice, that hurt a bit at the "black mage" line. Observe: Owie

Also, my previous two BM hopefuls: my favorite and GM- Gollum Mage.

If you really insist on a painful voice however, please have some water nearby. We won't want to have auditions for the next one because you destroyed your voice with this one.

Or do we? Hrm, ignore that post ;)

Edit: Fixed broekn links.

darkt0aster 12-09-2003 11:31 AM

for hosting, I've had relatively little problem with geocities, as long as you give the pplz the link directly to your file, not the webpage, since you exceed the bandiwth limit rather quicky if you do the latter.
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for those that have posted files so far...

Nytdreamer:
2--not bad, it does kinda sound like the original BM, but the timing and speech just seems a little off or awkward to me
3--some minor errors in the dialogue, but a little better than 2, voicewise

Dragonlove & Boter:
broken links
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I'd also like some criticism about my files, because I've only heard from a few people
www.geocities.com/darkt0aster/darkt0aster4.wav
www.geocities.com/darkt0aster/darkt0aster5.wav
www.geocities.com/darkt0aster/darkt0aster6.wav
1-3 were done on my sucky nomad ii mic, so I didn't include them
4 is my normal voice
5 is kinda like the old BM
6 is more evil sounding

EDIT: @#%...this is ironic, after me complimenting my host, I'm having issues with geocities.
you may need to copy and paste the link in your browser or just type it in, sorry for the inconvenience, i'll try to fix this soon...

Boter 12-09-2003 12:20 PM

Oops, sorry about that. Edited, and I'll re-post them here.

Owie

My favorite

GM- Gollum Mage.

Wetflame 12-09-2003 12:28 PM

Is it alright to use a low voice? i can do a good low voice.
My mic is a little bit better. The sound is much clearer but only when I plug it into the Line In. That's how shitty my card's preamp is, it's better to use Goldwave to amp it up.

dragonglove 12-09-2003 03:27 PM

http://dragonglove.bravehost.com/Dragonglove.wav

I find it really odd that you guys can't get to my link. It works for me. All well. So long as TLF has it I think I'm good. Actually from the sound of it, I already lost. I think I'll have my improv group help me out on Thursday. Maybe they can help me come up with a better voice.

darkt0aster 12-09-2003 04:05 PM

I've got a new one
trying the ming the merciless + stewie griffin + homer simpson idea
how close I am, I cannot say (never heard ming before)
www.geocities.com/darkt0aster/darkt0aster7.wav
(if you get a "this page cannot be accessed" error, try just copying and pasting the link in your browser, sorry but I'm having trouble with geocities at the moment)
please give me some feedback (also for my previously posted 4, 5, and 6)!

for the others--

dragonlove: good job overall, 4 out of 5 stars

boter: the owie track does sound painful ;) not a bad job at all on your favorite, as for the gollum one, it's good... creepy but good, if that's what you're going for, good job then

Nytdreamer 12-09-2003 04:20 PM

Boter: I do think your favorite was is definately the best of your three :) the only thing that seems off to me (and it may only be me) is some of the speech seems a little too fast and makes it harder to understand, but really that is a good voice.

Dragonglove: I did manage to hear yours, it was ok, but I think the voice might be a little too normal? I'm not a judge though of course, but you've certainly put forth a good effort :cool:

everyone else: for some reason I haven't gotten your links to work for me :-\ sorry, not that I'm really good at critiquing this... I'm just an amateur myself.

Dr DR 12-09-2003 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkt0aster
I've got a new one
trying the ming the merciless + stewie griffin + homer simpson idea
how close I am, I cannot say (never heard ming before)
www.geocities.com/darkt0aster/darkt0aster7.wav
(if you get a "this page cannot be accessed" error, try just copying and pasting the link in your browser, sorry but I'm having trouble with geocities at the moment)
please give me some feedback (also for my previously posted 4, 5, and 6)!

for the others--

dragonlove: good job overall, 4 out of 5 stars

boter: the owie track does sound painful ;) not a bad job at all on your favorite, as for the gollum one, it's good... creepy but good, if that's what you're going for, good job then

This is most definatley the best Black Mage voice so far. My reasons are threefold:

1. You don't sound like an idiot.
2. The voice has a good boyancy, it would be good at portraying BMs casual approach to random slaughter.
3. There is never a 3.

5/5

The only critisism I have is that the last line is a bit rushed, he's over-eager not rabid.
Seriously, submit this voice.

Hamelin 12-09-2003 07:25 PM

I agree, Darktoaster has something right there... it reminds me of the guy who voiced Simon the Sorcerer in that game (Simon the Sorcerer, it was a point and click adventure... a Scumm Engine game)

Only beef I have with it is the I am the Black Mage line is a bit rushed, and you were too loud into the mic so there was some distortion and static.

Madspyman 12-09-2003 08:23 PM

I had this link posted in Black Mage Casting Call but that thread was locked like right after I posted, maybe I smell.

http://Madspyman.ezhoster.com/blmg.html

any of these any good?

Wetflame 12-09-2003 08:24 PM

Simon the Sorcerer used Scumm? Never knew that. I really want to pick up STS3D but I'm not sure i remember the lst game too well.

Oh and my new voice:

http://www.geocities.com/apromisingl...d/Wetflame.mp3

Please enjoy it, I had to suffer 2 heavy new microphone drops to the groinal area (it's stopped hurting now) for it.
I like doing that voice in real life too =P

deaner05205 12-09-2003 09:23 PM

I dont have somoewhere to host it, if someone wants to host it for me for a few days I would be very thankful.

Or, if anyone messages me on AIM, I can send it to them just for a critique, if you want to do that I would be thankful as well :D

Wetflame 12-09-2003 09:35 PM

How big is the file? I'll check see if I have any free space left on my crappy geocities site.

deaner05205 12-09-2003 09:39 PM

AIM me at Deaner05205 and I'll send it to you. Its a little under 1000 KB

Wetflame 12-09-2003 10:39 PM

Crap! I'm behind a firewall so I can't. You could try emailing me at 0351334@student.ul.ie I hope it doesn't clog up my account though.

darkt0aster 12-10-2003 10:29 AM

I'll try to do a revision of www.geocities.com/darkt0aster/darkt0aster7.wav soon, I'd try now, but I just got up 10 min ago, (sad isn't it? I go straight to my computer right after i wake up, lol), gimme a few hours and I'll make it. I'll try to slow down a bit and back off my headset mic.

Madspyman:
1--kinda sounds bored+snobby, I can almost see you going... "nnnyyyeeessssss?" (i dont kno, I'm still not very awake)
2--(here's another product of my sleepiness) after hearing "Stupid Magic Shop guy!"...if bm was in a trix commercial saying silly rabbit, this would fit so well...idunno. but for the rest of it, I'd say slightly above average overall.
3--my pick of the bunch, 3.8 stars out of 5, sounds more like I'd picture a BM (but dont sub my opinion of this for what the people running this casting call want) than the rest
4--not a stone's throw away from 1, but has a bit more excitement in it.
5--sounds relaxed and a little hateful (not saying this is a bad thing, this is BM we're talking about here) throughout, i really liked the "I think she likes me!" at the end, very smooth-operater-ish
Overall, okay job, my only reccomendations, keep trying, try something apart from the typical I-am-a-normal-sorcerer-of-darkness voice, also you might make a good garland or driz'zl (or however you spell it, not too good with elven names like that) I'm hoping they have an open casting call for one or both of them.

Okay, I'm going to go shovel the driveway to wake myself up and to get this chore out of the way...If I don't post in another few hours, I'm probably dead, asleep (not likely), or...@#^!, I can't think of anything funny to say here
i'll just leave my Trillian open if you want to IM me for some obscure reason (I've got my names & numbers listed by the forum service)

darkt0aster

darkt0aster 12-10-2003 12:12 PM

well here's my revision of darkt0aster7
www.geocities.com/darkt0aster8.wav
per suggestion, i've slowed it down and backed off the mic and voice volume
and now it has less distortion and those little *shuffle*-*pop*-*shuffle*'s in the audio are no more (i figured out my mic's cord is a bit touchy and refrained from moving it at all) ... I kinda liked 7 a bit more for the voice, but the sound quality and speed messed it up a bit.

(if you've missed my previous posts, the other descriptions and files can be found at www.geocities.com/darkt0aster/ ... if you download any files from it, please manually type in the url)

Wetflame:
probably the scariest thing i've heard in a long time, if the group is looking for a truly evil voice, this is great

*frantically runs off to geocities.com to post the new file*

darkt0aster

Wetflame 12-10-2003 01:36 PM

What do you think of mine? I love the low sneaky voice I think it really suits black mage. I'd quite like to make it sound as if he was putting it on a bit though, to sound cool =P

Thanks so much dark ^_^ Everyone hated my other voice. That ones actually close to a second natural speaking voice I'm working on. It will creep people out when I can do it properly.
I'll be sure to lsiten to the rest of yours. Good luck to you too!

Guess my new Mic helped ^_^

Both are sites are down -_-

If you want to be sneaky get the file under 600k, rename it to gif or something and upload it on Imageshack =P I wouldn't suggest abusing it though Imageshack is a great service.

Madspy that's a good attempt at mixing Stuie Ming and Homer.

Dr DR 12-10-2003 04:19 PM

I think he means:

www.geocities.com/darkt0aster/darkt0aster8.wav

Much better Mr. Toaster, this has to be the best BM voice I've heard yet having listened to all of them. If they don't choose this one it'll be a tradgedy.

Apletto 12-10-2003 04:39 PM

These are my favorites of mine, and by that I mean the ones done in any seriousness.
http://www.clemson.edu/~jbate/BM_Aud...etto(brit).wav
http://www.clemson.edu/~jbate/BM_Aud...to(normal).wav


whatchall think?

MC43 12-10-2003 04:57 PM

Boy... I hope this works... Geocities hasn't been working. Anyway, here's my submission.

http://www.geocities.com/coutum43/MC43M.mp3

dragonglove 12-10-2003 05:15 PM

Darkt0aster's link is down due to Geocities bandwidth limit. And I wanted to hear it too, because everybody says it's good.

I have an Idea, sorta like a poll, here in this post. We'll have the names of everybody who's submitted a link to the forums and how many people voted for them. PM me to add your name to the list and to say who you want to vote for. One vote per person and you can't vote for yourself. You can change your vote later if a better person comes along. Also each person can only have one file to be voted on. This way it doesn't get confusing when one person likes Darkt0aster #7 but another thinks #8 is better.

Remember to PM me to add your name to the list. I'll vote l8tr.

http://dragonglove.bravehost.com/Dragonglove.wav - 0 votes

http://www.geocities.com/coutum43/MC43M.mp3 - 0 votes

http://www.geocities.com/darkt0aster/darkt0aster8.wav - 1 vote

http://www.geocities.com/apromising...nd/Wetflame.mp3 - 0 votes

http://www.clemson.edu/~jbate/BM_Au...letto(brit).wav - 0 votes
http://www.clemson.edu/~jbate/BM_Au...tto(normal).wav

http://www.web-function.com/nyt/Nytdreamer2.mp3 - 1 vote

http://projectapocalypse.web1000.co...udition%201.mp3 - 0 votes

MC43 12-10-2003 06:31 PM

I can't get any of the sounds...

deaner05205 12-10-2003 06:39 PM

Quote:

I have an Idea, sorta like a poll, here in this post. We'll have the names of everybody who's submitted a link to the forums and how many people voted for them. PM me to add your name to the list and to say who you want to vote for. One vote per person and you can't vote for yourself. You can change your vote later if a better person comes along. Also each person can only have one file to be voted on. This way it doesn't get confusing when one person likes Darkt0aster #7 but another thinks #8 is better.

Remember to PM me to add your name to the list. I'll vote l8tr.

http://dragonglove.bravehost.com/Dragonglove.wav - 0 votes

http://www.geocities.com/coutum43/MC43M.mp3 - 0 votes

http://www.geocities.com/darkt0aster/darkt0aster8.wav - 0 votes
You sure that's such a great idea? People posted here to get critiqued so they can improve, not to be judged. Leave the judging to TLF, you don't want to get people's hopes wrongfully up/down.
Quote:

I can't get any of the sounds...
Right click, save target as...
Then open them on your comp.

Quote:

Crap! I'm behind a firewall so I can't. You could try emailing me at 0351334@student.ul.ie I hope it doesn't clog up my account though.
Thanks, but I send mine to Taco already. After hearing some of the others in here I'm very impressed though, especailly darkt0aster, your old ones were very iffy to me, but the new ones are 100x better. Good job.

Once again good luck to all, everyone seems to be getting better with time, practice makes perfect.

Archdeco 12-10-2003 06:45 PM

Eh, I wasn't crazy for DT's. He sounds like some sort of British sophisticate, and more importantly, an old one. Too low for BM, in my opinion. I remain a defender of Dragonglove's, although the quality of the recording bothers me. Any chance for improvement as far as that goes?

MC43 12-10-2003 06:49 PM

Well... when you put it that way...

Oh no. You guys are good. This could be an interesting vote.

Wolf99x 12-10-2003 07:43 PM

I like MC43's. It has a dark, edgy, and insidious feel to it. Although I can't help thinking..."Gangsta Mage" for some reason.

Wetflame 12-10-2003 09:16 PM

So what does anyone think of mine =p

http://www.geocities.com/apromisingl...d/Wetflame.mp3

This is a new version from the one on the last thread. It's a pretty big improvement.

dragonglove 12-10-2003 10:25 PM

Quote:

You sure that's such a great idea? People posted here to get critiqued so they can improve, not to be judged. Leave the judging to TLF, you don't want to get people's hopes wrongfully up/down.
I don't know I guess I didn't think of it that way. Well what do the rest think. If you all think the poll should stop I will stop it. I've only got one PM vote for Darkt0aster. Remember a vote doesn't count until you PM me.

As for ArchDeco, it's nice to know I have a fan. As I told TLF in my e-mail, if I get the part, I am very willing to buy a new mic. BTW, ArchDeco, did you ever submit one?

cosmic_spider2099 12-10-2003 10:33 PM

Hey guys,Please check out my auditions and let me know what you think ok? Thanks.

http://www.geocities.com/cosmic_spider2054/

deaner05205 12-10-2003 10:41 PM

Quote:

Hey guys,Please check out my auditions and let me know what you think ok? Thanks.
http://www.geocities.com/cosmic_spider2054/
Slow down, your rushing through it. Also, but some more emotion into it, especially into the "Hubba Flubba Wubba Zubba" and the "I think she likes me". You seemed to say those 2 lines in a very monotone voice, and unenthusiastically at that.

Slow down, and put some more emotion and enthusiasm into it and it will turn out very good.






Quote:

Boy... I hope this works... Geocities hasn't been working. Anyway, here's my submission.

http://www.geocities.com/coutum43/MC43M.mp3
Wow, that was very good. I especially liked what you did with the "hubba flubba wabba zabba *cough* oh! snap out of it you fool..."
Definatley creative.

The only downpart was the "I think she likes me". That was rushed a bit, and didn't really show any emotion. Get that line down and you have this really good. Like I said, wow.

cosmic_spider2099 12-10-2003 10:45 PM

If I changed all that,do you think I might have a chance of getting the part? Do you think I did a good job besides those two things man?

deaner05205 12-10-2003 10:48 PM

I can't tell for sure. Only a fraction of those submitting entries post here ( I even submitted my own), but I think you have a good voice for BM. Practice the lines a few times and keep posting your new sounds on here, judging from the others who have posted multiple auditions, you're goign to improve. Keep trying, you have the voice, so get the emotion and I'll say you have a solid audition at least.

cosmic_spider2099 12-10-2003 11:43 PM

Hey guys,I added another audition so please let me know what you think of My fourth impression of bm. Thanks
http://www.geocities.com/cosmic_spider2054

Boter 12-11-2003 06:49 AM

Yeah, I guess I'll submit one of my voices for a common vote. Cool to get everyone else's opinion, even if it means diddly in TLF's eyes ;)

Fade 12-11-2003 10:18 AM

http://kellios.crystara.com/bmex.wav

My attempt.

And like...I know I don't have the voice range, and honestly it doesn't really sound like BM to me, but I figured I'd give it a shot anyway. I think I've got the inflections and emotion pretty good...maybe the rest can be vixed via effects. :)

Wetflame 12-11-2003 11:22 AM

I thought I did so well at mine too =/

darkt0aster 12-11-2003 02:24 PM

cursed geocities...
if you get an error message about my page not being able to be accessed, just type it in your browser address bar
for some reason, geocities thinks i'm breeching my acceptible use terms...i'm guessing since i've posted so much on this forum they think i'm spamming from all of the people connecting from here directly.

I'll try posting a new file within a day or two
on a side note, i haven't heard much about my files 4-6
here's the links:

www.geocities.com/darkt0aster/darkt0aster4.wav
my normal voice

www.geocities.com/darkt0aster/darkt0aster5.wav
kinda old bm sounding

www.geocities.com/darkt0aster/darkt0aster6.wav
like 5, but deeper pitch, more evil

once i get home from school i'll post some reviews and start on a new file

Dr DR 12-11-2003 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkt0aster
cursed geocities...
if you get an error message about my page not being able to be accessed, just type it in your browser address bar
for some reason, geocities thinks i'm breeching my acceptible use terms...i'm guessing since i've posted so much on this forum they think i'm spamming from all of the people connecting from here directly.

I'll try posting a new file within a day or two
on a side note, i haven't heard much about my files 4-6
here's the links:

www.geocities.com/darkt0aster/darkt0aster4.wav
my normal voice

www.geocities.com/darkt0aster/darkt0aster5.wav
kinda old bm sounding

www.geocities.com/darkt0aster/darkt0aster6.wav
like 5, but deeper pitch, more evil

once i get home from school i'll post some reviews and start on a new file

No. 4 is really like no.7, quite good particularly the last line. "I think she likes me" you do it excellently in this one. Not as good as number 8 though- 7/10
No.5 isn't so great, there's quite a lot of interference- 6/10
No.6, you're trying to hard. The effect isn't so great- 5/10
No. 8 is of course classic. Go with this one. Please- 10/10 :D

MC43 12-11-2003 03:38 PM

Of course I need to fix this up. I have a sore throat because of the winter that we're having up here. I can barely talk. I'll try and fix it up so that it works better... but that subbmission is the only one I've got so far.

darkt0aster 12-11-2003 04:00 PM

big review post
 
now for my extremely long (sorry) review post

fade:
there's a bit of static distortion and popping, but as far as the voice acting goes, I can't say I'm a big fan of the style of speech, but the tone and pitch is right on (6.5/10)

cosmicspider: they're improvements from your first one, each had their pros and cons. 3 sounded like a falsetto deep voice, but the other aspects were good. 4 had one of the best "hubba flubba..."etc parts i've ever heard, but I'm not too fond of the voice. On both you kinda put too much air into the mike and it kinda gives a FBFBBFBPFPBFBF sound every so often, try backing off the mike a bit or move it to the side of your mouth, it helps(5.5/10)

MC43: the "why don' yo wach wheh you go...go...haehheh" was awesome, i think it was mentioned in the original post that they were kinda looking for a voice that kinda sounded like white-trash-gangsta (i mean this as a compliment, sorry if it comes off otherwise) when needed, this was a great application of it. the rest of it was great as well, but like i said for cosmicspider, try moving the mic away from your mouth or off to the side to avoid the FBFBBFBPFBPFBFPP that happens when you accidentally blow into the mic. (8/10)

Wetflame: @#^%ing scary as usual. I like this one alot better than the older ones (excluding the BOOOM + "mwahahaha" fusion, which was in the first one, but not this, it was a nice touch). If they're looking for a psychopathic-evil-bm this was an excellent entry (8.7/10)

Apletto: It was good you included the wm part, but the quality of {brit} sounded like you were talking through a drive through speaker almost, {normal} had better quality. I liked {brit} more than {normal} for the voice acting quality. {normal} seemed a little rushed at the beginning and end. just record {brit} the same way you did {normal} and it'll be much better (7/10)

MY DISCLAIMER
these are my opinions and are not to be subsituted for what TLF is looking for. I try to be critical and not too "yeeaaa! this was the bestest one ever!" for everything. If you didn't like what I gave you, keep trying again, practice makes perfect, and good recording quality doesn't hurt either :)

darkt0aster

Deckmaster 12-11-2003 06:05 PM

I have a great Black Mage voice!!!

Unfortunately, I do not have a microphone. :(

However, I can give advice as to what I think Black Mage's voice should be.

1. It should be British
2. It should be deep.
3. It should be dripping with sarcasm.
4. On the "Hubba Flubba Wubba Zubba" (or however it goes) line, it should totally change and became really dumb-sounding. It should sound the same on the "I am the Black Mage" line.

That's how my Black Mage voice sounds.

deaner05205 12-11-2003 07:35 PM

Fade: add some 'raspyness' to your voice. You interpreted how BM said the lines perfectly, your voice just isn't black magey like. Deepen it a tad, and add some 'raspy' sound in it. You acted(?) it out perfectly, your voice's pitch just didn't fit. Otherwise, that would of been very good. All the lines were nailed.

TempestRiptorian 12-11-2003 07:36 PM

Whoa ..
 
[FONT=Arial Narrow]Wooow ... I like Wetflame's. He'd make a great Garland, honestly, when he says it hurts to use his evil voice. He gave me too many chills up my spine. To be honest, I don't really feel Black Mage. *A* black mage, yes, but not the one we're talking about, here. Considering BM's a stabby idiot (not in a bad way - he's a cute idiot), I picture him with a bit of a lighter voice, like a normal guy. Perhaps a little raspy and sinister, but not SUPEREVILGOD, and such like that.


... Yeah, I've done a bit of voice acting ... both male and female voices. My voice is a tad masculine for my feminine shell of a body. Le sigh. Perfect for a good list of voices, though! I just wish my computer wasn't so old - while everyone has shiny new compies and great parents, my parents give me bruises and beat more on when I get simple B-minuses.


... It's stupid to ask if WAVs would be accepted, huh? God, I hate myself. I'd have been great, too ...

deaner05205 12-11-2003 07:40 PM

Quote:

Hey guys,I added another audition so please let me know what you think of My fourth impression of bm. Thanks
http://www.geocities.com/cosmic_spider2054
The 4th audition is by far the best, and I saw a whole ton of improvement. Slowing down how quick you read the lines made you literally 10x better there. You're also getting his 'voice' down, the way he says the things. Like said already, those bursts of air (when your breathing maybe?) distort the audition a bit, try to fix that just to make the audition more professional sounding. One last thing, this doesn't really affect your BM audition itself, but just to have the whole thing soudn better, add an extra second's pause in between the frames. Like, in the frames where BM doesn't say anything, just give a little break for whoever's going to be judging the audition to make better sense out of it.

As I said, great improvement, keep it up.

Wetflame 12-11-2003 07:56 PM

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When he says it hurts to use his evil voice
Heh. That voice comes scarily naturally which is why I find it hard to make it sound "put on".
I know what you meant. My original view of Black Mage was a bit dark but not like mine, but I kinda thought a little more.
I thought Black Mage should sound kinda cool and deep, I can just imagine him saying those lines when he stabs all the people in front of Onion Kid.

I don't know about Garland, beecause he IS an idiot. I'd be perfect for Drizz'l, shame they might never get that far!

THanks very much though all of you for your positive feedback on this one ^_^
I just discovered my fortunecities site has like over 90 megs free, so if anyone wants any uploading (I intend to do anothr version or 2 tomorrow or sometime) I might be able to do it as I'm sure Antonio must be incredibly busy!

You made me all so happy ^-^

I'd like to thank the 8 Bit Flash team for all their hard work and patience. I'll be deahtly disappointed if I don't get it but I'll still be extremely happy when the next flash comes out.

I wish whoever gets it luck.

Oh and deckmaster.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deckmaster
Unfortunately, I do not have a microphone.

You should get one, never know when it might come in handy! Also if you have very good headphones/earphones you can actually use them as a crappy Mic by plugging it into your Microphone port. Don't worry a lot of Mics people were using are probably pretty crappy anyway.

MC43 12-11-2003 07:59 PM

Hey... I probably have the worst mic out of all of you. I don't know how old it is, but it does get the job done when I need to.

deaner05205 12-11-2003 08:06 PM

Quote:

THanks very much though all of you for your positive feedback on this one ^_^
I just discovered my fortunecities site has like over 90 megs free, so if anyone wants any uploading (I intend to do anothr version or 2 tomorrow or sometime) I might be able to do it as I'm sure Antonio must be incredibly busy!
Your most recent version is amazingly great man, I really really have no idea how you can improve on it. I have nothing bad to say about it, nothing. Wow. You definatley have a chance, and a good one IMO.

I would love that space, I've been annoying Taco sending them to him because I don't have a site. I was using my 'normal' voice, but a bit deeper, but it was only 'ok'. I think if I add some raspyness I can do better, and although I really didn't want to try out again, because my recordings were getting no better, I think I need to try again.

If I can have that space, then message me on AIM, I'm Deaner05205.

Thanks a lot in advanced if I can have it, if not, then good luck.

EDIT: if anyone wants to hear my audition, to critique, i/m me.

darkt0aster 12-11-2003 08:39 PM

I dont kno if this is any better than darkt0aster8.wav, but i'm posting it anyways, somebody mentioned that i sounded like an old brit, and this is kinda to sound younger (but it's a bit more brit because of it)
www.geocities.com/darkt0aster/darkt0aster9.wav
Explination of the ending: my psychotic cat attacked me and the mic, I didn't edit it out because everybody needs some outtakes
enjoy!

darkt0aster

deaner05205 12-11-2003 08:46 PM

Quote:

However, I can give advice as to what I think Black Mage's voice should be.

1. It should be British
2. It should be deep.
3. It should be dripping with sarcasm.
4. On the "Hubba Flubba Wubba Zubba" (or however it goes) line, it should totally change and became really dumb-sounding. It should sound the same on the "I am the Black Mage" line.

Why should it be British? I don't see it like that at all... is it 'cause I'm...I'm...well...American... :confused:

Quote:

I dont kno if this is any better than darkt0aster8.wav, but i'm posting it anyways, somebody mentioned that i sounded like an old brit, and this is kinda to sound younger (but it's a bit more brit because of it)
www.geocities.com/darkt0aster/darkt0aster9.wav
Explination of the ending: my psychotic cat attacked me and the mic, I didn't edit it out because everybody needs some outtakes
enjoy!
Maybe it's just me, but darkt0aster9 isn't very...evil.......
You have everything perfect IMO, minus the lack of evilness. The ending got me a good laugh, that was really funny.

darkt0aster 12-11-2003 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deaner05205
Why should it be British? I don't see it like that at all... is it 'cause I'm...I'm...well...American... :confused:

Maybe it's just me, but darkt0aster9 isn't very...evil.......
You have everything perfect IMO, minus the lack of evilness. The ending got me a good laugh, that was really funny.

i kno it's not too evil (speaking of which, it is kind of questionable how "evil" BM should sound...true evil should be saved for garland's falsetto or drizzl), if you're looking for my shot at that idea of bm's voice, look back a few pages and you'll find the links to files 4, 5, and 6 (or you can just copy and paste my last link and sub in that number)
4 is my normal American voice ;)
5 is kinda like the old bm
6 is more evil

i wonder if i should try an evil mod of 8 or 9...maybe tomorrow

deaner05205 12-11-2003 10:39 PM

Finally got a hotmail acccount up and running (took forever)

Here's one with my normal(ish) voice... http://www.angelfire.com/ab7/dancing...BM_to_send.wav

Here's an evil(er) one...
http://www.angelfire.com/ab7/dancingmonkeys/BM4.wav

Critique away, sil vous plait (yes, that SO rhymed)

cosmic_spider2099 12-12-2003 01:14 AM

Hey guys,I made 2 more auditions and I hope you like them. they has many improvements over the fourth one...I think lol.
http://www.geocities.com/cosmic_spider2054/

P.S. I hope you like these auditions TLF and good job guys.

Bezo 12-12-2003 02:08 AM

Eh, what the hell, everyone else has posted theirs, might as well post my one and only audition.

http://www.geocities.com/nbarnold/bmaudition.htm

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