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<div>''This guide also in [http://wiki.librivox.org/index.php/Como_o_Librivox_funciona Portuguese]. / Este guia também está disponível em [http://wiki.librivox.org/index.php/Como_o_Librivox_funciona português].''<br />
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''' Overview '''<br />
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LibriVox's objective is "To make all books in the public domain available, for free, in audio format on the internet." <br />
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There are three key ways to help.<br />
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* '''Recording''' is easier, harder, and more fun than you'd think! <br/> You'll need equipment (usually a $30-50 USB mic) and software (usually Audacity - free) and a computer and time. And an enjoyment of reading aloud to others. Everything created at LibriVox is given to the public domain.<br />
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* '''Editing''' help is always in demand! <br/> If you enjoy computers and shaping things, you may enjoy editing. Most folks at LV use the free, open-source program Audacity (Windows, Linux, Mac OSX).<br />
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* '''Prooflistening''' may be the best way to understand LibriVox! forum guide <br/> Nearly every LV recording is prooflistened (so we can remove repeats or gaps before a book is catalogued). Even a little prooflistening exposes you to LV's diversity of projects and readers, gives you ideas about your own projects, and makes the LV community come alive as nothing else can.<br />
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Welcome! You are now part of [[How LibriVox Works]]!<br />
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==Volunteering, not just reading==<br />
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LibriVox is entirely run by volunteers. The majority of them read and record texts in the public domain, and make them available in audio format, also in the public domain. That said, there are many other tasks that need to be carried out. Among these are:<br />
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* '''Proof-listening''' (checking completed recordings for mistakes like long pauses, repeated sentences, etc)<br />
* '''Editing''' (most volunteers edit their own recordings but some help is always appreciated)<br />
* '''Promoting''' (Creating and distributing posters, etc). See [[Promotional Material]].<br />
* '''Bit-torrenting''' (creating files for torrents). See [[BitTorrent]]<br />
* '''Organising''' (coordinating collaborative recordings, uploading completed recordings to the catalogue, moderating the forum, etc)<br />
* '''Helping volunteers''' (welcoming at the forum, explaining, directing, creating and updating wikis)<br />
* Numerous other tasks (some ongoing, others quick one-offs, or longer projects)<br />
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For a more detailed explanation in the ways you can volunteer, see [[How to Volunteer]]<br />
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(If you're new to recording and are looking for a place to start, try this [[Newbie Guide to Recording]]).<br />
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Since most volunteers are involved with reading and recording for LibriVox, we'll look into that process first.<br />
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==The LibriVox recording process==<br />
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(See below for an explanation of the different roles)<br />
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Usually, the process works like this:<br />
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# A book or shorter work is suggested in the Book Suggestions forum. From there, two things can happen:<br />
## It is taken up as a solo project<br />
## It is made into a collaborative group project, with several readers reading parts of the text. In this case, someone volunteers to become a [[#Book Coordinator | Book Coordinator]].<br />
# Once someone agrees to read the book,<br />
## The soloist or Book Coordinator posts it as a Solo or Group Project in the New Projects Launch Pad. A [[#Meta Coordinator | Meta-Coordinator]] (MC) claims the project, sets it up in the database, and moves the thread to the appropriate forum.<br />
## If it's a solo project, it moves to Going Solo, where the reader occasionally posts progress reports and receives encouragement from wannabe listeners, until the reading is completed.<br />
## If it's a group project, it moves to Readers Wanted: Books (or Short Works or Dramatic Works). The [[#Book Coordinator|Book Coordinator]] liaises with volunteer readers, who 'claim' parts of the work and post the completed readings in the thread. Once all chapters have been claimed, the project is moved to the Readers Found forum.<br />
## At any point in the process, a [[#Proof-Listener | Dedicated Proof Listener]] (DPL) may volunteer to proof-listen the work. <br />
## Proof-Listeners listen to the files for mistakes, long pauses, stumbles, etc, and post feedback in the thread. <br />
## If applicable, the reader fixes his recording and uploads the corrected version.<br />
# When the recordings are done,<br />
## The Solo reader or [[#Book Coordinator|Book Coordinator]] notifies the [[#Meta Coordinator|Meta-Coordinator]]<br />
## The recordings are posted on [http://archive.org Archive.org] and on the [http://librivox.org/newcatalog/ LibriVox catalogue], where they are available to listeners.<br />
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== The roles involved in making a LibriVox recording ==<br />
To make the core work at LibriVox - creating recordings - possible, some team work is needed.<br />
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===Reader===<br />
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Anyone can read for LibriVox. No prior experience is necessary. We have a continuous stream of 'newbies' join us, many of whom have never recorded their voice before. We have readers from many countries, and with many native languages. Most record in English, but we have projects in other languages, too. We don't mind accents, so everyone may read in whichever language they feel comfortable. Readers need a computer, a cheap microphone (mics or headsets for around US$30.00 are good enough) and recording software, which is available as a free download. Other than that, just some time and enthusiasm. <br />
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Readers can record a text on their own (as a solo project) or join one of the group (collaborative) projects.<br />
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===Editor===<br />
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Most readers edit their own recordings, but some detest the task so much that they prefer to 'outsource' ;-) it. Several volunteers on the forum are keen editors and help is always found in the [http://librivox.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=21Listeners Listeners and Editors Wanted forum].<br />
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===Proof-Listener===<br />
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Proof-Listeners check completed files for long pauses, repeated sentences etc. The files are listed in the Listeners and Editors forum (link to forum) and feedback is posted there, too.<br />
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A volunteer may commit to listening to all the files for a certain project, thus becoming the Dedicated Proof-Listener. <br />
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===Book Coordinator===<br />
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Often shortened to BC, this title is slightly misleading, as not all projects that are undertaken collaboratively are books. Book Coordinators also coordinate collections of poems and other short works. Basically, a Book Coordinator manages other volunteers who contribute to a collaborative recording, and collects and prepares files for the Meta Coordinators. See [[How To Become A Book Coordinator]].<br />
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===Meta Coordinator===<br />
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Meta coordinators (the name comes from metadata), or MCs, help and advise Book Coordinators, and take over the files with the completed recordings (soloists are also Book Coordinators in this sense, as they prepare their own files for the Meta coordinators). The files are then prepared and uploaded to the LibriVox catalogue, in a lengthy and cumbersome process. <br />
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===Listener===<br />
At the end of the chain, another important role: the listener of the final product! Many volunteers were Listeners first. Files are, of course, available for download free of charge, from the [http://librivox.org/newcatalog/ LibriVox catalogue].<br />
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==The Moderators and Administrators==<br />
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With the number of LibriVox volunteers growing exponentially (almost 1,000 forum members in Spring 2006, just 6 months after LibriVox was started), and the tasks that need to be juggled increasing in number, too, some organisation is required.<br />
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Moderators and Admin do the general housekeeping to keep things running, but ALL volunteers should feel comfortable helping out in any way they see fit. And volunteers should feel free to suggest projects, and to run with them (assuming there's some community support for the idea!).<br />
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So what do Moderators do? They have three prime responsibilities:<br />
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# welcoming and helping out newbies (though of course we hope all volunteers do this too)<br />
# managing the collection, meta data, uploading, and cataloging of LV books. This is the demanding one!<br />
# making sure that our (very few) policies (say on copyright, language) are known and implemented.<br />
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Other than that, the Admin & Moderators are just like anyone else, and volunteer their time reading and wandering around the forum, mostly because they are LibriVox addicts.<br />
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So how do Moderators get chosen? First, we want to keep the number of moderators as low as possible - less administration, more reading. But when we do add more moderators, they generally should have these characteristsics:<br />
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# be a LibriVox addict<br />
# be diplomatic and helpful (maintaining harmony on the LibriVox forum is important for the success of the project)<br />
# demonstrate hyperkeenness in Book Coordinator duties. This is probably the most important one. Our big workflow issue is file management, meta data verification & uploading of files. This takes a certain talent, and a certain perserverence, a certain attention to detail. It's not very glamourous, but some people are really GOOD at it and enjoy it. Those people go to the top of the candidates pile quickly.<br />
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BUT DO NOTE: as mentioned above: we don't really want to have too many Moderators, it makes for a top-heavy project, and what we want is the opposite, a place run in a distributed way by all the volunteers who put their time and energy into it.<br />
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Our current list of mods and admins (in alphabetical order by screen name) can be found on [http://forum.librivox.org/memberlist.php?mode=group&g=1803 this page], which is always the complete list.<br />
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The following list contains all our current MC's: <br />
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{| style="border-collapse:collapse; background:#f5f5f5" cellpadding=3 border=1<br />
!Screen name ||Real name||MC initials ||Preferences & Specialties<br />
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||AmethystA ||Mary ||mla ||mod; proof listener <br />
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||annise ||Anne ||arb ||mod; produces m4b versions of our books<br />
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||aradlaw ||Dave ||dl ||mod; MC; likes editing; poetry MC /BC<br />
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||aravis ||Elli || avs || mod; proof listener for German and English; specializes in children's lit; <br />
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||Availle ||Ava || ava ||reads in English, German, and Dutch, but mostly science and non-fiction; adds covers; [[Staff Picks]] <br />
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||bart ||Bart ||ba ||mod; reads and PL's in Dutch; produces covers and m4b's; responsible for the Dutch [http://librivox.nl/ 'boekenplank']<br />
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||Caeristhiona ||Kirsten ||ct ||MC of many of Ye Olde projects, esp. Latin & Greek works <br />
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||CarlManchester ||Carl ||cm ||specializes in psychology <br />
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||ceastman ||Catharine ||ce ||mod; court musician <br />
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||chocoholic ||Laurie Anne ||law ||mod, MC<br />
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||Cori ||Cori ||cs ||mod; lover of order and tidiness; [http://wiki.librivox.org/index.php/Librivox_Community_Podcast LV Community podcaster]; sci-fi specialist <br />
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||dii ||Diana ||dii ||Hungarian translation; loves funny stuff<br />
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||ezwa ||Ezwa ||ez ||mod; French translation & help <br />
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||Gesine ||Gesine ||ge ||mod; forum & admin system organisation<br />
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||gloriana ||Elizabeth ||ek || resident Librivox drama specialist, for choosing, female leads, and final editing<br />
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||GreggMargarite ||Gregg ||gam || mod; anything sci-fi... <br />
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||gypsygirl ||Karen ||ks ||mod; Spanish translation & help; some help with French, German & Italian <br />
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||hokuspokus || ||hok || focuses on German projects; makes and adds covers<br />
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||hugh ||Hugh || hu ||[[LibriVox]] founder; general project direction; policy etc. <br />
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||Jc || Jc || jc ||poetry specialist <br />
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||kayray ||Kara ||kr ||forum boss; specializes in children's lit <br />
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||kikisaulite || ||kb ||mod; <br />
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||KiltedDragon ||Barry ||kd ||mod<br />
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||kmerline ||Karen ||km ||Classicist, Historian; Proof listener; Notably well-organised <br />
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||knotyouraveragejo ||Jo ||jo ||mod; manages the non-fiction collection; editing, noisecleaning and general all around help <br />
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||kristin ||Kristin ||kh ||mod<br />
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||leni ||Leni ||le ||mod; focuses on Portuguese projects, but speaks at least 4 other languages; is a Classicist and loves Latin and Greek literature<br />
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||lezer ||Anna ||lz ||mod; Dutch translation & help <br />
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||luciburg ||Lucy ||lb ||mod; Children's Lit specialist <br />
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||neckertb ||Nadine ||neb ||incredibly patient mod; reads in French, English, German, and Danish; is responsible for the welcome mat in French and Danish; produces covers and m4b books; <br />
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||neerajanagarajan ||Neeru ||ni ||mod; likes Children's Lit., funnies, and any language spoken on the Indian subcontinent<br />
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||Nicholas19 ||Nicholas ||n19 ||mod; specializes in languages as long as they are exotic; has read all the Bahai-related works currently available on Librivox<br />
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||raynr ||Rainer ||ry ||projects in German, Greek, Latin... <br />
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||Rowland ||Lars ||row ||mod; patient advisor of frightened newbies <br />
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||russiandoll || ||rd ||mod; <br />
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||RuthieG ||Ruth ||rg ||mod; evil deleter of anything spammy; experienced noise cleaner for newbie tests<br />
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||smijen ||Sarah ||sj ||mod;<br />
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||Starlite ||Esther ||ehl ||Ever-present mod & MC; lots o' editing; helps newbies with their testing <br />
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||steampunk || ||sp ||mod and MC; enjoys short stories, history, science, and sci-fi; friend to newbie soloists and BC's; always interested in bringing post-1922 public domain texts to new life at LibriVox. Speaks two languages: English and bad English; all-around nice guy (except to spammers, persistently Not-Nice people, and others who want to spoil the sandbox for all the other kids).<br />
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||[[thistlechick]] ||Betsie ||tc ||US Copyright; Catalog; specializes in Fiction, Short Fiction <br />
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||TriciaG ||Tricia ||tg||mod; enjoys religious works and history<br />
|}<br />
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== The Forum and Discussion ==<br />
LibriVox is not like other forums you may have participated in. In addition to being a place to discuss the various projects going on, the forums are used for project management. This means that various pieces of the forum have a specific purpose, and any discussion is secondary to the project at hand in particular places. Because of this - and this will probably be the biggest difference you find with the LibriVox forum and others - posts that are no longer needed ''may be deleted.'' If a post of yours has been deleted, it is most likely due to an admin cleaning and organizing things.<br />
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'''Places you may expect a post to be deleted:'''<br />
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* [http://librivox.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=1 Book Suggestions] - When someone decides to begin a project that has been suggested in this forum, the thread containing the suggestion of that book may be deleted or moved.<br />
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* [http://librivox.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=140 Orphaned Chapters in Readers Wanted] - This is only an advertisement thread. Once the announcement of an orphaned chapter is no longer needed and everyone who needs to see it has, it may be deleted. Any important discussion regarding the orphaned chapters will occur in the project thread, not the Orphaned Chapters thread.<br />
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* [http://librivox.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=21 Listeners Wanted] - Some MCs will clean up their own Listeners Wanted threads once they've received the information and edited the main post to reflect the changes. Only an admin or MC can delete posts, and they will only delete posts in another person's thread with their permission.<br />
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* [http://librivox.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1114 Weekly Poetry Planning] - Suggestions for upcoming weekly poems are contained in this thread, as well as discussion for which poem will be chosen. Once the information discussed in the thread has been updated in the main post, posts may be deleted.<br />
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* Abandoned Projects - If a solo project has been abandoned, or relinquished by the volunteer who began the project, the thread for said project will most likely be deleted.<br />
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In any other place in the LibriVox forum, your posts will not be deleted unless an admin sends you a PM with an explanation. Deletions of this kind are usually due to a post being made in the wrong place (for example, hitting "New Topic" instead of "Post Reply") and will be moved to the correct place. Also, any blatant spam or obscene/nasty posts will be deleted.</div>Aradlawhttps://wiki.librivox.org/index.php?title=Newbie_Guide_to_Recording&diff=5514Newbie Guide to Recording2010-12-06T04:33:18Z<p>Aradlaw: </p>
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<div>:<i>This guide is also available in: [[Guia do recém-chegado ao Librivox|Portuguese]] / Este guia também está disponível em [[Guia do recém-chegado ao Librivox|português]]</i><br />
:<i>This guide will soon be available in: [[Guide pour les débutants|French]]</i><br />
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This guide is to help volunteers get started with the recording process. We understand that technical knowledge among volunteers vary, so we have tried to make this guide as clear and comprehensive as possible. <br />
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== Getting Ready ==<br />
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In order to be able to record, you will need a microphone and a recording software. The typical recording setup used by most volunteers at LibriVox is a USB mic plugged into a computer running the free audio program, Audacity.<br />
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=== Hardware ===<br />
: <i>Main article: [[User-Recommended Equipment]]</i><br />
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In order to record, you will need a computer and a recording device, which can either be a microphone that plugs into your computer or a digital recorder. <br />
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# <b>Microphones</b>: Microphones can be analog or digital. An analog mic will plug into the soundcard (plug goes into the pink round jack), the performance of the mic will be affected by the quality of your sound card. A digital mic plugs into the USB port and bypasses the sound card, which will give you much better sound quality. <br />
## '''Desktop microphone''': A desktop mic sits on your desk. Perhaps the cheapest mic widely used at LV is the [http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/webcam_communications/microphones/devices/221&cl=us,en Logitech USB desktop microphone (PN 980186-0403)] for about $30US - very satisfactory for the price! <br/>Opinion: the sound is more digital and not so rich as the Samson mics ($50-90), but it's not so edgy or harsh as the headset models. A recommended first, economy mic. <br/>The Samson mic is a popular "upgrade" among volunteers who love recording. ([http://www.amazon.com/SAMSON-AUDIO-Q1U-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B000EZMYRS/ Q1U] ~$50US, [http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_e/105-0338719-2380477?initialSearch=1&url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=Samson+C01U&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=Go C01U] about $90US)<br />
## '''Headset microphone''': The [http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/webcam_communications/internet_headsets_phones/&cl=us,en Logitech headsets] are very widely used (especially the 250 for ~$40US; and the 350 for ~$50US; the models are proliferating). Some models are surprisingly uncomfortable to wear (the 250), but some folks like the headset convenience for keeping the mic location consistent and the hands free. <br/>Opinion: the sound is inferior to the cheaper, desktop mic by Logitech. For the extra money, consider investing in a higher quality Samson mic.<br />
# '''Digital recorder''': When opting for a digital recorder, you should always pay attention to what format it supports. If you need to transfer the files into a audio editor for editing, you should make sure that the formats are supported by your editing software. Also, the recorder should be able to provide a reasonable audio quality.<br />
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=== Software ===<br />
:<i>Main article: [[Audacity 1-2-3]]</i><br />
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Most LV volunteers use <b>Audacity</b>. The last stable version is 1.2.6 but we suggest you use the latest beta version, 1.3.12, as it has several improved features. Although it might not be as stable as 1.2.6, some volunteers routinely use the Beta version without encountering any problems. <br />
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* Please consult [[Audacity 1-2-3]] for a guide to help you step-by-step: download, install, and test Audacity with a first recording. If you have a built-in mic, try it out. If you have ordered a microphone online and are waiting for it, you can download and install Audacity while you're waiting for the mic to arrive.<br />
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Some volunteers use [[GarageBand]], or Wavepad. <br />
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See [[Software We Use]] for other recommendations and some tips about software you may already have.<br />
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<div class="note"><br />
NOTE: Many people worry that they are not 'technical' enough to manage the recording side of things. But it isn't that difficult - else there wouldn't be so many of us doing it! The vast majority of [[LibriVox]] volunteers do not have a technical background. <br />
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Some folks use other recording setups, but this guide focuses on the most direct route to recording for LibriVox -- recording into a computer, editing on a computer, and sending files over the Internet.</div><br />
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== Preliminary Test ==<br />
:<i>Main article: [[1-Minute Test]]</i><br />
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Before you make your first long recording, we suggest you either record a 1-minute test, or post a contribution to the Weekly Poetry, or the Short Poetry Collection. This will enable us to give you quick feedback, to make sure everything is correct. <br />
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If you need or would like some feedback on your technical setup, it's a good idea to start by submitting a [[1-Minute Test]] to the [http://librivox.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=21 Listeners & Editors wanted] subforum for constructive criticism (CC).<br />
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== Signing Up ==<br />
: ''Related topics: [[Forum Guide]]''<br />
# '''Read through the sub-fora''' in the section "Volunteers Wanted" to find a collaborative project that interests you. There are numerous collaborative projects open and looking for readers at any time of the day or night, in numerous languages:<br />
## [http://librivox.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=19 Readers Wanted: Short Works and Poetry]: this usually includes a Poetry Collection and a Short Story Collection, but also things like a Short Mystery Collection, Short Ghost Story Collection, Short Non-Fiction Collection and many many more. For most of these collections, readers can pick a poem, story or essay of their own choice to contribute. <br />
## [http://librivox.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=2 Readers Wanted: Books]: whole books being recorded by multiple readers, where you can contribute one or more chapters.<br />
## [http://librivox.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=2 Readers Wanted: Dramatic Works]: plays or dramatic recordings of books, where you can contribute in the cast. <br />
# Carefully '''read the first post''' in the thread of the project that interests you - this contains all detailed instructions specific to this project, and shows you which sections or parts are still available.<br />
# Hit '''"Post Reply"''' at the top left of your screen. This will add a post to the 'thread.' Leave a message for the Book Coordinator indicating which part you'd like to read, and check back later for the reply. The Book Coordinator will leave a reply for you in the same manner, and tell you that you have successfully 'claimed' the part.<br />
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<div class="note">'''Please Note''': It is recommended that you '''do not''' put any important information in the '''subject line''' of your reply to a post. You'll notice throughout the forum, that the subject line is so small that no one sees the subjects of individual replies. If, for example, you put the chapter number you would like to claim in the subject line, and not the post, your book coordinator will likely have no clue what you're talking about.</div><br />
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* For many of the collections in the "Short Works" forum, you do not need to 'claim' anything. Just follow the instructions in the first post, and pick a poem, story or essay you like (as long as it's in the public domain).<br />
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== Recording ==<br />
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=== Double check your recording setup ===<br />
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Take a minute (please) at the beginning of each recording session to check your setup.<br />
<b>Computers return to defaults (wah!) and microphones move.</b> Usually you have to adjust something a little to get back to your equipment's best recording setup (we are not aiming at perfection, though).<br />
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# Plug in your microphone before you open your recording software<br />
# Open your recording software<br />
# Check your input volume and microphone selection<br />
# Double-check your [[Audacity_1-2-3#configure|settings]]<br />
# Record a wee something ("Peter Piper packed a paper pumpkin. Thank you thirty thousand thanks. Fine fun on the forums, fortunately.")<br />
# Look at the waveform:<br />
## is it tiny? (increase input volume or speak closer to the mic)<br />
## is it clipped? (decrease the input volume or back away from the mic a bit. A clipped waveform is flattened at top and bottom -- clipping causes distorted sound) <br />
# Listen to the recording (ideally on headphones)<br />
## got plosives? (move the mic outside the stream of breath, above/below/side)<br />
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=== Prepare all your text to be recorded === <br />
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We recommend you download the text from its online link given in the project's top post. It helps to save the text to your computer and add any information you need to read; it's all in the top post in your project, but it's very very handy to copy and paste all that you need to record into a single document with the text. For instance:<br />
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* Intros/outros: Chapter and title, LibriVox "disclaimer," full book title and author's (and translator's) name, chapter number and title, and any other important intro information. (It's a little different for poems!) ... text ... End of such-and-such, etc.<br />
* Personal notes, like how to pronounce a word you're not familiar with<br />
* ID3 tags for your particular reading<br />
* what to name your recorded file<br />
* where to send your recorded file<br />
* It's all in the project's top post; if you can't find or don't understand something, ask the Book Coordinator (BC) or Meta Coordinator (MC).<br />
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If you would like to spruce up text from Gutenberg (most of our projects use Gutenberg text), you might like this: [http://www.sandroid.org/GutenMark/ Guten Mark]<br />
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=== Record ===<br />
Get a glass of warm water or herbal tea, and enjoy yourself. (Thanks for recording for LibriVox!)<br />
If you've followed the steps above, you should have everything you need: all the text and intros and outros and file specs (all from the project's top post).<br />
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* Remember to <b>save along the way</b> -- it is very frustrating to lose a whole chapter because the software crashes (possibly because the file has not been saved and is taking too much temporary memory) three paragraphs from the end. Sad, very sad.<br />
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* Important: <b>read the authorized text only</b>. Other editions may be in copyright and we rely on folks to use the Public Domain versions (as identified in the project's top post). <br />
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<div class="tip"><b> TIPS</b>: There are a few things that you can do while you're recording to make the editing process more easy later on.<br />
# As soon as you make a mistake tap the mic three times, or say a really loud "MISTAKE!". Then repeat the sentence that you goofed up. The point is to create a spike in the sound waves of your editing software. This allows you to more easily find your mistakes in the editing process.<br />
# Make a test recording to be sure your mic and editing software is set at the correct volume before recording the text. It is possible to alter the volume later, but raising the volume too much will also amplify the background noise.<br />
# Don't stop the recording for anything. If you need to get a drink of water, let it record through that. Need to clear your throat? Keep recording so you end up with one long track. This will prevent inconsistencies in sound or volume. If you stop recording and return later, it will probably be obvious to the listener that you stopped and started again later. </div><br />
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Follow this link for more tips to [[Improve Your Recording]].<br />
<br />
== Editing ==<br />
:<i>Main articles: [[Audio Processing Concepts]] and [[Editing Audio]]</i><br />
: ''Also check out: [[Audacity Tutorials]] and [[Audacity FAQ]] for tutorials on editing.''<br />
<br />
You will make mistakes in your reading, there is no doubt about that. Don't worry about the mistakes too much as you're recording, because they can be edited out. You can also make adjustments to volume, and remove small amounts of background noise in the editing process.<br />
<br />
* <b>[[Editing Audio]]</b>: Edit out the mistakes and long pauses <br />
* <b>[[Audio Processing Concepts | Audio Processing]]</b>: This refers to filters and other effects applied to the entire track or a selection, and changes how the recording sounds. <br/> Things to look for:<br />
** Is there a buzz in the background? [[Noise Cleaning| Clean up the background noise]]. <br />
** Is your recording loud enough? [[Amplifying| Amplify]] your recording if it is too quiet. <br />
** Is the volume in your recording even? [[Levelling | Level your recording to even out the volume]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Most readers edit their own recordings. A great benefit comes from that, besides the obvious benefit of having a corrected file: the more you record and edit, the more (almost unconsciously) you'll find yourself making little adjustments to your reading style and to your recording setup that make the whole process more enjoyable.<br />
<br />
* See this great [http://www.guidesandtutorials.com/audacity-tutorial.html Audacity Tutorial] for basics of editing in Audacity, the free recording/editing software used by most LibriVoxers<br />
<br />
==Exporting==<br />
:''Related topic: [[How to Add or Edit ID3 Tags]]''<br />
Once you are satisfied with your recording, it is time to export it, or, basically, save it as an mp3. In order to do this, you must have the [http://audacity.sourceforge.net/help/faq?s=install&item=lame-mp3 LAME plugin] successfully installed. In Audacity, this is done by going through the following steps: <br />
# Go to <b>File > Export...</b> A dialog box will open. <br />
# Choose the folder in which you want to save your file. <br />
# Type in the file name. Please make sure to follow <b>exactly</b> the format presented in the first post. Use <b>all lowercase</b>, and <b>DO NOT put any spaces</b> in the file name.<br />
# If using Audacity 1.3, click <b>Options...</b> and make sure that you have the correct export settings: <br> - Bit Rate Mode: Constant <br> - Quality: 128 kbps<br />
# Click <b>Save</b> <br />
# A dialog box should open, so that you can [[How to Add or Edit ID3 Tags|put in the ID3 tags]]. (<b>NOTE</b>: in some versions of Audacity, you will NOT be prompted with the ID3 tags dialog after clicking <b>Save</b>. In these cases, you will have to open the ID3 dialog and insert the tags BEFORE exporting. Do this by going to <b>File > Metadata Editor</b>.)<br />
## Fill in the information in the required fields: <b>Author</b>, <b>Track title</b>, and <b>Album title</b>, EXACTLY as they are presented in the first post. <br />
## You may add "Recorded by (your name)" in the <b>Comments</b> field.<br />
## Click <b>OK</b>. <br />
Audacity should then start exporting, and may take a few minutes.<br />
<br />
== Uploading ==<br />
:<i>Main article: [[How to Send Your Recording]]</i><br />
<br />
Unless the top post of your project requests a different method, please use the LV Uploader:<br />
: [http://upload.librivox.org http://upload.librivox.org]<br />
[[Image:Login.png]]<br />
:(If you have trouble reading the image above, please message an admin)<br />
<br />
* <b>Before you upload</b>, you'll have to <b>select the project MC's name</b> from a list so your file will go to the right folder. (That's the Meta-Coordinator, MC, not the Book Coordinator, BC -- they can be two different people.) If you're sending a test file, follow your BC's instructions or call it yourname.mp3 and select "xx - Non-project files" from the uploader's MC drop-down list.<br />
** <b>How to find the project's MC</b>: Each project thread title has the MC initials at the end. Example: "[SCIENCE] The Voyage of the Beagle by Darwin - ks" Find those initials in the Uploader's drop-down list of MCs (in this example: "ks - gypsygirl")<br />
* When the upload is complete, a link to your file will appear.<br />
<br />
== Posting ==<br />
After the uploader gives you the link to your recording, you should copy the link and post it (as a reply) in the project thread to let your Book Coordinator know you're done. Please <b>avoid</b> sending the link to the BC or MC as a Private Message. Folks will use that link to prooflisten your file and later to catalogue your file. When posting the link, remember to include the <u>section number</u> (if you have claimed many sections) and the <u>length in minutes:seconds</u> of your recording. <br />
<br />
<b>If this is your first contribution</b>, let the BC know <u>how you would like to be credited</u> on the Catalog page, and your <u>Web site</u> if you would like that with your credit.<br />
<br />
== Editing After Prooflistening ==<br />
:<i>Main page: [[Guide for Proof-listeners]]</i><br />
All recordings are "prooflistened" to catch repeats, big stumbles or long pauses. For some specific projects, the recording is even checked against the text. The notes from the "proof-listener" will be posted in the project thread or in a specific prooflistening thread for the project. Keep an eye on the status of your recording once in a while, in the "Magic Window" of your project.<br />
* If the prooflistener caught some mistakes, his/her notes will be entered here. Please edit your recording and resubmit the new version.<br />
* If the recording is marked "PL-OK" or just "OK", it means that it is all set for cataloging as soon as the whole project is done. No further action from you is required.<br />
<br />
<div class="tip">Folks quickly learn to edit any errors in their file from last to first -- that way the timecode notes stay accurate during correction.</div><br />
<br />
Once the project is complete, it will be catalogued. You may want to know what will happen to your file when you've sent it to your coordinator! Here's an overview of the [[How LibriVox Works | LibriVox recording process]] and some other useful information.<br />
<br />
== After Your First Contribution ==<br />
You have done it! You have contributed a recording! If you enjoyed doing that, please come back for more. You have several options now:<br />
# Contribute another section to a collaborative project, as detailed above.<br />
# Launch your very own project - see the New Projects Launch Pad. Read the stickies there for details on how to do this. Your options are:<br />
## Going Solo: record a whole book on your own. (<b>Note for first-time recorders</b>: Reading a whole book, as many of us have discovered, is often more time-consuming than one thinks. We therefore strongly encourage you to read a chapter for one of our collaborative projects before you start a solo project.)<br />
## Become the book coordinator of a collaborative project: book, play or short works collection. See also [[How To Become A Book Coordinator]].</div>Aradlawhttps://wiki.librivox.org/index.php?title=Project_Templates_for_Poetry&diff=5012Project Templates for Poetry2010-11-07T01:44:02Z<p>Aradlaw: </p>
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<div>: You are here: [[Project Templates for BCs]] > '''English Poetry'''<br />
<br />
''Please copy everything between the lines below and paste into the first post of a new thread in the Launch Pad. Then edit all in the relevant information (the ALLCAPS parts ... but don't use all-caps yourself, just put everything in the normal case).''<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
<div class="tpl"><br />
[b][size=150][color=indigo]TITLE[/color][/size][/b]<br/> <br />
by [i][b]AUTHOR[/b][/i] <br />
<br />
[notify]xxxx[/notify]<br />
<br />
Each week a poem is chosen to be recorded by as many LibriVox volunteers as possible! <br />
<br />
This week's poem can be found [url=INSERT LINK HERE][u]here[/u].[/url] <br />
<br />
[b]Please be sure that your recording software is set to the following technical specifications:[/b]<br/> <br />
Channels: 1 (Mono)<br/><br />
Bit Rate: 128 kbps<br/> <br />
Sample Rate: 44100 kHz<br/> <br />
<br />
[b]Have questions on "how"?[/b] <br/><br />
Check LV's Recording Notes thread before recording: http://librivox.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6427#6430 <br/><br />
If this is your first recording, you'll also find this useful: http://wiki.librivox.org/index.php/Newbie_Guide_to_Recording<br />
<br />
[b]Begin your reading with the abbreviated LibriVox disclaimer:[/b]<br />
<br/>(Please leave no more than 0.5-1 second of silence at the beginning of your recording!)<br />
<br/><br/><br />
[quote]TITLE by AUTHOR, read for LibriVox.org by [your name]. <br/><br />
[Add, if you wish, date, your location, and/or your personal url.][/quote] <br />
<br />
[b]Then read the poem:[/b] <br />
<br />
[quote] <br/><br />
INSERT POEM TEXT HERE <br/><br />
[/quote] <br />
<br />
[b]At the end of your reading, leave a space and then say:[/b] <br />
<br />
[quote]End of poem. This recording is in the public domain.[/quote] <br/><br />
Please leave 5 seconds of silence at the end of your recording. <br />
<br />
Save your recording as an [b]mp3[/b] file using the following filename and ID3 tag format: <br />
<br />
[b]File name[/b] - all in lowercase: [b][color=indigo]TITLE_AUTHORLASTNAME_your initials.mp3[/color][/b] (eg. [color=red]TITLE_AUTHORLASTNAME_klh.mp3[/color]) <br />
<br />
[b]ID3 tags (Version 2):[/b] <br/><br />
Artist Name: AUTHOR <br/><br />
Track Title: TITLE - Read by YOUR INITIALS (eg. [color=red]TITLE - Read by KLH[/color]) <br/><br />
Album Title: LibriVox Weekly Poetry <br/><br />
Comments: (optional) Recorded by [your name] <br />
<br />
[b]Transfer of files:[/b] <br />
<br />
Please upload with the LibriVox uploader: <br />
<br />
http://upload.librivox.org <br />
<br />
[img]http://kayray.org/audiobooks/librivox/login.jpg[/img] <br/><br />
If you have trouble reading the image above, please message an admin <br/><br />
[color=indigo]You'll need to select the MC, which for this project is: xx - xxxxx[/color] <br />
<br />
[b]Please post a link to your file in this thread. <br />
<br />
When you post your link, please include your name as you would like it credited on the catalogue page and any URL by which you would like it accompanied. (Note: This is only necessary if you have not done so for another project.) <br />
<br />
[color=red]If you wish to contribute, please have your readings submitted by 0600 GMT Sunday, INSERT DATE (12:00AM CDT) [/color][/b] <br />
<br />
(And remember, anyone can suggest a poem for a certain week and/or coordinate an upcoming weekly poem! If you'd like to suggest a poem or coordinate a future Weekly Poetry project, please visit [url=http://librivox.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1114][u][b][color=blue]this thread[/color][/b][/u][/url].) <br />
</div><br />
<br />
<br />
== Fortnightly Poetry ==<br />
<br />
''Please copy everything between the lines below and paste into the first post of a new thread in the Launch Pad. Then edit all in the relevant information (the ALLCAPS parts ... but don't use all-caps yourself, just put everything in the normal case).''<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
<div class="tpl"><br />
[color=violet][size=150][b]TITLE[/b][/size][/color] <br/><br />
by [i][b]AUTHOR[/b][/i]<br />
<br />
[notify]xxxx[/notify] <br />
<br />
Each fortnight a poem is chosen to be recorded by as many LibriVox volunteers as possible! <br />
<br />
This fortnight’s poem can be found [url=INSERT LINK HERE][u]here[/u][/url]. <br />
<br />
Please be sure that your recording software is set to the following technical specifications: <br/><br />
Channels: 1 (Mono)<br/><br />
Bit Rate: 128 kbps <br/><br />
Sample Rate: 44100 kHz <br />
<br />
[b]Have questions on "how"?[/b] <br/><br />
Check LV's [b]Recording Notes[/b] thread before recording: http://librivox.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6427#6430 <br/><br />
If this is your first recording, you'll also find this useful: http://wiki.librivox.org/index.php/How_to_Send_Your_Recording <br />
<br />
[b]Begin your reading with the abbreviated LibriVox disclaimer: [/b] <br />
<br/>(Please leave no more than 0.5-1 second of silence at the beginning of your recording!)<br />
<br/><br/><br />
[quote] TITLE by AUTHOR, read for LibriVox.org by [your name]. <br/><br />
[Add, if you wish, date, your location, and/or your personal url.] [/quote] <br />
<br />
[b]Then read the poem: [/b] <br />
<br />
[quote] <br/><br />
INSERT POEM TEXT HERE <br/><br />
[/quote] <br />
<br />
[b]At the end of your reading, leave a space and then say:[/b] <br />
<br />
[quote]End of poem. This recording is in the public domain.[/quote] <br />
<br />
Please leave 5 seconds of silence at the end of your recording. <br />
<br />
Save your recording as an [b]mp3[/b] file using the following filename and ID3 tag format: <br />
<br />
[b]File name[/b] - all in lowercase:[b]TITLE_AUTHORLASTNAME_[your initials in lowercase].mp3[/b] <br />
(eg. [color=blue]TITLE_AUTHORLASTNAME_klh.mp3[/color]) <br />
<br />
[b]ID3 tags (Version 2): [/b] <br/><br />
Artist: AUTHOR <br/><br />
Title: TITLE - Read by [YOUR INITIALS] (eg. [color=blue] TITLE - Read by KLH[/color]) <br/><br />
Album: LibriVox Fortnightly Poetry <br/><br />
Comments: (optional) Recorded by [your name] <br />
<br />
[b]Transfer of files (completed recordings)[/b] <br />
<br />
Please upload with the LibriVox uploader: <br/><br />
http://upload.librivox.org <br/><br />
[img]http://kayray.org/audiobooks/librivox/login.jpg[/img] <br/><br />
If you have trouble reading the image above, please message an admin <br/><br />
[color=blue]You'll need to select the MC, which for this project is: xx - xxxxx[/color] <br />
<br />
[b]Please post a link to your file in this thread.[/b] <br />
<br />
[b]When you post your link, please include your name as you would like it credited on the catalogue page and any URL by which you would like it accompanied.[/b] (Note: This is only necessary if you have not done so for another project.) <br />
<br />
[color=red][b]If you wish to contribute, please have your readings submitted by 0600 GMT Sunday, INSERT DATE HERE (12:00am CDT)[/b] [/color] <br />
<br />
(And remember, anyone can suggest a poem for a certain week and/or coordinate an upcoming fortnightly poem! If you'd like to suggest a poem or coordinate a future Poetry project, please visit [url=http://librivox.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1114][u][b][color=blue]this thread[/color][/b][/u][/url].) <br />
</div></div>Aradlawhttps://wiki.librivox.org/index.php?title=Project_Templates_for_Poetry&diff=5011Project Templates for Poetry2010-11-07T01:41:57Z<p>Aradlaw: </p>
<hr />
<div>: You are here: [[Project Templates for BCs]] > '''English Poetry'''<br />
<br />
''Please copy everything between the lines below and paste into the first post of a new thread in the Launch Pad. Then edit all in the relevant information (the ALLCAPS parts ... but don't use all-caps yourself, just put everything in the normal case).''<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
<div class="tpl"><br />
[b][size=150][color=indigo]TITLE[/color][/size][/b]<br/> <br />
by [i][b]AUTHOR[/b][/i] <br />
<br />
[notify]xxxx[/notify]<br />
<br />
Each week a poem is chosen to be recorded by as many LibriVox volunteers as possible! <br />
<br />
This week's poem can be found [url=INSERT LINK HERE][u]here[/u].[/url] <br />
<br />
[b]Please be sure that your recording software is set to the following technical specifications:[/b]<br/> <br />
Channels: 1 (Mono)<br/><br />
Bit Rate: 128 kbps<br/> <br />
Sample Rate: 44100 kHz<br/> <br />
<br />
[b]Have questions on "how"?[/b] <br/><br />
Check LV's Recording Notes thread before recording: http://librivox.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6427#6430 <br/><br />
If this is your first recording, you'll also find this useful: http://wiki.librivox.org/index.php/Newbie_Guide_to_Recording<br />
<br />
[b]Begin your reading with the abbreviated LibriVox disclaimer:[/b]<br />
<br/>(Please leave no more than 0.5-1 second of silence at the beginning of your recording!)<br />
<br/><br/><br />
[quote]TITLE by AUTHOR, read for LibriVox.org by [your name]. <br/><br />
[Add, if you wish, date, your location, and/or your personal url.][/quote] <br />
<br />
[b]Then read the poem:[/b] <br />
<br />
[quote] <br/><br />
INSERT POEM TEXT HERE <br/><br />
[/quote] <br />
<br />
[b]At the end of your reading, leave a space and then say:[/b] <br />
<br />
[quote]End of poem. This recording is in the public domain.[/quote] <br/><br />
Please leave 5 seconds of silence at the end of your recording. <br />
<br />
Save your recording as an [b]mp3[/b] file using the following filename and ID3 tag format: <br />
<br />
[b]File name[/b] - all in lowercase: [b][color=indigo]TITLE_AUTHORLASTNAME_your initials.mp3[/color][/b] (eg. [color=red]TITLE_AUTHORLASTNAME_klh.mp3[/color]) <br />
<br />
[b]ID3 tags (Version 2):[/b] <br/><br />
Artist Name: AUTHOR <br/><br />
Track Title: TITLE - Read by YOUR INITIALS (eg. [color=red]TITLE - Read by KLH[/color]) <br/><br />
Album Title: LibriVox Weekly Poetry <br/><br />
Comments: (optional) Recorded by [your name] <br />
<br />
[b]Transfer of files:[/b] <br />
<br />
Please upload with the LibriVox uploader: <br />
<br />
http://upload.librivox.org <br />
<br />
[img]http://kayray.org/audiobooks/librivox/login.jpg[/img] <br/><br />
If you have trouble reading the image above, please message an admin <br/><br />
[color=indigo]You'll need to select the MC, which for this project is: xx - xxxxx[/color] <br />
<br />
[b]Please post a link to your file in this thread. <br />
<br />
When you post your link, please include your name as you would like it credited on the catalogue page and any URL by which you would like it accompanied. (Note: This is only necessary if you have not done so for another project.) <br />
<br />
[color=red]If you wish to contribute, please have your readings submitted by 0600 GMT Sunday, INSERT DATE (12:00AM CDT) [/color][/b] <br />
<br />
(And remember, anyone can suggest a poem for a certain week and/or coordinate an upcoming weekly poem! If you'd like to suggest a poem or coordinate a future Weekly Poetry project, please visit [url=http://librivox.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1114][u][b][color=blue]this thread[/color][/b][/u][/url].) <br />
</div><br />
<br />
<br />
== Fortnightly Poetry ==<br />
<br />
''Please copy everything between the lines below and paste into the first post of a new thread in the Launch Pad. Then edit all in the relevant information (the ALLCAPS parts ... but don't use all-caps yourself, just put everything in the normal case).''<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
<div class="tpl"><br />
[color=violet][size=150][b]TITLE[/b][/size][/color] <br/><br />
by [i][b]AUTHOR[/b][/i]<br />
<br />
[notify]xxxx[/notify] <br />
<br />
Each fortnight a poem is chosen to be recorded by as many LibriVox volunteers as possible! <br />
<br />
This fortnight’s poem can be found [url=INSERT LINK HERE][u]here[/u][/url]. <br />
<br />
Please be sure that your recording software is set to the following technical specifications: <br/><br />
Channels: 1 (Mono)<br/><br />
Bit Rate: 128 kbps <br/><br />
Sample Rate: 44100 kHz <br />
<br />
[b]Have questions on "how"?[/b] <br/><br />
Check LV's [b]Recording Notes[/b] thread before recording: http://librivox.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6427#6430 <br />
If this is your first recording, you'll also find this useful: http://wiki.librivox.org/index.php/How_to_Send_Your_Recording <br />
<br />
[b]Begin your reading with the abbreviated LibriVox disclaimer: [/b] <br />
<br/>(Please leave no more than 0.5-1 second of silence at the beginning of your recording!)<br />
<br/><br/><br />
[quote] TITLE by AUTHOR, read for LibriVox.org by [your name]. <br/><br />
[Add, if you wish, date, your location, and/or your personal url.] [/quote] <br />
<br />
[b]Then read the poem: [/b] <br />
<br />
[quote] <br/><br />
INSERT POEM TEXT HERE <br/><br />
[/quote] <br />
<br />
[b]At the end of your reading, leave a space and then say:[/b] <br />
<br />
[quote]End of poem. This recording is in the public domain.[/quote] <br />
<br />
Please leave 5 seconds of silence at the end of your recording. <br />
<br />
Save your recording as an [b]mp3[/b] file using the following filename and ID3 tag format: <br />
<br />
[b]File name[/b] - all in lowercase:[b]TITLE_AUTHORLASTNAME_[your initials in lowercase].mp3[/b] <br />
(eg. [color=blue]TITLE_AUTHORLASTNAME_klh.mp3[/color]) <br />
<br />
[b]ID3 tags (Version 2): [/b] <br/><br />
Artist: AUTHOR <br/><br />
Title: TITLE - Read by [YOUR INITIALS] (eg. [color=blue] TITLE - Read by KLH[/color]) <br/><br />
Album: LibriVox Fortnightly Poetry <br/><br />
Comments: (optional) Recorded by [your name] <br />
<br />
[b]Transfer of files (completed recordings)[/b] <br />
<br />
Please upload with the LibriVox uploader: <br/><br />
http://upload.librivox.org <br/><br />
[img]http://kayray.org/audiobooks/librivox/login.jpg[/img] <br/><br />
If you have trouble reading the image above, please message an admin <br/><br />
[color=blue]You'll need to select the MC, which for this project is: xx - xxxxx[/color] <br />
<br />
[b]Please post a link to your file in this thread.[/b] <br />
<br />
[b]When you post your link, please include your name as you would like it credited on the catalogue page and any URL by which you would like it accompanied.[/b] (Note: This is only necessary if you have not done so for another project.) <br />
<br />
[color=red][b]If you wish to contribute, please have your readings submitted by 0600 GMT Sunday, INSERT DATE HERE (12:00am CDT)[/b] [/color] <br />
<br />
(And remember, anyone can suggest a poem for a certain week and/or coordinate an upcoming fortnightly poem! If you'd like to suggest a poem or coordinate a future Poetry project, please visit [url=http://librivox.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1114][u][b][color=blue]this thread[/color][/b][/u][/url].) <br />
</div></div>Aradlaw