ACX University: R.C. Bray: From Audiobook Beginner to Audie Winner

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AudibleACX

8 жыл бұрын

The Audie award-winning narrator of The Martian shares his journey from short form radio pitchman to audiobook producer, including lessons learned, best practices, and how to collaborate with an author/publisher.
Visit www.acx.com to start your audiobook production today!
Footage shot at the 3rd annual ACX University at Rutgers Business School in Newark, NJ.

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@SoCalGuitarist
@SoCalGuitarist 4 жыл бұрын
R.C. Bray’s golden voice is the cause of my audiobook addiction several years ago. Started with the audible freebie with the Martian, and took off from there. My library now is easily 90% R.C. narrated, as I specifically look for his narrations when browsing for new series to enjoy. Not only is his voice magnificent and his narrations so professionally done, but his accent game is absolutely on point!
@romanticromps1387
@romanticromps1387 3 жыл бұрын
Six years later, this video is a wealth of information for audiobook novices like myself. Thank you for your humor and awesome, easy-to-understand instructions. Ta for now!
@BigdogLewis
@BigdogLewis 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Bob, just came across your vid. Frank was an old friend of mine. We worked together back in the 80s just as his audiobook career was taking off before he left for LA. I remember Recorded Books built a small recording studio in his apartment in New York. His accident and subsequent passing was a great loss to audiobook listeners and he's still considered one of the best.
@crooke80
@crooke80 5 ай бұрын
Amazing 👌🙏 one of my favourite 2 narrators, I cant read in silence, put music on I turn into some sort of lyrical genius. Been doing live Mc madness for years, jut growing my confidence helping artists get vocals on there tracks, a while back i started writing and narrating a story of my own but didn't have a clue about pause/spacing reading speed. This really makes me wanna have another go 🙏 thank you sir
@garynoon
@garynoon 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Bob! Thanks for the great info. It was well-organized, and genuine. Also - I love the way you play Joe and Skippy - the playful banter is so well done. I laugh my a&& off. Thanks again!
@BrianRPaterson
@BrianRPaterson 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Bob, You have a wonderful gift. My kids and I loved the Martian. Now me and the other monkeys are enjoying the Expiditionary Force audiobooks. Thanks for bringing Skippy the Magnificent to life. Live long and may the force be with you!
@jollytroopersucks
@jollytroopersucks 5 жыл бұрын
Skippy the freakin' Magnificent. Always and FOREVER.
@johnkruton9708
@johnkruton9708 4 жыл бұрын
Omg yes.
@izstrella
@izstrella 3 жыл бұрын
This is the most helpful thing I’ve encountered all year, thank you all so much!
@ZorbaPress
@ZorbaPress 7 жыл бұрын
This talk contains so much useful and sound advice -- thanks very much, Bob.
@John-4649
@John-4649 5 жыл бұрын
The Chrome-Plated Beer Can
@brodiebh
@brodiebh 6 жыл бұрын
Loved your narration for the mountain man series!
@agrandcanyonoffucksgiven2776
@agrandcanyonoffucksgiven2776 5 жыл бұрын
"Are we going to be getting cake?" "I am"
@Overit5000
@Overit5000 2 жыл бұрын
never heard of him but he's hilarious and incredibly personable. love him
@rhondahenderson3319
@rhondahenderson3319 5 жыл бұрын
Great material thanks Bob
@serenatravis2415
@serenatravis2415 8 жыл бұрын
...mmm...the dreaming, beaming people in the parks... Great tips - thank you! Now I know what to do with all those codes.
@anubbhandari582
@anubbhandari582 Жыл бұрын
This man is simply awesome, I love his energy wow
@patriciavonjohnson
@patriciavonjohnson 3 жыл бұрын
Such great nuggets, thank you!
@codyuitgard7687
@codyuitgard7687 2 жыл бұрын
I can't believe it can be this good
@kennethtoles2384
@kennethtoles2384 8 жыл бұрын
RC Bray: the best.
@MystiqWisdom
@MystiqWisdom Жыл бұрын
Bob's not a preferred narrator for me, but he's such a funny and cool dude. Great asset to the voiceover artist community and industry, wow!
@Stepk360
@Stepk360 Жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff very helpful I dont know any of this stuff however I'm a great reader and capture a audience with the sond of my voice as I'm reading without equipment so as this is something I love to do I have a lot to learn thanks for this video I have a book written and just don't know where to start
@blondlorelord33
@blondlorelord33 Жыл бұрын
My two favorite characters Skippy the Immortal
@johnberry7662
@johnberry7662 Жыл бұрын
Trust the Awesomeness!
@cindysettles3743
@cindysettles3743 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent narrator
@oliviakennedy9667
@oliviakennedy9667 5 жыл бұрын
I’m trying to get started...need tips on basic equipment to get started
@johnkruton9708
@johnkruton9708 4 жыл бұрын
RC Bray is the very best in audio book voices. I have purchased “meh” authors to listen to him narrate. He has made “meh” authors great. Talented authors superstars. He is awesome.
@darkblueem
@darkblueem 3 жыл бұрын
this guy has absolutely no business being this funny and yet he is
@MystiqWisdom
@MystiqWisdom Жыл бұрын
11:50 gonna give those a try!
@EpicReign
@EpicReign 8 жыл бұрын
I'm about to cross the finish line for my first narration job. It is very very hard. The production aspect is ridiculously hard. The narration isn't easy, but it's fun enough to make it easier. The editing feels like a chore...bore...but it's necessary. I suck at the editing part. I know the QA team will say something to me, but I'm willing to redo whatever I need to, so I can help make this book series a success. ACX Rocks!
@GodSounds
@GodSounds 7 жыл бұрын
The more you do, the more efficient you become - thats what I have learned! Not giving up when it gets hard, and always trusting in Jesus for help =)
@jacquelinestephenson323
@jacquelinestephenson323 5 жыл бұрын
I know this post was 2 years ago (its now Feb. 2019), but I hope you kept practicing. I've done narration now for a bit over a year. It's oh, so much easier now than in the beginning. And now that I know more what I'm doing, a lot of the mistakes I no longer make, so the editing is even move easier.
@thebeastdeepinside
@thebeastdeepinside 4 жыл бұрын
had a whisper room and still got this? what hope do i have?
@niried3293
@niried3293 8 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video! So helpful. If you can please inform how to subscribe to "Scott's Blog" that you mentioned? Thank you!
@cindysettles3743
@cindysettles3743 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t see how you guys do it, RC Bray is the best
@jeremiah1059
@jeremiah1059 2 жыл бұрын
"Ladies, this is for you"
@loudrimshot
@loudrimshot 2 жыл бұрын
I assume that your running the Vocal Rider plugin live and adding the other plugins, DeBreath, Compression, EQ, etc... afterwards, in post production, correct?
@whittledraws
@whittledraws 2 жыл бұрын
Long shot but does anyone have a link or something that letter he talks about around the 23 min mark?
@efreeman1976
@efreeman1976 5 жыл бұрын
Anyone know where to find the VPre plugin he mentions at 14:59? Looks like vpre.net and vsonics.com are no longer in service.
@voa23
@voa23 4 жыл бұрын
Just purchased a very similar one from waves and got a great discount very affordable and works great!
@jeremyhula931
@jeremyhula931 3 жыл бұрын
It's kinda funny that the audio sucks on this video.
@MystiqWisdom
@MystiqWisdom Жыл бұрын
They do for all the videos in this particular venue. I can only excuse them by presuming that it is not a venue that is owned and run by ACX themselves.
@CatchGravity
@CatchGravity 2 жыл бұрын
If you close your eyes you can imagine "Gus" speaking ☺️
@missmygamergirl445
@missmygamergirl445 4 жыл бұрын
Don't have audibles right so I'm probably only hearing old stuff but I just wish there was enough money in it to do it closer to the old radio days. I just wish he could at least work with one female! Yea or actually go all out and have one reader per character. Is it coming? Surely audiobooks must be growing or will audibles just dominate and serve it up audiobook for the people style.
@ClickingHeads
@ClickingHeads 4 жыл бұрын
Look you were given a deep voice and you can read and you went for a career that honors those abilities. Just like a sports player you give effort yet its almost all god given.
@alleyratAnderson
@alleyratAnderson 2 жыл бұрын
RC Bray turns a mediocre novel into a masterpiece.
@larryvaughn5843
@larryvaughn5843 3 жыл бұрын
Speaking of audio levels, this audio constantly clips and is up and down. Irritating to listen to frequently.
@OLGALAZINDr
@OLGALAZINDr 4 жыл бұрын
cute.
@WitStream1
@WitStream1 4 жыл бұрын
This may be the worst first minute in the history of instructional videos. Thanks for the video though!
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