News from the Out Post.

out post sound and Batman Live create world first

out post sound has been working closely with the team behind the Batman Live World Tour for several months to create fully syncronised dubbed version of the show for foreign language audiences. Ros Cranmer, General Manager for the production said: �Having never even seen a live theatrical performance dubbed into another language, I was nervous about how it would work for our arena production of Batman Live. �The final result, however, was fantastic, and it became clear that a foreign language voiceover actually translates incredibly well into that entertainment medium, making our show accessible to audiences all over the world.� Working closely with production company Water Lane Productions, sound designer Simon Baker and sound engineer for the show Simon Fox, out post sound developed a unique workflow process that enables the English cast to perform to a fully syncronised dialogue track in any language. Fox commented: "The challenge of making Batman Live accessible for audiences where English is not their primary or even secondary language has been immense but also essential to ensure the ongoing commercial life of the show. The greatest challenge has been to maintain the realistic audio quality of the piece and continue to ensure that audience feel the action is coming form the stage. Additionally, it's been really important to enable the actors to continue have control over their performances. By breaking scenes into sections of dialogue, we've been able to ensure that the performers can dictate the pace at which a scene is delivered as they would have if they were delivering the dialogue themselves.� Although other productions have used similar techniques before, it is believed that this is the first time that a show of this scale, with so many characters and such complicated automation and flying sequences, has been successfully dubbed. The spectacular production, which sees the caped crusader battle against his darkest enemies with the help of newly found sidekick, Robin, uses large amounts of automation to control the flying, lighting and video systems, all of which are triggered via MIDI timecode from a DiGiCo SD7 by FOH engineer Simon Fox. After being contracted to work on the show, out post sound worked with it�s team that includes translators and casting agents, to bring together experienced actors to re-create the performances brought to life by the UK cast. The dialogue was then recorded and edited at out post�s Brighton and London studios and delivered to the production team. After a successful initial run in Switzerland, France and Germany out post is now working on a Czech version and several others for the South American market. Using techniques normally found more at home in post production out post were able to ensure that the lines recorded matched the pacing and delivery of the original performances, coupled with some skillful programming from Fox. �Of course, none of it would be possible without Rob from Out Post Sound and also the show's sound designer, Simon Baker. Rob has done a superb job in delivering the dialogue to our requirements and ensuring that the vocals remain dynamic and interesting for the audience to listen to. Incorporating these vocals with Simon's initial sound design has resulted in what, I think, is a highly polished product that retains the original intended drama of the piece,� Fox concluded.

out post sound joins the circus

Christmas is always a special time for children and to that end out post sound is helping Circus Starr, part of the Martlets Hospice, to send two children to a Christmas Children�s Variety show at the Windmill Theatre in Hove, that they may not otherwise get the chance to see. Circus Starr was established over 23 years ago with a unique aim in mind - to raise the profile of local charities, and to do this through the art of the circus. They also aim to send as many special needs and underprivileged children to see the show as possible. Circus Starr is a not for profit community interest company which aim to give back to the communities it visits. It is easy to make a donation, so please help send some more children to the event this year by visiting www.circus-starr.co.uk

out post creates sound design for Analog and unicorns

We at out post have just completed work on a back story for new photo editing software, Analog, by RealMacSoftware. The software, which can make your photos look 'pretty goooooood' was, apparently, inspired by a unicorn. Watch and discover!

The Analog Story from Realmac Software on Vimeo.

out post sound is the place for ISDN or Source Connect voice overs say actors and VO artists

More and more voice over artists and actors are telling us that out post sound is their favourite place to do voice overs in Brighton. We have the credits to prove it with feature films produced all over the world, commercials for Homebase and LateRooms.com as well as TV series in the UK and Australia. They love being able to record their high profile voice recording with us and we love to accommodate their ISDN, Source Connect or phone patch recordings. We connect with studios all over the world including Canada, USA, Italy, Australia, Spain and China as well as London. And, our rates are really competitive making the whole exercise budget friendly but with a totally professional touch. So, why travel all over the place to do your VO. Come to out post in Brighton or London and let us do the travelling for you!

out post features on the pages of Pro Sound News Studio E-Newsletter

out post sound was initially set up in Fiveways in the north end of Brighton after managing director Rob Speight discovered there was a real gap in the market for audio post in the city. However, after many of the larger companies in London started going bust last year, out post�s client base has since become the target of many of the capital�s remaining post companies in a bid to break out of London and generate new revenue. As a result, Speight has expanded his business, and can now accommodate clients on the coast and in the big smoke, with the addition of a London base. �I noticed there were a lot of video companies in Brighton, but no obvious post production places; people were doing it in their bedrooms, but not on the level I was thinking about,� Speight reveals. �Business has been good for us in Brighton, but when the London companies started targeting our business down south after Videosonics and the like had gone bust, I realised we really needed a presence in London. We couldn�t compete with these guys� fancy suites, and it was becoming increasingly harder to pick stuff up.� Speight�s London base is located on Wardour Street, nearby many of London�s post facilities. He believes that the cache of being in the capital has helped generate more business, especially in TV and film. �We�ve worked with 20th Century Fox, the Discovery Channel, the BBC, and all the broadcasters in the UK actually,� he says. �But TV is even harder than working on features � they don�t even like going south of the river, let alone south of the country!� Although the expansion seems to be reaping the benefits already, Speight points out that business has begun to boom down south as well. �Ironically, since we�ve secured the London space, we have had a lot of clients wanting to work out of Brighton,� he says. �There�s a lot of talent in Brighton, and from a voiceover perspective, it seems people want to do it there.� out post sound claims to provide top quality and cost-effective audio post production in both cities, catering for vocal recording, ADR, localisation, track laying, dubbing, ISDN, and source connect. Read the article here

up town out post

out post sound has increased it's reach by securing the use of facilities in London's Soho. The company now has the ability to provide all of it's services in two locations making the company more flexible and available to production companies in both cities. out post sound is also redefining itself at the place to record voice be it narration, adr, localisation, character voice out post has the skill, experience and time to create the best sounding voice over this side of Barry White. So, drop us a line, give us a call or just checkout the services we can provide in both London and Brighton here

I want to record a voice over - but I am not sure where to start!

Many people assume that recording a voice over is a simple process. Yet, like most things, the best voice overs are a combination of a few but crucial ingredients. In this overview we will explain everything you need to know about recording a voice over or narration and how out post sound can help you achieve the result you wanted.
The Ingredients
1 x Voice Over Artist 1 x Great Script 1 x Experienced Sound Studio
THE VOICE OVER ARTIST To get the best possible effect from your piece you need the best voice to match the message you want to convey. It is pointless having a quiet, subtle voiceover for a hard hitting documentary for example. We understand that the choice of VO (voice over) artists online can be overwhelming and this is where we can help. We at out post sound have been working closely with voice over artists for over five years and have a broad selection available in our own database. We can help you cast the voice over artist that you need to get your production sounding great.
THE SCRIPT Of course, it is all for nought if your script is lousy. Scripts need to be concise and punchy. For radio commercials they need to get the whole point across in 30 seconds or less. For television you need a voice over that compliments the footage and for this the script is key! If you already have a script then send it over. We can look at it and give you an expert opinion on length, time required to record and edit and how, if necessary, it can be tightened up to give you the most professional read possible.
THE STUDIO When it comes to recording a lone voice it is surprising that it is actually harder than recording an ensemble, band or group. Why? Because a lone vocal is naked. A lone vocal is exposed and problems become much more noticeable. That is why we at out post believe that we highly skilled in recording a voice over that not only sounds great but at the same time is not noticeable. See the dichotomy? The best voice over is one that sounds natural both in delivery, script and technical excellence and that is where out post sound can help.
The Method
Dig around looking for your ideal voice over artist. Can�t find them? Then let us help you cast you ideal voice. We can draw on both our years of experience, contacts and also our ever expanding database of voice over talent. We can take a brief from you and send you a selection that match your requirements instead of you having to spend hours trawling the net or even worse, speaking to agents!
Hone your script. Edit, edit and re-edit. Make sure it is tight. Make sure it gets across what you want and how you want it. Let out post sound look at it and give free advice. We are here to help and we can help you to hear!
Finally, the day of the recording. You are in Manchester (or Paris if you are lucky) we are in London or Brighton and you voice over talent is with us. How can this work? Traveling all the way to Brighton sound like a hassle. This may be true, but there are many options that mean you can join in and direct or listen in on the session from the comfort of your own chair.
Option 1 - Give us a brief and we will direct, record and edit, matching it to picture if necessary or script.
Option 2 - Hire a studio in your location and connect to us either via ISDN II or Source Connect. Hear the recording session in our location in full quality at your end. Interact with the voice over artist and recording engineer at out post and record the audio your end.
Option 3 - Use your good old fashioned telephone and call us at the time of the session. We can patch you straight into the recording where you can talk to both the voice over artist and studio engineer (or anyone else in the studio for that matter). You can direct or just listen in from the comfort of your own arm chair. We record the audio, edit if required, and send you the edited version or all of the takes via FTP or YouSendIt after the session has finished.
Option 4 - Connect to us using most instant messenger clients including MSN Messenger, Skype, aMSN, Yahoo, AIM or iChat. We can, as in option 3, patch you into the recording session and send you the finished audio.
The Conclusion
You end up with a great voice over or narration delivered by a professional voice over artist, recorded by a studio that has passion and expertise in getting the best from the talent and the technology and flexibility to allow you to interact and be involved from anywhere in the world.
Why would you want to go anywhere else?
out post sound - where the world listens.
Call us now on 0845 528 0369 or email studio@outpostsound.co.uk to discuss your requirements.

The Largest Timecode Display In The World!

out post distribution - the retail side of out post sound and the exclusive UK distributor of Mediaport�s unique Punchlight automated cue light and timecode display system, is now stocking the brand new Studio Display XXL. Coming in at 1.72 meters long by 33cm wide, the XXL display is the largest automated timecode display system in the world! Aimed at large post production houses or anywhere that needs to display timecode from a long distance, the Studio Display XXL is compatible with all existing Punchlight hardware allowing automated display of MIDI timecode from Pro Tools LE & HD, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic Pro, Digital Performer and Samplitude. Combine the system with a MIDI to SMPTE timecode convertor and the display will also display timecode from other systems. The Studio Display XXL will, like the smaller Studio Display XD, Studio Display XT and Studio Display USB, also show bars and beats, feet and frames and samples all in perfect syncronisation with your digital audio workstation. To buy this and the rest of the Punchlight Automated Cue Light and Timecode display systems please see here To see just how large the Studio Display XXL is please see here

out post sound is hearing voices

We are seeking new voice talent from across the region Award winning Brighton based audio post production company, out post sound, is on the lookout for new and dynamic voice talent and is offering those with little or no experience the opportunity to record a free audition piece at the end of May. The company, which provides audio post production services for the film, television, radio and games industries, has worked on television shows for all of the major UK broadcasters, hollywood film companies including Twentieth Century Fox and Gold Circle films as well as on blockbuster games including Fallout: New Vegas and The Blue Toad Murder Files. Over the last few years the studio has been visited by such talent as Steve Coogan, Matt King, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Noah Taylor, Dean Kelly and Patsy Palmer. �We are always seeking new talent to add to our roster which allows us to give our clients the broadest possible choice when it comes to voicing their production and this seems like an ideal way to find hidden talent,� explained Managing Director Rob Speight. To this end out post sound are offering all aspiring voice over talent a free twenty minute voice over session as an audition. out post will supply the scripts if required and will direct the session. A digital file or CD either edited or unedited will be available to everyone who took part if required after the audition for a small fee. There will be no costs to anyone unless they want their audio and any talent discovered during the process will be placed on out posts voice over artist roster for possible professional work. For more information and to book your place please visit the website: here No calls or personal visits please.

out post becomes de-facto standard for voice overs

out post sound is becoming the defacto standard when it comes to doing voice overs in Brighton. There are many other studios in the city, but out post is without a doubt a cut above the rest. Offering technology including Source Connect (voice over IP with a better quality than ISDN), ISDN itself - our ISDN II line is increasingly in demand with the likes of the BBC and LateRooms.com and of course all the options we offer for directors or clients to dial in a listen or direct a session remotely including via telephone, MSN, Yahoo, Aim, iChat etc. All this technology coupled with our recently upgraded vocal booth, Neumann microphones and of course Pro Tools HD at its core, out post sound is the place that broadcasters, film makers and games producers increasingly come to record quality dialogue. So, give us a call or drop us a line and ask about our fantastic rates now!