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Audio Recording Script in Word

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TrinaRimmer
Former Staff
9 years ago

Working with voice talent? If so, you may find that sending along a storyboard document as a recording script is a nice little timesaver. However, in my experience, that approach doesn't always scale well for more complex, branched projects because things get tricky when it comes time to match up audio clips to individual feedback layers in Storyline.

That's where this audio script format comes in handy. It's a Word doc with a simple 3 column table format. The first column is a space to record a reference number that coincides with the storyboard and/or .story file. The second column is for capturing the script that needs recording. And the third column is a space for calling out any pronunciation pointers to the voice talent and/or notes for yourself or a developer.

While a little time-consuming to set-up, using this format is a great way to ease SME approval of a script before it's recorded—and it saves you development time once you get that audio back from the voice talent since every clip is clearly mapped to its place in your course. 

Enjoy!

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  • RayJoeh's avatar
    RayJoeh
    Community Member
    9 years ago
    That's a great resource - the only thing I'd add that I find useful, is another column on the right for notes. You'd use this for tone or speed comments, unique pronunciations and any specific instructions you might have. As both an ID and voiceover artist, these additional comments save everyone a lot of time and re-work!
  • VictorMadison's avatar
    VictorMadison
    Community Member
    9 years ago
    Trina, that is a good looking template for scripts. I setup a similar document in Word when I first started developing CBT. However, I found that publishing my story files in word for my narration scripts are much quicker. Here is what I do:
    1. I type in the narration script for each page in the notes section of each page. Sometimes, it is a mater of copying the screen text.
    2. Then I publish the story file in WORD format. This produces a copy of each screen with a unique identification number (screen number from the story file).
    3. Then I do a "search and Replace" to replace NOTES with NARRATION.
    4. Finally, I add a page break for each screen to make a separate page for each script. This can be done automatically in word.

    The result is a separate page for each script with a small image of the graphic on each screen. This allows the narrator to see what they are speaking about and helps in their understanding of the script.
  • NoelJenkins's avatar
    NoelJenkins
    Community Member
    9 years ago
    Thanks Trina for sharing this resource! It seems like there are not many like this out there that I have found at least! I am thankful that I have you guys at E-Learning Heroes to help with what ever I need when it comes to media! I look to work on the audio side of some of my work soon! Ray J, you made a great point about notes! Thanks to both of your for sharing your wisdom!