How audiobooks are recorded

An audiobook narrator explains her process - and reads our writing.
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To investigate how audiobooks are made, we sat down with a professional audiobook narrator, Suzy Jackson, to break down her work. And to make the audiobook recording process even more apparent, Vox's Phil Edwards wrote one for her. According to Suzy Jackson, the hardest part of recording an audiobook isn't acting as different characters, it's the long hours. And random esophageal noises.
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  • @Vox
    @Vox6 жыл бұрын

    Check out the rest of Vox Almanac here: bit.ly/2DkcQou

  • @faeoori

    @faeoori

    6 жыл бұрын

    Vox so when can I get the book 'You are Generic '? Even if it's a short story I want to hear the whole thing.

  • @htghjk226

    @htghjk226

    6 жыл бұрын

    Please do more videos on books and literature!

  • @melissa-co4wh

    @melissa-co4wh

    6 жыл бұрын

    Could you please do a video about "how to publish a book"? 📚

  • @riinak7212

    @riinak7212

    6 жыл бұрын

    This is something I'd love to do; does she have any tips on how to get into the industry?

  • @Tony32

    @Tony32

    6 жыл бұрын

    I've heard book narrators are treated like Hollywood stars in Germany. Vox should do a video about that.

  • @ionaf9
    @ionaf96 жыл бұрын

    The only acceptable video to be sponsored by audible and it's not...

  • @uhohhotdog

    @uhohhotdog

    6 жыл бұрын

    iona +

  • @Sasu123456789x1

    @Sasu123456789x1

    6 жыл бұрын

    ikr 😂

  • @awesomeguy9573

    @awesomeguy9573

    6 жыл бұрын

    iona only acceptable video? I don't think you've seen alot audible sponsorships

  • @oggy06

    @oggy06

    6 жыл бұрын

    LMFAOO

  • @truogg36

    @truogg36

    5 жыл бұрын

    It already has Audible logo in it 0:45

  • @LordMarlle
    @LordMarlle6 жыл бұрын

    She's too humble. This is legit voice-over acting

  • @JustForComments666

    @JustForComments666

    6 жыл бұрын

    Why humble? I don't see why book narrator would have a "lower status" than voice over acting

  • @mattbinkowski2095

    @mattbinkowski2095

    6 жыл бұрын

    Bob Slartibarti if u like audio books check out nick podel he is a god

  • @travis_redfern6771

    @travis_redfern6771

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yeah it’s literally a one man show. Well I guess in this case a one woman show. It’s literally like a play that’s acted by one person.

  • @wheedler

    @wheedler

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's not voicing over anything. Is any recorded speech VO?

  • @Mossfaerie

    @Mossfaerie

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@wheedler What? Yes lol. Plenty of people do voice-overs...

  • @snatched.8135
    @snatched.81356 жыл бұрын

    I always wondered how they could read for hours on end without messing up a single time

  • @joshuawatson1902

    @joshuawatson1902

    5 жыл бұрын

    Snatched. They don’t have to make it perfect in one go. They make mistakes, and then they read that section over again, and then the sound engineer edits it together.

  • @zelamorre1126

    @zelamorre1126

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@joshuawatson1902 Yep. Almost all songs (that aren't live recordings) are this way too. You're rarely hearing just one take. You're just hearing the best of all the takes spliced together.

  • @moneybags999

    @moneybags999

    4 жыл бұрын

    I was wondering that same exact thing. That's how I landed on this video. I don't hear them breathing either.

  • @lulzdragon7339

    @lulzdragon7339

    4 жыл бұрын

    The only more impressive thing is reading a book live in front of a big crowd.

  • @arnelj360

    @arnelj360

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@moneybags999 she used mic filter or pop filter? which reduces unnecessary dissonance. pretty cool, film makers who use boom mic has it equipped on the mic sensor. sometimes minor noises are captured, which can be reduced through post editing by the sound engineer.

  • @joannaporebska6280
    @joannaporebska62805 жыл бұрын

    In Poland there was a situation in which an audiobook narrator said something like "Im going to puke" while ending reading a chapter of 50 shades of Grey... It wasnt noticed by sound editors, so... it got published like this.

  • @utkarsharyan

    @utkarsharyan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Can't blame him

  • @djlawlz4041

    @djlawlz4041

    5 жыл бұрын

    That’s insane!

  • @Nina-ko5tc

    @Nina-ko5tc

    5 жыл бұрын

    Is there an audio recording of him saying that somewhere? Can’t find anything

  • @joannaporebska6280

    @joannaporebska6280

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Nina-ko5tc kzread.info/dash/bejne/pHhqxpmnp87Tmpc.html I found it xD Its almost at the end - 1:01

  • @Ykhraam

    @Ykhraam

    5 жыл бұрын

    lmao crazy

  • @HelgaCavoli
    @HelgaCavoli6 жыл бұрын

    A Reese Whiterspoon kind of voice.

  • @gamingandtech8710

    @gamingandtech8710

    6 жыл бұрын

    looks like her too

  • @TheLeiaOrgana

    @TheLeiaOrgana

    6 жыл бұрын

    I get Amy Poehler.

  • @christopherdunne4048

    @christopherdunne4048

    6 жыл бұрын

    I guess vocal fry has become the norm. I don't think I could take listening to it for hours. She sounds like she needs some cough syrup

  • @zain4019

    @zain4019

    5 жыл бұрын

    Christopher Dunne She sounds amazing to me. The lilt in her voice is soothing.

  • @samajlo4336

    @samajlo4336

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@christopherdunne4048 No she sounds amazing!

  • @grimr34p
    @grimr34p6 жыл бұрын

    Vox has the answers to things we never knew we wanted to know

  • @hehehelenehehe

    @hehehelenehehe

    6 жыл бұрын

    GrimR34per I've always wanted to know lol

  • @Aritul

    @Aritul

    6 жыл бұрын

    GrimR34per Haha.

  • @TheRedArrowExpress

    @TheRedArrowExpress

    5 жыл бұрын

    *How Kethup bottling changed the Grocery Industry*

  • @linementos

    @linementos

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes!

  • @knowledgegizmo7934

    @knowledgegizmo7934

    4 жыл бұрын

    Geniusly put!!

  • @ashlynnmcquire8292
    @ashlynnmcquire82925 жыл бұрын

    That book low key sounds interesting.

  • @ireniepanini3023

    @ireniepanini3023

    5 жыл бұрын

    I thought it was a real book and tried to look it up until I watched it again and paid more attention XD

  • @spyrootur2013

    @spyrootur2013

    5 жыл бұрын

    ash asmr ikr

  • @_shoyohinata_5740

    @_shoyohinata_5740

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ikr

  • @natalie2405.

    @natalie2405.

    5 жыл бұрын

    frr i wanna read it lol

  • @Sednas

    @Sednas

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@natalie2405. good luck

  • @metfan4l
    @metfan4l6 жыл бұрын

    She's very good.

  • @alonzomartii

    @alonzomartii

    6 жыл бұрын

    Triple M after 100 who wouldn't.

  • @__-xh3uw

    @__-xh3uw

    5 жыл бұрын

    1000th like

  • @g-cellatwork5406

    @g-cellatwork5406

    4 жыл бұрын

    but her "s" is too sharp haha i'm too picky

  • @yc2877

    @yc2877

    4 жыл бұрын

    G-cell at Work now that you mention it, it won’t stop bothering me. My s’s are like that to and I hate it.

  • @MizterB

    @MizterB

    4 жыл бұрын

    She's a pro! (Arrested Development reference)

  • @hashikdonthineni2863
    @hashikdonthineni28636 жыл бұрын

    She's very charismatic.

  • @sophiayamagughi

    @sophiayamagughi

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hashik Donthineni ikr

  • @cannoncollett1259

    @cannoncollett1259

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hashik Donthineni she reminds me of Leslie Knope

  • @biancacezara2427
    @biancacezara24276 жыл бұрын

    Seeing how much time and effort are put in these ....i want a audiobook so bad now

  • @mereljanquart

    @mereljanquart

    6 жыл бұрын

    Alicia Mn why do I see you commenting on every video I watch?

  • @jennahedderson9976

    @jennahedderson9976

    6 жыл бұрын

    You can usually get them for free - from your local library - on your phone or other device. Check out your city's library website!

  • @seanaverill236

    @seanaverill236

    6 жыл бұрын

    yeah, theyre awesome. definitely fun to collect.

  • @kelia93

    @kelia93

    6 жыл бұрын

    Search KZread sometimes there are particular audiobooks videos here for free

  • @royalace2271

    @royalace2271

    6 жыл бұрын

    I love audiobooks. It feels like an adventure in every book. If I’m driving or doing something, I would listen to my audiobook instead of music.

  • @Shyshy-sb2rt
    @Shyshy-sb2rt4 жыл бұрын

    I can't even read in the class room without messing up

  • @discver6660

    @discver6660

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's what being nervous does to you.

  • @TechnologicallyTechnical

    @TechnologicallyTechnical

    4 жыл бұрын

    no one can even in college, whenever anyone has to read for the class they sound like a fourth grader reading a Shakespeare play

  • @windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823

    @windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TechnologicallyTechnical Eh, try music major. You're expected to SING or play an instrument in front of the class all the time.

  • @nik3727
    @nik37276 жыл бұрын

    such crisp clean microphone quality

  • @JoeChalk
    @JoeChalk6 жыл бұрын

    Wow this is mesmerizing, I might actually go buy an audiobook now...

  • @joyalmazan

    @joyalmazan

    6 жыл бұрын

    Me too!

  • @synamox3878

    @synamox3878

    6 жыл бұрын

    Not everyone is as good as seen in this video, always preview before buying-some voices are robotic and totally void of any emotion.

  • @JoeChalk

    @JoeChalk

    6 жыл бұрын

    Synamox Noted, thanks for the heads up!

  • @seigeengine

    @seigeengine

    6 жыл бұрын

    I don't like audio books to be honest. It's faster to read it yourself, you can start and stop and skip around wherever you want much more easily, change pace at will as suits you and the passage. Never mind that most people listen to audio books when they really shouldn't be, like while driving.

  • @dirtypure2023

    @dirtypure2023

    6 жыл бұрын

    seigeengine, what's wrong with listening while driving?

  • @BanditRants
    @BanditRants6 жыл бұрын

    I always struggle with audio in my videos. This sounds phenomenal.

  • @huan2437

    @huan2437

    6 жыл бұрын

    Your audio could be worked on a little, but goddamn your editing is remarkable my dude!

  • @calebpaddack7450

    @calebpaddack7450

    6 жыл бұрын

    What Mic are you using? Are you doing any mixing of the audio?

  • @jascvideorambles3369

    @jascvideorambles3369

    6 жыл бұрын

    Tell me about it...

  • @guitarofdestiny

    @guitarofdestiny

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sounds really good to me:)

  • @EyeAmBatman

    @EyeAmBatman

    6 жыл бұрын

    Noice!

  • @ultrakwon
    @ultrakwon5 жыл бұрын

    How does your voice maintain the consistent bubbly/crispness even when you're doing this all day? My voice starts off hoarse in the morning and then get progressively scratchier.

  • @irockmajorly

    @irockmajorly

    3 жыл бұрын

    Probably vocal excercises and plenty of hydration, pretty much

  • @MaxCE

    @MaxCE

    2 жыл бұрын

    didn't you see her esophagus made weird noises in the shoot, they just stop and pickup

  • @AstonishingStudios
    @AstonishingStudios6 жыл бұрын

    Not sponsored by Audible?!

  • @AGC4

    @AGC4

    4 жыл бұрын

    It is audible

  • @ptnnnnn197

    @ptnnnnn197

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@AGC4 rwoosh

  • @vartriiness
    @vartriiness6 жыл бұрын

    See has a lovely voice when reading. Guess that’s why she got the job lol.

  • @jackcoltrane5532

    @jackcoltrane5532

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, so generic..

  • @llsecretll5797

    @llsecretll5797

    6 жыл бұрын

    vartriiness I

  • @011azr

    @011azr

    6 жыл бұрын

    I think it's more like she has quite stable and consistent voice. The one behind the sound of Siri also has that kind of voice. I don't know why they don't hire someone who sounds like the Kardashians or other valley girls to narrate the story. LOL.

  • @Energya01
    @Energya016 жыл бұрын

    Nice touch of adding the meaning of Vox in there, had not yet realised that was where the name came from :)

  • @ferahgotheassasin

    @ferahgotheassasin

    6 жыл бұрын

    well "vox" means "voice" in Latin, as in "vox populi" - the voice of the people

  • @Orbrun

    @Orbrun

    6 жыл бұрын

    How is it pronounced?

  • @ferahgotheassasin

    @ferahgotheassasin

    6 жыл бұрын

    @Orbrun In Latin, "v" is pronounced like a "w", so it would have been pronounced "wokes". Vox as in Vox Media is pronounced with a "v" sound though.

  • @ZombiecoHQ

    @ZombiecoHQ

    6 жыл бұрын

    I'm pretty sure the "v" in Latin is pronounced the same way we pronounce it. I study Latin and that's what I've been taught at least. How would you pronounce "habitavit"? Like habita-wit? That just sounds wrong.

  • @ferahgotheassasin

    @ferahgotheassasin

    6 жыл бұрын

    "Habita-wit" is the correct pronunciation: www.thebookmarkshop.com/latin/latinpronunciation.htm In addition there was no "J" in Latin, so "Julius" would have been pronounced like "You-lius". It was also spelled like "Iulius".

  • @IDontWantThisStupidHandle
    @IDontWantThisStupidHandle4 жыл бұрын

    The way she describes prepping the book and having to be in the present to emote, but always hae one eye slightly ahead -- that's music. Even if we've rehearsed for weeks on end (when we are usually only given a few days notice for the sheet music, sometimes much less than that), we always have to be in the moment, feeling the music, but keep a part of our mind on the next few measures so we (literally) don't miss a beat.

  • @thefictionxwelive

    @thefictionxwelive

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love this comment! "That's music."

  • @VPharp

    @VPharp

    2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely! Especially for a harpist 😅

  • @blythetroke
    @blythetroke6 жыл бұрын

    Her voice is so smooth 😩

  • @VARIOUShorses
    @VARIOUShorses6 жыл бұрын

    Major props to VO artists, I find it hard enough to get through a sentence in my own scripts, let alone paragraphs of someone elses novel.

  • @gustialt

    @gustialt

    6 жыл бұрын

    VARIOUS videos vo stands for voice over?

  • @VARIOUShorses

    @VARIOUShorses

    6 жыл бұрын

    Salish Yep, although I'm probably using the wrong term. I guess I was trying to describe all aspects of Voice Acting to be admirable.

  • @PiousSlayer

    @PiousSlayer

    6 жыл бұрын

    VARIOUS 500th like and 500th person to agree. Many of the VO's are taken for granted and underpaid. Rest in Piece Lu Bu.

  • @holysword123
    @holysword1236 жыл бұрын

    and they were roommates

  • @ericding42

    @ericding42

    6 жыл бұрын

    aftab iniassuh oh my god, they were roommates

  • @josuepalomares6820

    @josuepalomares6820

    5 жыл бұрын

    I dont know why but this is funny even tho its not relevant

  • @gjones9282

    @gjones9282

    5 жыл бұрын

    Josue Palomares it is relevant

  • @AsdfAsdf-mi6ks

    @AsdfAsdf-mi6ks

    5 жыл бұрын

    The Real Richard Goranski how is this relevant?

  • @skybluepearl8965

    @skybluepearl8965

    5 жыл бұрын

    Oh my god they were roomates...

  • @mimikamanda4346
    @mimikamanda43466 жыл бұрын

    The whole time I was listening to her I was like "why is her voice so familiar...why does her voice remind me of like 4 different books" and then it hit me. Most of the audiobooks I get have been her narrating the story and I absolutely love her narrations! Great job Suzy! Official a fan!

  • @lilmisssunshine7173
    @lilmisssunshine71736 жыл бұрын

    I am envious of how clearly she speaks, how she is able to enunciate every word. How does someone get to have a speaking voice like that?

  • @SeeASquaRE
    @SeeASquaRE6 жыл бұрын

    Voice acting is really underrated. Some really impressive talent behind the screens.

  • @johnbouttell5827
    @johnbouttell58276 жыл бұрын

    Book narrator: Bookarrator

  • @sjuns5159

    @sjuns5159

    6 жыл бұрын

    John Bicycle That's just awful. Just say book narrator then.

  • @tehguitarque

    @tehguitarque

    6 жыл бұрын

    Bookorator

  • @jonlivington9179

    @jonlivington9179

    6 жыл бұрын

    Book character?

  • @jeffhanes4574

    @jeffhanes4574

    6 жыл бұрын

    Bukakerator.

  • @momoland270

    @momoland270

    6 жыл бұрын

    John Bicycle naratook

  • @poweRaack
    @poweRaack5 жыл бұрын

    This lady's voice is pure honey to the ears

  • @CoinOpTV
    @CoinOpTV6 жыл бұрын

    fan of audio books - what I like is that it sorta adds a different perspective from the narrator plus very useful when stuck in traffic

  • @abhishekdas4612
    @abhishekdas46126 жыл бұрын

    Damn I thought at least one job must be easy

  • @yas6156

    @yas6156

    6 жыл бұрын

    AD plays rip

  • @FRISHR

    @FRISHR

    6 жыл бұрын

    No job is easy, even blow jobs can be hard.

  • @RampageG4mer

    @RampageG4mer

    6 жыл бұрын

    Not that soon

  • @iceicebaby3044

    @iceicebaby3044

    6 жыл бұрын

    Văn-Hiếu Võ Siri uses recorded human voice

  • @MrPenetroso

    @MrPenetroso

    6 жыл бұрын

    FRISHR That's what he said.

  • @jillhbaudhaan
    @jillhbaudhaan6 жыл бұрын

    More of this please, more and more, just this

  • @jhuztein1125
    @jhuztein11256 жыл бұрын

    This is actually one of my dream jobs! I remembered when I stumbled upon Librivox, I even bought a cheap mic and downloaded Audacity just to volunteer narrating an audiobook. But sadly I could never find a quiet enough place to record as crisp and clear as possible. I grew up reading aloud, and up to now i still do. Comics especially makes making up voices even more fun.

  • @alinastarkov
    @alinastarkov6 жыл бұрын

    I wish they had audiobooks where different people voice each character.

  • @Inamichan

    @Inamichan

    3 жыл бұрын

    They do have full cast audiobooks.

  • @omiyaothai

    @omiyaothai

    Жыл бұрын

    They do......I searched from dramatic reading and I found

  • @treyadams9719

    @treyadams9719

    Жыл бұрын

    That's called an ensemble cast I'm pretty sure

  • @leachatee

    @leachatee

    Жыл бұрын

    Uhh when i was a kid all I listened to were full on audio books on cd/ cassette with “real” sound like voices, background noise and music

  • @SAkURAYOWA
    @SAkURAYOWA6 жыл бұрын

    Reading aloud for an hour and my jaw already hurts. (I took breaks within that time) This is why I admire the professionals. Just amazing!

  • @nuberiffic

    @nuberiffic

    6 жыл бұрын

    is your jaw made of fairy floss?

  • @jairajmahadev2147
    @jairajmahadev21476 жыл бұрын

    Chapter 1 : The Boy Who Lived

  • @Thammarith

    @Thammarith

    6 жыл бұрын

    Mr and Mrs Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much.

  • @macuss87

    @macuss87

    6 жыл бұрын

    I get the Harry Potter reference, but I don't get what it has to do with this? Other than it was a pretty good audiobook series.

  • @lordvoldemort917

    @lordvoldemort917

    6 жыл бұрын

    I loved Stephen Fry 's narration. Especially impression of Voldemort. The cold high voice he does is just great.

  • @suadela87

    @suadela87

    6 жыл бұрын

    macuss87 it’s probably the most listened to audiobook.... or close to.

  • @karandex

    @karandex

    6 жыл бұрын

    I liked uk and us both

  • @petrapatia6395
    @petrapatia63955 жыл бұрын

    All audio narrators are wonderful and good, but there's a hierarchy of ideal narration experiences: #1 - Narrated by the original author, with full cast of actors; Rare, and probably the most expensive for production in more ways than just cash, but offers distinct personalities to each character, while maximizing authorial intent in every little character inflection. See the 'Redwall' series by Brian Jacques for example. #2 - Narrated by the Author; If the author can, they should always narrate their own work. This offers the most perfect translation of their work from text to speech for every moment of the piece, even if that author isn't a professional voice over actor, though books written and narrated by actors are a clever win-win. 'See Vacation Land' by John Hodgman']. #3 - Narrated by Professional Voice Over Actor; Most common in commercial audiobooks and typically exceptional in terms of base narration quality. Some authorial intent can be lost though is usually made up for in speech quality and the ability to listen for hours and hours more on end, which isn't always true when coming from the original author. Respecting the story, as Suzy Jackson brilliantly concludes, is precisely the biggest and also the most challenging aspect of the narration (besides the stamina needed to keep up the same level of quality over hours and hours of recording sessions.) See 'Fear: Trump In The White House', by Bob Woodward. #4 - Volunteer Audio Recordings; Often associated with some quality issues, these are never the less the works of angels incarnate. To volunteer one's time reading to those who may not be otherwise able too, even if for the self interested purposes of building a portfolio, or just practicing narration is still an act worthy of praise and deep appreciation on part of the listening audience. These are critical to expanding the total auditory library and bringing literature to all, a truely Promethean act.

  • @leahnewyork

    @leahnewyork

    4 жыл бұрын

    truly (sp). Not an audible matter, but since you're using the word Promethean, maybe you care.

  • @lmamakos

    @lmamakos

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've listened to a number of audiobooks in "The Expanse" series, narrated/performed by Jefferson Mays. He's done a great job voicing the characters and bringing them to life.

  • @theoporcet9767
    @theoporcet97675 жыл бұрын

    This is interesting but maybe you should have called it "how a voice actor records an audiobook" because I came here interested in the technical side of things, like the sound engineer's job. As a sound engineer myself but in the post production field, I could imagine how much work goes into mixing an audiobook! I would have liked to see that process. Do they cut every breath? Clean every mouth sound? It can be a nightmare to treat a voice for a 30s commercial. How is it for a 14 hour book? I wanna know more.

  • @leahnewyork

    @leahnewyork

    4 жыл бұрын

    me too. Did you find anything further that you could share?

  • @JoshWitte

    @JoshWitte

    4 жыл бұрын

    That sounds incredibly boring. This video is clearly tailored to a wider audience. Seems like the vast majority of people enjoyed it.

  • @ThomasWeissJr

    @ThomasWeissJr

    3 жыл бұрын

    working with trained talent and great gear helps a lot. there are a lot of plugin's to help so after all of that it's just down to polishing the final mix.

  • @addibro4284

    @addibro4284

    3 жыл бұрын

    @J H Audiobooks can be 14 hours or longer, even though she doesn't read it all in one sitting! OP here was talking about editing the final result, which would be very tedious work if the final product is going to be 14 hours!

  • @corbanbausch9049

    @corbanbausch9049

    Жыл бұрын

    @@addibro4284 I’ve listened to audiobooks over 50 hours long, narrated by two people. Can’t even imagine the headache trying to edit all that.

  • @hemangchauhan2864
    @hemangchauhan28646 жыл бұрын

    She sounds like the narrator in *Gone Home* or *Edith Finch*

  • @pug2858

    @pug2858

    6 жыл бұрын

    At 0:27 she reminds me of emma watson idk why

  • @_zeix

    @_zeix

    6 жыл бұрын

    Instantly reminded me of Edith Finch too

  • @DionLewiis

    @DionLewiis

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hemang Chauhan Gone Home was literally what I was thinking

  • @djura92

    @djura92

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sounds a bit like Amy Poehler to me.

  • @Icemagor

    @Icemagor

    6 жыл бұрын

    omg yai heard amy also lol

  • @andrestarga007
    @andrestarga0076 жыл бұрын

    2:18 Adelaide chattering the entire time *BURPP*

  • @charchar234cj

    @charchar234cj

    6 жыл бұрын

    Read that right when it happened

  • @WillDages
    @WillDages6 жыл бұрын

    There are few things more satisfying than watching a true professional working their craft. Love this!

  • @arnavsood1346
    @arnavsood13464 жыл бұрын

    let’s be honest 'nobody searched for it'. It just appeared exactly when I wanted to sleep!

  • @shane9245

    @shane9245

    4 жыл бұрын

    Let’s be honest nobody likes these comments

  • @honestgamestation9734

    @honestgamestation9734

    2 жыл бұрын

    I searched

  • @LisaMichele
    @LisaMichele6 жыл бұрын

    I'm an audiobook proofreader and proofing/editing is a huge part of the process. I'm not surprised Vox left that out though. In the industry, the talent is treated like royalty. But somebody has to be there to catch and clean up Suzy's burps, which sometimes are in the hundreds per book. Just FYI

  • @catrosenight

    @catrosenight

    6 жыл бұрын

    Finally someone mentions it! It takes 6 hours of editing (before and after proofing) for every finished hour of audio. The reading is the good bit. The rest, not so much! Ha!

  • @ninaelmoyan3478

    @ninaelmoyan3478

    6 жыл бұрын

    How do you get into the field of proofreading for Audible or any other audiobook program?

  • @mandiex

    @mandiex

    5 жыл бұрын

    That was the part I was the most curious about. When something has to be re-recorded because of a mispronounced word, or hearing the spit in someone's mouth. At work we have to silence every break and take out breaths, awkward mouth noises, and do multiple re-records of certain sentences.

  • @sarahthompson8098

    @sarahthompson8098

    5 жыл бұрын

    You could have made your point without sounding bitter... and yeah, listening through audio recordings sounds easier than recording them. I'm more interested in the people recording them. *shrug*

  • @zain4019

    @zain4019

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sarah Thompson They didn’t sound bitter at all. Just understanding of why a less sensational part of the audi-book making process was left out.

  • @jamesgriffiths5388
    @jamesgriffiths53886 жыл бұрын

    Haven’t watched the video yet but I’m half expecting it to say "sponsored by audible" at the end

  • @jamesgriffiths5388

    @jamesgriffiths5388

    6 жыл бұрын

    Well it said audible on the wall, good enough.

  • @akinmytua4680

    @akinmytua4680

    6 жыл бұрын

    I guess there aren't many places that they could go to watch her or someone like her work

  • @stuntpenguin

    @stuntpenguin

    6 жыл бұрын

    Audible hopes you have enjoyed this video.

  • @alfatazer_8991

    @alfatazer_8991

    6 жыл бұрын

    _"Go to __Audible.com__ and use promo-code VOX and get yourself a free audiobook today!"_

  • @HelgaCavoli

    @HelgaCavoli

    6 жыл бұрын

    usaid alfatih, that one I missed.

  • @Bambisgf77
    @Bambisgf775 жыл бұрын

    For someone who listens to 20+ hours a week of audio books I have always wondered this 😄

  • @danielebernardo1935
    @danielebernardo19354 жыл бұрын

    I only started listening audiobooks few months ago. They are soooo awesome. Their talents deserve so much praise.

  • @Ong.s_Jukebox
    @Ong.s_Jukebox6 жыл бұрын

    Voice actors/actress.......respect to you guys....

  • @Jim_7227
    @Jim_72276 жыл бұрын

    This episode was brought to you by Audible.

  • @cmooreHD

    @cmooreHD

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jim72 27 was it though ? Lol

  • @osagiee.guobadia-secondytc4624

    @osagiee.guobadia-secondytc4624

    2 жыл бұрын

    Home of the best audiobooks from different genres for kids, teens, and adults. : )

  • @AmaraJordanMusic
    @AmaraJordanMusic6 жыл бұрын

    I so love audiobooks. My best friends when I'm ill or have a migraine, but constant companions during drives and chores. And my eventual goal. My books need to be worthy of the media. I'm going to be so annoying, wanting to poke around as much as possible, because I'm so into audiobooks! I loved this little glimpse behind the curtain of sound!

  • @jeremiahabbott5277
    @jeremiahabbott52775 жыл бұрын

    Her voice is amazing. I have went to sleep hearing her voice many times. That's a compliment too. Thank You!

  • @kcwidman
    @kcwidman6 жыл бұрын

    I want to listen to a book narrated by her.

  • @goldennuke2

    @goldennuke2

    5 жыл бұрын

    Skyward by Brandon Sanderson

  • @skyward7903

    @skyward7903

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@goldennuke2 really? Sanderson is my favorite author! I really gotta check out the audio book!

  • @osagiee.guobadia-secondytc4624

    @osagiee.guobadia-secondytc4624

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sure. : )

  • @Xxxsorrow
    @Xxxsorrow5 жыл бұрын

    Her voice is so soothing.

  • @dln1969
    @dln19693 жыл бұрын

    This was great. I listen to hundreds of hours of audiobooks each year. I have a much greater appreciation for work that goes into providing a great narration. Thank you!

  • @lamaziagoo
    @lamaziagoo6 жыл бұрын

    i never thought about how hard and interesting this job is... thanks vox the best channel on youtube

  • @NathanScott
    @NathanScott6 жыл бұрын

    What a cool job. I always thought anything in the voice acting/voiceover area would be interesting. I want to listen to an audiobook now.

  • @sa7375
    @sa73756 жыл бұрын

    I'm an avid listener of the audiobooks and was always intrigued by the processes behind the production. This clip filled the void especially on how you add the sentiment and dramatics to the story. Kudos and thanks for publishing this educating video. Please consider producing a longer video covering it in greater detail and depth.

  • @annieleonhart4867
    @annieleonhart48676 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the best youtube videos I've seen so far.Really enjoyed it !

  • @leeolsson5271
    @leeolsson52716 жыл бұрын

    Fascinating. I sometimes choose to listen to a book only cause I like the narrator. Amazingly talented people.

  • @YiboLiu
    @YiboLiu6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for producing this video, Vox. I'm a "Master" listening level Audible listener and I've always wondered how these were made. Got a feeling those beautiful animated graphics will stick in my mind for a long time.

  • @nuberiffic

    @nuberiffic

    6 жыл бұрын

    What did you learn from this video? She sits in front of the mic and reads the book out loud - not really much to it.

  • @Jayisevolving
    @Jayisevolving5 жыл бұрын

    I LIVE for videos like this. I have such a curious spirit and I’m love learning about how things work

  • @doso4782
    @doso47826 жыл бұрын

    OH MY GOODNESS YASS! I’ve always been wondering how they make audiobooks. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH VOX. You are the best!

  • @Lobstrique
    @Lobstrique6 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE IT, IT'S MY DREAM JOB, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHOWING THIS

  • @TLRPhotographe
    @TLRPhotographe6 жыл бұрын

    1min Audible ad before....

  • @missghoul1390
    @missghoul13906 жыл бұрын

    I have an all new respect for most of my favourite narrators its great to see how much effort they put in just so we can listen to our favourite books. :)

  • @kalenzypie
    @kalenzypie6 жыл бұрын

    This editing and cinematography is so beautiful

  • @nicoleo.2462
    @nicoleo.24626 жыл бұрын

    From KZread channels classically sneaking in Audible advertisments, to an entire video about Audiable

  • @BeatriceMPinayBookaholic
    @BeatriceMPinayBookaholic6 жыл бұрын

    Voice actors/actresses are amazing! 😍💖 How did they manage not stuttering?

  • @MrMikkyn
    @MrMikkyn6 жыл бұрын

    I love her voice acting! So inspired by the characters being brought to life.

  • @christopherarmstrong2710
    @christopherarmstrong27104 жыл бұрын

    Amazing talent!! I know from experience how hard narration can be. Loved this feature!

  • @elliejoanna5925
    @elliejoanna59255 жыл бұрын

    literally, i am impressed by the voice actress and editing. I know vox is like an established channel but they way they edit really keeps an ADHD like me engaged. only the short tasty ones do that for me

  • @theroadtocosplayandcomicco5840

    @theroadtocosplayandcomicco5840

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes! As some with ADHD audiobooks help me read.

  • @spectacularspaghetti1849
    @spectacularspaghetti18494 жыл бұрын

    Shes so skilled, i can max read like two sentences before i choke up...

  • @nefariousbum9982
    @nefariousbum99825 жыл бұрын

    I’ve always wondered this! Also her voice is so nice. It would be so easy to listen to her talk for hours and hours

  • @martalli
    @martalli5 жыл бұрын

    This is great! I listen to audiobooks all the time and loved seeing this.

  • @TheZhukee
    @TheZhukee6 жыл бұрын

    Her voice reminds me of leslie knope/amy poehler

  • @hel.luu98
    @hel.luu986 жыл бұрын

    how are there so many people in the comments that never listened to an audiobook before?? they’re awesome!

  • @loveyourlife9166

    @loveyourlife9166

    5 жыл бұрын

    I like to be able to turn the pages to fully invest myself in the story, my thoughts tend to slip away when Im listening to audio books...

  • @puiteiazyu9211
    @puiteiazyu92116 жыл бұрын

    Vox, I'm so glad I subscribed to you! Quality content, always.

  • @irfankhatri6637
    @irfankhatri66373 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate audiobook even more now, especially the efforts they put

  • @TulioSounds
    @TulioSounds6 жыл бұрын

    I can't be to only one who was staring at the thumbnail because the wall and her face line up so well.

  • @talilkr5238
    @talilkr52386 жыл бұрын

    thanks to people like her

  • @ShyFly1000
    @ShyFly10006 жыл бұрын

    Cool topic! I totally love audio books. A narrator can make or break a book and some of them are beyond amazing. Thank you.

  • @karinhwangbooks
    @karinhwangbooks6 жыл бұрын

    I didn't know that such an amazing channel existed. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.

  • @Sam-hd7iy
    @Sam-hd7iy6 жыл бұрын

    i thought about this a week ago and Vox makes a video about it

  • @mythirdchannel
    @mythirdchannel6 жыл бұрын

    Wow, she has a fantastic voice, and she's an excellent narrator :) AND I am now invested in the story and characters, any chance you'll release the full text for us to read? :D either way, fascinating video, I've never actually tried audio books ... which ultimately means I read less than I'd like, because I am a bit of a slow reader and I feel like I need to make special mental space and physical space arrangements so that I could actually read ... makes me feel like I should try/consider it. And having a look behind the scenes was pretty cool :) it was a neat breakdown of the process and what goes into it. Once again, Vox, teaching me cool stuff I never knew I wanted to know about :D

  • @amor2874

    @amor2874

    6 жыл бұрын

    mythirdchannel I’m trying to figure out which book this is!

  • @cozyvamp
    @cozyvamp5 жыл бұрын

    Oh, if only all audiobook narrators approached their jobs so professionally! I'm looking for books Suzy did. Thanks for showing us someone who knows how this job should be done and does it well.

  • @Kevnadian
    @Kevnadian4 жыл бұрын

    I love audible and I have a lot of respect for the narrators that bring the book to life in their own, unique ways.

  • @fletcherlucas7908
    @fletcherlucas79086 жыл бұрын

    I love all the past video references in here. Kilroy from the WWII meme video, generics water from the Siri voice video, and generic ice cream from the hidden war over grocery store shelf space. Could anyone else recognize these references right away?

  • @XXRolando2008

    @XXRolando2008

    6 жыл бұрын

    ikr

  • @namehhere
    @namehhere5 жыл бұрын

    ok but publish the book she was reading. it sounded really interesting

  • @caveatlector1591
    @caveatlector15916 жыл бұрын

    Again, Vox has given me knowledge I didn't know I needed. Thank you.

  • @darkfoxa
    @darkfoxa3 жыл бұрын

    I've listened to a few books read by Suzy on Audible and she's honestly amazing!

  • @shojodraws3399
    @shojodraws33993 жыл бұрын

    Ngl, low key wanna hear the rest of the that book

  • @ahmedelakrab
    @ahmedelakrab3 жыл бұрын

    Well, she's an artist. How lucky must her kids be!

  • @Geekino

    @Geekino

    3 жыл бұрын

    And a very talented one at that!

  • @roamiingroots
    @roamiingroots6 жыл бұрын

    god I love her voice! it’s so peaceful and lovely

  • @ArchPendragon
    @ArchPendragon5 жыл бұрын

    thank you for doing gods work in recording your voice for my books to go jog with.

  • @oliver297
    @oliver2975 жыл бұрын

    I so want to be a voice actor for audiobooks. Reading books all day aloud without a care in the world because they're books? Yes please.

  • @arinaz318
    @arinaz3185 жыл бұрын

    She has the voice of Leslie Knope

  • @Keyshawngotbeats

    @Keyshawngotbeats

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow!!! That's exactly what I thought. Was hoping someone else caught this

  • @katiem4935

    @katiem4935

    3 жыл бұрын

    Her + Reese Witherspoon 😄

  • @hellosunshine305
    @hellosunshine3055 жыл бұрын

    Every time I read an audiobook I think about all that time somebody spent sitting there reading this book out loud again and again. I have mad respect for these voice actors-without them I would never read!

  • @Fruity_Cutie
    @Fruity_Cutie6 жыл бұрын

    This video is wildly interesting, and answered some of the questions I've had for a while.

  • @benneo8266
    @benneo82666 жыл бұрын

    Who wants an audiobook after watching this?🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @MissIzzy2020
    @MissIzzy20205 жыл бұрын

    The real question is: how do you get this job? I would love to read and tell stories for a living

  • @_aidid
    @_aidid Жыл бұрын

    Lately I have started listening to audiobooks. It is pleasant to watch how they work in the background 👍🏻

  • @Killermon23
    @Killermon236 жыл бұрын

    Her voice is so soothing, I could listen to her for hours.