The NAVAgator – official podcast of the National Association of Voice Actors
The NAVAgator - official podcast of the National Association of Voice Actors
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This is the official podcast of NAVA - education, advocating and investigating of behalf of the voiceover community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast focuses on critical topics affecting voice actors, including industry negotiations, the impact of artificial intelligence and biometric data on performance rights, and safety standards in media production, with episodes highlighting significant events like the SAG-AFTRA Interactive Media Strike.
This is the official podcast of NAVA – education, advocating and investigating of behalf of the voiceover community.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NAVAgator host Graeme Spicer talks with Roy Samuelson, a leading audio description (AD) performer with credits for Netflix, HBO, Disney, and A24. They explore the nuanced art of audio description, why it’s a delicate “high-wire act,” how to match tone and genre, AI’s role, and why accessibility and great storytelling go hand in hand.
Guest: Roy Samuelson
Author of A Voice Actor’s Guide to Audio Description Performance & Founder of The Playback Lounge
Timestamps
- 00:00:00 – Opening clip: The high-wire act of AD
- 00:00:49 – Welcome & episode overview
- 00:02:18 – Introducing Roy Samuelson
- 00:02:43 – What is Audio Description?
- 00:05:22 – Common frustrations for blind audiences
- 00:06:31 – Roy’s personal story that sparked his passion
- 00:08:12 – The High-Wire Act: Balancing performance
- 00:10:50 – Adapting to different genres (horror, comedy, action, kids)
- 00:13:00 – WALL-E vs. Aaron Sorkin-style scripts
- 00:14:25 – Writing his book on AD performance
- 00:16:50 – The Playback Lounge: Practice community for voice actors
- 00:20:15 – How to tell if AD is working
- 00:21:35 – Studio & platform differences
- 00:23:38 – AI & synthetic voices: Pros, cons, and ethics
- 00:28:11 – Business realities and rates
- 00:30:34 – Bridging the gap between studios and blind audiences
- 00:33:09 – Accessibility and artistry reinforce each other
- 00:36:28 – Wrap-up & resources
Links
- Roy’s Book: A Voice Actor’s Guide to Audio Description Performance https://roysamuelson.com/book(https://a.co/d/0fARhcUh)
- The Playback Lounge https://roysamuelson.com/ad-playback-lounge
- Website & Newsletter: RoySamuelson.com https://roysamuelson.com/blog
- BONUS – AUDIO DESCRIPTION FREE GUIDE – https://roysamuelson.com/mastering-ad-performance-guide/
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