016 NAVAgator podcast - Audio Description with Roy Samuelson

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 SamuelsonAuthor of A Voice Actor’s Guide to Audio Description Performance & Founder of The Playback LoungeTimestamps00:00:00 – Opening clip: The high-wire act of AD00:00:49 – Welcome & episode overview00:02:18 – Introducing Roy Samuelson00:02:43 – What is Audio Description?00:05:22 – Common frustrations for blind audiences00:06:31 – Roy’s personal story that sparked his passion00:08:12 – The High-Wire Act: Balancing performance00:10:50 – Adapting to different genres (horror, comedy, action, kids)00:13:00 – WALL-E vs. Aaron Sorkin-style scripts00:14:25 – Writing his book on AD performance00:16:50 – The Playback Lounge: Practice community for voice actors00:20:15 – How to tell if AD is working00:21:35 – Studio & platform differences00:23:38 – AI & synthetic voices: Pros, cons, and ethics00:28:11 – Business realities and rates00:30:34 – Bridging the gap between studios and blind audiences00:33:09 – Accessibility and artistry reinforce each other00:36:28 – Wrap-up & resourcesLinksRoy’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-loungeWebsite & Newsletter: RoySamuelson.com https://roysamuelson.com/blogBONUS - AUDIO DESCRIPTION FREE GUIDE - https://roysamuelson.com/mastering-ad-performance-guide/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.