{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c364dc862c4bbfeaeb85c4/69fbb839921510d4c1acdb5e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"016 NAVAgator podcast - Audio Description with Roy Samuelson","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c364dc862c4bbfeaeb85c4/1778104814438-77d432c2-01bf-4bbf-9ca9-f69b82dbb2d0.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Roy Samuelson</p><p>Author of <em>A Voice Actor’s Guide to Audio Description Performance</em> &amp; Founder of The Playback Lounge</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><ul><li><strong>00:00:00</strong> – Opening clip: The high-wire act of AD</li><li><strong>00:00:49</strong> – Welcome &amp; episode overview</li><li><strong>00:02:18</strong> – Introducing Roy Samuelson</li><li><strong>00:02:43</strong> – What is Audio Description?</li><li><strong>00:05:22</strong> – Common frustrations for blind audiences</li><li><strong>00:06:31</strong> – Roy’s personal story that sparked his passion</li><li><strong>00:08:12</strong> – The High-Wire Act: Balancing performance</li><li><strong>00:10:50</strong> – Adapting to different genres (horror, comedy, action, kids)</li><li><strong>00:13:00</strong> – WALL-E vs. Aaron Sorkin-style scripts</li><li><strong>00:14:25</strong> – Writing his book on AD performance</li><li><strong>00:16:50</strong> – The Playback Lounge: Practice community for voice actors</li><li><strong>00:20:15</strong> – How to tell if AD is working</li><li><strong>00:21:35</strong> – Studio &amp; platform differences</li><li><strong>00:23:38</strong> – AI &amp; synthetic voices: Pros, cons, and ethics</li><li><strong>00:28:11</strong> – Business realities and rates</li><li><strong>00:30:34</strong> – Bridging the gap between studios and blind audiences</li><li><strong>00:33:09</strong> – Accessibility and artistry reinforce each other</li><li><strong>00:36:28</strong> – Wrap-up &amp; resources</li></ul><p><strong>Links</strong></p><ul><li>Roy’s Book: <em>A Voice Actor’s Guide to Audio Description Performance </em><a href=\"https://roysamuelson.com/book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://roysamuelson.com/book</a> <em>(</em>https://a.co/d/0fARhcUh)</li><li>The Playback Lounge <a href=\"https://roysamuelson.com/ad-playback-lounge\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://roysamuelson.com/ad-playback-lounge</a></li><li>Website &amp; Newsletter: RoySamuelson.com <a href=\"https://roysamuelson.com/blog\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://roysamuelson.com/blog</a></li><li>BONUS - AUDIO DESCRIPTION FREE GUIDE - <a href=\"https://roysamuelson.com/mastering-ad-performance-guide/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://roysamuelson.com/mastering-ad-performance-guide/</a></li></ul>","author_name":"NAVA National Association of Voice Actors"}