Quiz 9 ADR

ADR is recorded for which reasons (3 correct)

• Production recording is unusable

• Changing the script or dialogue

• The Director or Producer want to change the performance

• Because it is easier than recording good sound on set.

What preparation should you do before an ADR session? (4 correct)

• Cue the Lines to timecode

• Sort the lines by Actor

• Finish the sound Effects and Music

• Check all of the signal path, guide track, headphones, microphone, Talkback, cueing beeps.

• Have water, tea, and snacks available. Also a pencil for notes

Approximately, How many lines can get done in an hour for a TV Actor (1 correct)

• 1 to 5

• 5 to 10

• 15 to 20

• 40 or more

If the Actor has cues that involve screaming, it is best to do those. (1 correct)

• At the beginning, so they get it out of their system

• At the end, in case they lose their voice

• In the order it comes up in the movie or TV show , (continuity)

• Don't make them scream at all.

What is the SAG Paperwork called for an Actor to report their hours worked. (1 correct)

• Exhibit G

• Exhibit S

• Exhibit J

• SAG Timecard

Loop Group fill in the voices for which kinds of things.

(4 correct)

• Screaming and Yelling

• Grunts and Groans

• Walla , background voices in a scene

• Replacing the voice of A list Actors

• Saying dumb things the producer thinks are funny.

What are some of the concerns that Actors may have about doing ADR (4 correct)

• Is someone going to ask for their autograph

• Can they say it in Sync

• Do they look good in the shots

• What time will they be done

• Are they Performing and voice pitch like the original recording

What are the most effective styles of ADR recording (3 correct)

• Parrot (Repeat the line after listening)

• Sync (Start after the 3rd beep and say the line with the original)

• 3 Wild Takes (repeat the line 3 different ways and move on)

• no guide track, but try to match the lip movements

• only listen to the audio and try to match that without looking at picture

What can get you the best results when recording ADR on an iphone (1 correct)

• Need to be in a quiet place.

• Train the actors to use Todd AO Mobile ADR application

• You should record in a kitchen or bathroom

• You should only record one take so you don't have to check options

Actor's mobile ADR software from Todd AO (2 correct)

• Is easy to set up

• Is free for Actors

• Costs money for the sound editor to put cues into

• Eliminates the need for recording studios