Audiobook: The Hawk and His Boy by Christopher Bunn

The Hawk and His Boy: The Tormay Trilogy by Christopher Bunn


Recently I’ve started working with narrator Wayne Farrell. Our first work is an 8.5 hour fantasy trilogy, first volume; The Hawk and His Boy by Christopher Bunn.

The Beginning of an Epic Adventure Jute can break into any house, climb any wall, and steal anything—and he just got hired for what he thinks is an easy burglary job. The only problem is, if he succeeds, the Thieves Guild is going to murder him. He just doesn’t know that. Not yet. Being a thief always came easy for him, but it’s a lot harder now, particularly when everyone wants him dead. Hiding out in the city of Hearne, Jute finds some strange allies in an old wizard and a talking hawk. Together, they uncover an ancient secret of terrifying power. All Jute needs to do is stay alive long enough to figure out why’s there’s a price on his head, why a deadly shadow is stalking him, and why the Dark is haunting his dreams. Also, why on earth is the wind talking to him? The Hawk And His Boy is the first book of The Tormay Trilogy. The trilogy continues with The Shadow At The Gate, and concludes with The Wicked Day.

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Proofreading/fact checking of audio handbook

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Job Post:

I need a few short written pieces checked for technical accuracy. Please note that previous technical audio knowledge is required. So, both editors with audio knowledge, and sound professionals are encouraged to bid. When bidding please explain your expertise.

Fixes for spelling, grammar, etc. not required. This is solely a fact check to ensure document is accurate.

Subjects;

  • how microphones function
  • polar patterns (cardioid, etc)
  • microphone settings
  • preamps
  • cabling
  • noise or hiss in audio recording
  • sampling rate and bit depth concepts

Feedback:

“Excellent work! Denise is very knowledgeable. She worked quickly, and communicated clearly and responsively.” — Private client, US


Magnificence (Album) by Peter Makena
Format: Audio CD
Genres: New Age, Christian & Gospel
Released: Feb 02, 2010
℗ 2010 Makena Music. Album sample medley made for Makena Music.

Feedback:

“This contractor is very polite, professional and patient to work with. She had no problem making the required amendments to our specifications and produced quality results every time. Would definitely recommend. Thank you!” — Makena Music, US

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Line removal in a song.

1st you’ll hear the original song with the following lyrics;

  • I know someday shell learn to make up her own rhymes
  • Someday she’s gonna learn how to fly
  • Oh that I won’t deny
  • I catch a little more dialogue comin my way
  • I see those big brown eyes just start to lookin astray
  • Your mother’s still the only other woman for me
  • Little miss magic, what you gonna be?

Then you’ll hear the edited song with a single line removed;

  • I know someday shell learn to make up her own rhymes
  • Someday she’s gonna learn how to fly
  • Oh that I won’t deny
  • I catch a little more dialogue comin my way
  • I see those big brown eyes just start to lookin astray
  • - REMOVED LINE -Your mother’s still the only other woman for me- REMOVED LINE -
  • Little miss magic, what you gonna be?

Feedback:

“I received the entire audio product to preview with the proposal, which I thought was a phenomenal way to showcase her work. The job was completed incredibly quickly (under an hour!) and with excellent quality. I would absolutely work with her again.” — Private client, Florida, US

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The file contains the same sample for 3 times.

  • First, the original raw file that my client gave.
  • Second, the original raw file only amplified without making any changes (for you to hear the background noise, mouth noises etc.).
  • Third, my submittal, final audio cleaned and compressed.

This audio is overly compressed as my client wanted it that way.

Feedback:

“Tugce did a great job. She worked long hours to meet our deadline. She communicates well and is very responsive. She even offered suggestions to help us make a better audio when we recorded. She can hear a sample and tell us what to do to fix it on our end, as well as she took our audio which needed much help and made is sound good and amplified it so it was louder. When I need audio work done again, I won’t need to post a job for bids because I have a good audio contractor now - Tugce. I would recommend her to you. ”

— Mountaintop Ministries, Florida, US.

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