In Part 1, we discussed how to prepare yourself for creating an audio file for a video or an audio presentation with character voices. In Part 2, we will complete this discussion.

For this second recording method, you need to read each characters lines one after the other, in other words, read all of Tom’s lines first, then Dick’s lines, then Harry’s. That way you can apply each voice’s settings to all the lines for that character at once. Just highlight the beginning of Tom’s lines, drag to the end of Tom’s lines, and then apply the morphing settings to them in one click. The tedious part will be cutting and pasting them all back together in the right order. You do this by highlighting the words, cutting them and then clicking where they are to be inserted and pasting them. I prefer doing it this way. For one reason, it allows you to apply any inflections or accents or speech affects to the character’s dialog all at once, rather than trying to switch it each time a different character speaks. For instance, if one character is a female, you will find that softening your voice will make it easier to alter the voice and have it still sound female. If one character has an English accent, it is easier to maintain it throughout all the lines if they are all together. The choice is up to you.

When you are trying the different settings, you will soon find that Pitch is the overwhelming setting. Timbre and Advanced Tune have much less effect on the outcome. They will tend to make the voice sound unsteady and mechanical; that is fine for various robot voices, or cartoon voices, but you will find after some experimenting that altering your natural voice as you record it and then applying a pitch change will bring very acceptable results to your audio files.
You can punch up your audio files by adding sound effects and background music. Some general rules to follow are simple; keep the effects to a minimum and do not let them overwhelm the dialog, unless the situation calls for it; when introducing music, it is usually a good idea to fade it in at the beginning and out at the end. Also, keep the volume of the music lower than the dialog, if you want the listener to be able to hear the words. One final, small point, and this may just be me, but I usually forget to notice exactly where I save the files! When you are jumping around your drive, loading this file and that music and this sound effect, you can easily be in the wrong directory for saving the final file, so check where it is being saved, and write down the location. When you come back the next day to work on it some more, you will thank yourself for it.

BIO: Wayne Rice is a freelance journalist, copywriter, photographer and artist. He currently resides in the United States.

Whether you are creating an audio track for your video, or creating a pure audio track for listening, Avnex’s Music Morpher Gold 4.0 can provide you with the tools you need for a successful project.
Let’s assume you have an audio script for three separate voices. You could hire three voice talents, you could coerce three friends into doing the voices, or, by using MMG 4.0, you could do it all yourself. This program has some great features to help you.
First, I strongly advise you to prepare a written script. You will probably be making more than one try at an acceptable audio file; so working from a script will greatly improve your chance for success. Write out every word, and identify the speaker for every speech:

Tom: Hello, my name is Tom.
Dick: Nice to meet you, Tom.
Harry: Same here!
Tom: OK, let’s get down to business.

By having a prepared script you can make sure you record the right words in the right sequence for the right speaker every time. For your first recording, read the script into your mike after turning on the recorder in the editor. Just use your normal voice, and try not to hurry through your words. When you are done, be sure to click the save button; your file will then be available for editing. Note the length in minutes, seconds the file runs, and make sure that is an acceptable length. If not, make any adjustments by adding to or deleting from the script. Practice it until you are satisfied with the length and with the quality of your voice.
I have found a great difference in the quality of microphones when using this program with my PC. A microphone that is normally great for use with an amplifier or a PA system turned out to be unsuitable for PC recordings. I am using the sound system built into my motherboard, so there is little adjustment I can make. I tried a $100 microphone and could barely hear myself. After some experimentation, I found an inexpensive old microphone in my pile of parts with “AM-32” on it, and it works great. It does not pick up too many extraneous sounds, it doesn’t draw much power at all, and it has a nice, crisp quality to it. Cheap is sometimes better.
Now back to your file. If you want, you can either work with this file or create a new one. Here is how to work with the current one. We are going to use the built-in voice morpher filter. Make sure you have the effects panel open, click on Effects Library/Voice Morphing/Independently of Channels Quantity/Voice Morpher. You will then see a panel with three sliders, Pitch, Timbre, and Advanced Tune. These three sliders are your keys to an infinite variety of voices. Pitch is the most important; 100% is normal, less lowers the pitch, more raises the pitch. Small adjustments should be made until you find the right setting for each voice. Once you find them, write them down so you can re-create them again. So, first highlight a line or two of your audio file by clicking and dragging the cursor over a section of the graphic of your file. Then try a setting, and then apply it by clicking ok. It will apply the setting to your selection. Then listen and if you do not like the settings, choose edit/undo and reset the effect. You can then easily adjust the settings and apply the new ones to your selection, which should remain highlighted after the undo. If you find it acceptable, simply click outside of the highlighted area and it will stay applied. Now you can run the file, take the same character’s lines, highlight them, and apply the morphing settings to each. Then you can experiment with the second voice until you like the effect, then highlight, and apply the setting to that voice. Finally, you can repeat the process to apply the third voice’s alterations.
You may find this process a little tedious, as you have to find each voice’s line and select it. I have another method for creating your final audio script, but it is tedious in another way. Please continue to Part 2.

BIO: Wayne Rice is a freelance journalist, copywriter, photographer and artist. He currently resides in the United States.

Hair care assumes increasing importance as men age. Hair fall, gradual lessening in hair regrowth, conditions like Androgenetic Alopecia etc, are noticed with advancing age, especially in the period between 18-35 years. The body’s natural hair regeneration fails to keep up with the quantum of <b>hair loss</b>. As a result receding hairlines, widows peaks, bald patches are noticed more and more.<br><br>

It is but natural to resort to hair regrow products and vitamins to <b>regrow hair</b>. The shop shelves stock a lot of products to address male hair loss. While some are available in topical solution form, some are available as pills. Many of these products available on prescription as well as over the counter come with their own side effects.<br><br>

Hair loss is predominantly caused by Androgenetic Alopecia, a condition characterized by abnormal quantities of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the scalp. 5-Alpha Reductase, a naturally produced enzyme in the body processes testosterone in to DHT. <b>DHT blockers</b> address this issue and help control hair loss due to DHT.<br><br>

Vitamins to regrow hair and stimulate hair production and follicle regeneration are present in some hair regrowth products that combine them with DHT blockers.<br><br>

For Example, Ingredients that perform these functions in a preferred hair regrowth product Procerin include Saw Palmetto, Magnesium, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin B-6, Pyroxidine 5mg, CJ-11 Factor, CJ-9 Factor, and a proprietary blend of Gotu Kola, Nettles, Pumpkin seed meal, Siberian Ginseng, Yohimbe, Muira Puma Root and Uwa Ursi. DHT blockers, natural herbs and minerals and vitamins are the main ingredients here.<br><br>

<b>Procerin</b> is an all-natural product with no side effects and is available in both pill and solution form. It can be applied daily and starts showing results within two months from application, in cases within weeks.<br><br>

Hair loss could be owing to many reasons ranging from genetic, dietary, medical and lifestyles. Vitamins that regrow hair are most effective when the body is still in the phase of producing hair/regenerating hair. Under such a circumstance, these vitamins and supplements help accelerate the process and also block the production of those enzymes eventually causing hair loss and male pattern baldness.<br><br>

This Article is Originally Published here: <b>http://www.regrow.info/vitamins-to-regrow-hair.html</b>.<br><br>

Visual Kei appears to be frequently used in videos and grab audience’s attentions. Visual Kei followers are characterised by a rather stunning, although freak appearance of a striking make-up and elaborate costumes, causing a shock effect.

To recall, for instance, Merlyn Manson, who is among few to follow the style in the US. The trend is popular among modern bands, irrespective of rumours, suggesting that the style suffered no popularity in the USA and Europe. The Visual Kei style is peculiar of the tradition to wear relevant make-up and clothing always and everywhere.

The style is credited to have started in Japan in late 80ies through early 90ies as a result of the gothic style’s influence. The word “visual” originates from English; the “kei” word is what Japanese name for style. The X-Japan and the Buck-Tick are believed to pose as catalysts of the movement. Their followers, including Luna Sea, Melice Mizer, Glay, L’Arc~en~Ciel, Dir en grey, Pierro are engaged in encouraging boom of Visual Kei media culture.

Each band seeks to vary from a similar one through creating gorgeous and insane images. Though a vast majority of the musicians are male, bend members would often give a priority to make-up and clothing, considered as “feminine”, which has nothing to do with their sexual orientation, but a combination of visual gothic elements and Japanese cultural traditions. Which is why Japanese gigs often resemble fascinating theatre performances.

Notably, the ancient Japanese “Kabuki” theatre involved actors, among staff, to play women’s parts. Thus, a j-rocker, wearing a lovely pink dress and having his hair styled into violet locks, wrapped around with numerous fillets should cause no astonishment.

Presently, Visual Kei remains as a diverse, ever growing music culture.

For as long as man has been alive, he has observed the aesthetics and beauty of life. It seems that it is innate in us to create and change and this has been demonstrated throughout the ages. Even the cave man recreated his vision and told a story via stonewalls.

All art is a communication! The artist is creating his/her vision via any artistic outlet such as drawing, painting, sculptures, photography, graphic design or filmmaking etc.

It’s any art we see! The natural landscape is a powerful tool artists have used throughout time. We seem to want to recreate what we are looking at and at the same time change it to put our own nuances and character into it.

Art is not limited to drawing, painting, sculptures etc. There are the living visual arts such as the painstaking shaping of the Bonsai tree or creating the next beautiful hybrid rose. We started with the incredibly gorgeous vintage rose and now we literally have hundreds of different kinds of roses in various sizes, colors and fragrance.

Dancing, figure skating, gymnastics, ballet, and even acting are also considered visual art forms.

You are basically taking something that has been done before, or a piece of life, and are making it new by changing or adding your own character to the piece. That’s all imagination is!

Just in the 20th century alone we have created new forms of art such as art nouveau, pop art, ethnic art to name a few. The subject of art is so vast that there is literally no ceiling to creativity and that is what makes this subject so incredibly interesting.

For as long as man exists, we will find a way to create new and interesting things to look at. It is after all in our nature to do so!

We’ve all heard of going to an art studio where artists display their pieces and offer them for sale. A glassware studio operates in much the same way – but on a larger scale; rows and rows of glassware – different designs, different years, and different countries of origin – on display for your consideration. It can be a dizzying experience; wandering around amidst glass of all colors, as the light reflects off their beauty. It can be an overwhelming experience to decide between all the pieces. But depending on your reason for visiting, there are ways in which to conduct your search.

First and foremost, some of the most popular visitors to a glassware studio are a newly engaged couple. For many couples who are planning their weddings, registering for gifts is part of the process as they make a myriad of choices for their home. Guests to the wedding – and wedding related events such as bridal showers – can access your gift registry and purchase you something that you have chosen to be in accordance with your taste. A glassware studio offers the opportunity to choose drinking glasses of all varieties – wine glasses (both red and white), champagne flutes, water glasses, even cordial or martini glasses. The list is endless – from your everyday juice glasses to your fine dining glassware; a glassware studio is a comprehensive source for all your glassware needs.

For those shopping for the bride and groom, the glassware studio where they are registered will provide you with a list of all the items they have chosen. But feel free to wander past the parameters. Beautiful glassware that they may not have necessarily chosen – serving bowls, vases, and decorative pieces – can be a unique and welcome surprise.

Look for a glassware studio right in your nearest department store; the choices will be varied and distinctive and you’ll often find the employees to be vastly knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Glassware can be a lasting and sentimental gift that any couple will be happy to display in their home and will bring a lifetime of joy to be passed down from generation to generation.

If you are looking for a way to spend a quiet afternoon doing something new, think about making a visit to a local art gallery. I think you will be glad you did for a lot of reasons.

An art gallery is a great place to spend time and to learn. Think about all of the new things you can discover by taking the time to see new exhibits at a local art gallery. You can learn new forms of art or see new examples of the oldest and most well known forms of art. Maybe you can visit an art gallery at a time when the artist will be there to answer questions about their work. There is no better time to feed your curious mind than by talking with an artist.

Have you been aspiring to learn a new artistic skill? If so, get yourself to an art gallery as often as you can. Be inspired by the work of those who have done the things you are hoping to do. Take notes, ask questions, see if you can sign up for a class by one of the local artists. There is no better way to become an artist yourself.

If supporting local business and economy is important to you, then visiting a local art gallery should be on your list of ways to show support. Let the local artists know that you care about and appreciate the work they do. Remind them that your community would not be the same without their efforts. If you are looking to decorate a spot in your home you can even consider purchasing a piece or two of art from the local art gallery. There is no better way to support the local business than to buy from it.

Visiting an art gallery is a great way to get you, your family and your friends out of the rut of doing the same activities for recreation. Next time you have a free afternoon or evening consider passing up the movie theatre or the bookstore and choosing an art gallery instead. There are so many new things to be learned and appreciated. Expand your mind and your interests to include good art. You will never regret developing yourself and your family into people who can recognize and appreciate important elements that reflect your culture.

If you are a parent, begin instilling in your children the value of visiting a local art gallery. Help them to learn why art is important to our culture and encourage them to increase the things they care about to include more than just games and movies. Adding a little cultural experience like visiting an art gallery will be good for you and for them.

The artist whose work fills the art gallery you love will be the most appreciate person that you decided to visit. So look up an art gallery and plan to make a visit the next
chance you get.

Poker Online Playing Gets High

You have watched how your kids lap up video games. Now it is your turn to hog the computer. You got new playmates, and they can play poker with you anytime you want. The beauty of the thing is – you create the virtual gaming world. You can choose the looks and idiosyncrasies of your opponents. The Pkr poker review enumerates more of the latest online virtual gaming site.

The Reviews

Pkr, as a gaming site, is not for the rabid poker player. Professional players complain they cannot play 15 tables at the going rate of 200 hands per hour, but for people who like to have some casual poker game the site will be just for them.

PKr has made several claims. Accordingly, at the site, you can create the personality of your opponents. You can dress them up, decide the color of their hair, and make them fat, slim, tall, or short. You can make them smile, cry, laugh, weep, or woebegone. It is fun to look how they behave according to your machinations.

Realism and an eyeful of angles

The Pkr poker review raves about the realism of the virtual self, and the virtual opponents. If you get to the site and get a gaming room, you will be amazed how your virtual self clap, rage and rant. You may let your avatar behave, as you would like to behave in real gaming rooms. The nice part of creating your avatar? You can be a man or a woman.

This new level of online gaming is a far cry from the 2D table and the blinking buttons representing your opponents; the realism of live poker games is recreated. You get the thrill of the game right in your home, and enjoy the antics of the avatars.

The Pkr poker review checked the versatility of the camera options. True to the claim, you can see your opponents just like watching a live TV poker tournament. You can also have a first person view as if you are there watching the other players at the table.

You can drag the camera to any position along the table or anywhere and post it anywhere you want a vantage view. During the game, you can check the actions done by other players. You will know if they have posted bets, checked, and raised.

All these exciting features rated high on Pkr poker review articles online. The reviews all assure the ultimate satisfaction of using the Pkr site. Once you have played in this site, you will never want to go back to the blinking buttons. Truly, online gaming has finally reached a new high.

Next, the Downside

The Pkr poker review and similar articles agree. There is nothing like watching a real live poker game to set your adrenalin going; but these all recommend that Pkr poker is the next best thing to live poker. One game, and you’ll never go back to the old hunting grounds.

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Anyone familiar with American Idol and that is just about anyone who is not living underneath a rock is familiar with the staying power of Sanjaya Malakar. The seventeen year old has become famous for his ability to stay in the talent contest although he possesses the weakest singing voice, thanks to campaigns from websites like Vote for the Worst, and the backing of media powerhouse Howard Stern.

The grassroots campaign to keep the mediocre singer within the contest have increased the popularity of the show with stories running in popular celebrity weeklies such as Star Magazine and the National Enquirer, and scores of stories on television. According to the show, they received their highest number of votes this season, 33 million, probably due in part to the Malakar controversy.

Simon Cowell, usually the most truthful of the judges has vowed to quit if the young singer wins. In fact most of us will lose if Malakar actually wins, because I cannot think of anyone who would actually buy an album created by the creaking voiced crooner.

The present controversy does shed some light on the weakness of the American Idol system. While it was the premise for Americans to vote for the person they felt was most talented, those with less than altruistic motives can affect the results of the show if they have a big enough following. Perhaps it is time that the creators of American Idol address this by making some much needed changes on how the contest winner is chosen.

Another fan favorite show, Dancing with the Stars, allows both the audience and judges to have a say so in the outcome of the show which should equal the playing field for contestants. However, this too does have its problems as the celebrities with the biggest fan bases sometimes seem to garner the lions share of votes. In the past season country singer Sarah Evans continued to plod along week after week even though she was by far the least talented of the performers, at least in the dancing department. A large contingency of country music fans tuned in to vote for her every single week and she only left the contest after issues in her personal life arose.

Though the system is flawed, there is a much better chance of getting a better winner when both judges and fans have a say in the outcome. Contestants who have large fan bases, or get large amounts of sympathy votes cannot guarantee an overall win. The same thing can be said for a contestant who just does not seem to strike the fancy of the judges, and can be sent packing prematurely though they deserve to stay and compete.

Judges are after all people and they will of course have their favorites. Dancing with the Stars message boards have been lit up with the prospect that the judges have been much too kind to former NBA star Clyde Drexler though his dancing has improved very little since the onset of the season. The voters of course can take him to task and can create a level playing field. The same can be said for American Idol.

It is doubtful that many would have remembered Sanjaya Malakar after this season of American Idol. However, now he will either be known as the face of the person that killed Idol, or the reason that the rules were chanced. Either way, Malakar has helped to change the television show American Idol forever.