This tech could have revolutionized the voice-over industry (feat. Al Lowe)

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Published on May 17, 2024 11:04:04 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOZhpcJIyd8

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Recording and editing voice-overs for games is a lot of work. But back in the 90s, Sierra had a magical tool that sped up the process quite significantly. Here's Al Lowe, creator of Leisure Suit Larry, telling me about the details... and, as a bonus, he sent me the scraps of documentation for the program, which I will also show you in full.

Automatic voice line cutter: https://voicelinecutter.xyz/

Chapters:
00:00 Intro / The Lost Interview
02:49 Recording Voiceovers is Hard Work
05:33 Al Lowe Talks About the Magic Software
16:25 Outro
18:12 Bonus: Documentation for Message Compiler
19:24 Bonus: Documentation for Message Editor
23:31 Bonus: Internal appraisal/suggestion box document

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