What is ADR?
ADR is automated dialogue replacement. That's a fancy term for redoing the vocals, or dubbing them in. For this, the actors go to the studio and record the dialogue all over again. This can happen for many reasons. Some reasons would be:
- Flubbed lines
- Having a cold or allergies that day
- Too strong or weak an accent
- Unacceptable original audio recording
- Not enough umph or expression
- Errant sounds behind the vocals
In this case, the audio did not record as well as I intended. There was too much ambient interference and hollow room sound, so we stripped it all out and started over fresh. That's what the foley session was for.
We will head to Track Headz Entertainment's studio again for the session. Clif is capable and acommodating, so it's a comfortable mix.
How is it Done?
Clif's studio is equipped well, with a large monitor on the wall. The actors will watch themselves onscreen and recite their lines in time with the existing lines, which will be swapped out.
I prepared a new, streamlined script for the actors. The original script wouldn't work now, because the editing modified some of what was done before. There are a few clips added and/or deleted, so changes to the script were mandatory.
There's likely to be several takes, but that's fine. The acting was nailed, so we have the liberty to record the lines over and over until we nail them. With everyone excited about the project, it will be easy to get back into character and deliver the right emotions.
This is all new to me, and I'm enjoying every step of it. I can't wait to get in there tonight and enjoy the process. I'll keep you abreast, of course.
Blessings,
Scott Hampton
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