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Crediting in "Miscellaneous Crew" & "Known For" Sections
Greetings!
Issues, both regarding the "Miscellaneous Crew" and "Known For" sections need to
be addressed.
While I appreciate the many improvements made to this site, over the years and
recently, there remains a glaring issue that needs to be addressed.
Currently the "Known For" and "Miscellaneous Crew" sections list ADR (voiceover)
in those categories. This has been the case since I can remember and it's long
past time to finally correct it.
To be clear, on any union/studio/independent/network film/tv project, ADR or
voiceover work is performed by UNION ACTORS UNDER A SAG-AFTRA CONTRACT, THE SAME
CONTRACT AS THE ACTORS ON-SCREEN. They are "crew" in only the most general sense.
In order to address this, I propose the following solutions:
1) "Miscellaneous Crew"
Instead of placing ADR/voiceover work under "Miscellaneous Crew," simply place
it under the Actors section under "Voiceover" or "Voice only." Since the phrase
"ADR" is never explained to the casual readers of the site, it is a category
which sheds no light on the actual work performed and is confusing to the
non-industry users of the site.
2) "Known For"
This section is currently inconsistent. If a credit is listed under the "Actor"
section, the character's "name" is listed under the credit. However, if the
credit is listed under the "Miscellaneous Crew" section, no further information
is given. That is both inconsistent and illogical. If someone was a makeup
artist or grip, it should clearly say that, not the generic "Miscellaneous
Crew." If it can say it under the "Miscellaneous Crew" section - which it does -
it can list it in the "Known For" section.
Just as an ACTOR doing ADR/Voicework shouldn't be listed under "Miscellaneous
Crew" either, but should be listed as either: "ADR voice," "ADR/Voiceover"
"Voice only" or "Voiceover. work.
These are two very necessary and very easy fixes, which would significantly
improve your site's function and utility for both industry professionals and
casual users as well.
Please take whatever steps are necessary to implement them.
Many thanks!
Issues, both regarding the "Miscellaneous Crew" and "Known For" sections need to
be addressed.
While I appreciate the many improvements made to this site, over the years and
recently, there remains a glaring issue that needs to be addressed.
Currently the "Known For" and "Miscellaneous Crew" sections list ADR (voiceover)
in those categories. This has been the case since I can remember and it's long
past time to finally correct it.
To be clear, on any union/studio/independent/network film/tv project, ADR or
voiceover work is performed by UNION ACTORS UNDER A SAG-AFTRA CONTRACT, THE SAME
CONTRACT AS THE ACTORS ON-SCREEN. They are "crew" in only the most general sense.
In order to address this, I propose the following solutions:
1) "Miscellaneous Crew"
Instead of placing ADR/voiceover work under "Miscellaneous Crew," simply place
it under the Actors section under "Voiceover" or "Voice only." Since the phrase
"ADR" is never explained to the casual readers of the site, it is a category
which sheds no light on the actual work performed and is confusing to the
non-industry users of the site.
2) "Known For"
This section is currently inconsistent. If a credit is listed under the "Actor"
section, the character's "name" is listed under the credit. However, if the
credit is listed under the "Miscellaneous Crew" section, no further information
is given. That is both inconsistent and illogical. If someone was a makeup
artist or grip, it should clearly say that, not the generic "Miscellaneous
Crew." If it can say it under the "Miscellaneous Crew" section - which it does -
it can list it in the "Known For" section.
Just as an ACTOR doing ADR/Voicework shouldn't be listed under "Miscellaneous
Crew" either, but should be listed as either: "ADR voice," "ADR/Voiceover"
"Voice only" or "Voiceover. work.
These are two very necessary and very easy fixes, which would significantly
improve your site's function and utility for both industry professionals and
casual users as well.
Please take whatever steps are necessary to implement them.
Many thanks!
eboy
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6 years ago
”...also known as "additional dialogue replacement", ”automated dialogue recording", and "looping", in which the original actors re-record and synchronize audio segments.” ?
I mean normal dubbing and voice over work (like animations, narration, CGI characters, voice on the speakers or on the phone, etc) are listed to ”Acting” section with the ”(voice)” attribute.
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