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question:  How do I turn pages when reading a script?

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While recording, you should not turn pages This is because paper noise, no matter how faint, will be picked up by the microphone - and will subsequently ruin an otherwise good take. So rule #1 is to put 100% of your concentration on your performance...NOT on page turning.

Instead, after reading the last word on a page, remain silent for a second, then turn the page, wait another second, and then begin reading again. Afterwards, the engineer will edit out the page turning sounds. To the listener, the final recording will sound as if you read straight through.

A great commonly used technique is to put two pages side by side on the music stand. This allows you to eliminate 50% of your page turnt, and therefore keep a more consistent flow. This also eliminates half the editing for the engineer.

Good luck!

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