
Fundamentals
Introduction to the course
Outline of course
Earn a voice cue pro license to continue and join a voice cue cloud collaborator account; upgrade to a management account to download the demo video file and Excel script.
This is an overview of what you will learn in the projects section.
How to create a new project in VoiceQ
How to load up a pre-existing project from a local device
How to download and use VoiceQ Cloud projects
Learn to create a new voice queue project in VoiceQ by opening the application, selecting create a new project, naming your project, and saving it as your first voice queue.
Load a pre-existing project from a local device by using the welcome window to open a recent document, such as lesson one, and select listen one to load the project.
Download and load VoiceQ cloud projects in VoiceQ, sign up, log in, and import. Understand manager and collaborator roles and how to save and view English and French scripts.
Import scripts by reviewing the correct format options and selecting the appropriate script implementation as demonstrated.
Create a new project in VoiceQ Pro, import scripts from multiple file types, and adjust columns, timecode formats, and overlap settings to ensure proper script timing and language support.
Import media files, use project settings, match the time code, and select the appropriate audio for your timeline.
Import media into VoiceQ by dragging the video from the VoiceQ Kadima folder to the timeline, select the correct video and audio track, and adjust time codes.
Explore project settings to manage media files, frame rate options from 23.976 to 60 fps, start-time adjustments, audio track selection, and adding languages.
Edit scripts, split lines, and sync lines to video, then adjust line timing for precise, clear voiceover delivery.
Explore main window layout for VoiceQ training, including the script panel, character panel, comments panel, and timeline panel with word-by-word synchronization. Access language and playback options from the lower bar.
Load the project and open the media window to view script lines. Edit the script on the fly by selecting a word and changing mother to father in VoiceQ.
Rename a scene by clicking the top screen name at scene one, and split scenes with the right-click or control, creating two scenes for easier line management across characters.
Split and merge script lines to keep multi-language timing aligned. Select lines, right-click to split or merge, and use shortcuts to apply changes across all languages.
Adjust and sink scripts along the timeline using waveform cues, aligning each word with precise timing. Use shift, control, and option keys to move, add, or reset words.
Learn character management by filtering characters, editing character information, and exploring other options such as Colores.
Manage characters with the character manager, add new characters with a name, color, and description, and assign or reassign lines using dropdowns or drag-and-drop.
Master character management using simple dropdown filters or advanced multi-character filtering to view only lines for selected characters, with color-coded separation and the option to hide lines in playback.
Learn to manage media playback and visuals by editing the digital, adjusting sizing, configuring the preview text, and using the feature line progress.
Learn to use digital rhythm band and voice cue features to customize media playback for directors, adjusting font, color, scroll speed, direction, altitude, trigger position, and visuals.
Customize the media window by adjusting fonts, colors, sizing, transparency, and positioning, with a live preview to fine-tune line timing and the three-beat beeps.
Explore global and project-specific preferences in VoiceQ training for directors, and learn to save, import, and export custom preference profiles across all projects and voice queue.
Explore global preferences in VoiceQ, including media and audio options, timeline options, and style toggles to reserve lower sections for clear video display.
Explore how to customize project preferences in VoiceQ training for directors, including font, color, transparency, scroll and position options, audio controls, progress displays, masking, watermark and timeline settings.
Save profiles from current selections using the plus icon and a name. Update, import, export, and set the default for new projects; restore factory default.
Connect to a digital audio workspace, manage recording and voice workflows, and use the applications and recording system in a DIY setup.
Learn how to connect to a digital audio workstation and sync using voice keys, with setup steps and a pdf detailing methods; consider a trained audio engineer for setup.
Record with a daw and VoiceQ using networked voice cues, filter the character, queue lines, and edit timing in real time.
Learn to record in VoiceQ by selecting characters with drop-down menus and advanced filters, queue lines, set input and monitoring, and deliver files or save to voice cloud.
Learn the most efficient ways to deliver projects to clients and export files from voice cues, including Excel audio, or directly from Voice Q.
Direct recording into a DAW requires the director to guide the actor through multiple takes while the engineer mixes the audio for mastering and final export.
Export from voice queue after recording by selecting the AAF export with the correct metadata, save it, then share the AAF files via a DIY file sharing service for mixing.
What is VoiceQ?
VoiceQ is a comprehensive suite of native and cloud applications used for media localization, including Automated Digital Replacement (ADR), Audio Description (AD), Lip Sync Dubbing, Closed Captioning (CC), and Voice Over (VO). These applications are designed to improve accessibility, efficiency, quality, and sustainability across the production pipeline.
VoiceQ Writer for Directors
The recommended application for Directors is VoiceQ Writer, a macOS desktop application used in pre-production as a script preparation and adaptation tool. It allows for the refinement of localized dubbing scripts before recording begins.
Functionality: It provides directors with a single, current “record-ready” script view that includes character/scene structures, line status (draft/review/approved), and notes for performance intent and pronunciation.
Collaboration: It integrates with VoiceQ Pro to keep recording sessions moving by reducing script ambiguity and aligning the cast, engineer, and client on the same version with traceable, on-the-fly updates.
Workflow Stage: Primarily used for script review, finalization, and in-session script guidance.
Key Benefits
Team Capability and Scalability
Sets an industry baseline standard for required technical skills.
Improves recruitment by attracting higher-quality candidates.
Accelerates implementation time for new staff and improves overall scalability.
Time and Cost Savings
Pre-record Workflows: 25% to 66% savings in time.
Recording Workflows: ~30% savings in time.
AI Integration: ~82% decrease in script adaptation time compared to manual workflows.
Financials: ~25% savings in both pre-record and recording costs.
Project Efficiency and Quality
Better than 20% improvement in turnaround time from script prep to recording and delivery.
Fewer missed cues, smoother navigation, and improved in-session efficiency.
Enables fast script and music adaptation while synchronizing text and lyrics to each scene.
Allows directors to focus on voice talent performance rather than technical logistics.
Supports scene-based recording for more natural performances.
Quality Control and Enterprise Power
Full compliance with OTT/SVOD quality control standards for both on-premise and remote workflows.
Increases bidding success for Tier 1 project work.
Proven results for major facilities supporting delivery of over 30,000 minutes per annum with gross margins exceeding 30%.