Topic: Narrating some of Rays papers (Read 30109 times)

Dennis Vogel · « **on:** September 12, 2015, 10:57:17 AM »

Our YouTube channel is slowly gaining momentum and I think it will play an important part in driving traffic to bible-truths.com as time goes by.

I'm thinking about having one of Ray's papers professionally narrated for posting on YouTube as an experiment.

I like the "God Judges the World in a Pond" article.

Most of the parenthetical text will need to be removed and other editing needs to be done to make it more suitable for narration.

But which article would you like to see narrated and posted on YouTube?

Dave in Tenn · « **Reply #1 on:** September 12, 2015, 11:16:41 AM »

I think that's a good choice, both for its content and its length (practicality).

Another one to consider would be http://bible-truths.com/death.htm (An Encouraging Thought About Death). I like that one a lot as a stand-alone, but it's not as 'good' an introduction to the rest of the materials.

Dennis Vogel · « **Reply #2 on:** September 12, 2015, 11:22:34 AM »

I like the death article too Dave. And it may be better as a trial because it is much shorter.

I just got a quote from a professional narration service for $795.00 for the Pond article which I think is reasonable if it's top notch.

Anyone else, other article ideas?

BTW, I'd like to have quality similar to https://youtu.be/oIM4TSx6Ejg

Rene · « **Reply #3 on:** September 12, 2015, 11:41:08 AM »

I think this is a wonderful idea. I also agree that the paper "An Encouraging Thought About Death" would be a good one to start with.

René

Kat · « **Reply #4 on:** September 12, 2015, 01:08:59 PM »

Hi Dennis, interesting idea. That might bring in some people that would not otherwise read a article, as it would be easier for somebody to listen to an article, than to read it. It would be a attention grabber and of course Ray explains that so well and thorough.

We know that one of the biggest and the most abominable heresies of the church is the teaching of a literal hell, and if people only listened to 1 article it would be that eternal hell is a hoax. And another thing is that might draw them into finding out more, whether to learn more about it or to disprove it.

So I think it would be good to have an article that would be a good lead in to the other articles, maybe the first 'hell' series 16. A. Hell: Sheol Translated Grave.

lilitalienboi16 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 12, 2015, 01:39:27 PM »

All of them are worth doing, haha.

Free will is a huge stumbling block to many also so that would eventually be worth giving a shot but i think its best to start with something small.

cheekie3 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 13, 2015, 05:08:59 AM »

Dennis -

What about 'Praying by God's Rules'.

It is short and may be a good place to start.

George.

cheekie3 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 13, 2015, 05:14:45 AM »

Dennis -

I believe the best would be on 'Free Will' as I believe it is the heart of the matter concerning each and everyone of us.

George.

gk@rivervalley · « **Reply #8 on:** September 13, 2015, 07:27:00 AM »

Agree with Dave. "Death". Un-complicated, straight-forward. The 'un-certainty' of what happens after death,
......and everyone thinks on death at some point....is answered with scriptural certainty. The exhausting wonderment
about eternal torment is demolished.

It's a paved road with lights and a turn-on toward reading further of Ray's materials.

Unfortunately it's a natural 'prick' in the side of those who choose to celebrate church tradition and will no-doubt invite
criticism's end-less......(which is a good thing)>>>>If a writing doesn't make one 'think' then words are wasted.

Dennis Vogel · « **Reply #9 on:** September 13, 2015, 10:05:24 AM »

The more I think about it I think we should do a few small files first to see how it goes. 'Praying by God's Rules' is another good one until we get to the free will stuff. BTW, there is a video on free will already on our YouTube channel.

And if we are not happy with a small file then we have not spent much money and can have it redone.

I talked to a friend here in Mobile who owns an ad agency and he gave me someone to consider as a narrator.

A potential problem may be the content and whoever narrates is a traditional Christian. Especially here in the deep South. We'll see.

Craig · « **Reply #10 on:** September 13, 2015, 10:33:22 AM »

You have several members and technology is so good now days, why not auditiom some members to narrate some and listen to them first?

Craig

Dennis Vogel · « **Reply #11 on:** September 13, 2015, 10:35:20 AM »

Quote from: Craig on September 13, 2015, 10:33:22 AM

You have several members and technology is so good now days, why not auditiom some members to narrate some and listen to them first?

Craig

Any volunteers?

zvezda · « **Reply #12 on:** September 13, 2015, 10:45:00 AM »

have you tried any text-to-speech software?

Dennis Vogel · « **Reply #13 on:** September 13, 2015, 11:55:36 AM »

Quote from: zvezda on September 13, 2015, 10:45:00 AM

have you tried any text-to-speech software?

We need a real person to add emotion, timing, etc. like: https://youtu.be/oIM4TSx6Ejg

Dave in Tenn · « **Reply #14 on:** September 13, 2015, 01:22:56 PM »

I suppose James Earl Jones and Morgan Freeman are out of budget.

But maybe we do have somebody here already. Just not me.

indianabob · « **Reply #15 on:** September 13, 2015, 11:02:11 PM »

Great idea Dennis,
Great suggestions from the volunteer staff.

I'm looking forward to the experience.

Keep up the good work one and all.

Indiana Bob

dave · « **Reply #16 on:** September 14, 2015, 10:24:47 AM »

Which ever is picked would be great. Hard decisions and a great idea.

Dennis Vogel · « **Reply #17 on:** September 15, 2015, 09:49:55 AM »

At least one potential narrator said:

"I do not deliver religious or political voiceover in 1st person, as that is what we generally refer to as "implied endorsement". Would it be possible to re-write the text to eliminate the 1st person context?"

I don't think I want to re-write the 1st person.

Dave in Tenn · « **Reply #18 on:** September 15, 2015, 10:40:09 AM »

What if you added a disclaimer to the beginning? something that says he is reading the words of L Ray Smith.

Dennis Vogel · « **Reply #19 on:** September 15, 2015, 03:58:21 PM »

Quote from: Dave in Tenn on September 15, 2015, 10:40:09 AM

What if you added a disclaimer to the beginning? something that says he is reading the words of L Ray Smith.

I was going to do that anyways

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