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Fun => The Porch => Topic started by: mitch09 on December 13, 2012, 10:31:16 pm
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Does anyone use voice overs to help control traffic? I made our small town paper this year and the traffic is pretty busy in my culdesac. I am worries the neighbors aren't going to embrace it for long. I thought maybe voice overs would help direct the traffic and keep everyone safe. What do you all think?
Ryan
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I have used some from demented elf.
http://www.thedementedelf.com/remository
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Yes, I used voice overs that told people to be courteous and to not block my neighbor's driveways.
The people who pay attention to voice over messages already know not to block people's driveways and not to play the music so loud I can hear it inside my house.
The others? They don't listen or care. I didn't find that it helped at all.
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You can time short segments of songs with 2 minute pauses every few songs and it tends to control traffic.
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You can time short segments of songs with 2 minute pauses every few songs and it tends to control traffic.
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never thought of that... good idea!
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The latest version of Light Show Pro has a bunch of canned voice overs available, including some related to neighbors, traffic, etc. Of course, this is only useful if you're an LSP owner.
-Mike
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I am running LSP 2.5 but use light elf to xLights as I find Xlights more reliable. Can I use the LSP voice overs in Xlights?
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I got it going with voice overs. We will see if it helps.
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Mitch,
I had traffic issues last year. This year I am only playing 4-6 songs a night. (last year 18, over 50 minute show) I play different songs on different nights and it seems to help move people along.
Just a thought...
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I'm dong a couple of things this year. 1.) I have an animated voiceover between every song. The voiceover rotates between "be nice to my neighbors", "give generously to Happy Tales" and "sponsored by Safe Network Solutions" which is my company I own. 2.) I try to stay engaged with the audience pretty frequently. I'll go out tonight about every 10 minutes to hand out candy canes and talk with visitors. I probably give out 2,000 candy canes a year. When I am in the grind in the spring, debating if I have the energy to do another year, I remember the guests, not the technology / lights. The people are what keep me motivated. 3.) I have about 10 songs total. I mix up the playlist to keep traffic moving, but still show all of the songs. What I do is play songs (remember, voiceovers between every song, and I do the Christmas Story every couple of songs too) 1 and 2, then 3, 4, and 5. I then play 1 and 2, then 6, 7, and 8. Back to 1 and 2. This gives the FELLING the show is repeating. This also let's me keep some sanity with a larger selection of songs.
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Great idea about the "feeling" of repeat. I only have 6 songs but a simple rotation is a good idea
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My "station" has complete imaging - VoiceOver and produced elements - but I work in radio and couldn't live with myself if i didn't have those things. I do mention to not block traffic or driveways. Does it work? I'd like to think so. My neighbors haven't complained. You will always get the people that are ignorant regardless of what's in the broadcast or even posted on signs.
A number of trick or treaters tripped over Cat5 cable - even after giving them candy and personally telling them to stay off the grass. Next year, I'm having a pool to see how many victims I can get! (Kidding.)
That's my 2 cents.
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the CZH-05B has a jack on the front for connection of a microphone....
"Hey, buddy! try turning down your radio! I can hear it from inside!" might work >:D
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<la.. Yes you in the silver accord with license plate number.... :o
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the CZH-05B has a jack on the front for connection of a microphone....
"Hey, buddy! try turning down your radio! I can hear it from inside!" might work >:D
The simple fix for "too loud" is to pull the power for the transmitter. The burst of static will have them diving for the volume control.
For the reasonable volume people, they'll just wonder for a moment, then they'll applaud.
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The simple fix for "too loud" is to pull the power for the transmitter. The burst of static will have them diving for the volume control.
For the reasonable volume people, they'll just wonder for a moment, then they'll applaud.
or cross it with a mix of Gregorian Chant and Skrillex
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I use the demented elf as well labled neighbor... works great.
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Forgot to mention- if nothing else, having the voiceover request the visitors think of your neighbors will win huge points with your neighbors, even if you don't get full compliance. My neighbors thanked me this year and last just for having the voiceover. I apologized for the more challenging guests, but I was told, "Don't worry about it. All you can do is ask."