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The Game Production Handbook, 2nd Edition
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The Game Production Handbook, 2nd Edition

by Heather Maxwell Chandler
August 2008
Beginner content levelBeginner
482 pages
16h 50m
English
Jones & Bartlett Learning
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172 THE GAME PRODUCTION HANDBOOK, 2/E
Preparing Character Descriptions
Character descriptions give a clear idea of who the character is and how he might
sound. These notes are useful for actors auditioning for a particular role, as they
don’t have to guess who the character is and can focus on creating a voice that
defines the character. The descriptions also help a casting directing further nar-
row the field on the type of actor needed for the role.
Figure 10.6 is one example of a character description template. A picture is
invaluable also as it gives a clear idea of the type of actor needed for the role.
Other key information, such as gender, age, and ethnicity is described to further
narrow the field. A brief description of the voice tone ...
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ISBN: 9781934015407