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Overview

Are you interested in dubbing as a profession? Maybe you want to improve your existing skills. In these Dubbing masterclasses, you will learn the A-Z of dubbing from an industry veteran in just 12 hours!

The ACTRA Montreal Dubbing Essentials workshop is designed to provide adult actors (over 17 years old) with dubbing skills, such as the Rythmo Band technique, as well as introduce them to industry-standard concepts and etiquette rules when working in professional studios or recording spaces. Two of the three days of this workshop are spent in the Difuze studios in downtown Montreal.

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Details

  • Total hours of the course: 12
  • Total hours per class: 4
  • Total days of the course: 3
  • Groups: 2 groups of 6 students
  • Language of instruction: English
  • Cost per student: $50 per student, plus applicable taxes

Dates

MonthTheory ClassPractical Classes (Difuze Studios)
July 2023

Instructor:
Richard M. Dummont
Mode: Online via Zoom

Thursday, July 13
Both groups – 17h30 to 20h30
Mode: In person

Saturday, July 15
Group 1 – 9h00 to 12h30 
Group 2 – 13h30 to 17h00 

Sunday, July 16
Group 1 – 9h00 to 12h30 
Group 2 – 13h30 to 17h00
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
August 2023

Instructor:
Lucinda Davis
Mode: Online

Thursday, August 10th, 
3 pm – 5 pm
Mode: In person

Saturday, August 12
Group 1 – 9h00 to 12h30 
Group 2 – 13h30 to 17h00 

Sunday, August 13
Group 1 – 9h00 to 12h30 
Group 2 – 13h30 to 17h00
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
September 2023

Instructor:
Holly Gauthier-Frankel
Mode: In person

Friday, September 15th,
3 pm – 5pm
Mode: In person

Saturday, September 16
Group 1 – 9h00 to 12h30 
Group 2 – 13h30 to 17h00 

Sunday, September 17
Group 1 – 9h00 to 12h30 
Group 2 – 13h30 to 17h00
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
October 2023

Instructor:
Carlo Mestroni
Mode: Online via Zoom

Thursday October 19
3pm → 5pm
Mode: In person

Saturday, October 21
Group 1 – 9h00 to 12h30
Group 2 – 13h30 to 17h00

Sunday, October 22
Group 1 – 9h00 to 12h30
Group 2 – 13h30 to 17h00
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
November 2023

Instructor:
Richard M. Dumont
Mode: Online via Zoom

Thursday November 23
3pm → 5pm
Mode: In person

Saturday, November 25
Group 1 – 9h00 to 12h30
Group 2 – 13h30 to 17h00

Sunday, November 26
Group 1 – 9h00 to 12h30
Group 2 – 13h30 to 17h00
APPLICATIONS CLOSEDApplication Deadline:
13 November
December 2023
Instructor:
Maria Bircher
Mode: in Person

Friday December 8
3pm → 5pm
Mode: In person

Saturday, December 9
Group 1 9h00 to 12h30
Group 2 13h30 to 17h00

Sunday, December 10
Group 1 9h00 to 12h30
Group 2 13h30 to 17h00
APPLICATIONS CLOSED

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Learning Objectives

  • Provide students with an understanding of how a dubbing recording works from the talent’s perspective.
  • Teach students techniques for using a professional microphone as well as standards, procedures, and etiquette when working in a professional studio.
  • Provide students with the opportunity to work with a highly experienced Dubbing Voice-Director and learn how to receive and interpret performance feedback.
  • Provide students with the fundamental knowledge required to manipulate the Rythmo Band software as well as provide the time and resources to practice using it.

Admission Criteria

  • You must be at least seventeen (17) years of age.
  • You must an active ACTRA member.
  • These classes will be taught and workshopped in English. Therefore, a strong command of the English language is required.
  • You must be able to read English cursive.
  • Preference is given to full members.
  • Priority goes to performers who have never taken an ACTRA Dubbing Workshop in the past.

Application Requirements

  • CV
  • Audio recorded letter of intent detailing voice-related/dubbing/acting experience (60 seconds maximum)
  • Voice demo (show range, strong performance, creativity; 60 seconds maximum)
  • Head Shot

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Updated June 21, 2023