Production Process
Pre-Production: Sound and Budget
Focusing in on each individual script to make sure we have the correct cast members is the
most important step in deciding the 'feel' of the project. Then after selecting the cast, we
schedule the actors using our unique “Movie-Style Scheduling” system, which enables us
to maximize the time the actors spend in-studio, allowing us to keep our budgets low.
Production: Directing and Recording
Once we're in our state-of-the-art studio facility, the Director focuses on ensuring that all of
our preparation in pre-production remains on track and that our recording process remains
consistent with our organizational vision. For example, is the dialog too fast or too slow?
Are the actors imbuing the scene with the energy and interpretation needed to make it the
listening/learning experience envisioned by the publisher? And so on. The Engineer focuses
on making certain the sound quality is optimal and that the script is properly marked to
smoothly transition to a speedy and accurate post production process. The audio may then
be moved to our state-of-the art audio server, or mastered according to the publisher’s
specifications.
Post Production: Editing, Mastering and Delivering Quality
Upon commencement of post production the Director meets with the Post Production Manager
to discuss the project. The Post Production Manager communicates the Director’s concerns to
our experienced ESL/Foreign Language in-house editing staff. Because our computers are
networked, multiple editors can work on a single program simultaneously. This is particularly
useful when publisher deadlines demand rapid delivery. After editing, the project undergoes
our in house Quality Control, which is key to ensuring the program is delivered precisely
according to client expectations. This is how Paul Ruben Productions delivers a top quality audio program, on time, every time.
