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Policies & Guidelines
Virtual Courses
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS & TERMS
ALL COURSES:
Join the GOOGLE CLASSROOM by clicking the link provided in the confirmation email for the course. (Zoom meeting info, class assignments and materials will be posted in the class stream)
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Webcam & Light Source: So our instructor can see your face clearly.
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Headphones: Students must wear headphones at all times in order to avoid echo and feedback.
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Microphone: Please do not use the built-in microphone on your device. A headset microphone will do, a USB or XLR microphone is best.
ADR and Dubbing Courses/Workouts:
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XLR Mic & Audio Interface in recording space (easily accessible to control gain in real time while recording) OR USB Microphone with gain control built in
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Screens (Ideally 2, or 1 very large screen) in recording space
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Keyboard and mouse in recording space
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Google Chrome Browser (for connection to Source Connect Now)
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Your computer can effectively handle multiple applications running at once. Especially Chrome for Classroom/Scripts, Source Connect Now & Zoom.
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Strong internet connection: (Ethernet wired connection preferred. Ideally minimum 15 mbps upload, 150 mbps download) https://www.speedtest.net/
TERMS: It is the participant's responsibility to ensure that they meet all the technical requirements for your virtual courses and not have technical difficulties. Minor troubleshooting during a course, that can be resolved in a timely manner can be accommodated. Any major complications due to the participant failing to meet the technical requirements as described above will not be accommodated.
Cancellation Policies
ALL SALES ARE FINAL
VIRTUAL COURSE POLICY:
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Because your registration potentially prevents someone else from attending, we do not offer refunds for cancellations within 72 hours before the start time of the training event. You will be charged as if you attended the event.
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You will receive a session credit for a future session of the course on your account ONLY if the cancellation is more than 72 hours prior to the course starts AND there is a student available to take your spot (i.e. someone on the waitlist, or you personally arrange to have someone take your spot.)
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Session Credits are valid up to 1 year after cancellation.
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No-Shows and Cancellations within the 72 hour window prior to start will be charged for the full session fee.
VIRTUAL COACHING POLICY:
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If you are running late to your appointment, it is your responsibility to notify your coach. Coaches will keep your zoom session active for the first 15 minutes of your appointment. After 15 minutes, coaches will end the zoom meeting and you will be considered a no-show.
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You must cancel at least 72 hours prior to session start time in order to receive a session credit back on your account for a future use.
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No-Shows and Cancellations within the 72 hour window prior to start will be charged for the full session fee.
EXCEPTIONS: We will issue refunds on a case by case basis under certain extenuating circumstances such as emergencies etc.
Health
Currently No In-Studio Offerings
Proof of Covid 19 Vaccination Required for all in person training events
Please stay at home if you are sick with respiratory symptoms (cough, congestion, sneezing, etc.). If you are not well, please notify us via EMAIL to cancel your reservation. We will be in touch about making up the class as soon as you recover.
Be considerate to your fellow classmates- come to class odor free!
- While using soap and wearing deodorant are essential, please do not use strong fragrances such as cologne or perfume, as some of your classmates may be allergic.
- Students presenting strong odors will be asked to leave the studio, and will be welcome back as soon as they are odor free.
Recordings
For Educational Purposes Only
Personal recording of Virtual courses is strictly prohibited. (Monitored by audio and video watermarks.)
Personal audio or video recording of any sort is NOT PERMITTED at any Adventures in Voice Acting workshop, class or any other event.
We have been granted special permission to use scripts, copy and ADR sessions for training purposes only.
We cannot provide recordings of your work in the Intro to Voice Acting, AiVA Workshop A, AiVA Workshop B, ADR Workouts, or Virtual courses.
Disclaimer
For Educational Purposes Only
Adventures in Voice Acting Events are for education and training purposes only. Attending a workshop, class or other event is not guarantee of auditions or employment or work in the entertainment or voiceover industries.