Voicing: Oh No! ┃ ASL Stew

[@Bfolks84]

Most interpreters hate or are scared of voicing but I LOOOVE IT! English is my first language so I can play so much more with my interpretations when I’m voicing. I really try to match my vocabulary and personality to the client and I’ll drop an octave or raise an octave for a female or male respectively. I did a lot of practice for this too. I took voicing workshops and practiced voicing at home. Plus, I work in VRS where it’s more voicing than anything else. But the caveat is that I love to voice when I’m comfortable with the material the speaker is presenting. If I feel that the material is out of my realm of understanding then I don’t accept the job.

[@TheStews]

Yes, I totally understand you. Voicing isn't my favorite, but it's fine.

[@garynelson9538]

What I got I of this was @00.09 the slick way she signed "Sorry". Am I the only one making a full Circle?? Or does it make me look like a Geek!! lol

[@langdongund2964]

I was wondering if there was a way you could add to the closed captions by having it show the signs you are using. Instead of what it translates to. Also have it be in the order you are signing. I think this would really help people like me learn signs and what they mean. Just an idea, thanks!

[@TheStews]

langdon gund That would be called glossing. I can't really have both captions and gloss together as that would be confusing. I don't know if I can put glossing as "another language" in caption options. Honestly right now I don't have the time to do both (maybe once school is done idk). I will consider it in the future. Thank you for your suggestion!

[@langdongund2964]

Jill's Signs Oh thanks, I had forgotten the word for it. Maybe if it would be too hard, you could (if you have time) just do a video of some sample interpretations? What I mean is, show a common sentence, and show how you would sign it, I know you have done things like this in the past, but my hardest thing with ASL is sentences. I see people sign "I'm excited why? new car" or something, and to me I would just sign, "I excited I have new car" or something. But I'm only in ASL 1 so my grammar is HORRIBLE. Thanks for your reply!

[@TheStews]

langdon gund Ok wil add that to the list. Grammar is a tricky one, but I can try to do a general discussion about it.

[@millerlena2208]

Great tips. Is it possible maybe one day to do a tips on when the deaf/HOH decide they want to speak for themselves(voice up). Sometimes I have come across wanting to speak up for myself but I also sign when I speak. I do let them know if I'm not clear let me know and i'll go back to sign but some not all but some never do and they voice up for me.

[@TheStews]

miller lena Sure I can add it to the list.

[@xHanahMckennahx]

Hi Jill! I am in high school and am currently in asl 3 and I absolutely love sign language. I want to be an interpreter but I am still struggling being confident talking to deaf people. I have a deaf teacher which helps but I was wondering if you had any tips. Thanks!

[@TheStews]

Hanah Singer Well I was that way too and still am a very shy person (although getting better). Try and take a friend with you to an event so that you have someone else there to encourage you and help if needed. Other than that, just face your fears. I know that anxiety sucks (I have it too) but often once you go, you will have fun. Good luck!

[@xHanahMckennahx]

Thank you so much!

[@beautifulunicorn4712]

Don't be afraid to ask for video of client or written material if if possible before you work with us. and become familiar with multiple disability. Such as deaf blind or like me. I deaf blind autistic. So when I sign, do so with an autistic excellent.. That is not generally recognized by most people. And confuses people sometimes.

[@TheStews]

+LaVonnya Gardner Yes, prepping is always helpful especially with clients that have certain accommodations. Great advice!

[@KoriJaiden]

voicing is the hardest thing! lol I am so bad at it.

[@TheStews]

***** Just gotta practice. Becoming comfortable helps a lot.

[@KoriJaiden]

Jill's Signs definitely! lol i am getting better, but i sound so choppy.

[@TheStews]

***** Just make sure you are getting enough lag time. That might help the choppiness.

[@KoriJaiden]

we'll see! :)

[@lovejulieandrews]

Hi Jill! I have a passion for signing and I want to become an interpreter! I'm leaving high school this year and going to a junior college. I know I'm going to continue taking sign but my sign teacher told me I need a bachelors degree to become a qualified interpreter and I have no idea what to major in. What did you major in and what would you recommend? Thanks Jill! Your channel has helped me so much!

[@TheStews]

lovejulieandrews Well I got my first bachelor's degree in ASL/English Interpretation from RIT. Yes, your sign teacher is right. To take the NIC (national certification test) you need to have a bachelor's degree. Really it can be in anything you want. You can do ASL interpretation if you need more practice (I would recommend that if you want to be an interpreter). It might be a good idea to find what niche of interpreting you want. For example if you want to be a medical interpreting may do Interpretation with some kind of medical training in college as well. Hope that helps! Good luck!

[@shyknee]

Sorry what exactly is voicing?

[@TheStews]

Voicing is interpreting from ASL (or a form of sign language) into spoken language (for me English).

[@jazmineo3586]

Just subscribed to your channel. :)

[@TheStews]

THANK YOU! :)

[@lagrankatia]

What videos or youtube channels do you recommend to practice?

[@TheStews]

Katia R I actually (shame on me) don't watch a lot of Deaf KZbinrs. Also, it's best to try and voice for more formal videos so here are some places to look. kzbin.info kzbin.info kzbin.info kzbin.info kzbin.infovideos Hope these help you some! :)

[@lagrankatia]

Jill's Signs Definetly will check these out! Thanks!!

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