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{{Short description|Project to create audio recordings of articles |
{{Short description|Project to create audio recordings of articles}} |
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{{redirect|WP:SPEAK|the humorous parody of the [[ |
{{redirect|WP:SPEAK|the humorous parody of the [[WP:Glossary|Wikipedia glossary]]|Wikipedia:WikiSpeak}} |
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<span style="font-size:260%;">Welcome to < |
<span style="font-size:260%;">Welcome to <span style="color:#67540F;">WikiProject Spoken Wikipedia</span></span> |
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<span size:160%;">''Wikipedia articles being read aloud. See the '''[[Wikipedia:Spoken articles|spoken articles]]''' for articles that have already been recorded,requests|requests]]''' |
<span style="font-size:160%;">'''WikiProject Spoken Wikipedia''' aims to produce recordings of Wikipedia articles being read aloud. See the '''[[Wikipedia:Spoken articles|spoken articles]]''' for articles that have already been recorded, and the '''[[:Category:Spoken Wikipedia requests|requests]]''' for instructions on how to request a recording of a particular article.</span> |
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==Overview== |
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===A few caveats...=== |
===A few caveats...=== |
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*Recording and editing articles can be time-consuming, and recordings are sometimes abandoned or have their source text dramatically changed before they are finished. It helps to start with smaller, more manageable articles first and then move up to bigger ones. |
*Recording and editing articles can be time-consuming, and recordings are sometimes abandoned or have their source text dramatically changed before they are finished. It helps to start with smaller, more manageable articles first and then move up to bigger ones. |
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⚫ | *To maintain a consistent vocal sound and to avoid the degradation in sound quality that comes from re-editing compressed audio files, edits to an existing recording should be done by the original recorder. Thus, in cases where a recording needs to be modified and the original recorder is not available to do it, the recording may need to be re-recorded entirely or removed. |
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⚫ | *To maintain a consistent vocal sound and to avoid the degradation in sound quality that comes audio files, edits to an existing recording should be done by the original recorder. Thus, in cases where a recording needs to be modified and the original recorder is not available to do it, the recording may need to be re-recorded entirely or removed. |
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*Wikipedia articles are constantly evolving; once created, audio versions become less and less accurate when compared with the current article. This can be solved with updated audio recordings. |
*Wikipedia articles are constantly evolving; once created, audio versions become less and less accurate when compared with the current article. This can be solved with updated audio recordings. |
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*There is no way to follow or indicate links, although [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Spoken Wikipedia/Audio Hyperlinks|Audio Hyperlinks]] are one possible solution. |
*There is no way to follow or indicate links, although [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Spoken Wikipedia/Audio Hyperlinks|Audio Hyperlinks]] are one possible solution. |
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[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Spoken Wikipedia/Participants|<span class='wp-formsGadget mw-ui-button mw-ui-progressive mw-ui-block' data-mode='create' data-type='Join'>Join WikiProject</span>]]}} |
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===Alternatives=== |
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For people wishing to listen to articles that don't yet have a spoken version: |
For people wishing to listen to articles that don't yet have a spoken version: |
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*Software that converts text to voice is readily available and can be easily used to read out Wikipedia pages on-the-fly. See [[ |
*Software that converts text to voice is readily available and can be easily used to read out Wikipedia pages on-the-fly. See [[screen reader]]. |
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*The web-based [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Spoken Wikipedia/Pediaphon|Pediaphon]] service uses [[speech synthesis]] to generate MP3 audio files and podcasts Wikipedia articles in different languages. Note that it is highly discouraged to use this as nothing can replace the user's voice and it may also miss words. If this is used, you will not be awarded any credits for the project. |
*The web-based [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Spoken Wikipedia/Pediaphon|Pediaphon]] service uses [[speech synthesis]] to generate MP3 audio files and podcasts of Wikipedia articles in different languages. Note that it is highly discouraged to use this software ''for creating recordings for others'' as nothing can replace the user's voice and it may also miss words. If this is used, you will not be awarded any credits for the project. |
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===Awards=== |
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====Spoken Barnstar==== |
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This project has its very own official barnstar, the [[Template:Spoken Barnstar|Spoken Barnstar]]. According to [[Wikipedia:Awards by WikiProject]] |
This project has its very own official barnstar, the [[Template:Spoken Barnstar|Spoken Barnstar]]. According to [[Wikipedia:Awards by WikiProject]] |
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{{cquote|The '''Spoken Barnstar':Spoken articles|spoken articles]] for [[Wikipedia]]. Outstanding contributions may include: recording ten good articles, recording three [[WP:FA|featured articles]], or doing an incredibly good job of recording one long, complex, excellent, featured article despite all odds. Awarded by '''WikiProject Spoken Wikipedia'''.}} |
{{cquote|The '''Spoken Barnstar''' may be awarded to an editor who makes outstanding contributions in the form of [[{{SITENAME}}:Spoken articles|spoken articles]] for [[Wikipedia]]. Outstanding contributions may include: recording ten good articles, recording three [[WP:FA|featured articles]], or doing an incredibly good job of recording one long, complex, excellent, featured article despite all odds. Awarded by '''WikiProject Spoken Wikipedia'''.}} |
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This award was introduced on June 28, 2005, by [[User:Chameleon|Chameleon]]. To award a contributor with the Spoken Barnstar, use: <code><nowiki>{{subst:Spoken Barnstar|1=Put |
This award was introduced on June 28, 2005, by [[User:Chameleon|Chameleon]]. To award a contributor with the Spoken Barnstar, use: <code><nowiki>{{subst:Spoken Barnstar|1=Put your message here. ~~~~}}</nowiki></code> |
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[[File:AudioBarnstar.png|right|112px|Audio Barnstar]] |
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⚫ | The [[Template:Audio Barnstar|Audio Barnstar]] is more general and may be awarded to editors who make a significant contribution to the wiki by creating and/or adding original or rare audio files, historical recordings, self-made music, self-made examples of sound effects or musical styles, natural sounds, etc. |
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To award a contributor with the Audio Barnstar, use: <code><nowiki>{{subst:Audio Barnstar|1=Put your message here. ~~~~}}</nowiki></code> |
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===Advertising=== |
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Use any of the following userboxes: |
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==See also== |
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*[[Help:Creation and usage of media files#Audio]], policies for handling sounds, and information for handling sound files. |
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*[[Meta:Wikisound|Wikisound]], a project proposed by [[User:Angela]] to provide spoken versions of pages from Wikipedia and its sister projects. Now inactive. |
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*[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Spoken Wikipedia/Indic Languages]], the Spoken Wikipedia for the Indian languages. |
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Latest revision as of 06:34, 21 May 2024
Welcome to WikiProject Spoken Wikipedia
WikiProject Spoken Wikipedia aims to produce recordings of Wikipedia articles being read aloud. See the spoken articles for articles that have already been recorded, and the requests for instructions on how to request a recording of a particular article.
Overview[edit]
Why should you participate?[edit]Here are just some reasons why it is worthwhile creating spoken recordings of articles.
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A few caveats...[edit]
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Alternatives[edit]For people wishing to listen to articles that don't yet have a spoken version:
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Awards[edit]Spoken Barnstar[edit]This project has its very own official barnstar, the Spoken Barnstar. According to Wikipedia:Awards by WikiProject
This award was introduced on June 28, 2005, by Chameleon. To award a contributor with the Spoken Barnstar, use: Audio Barnstar[edit]The Audio Barnstar is more general and may be awarded to editors who make a significant contribution to the wiki by creating and/or adding original or rare audio files, historical recordings, self-made music, self-made examples of sound effects or musical styles, natural sounds, etc. To award a contributor with the Audio Barnstar, use: |
Advertising[edit]Use any of the following userboxes:
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See also[edit]
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This is a WikiProject, an area for focused collaboration among Wikipedians. New participants are welcome; please feel free to participate!
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