How can I go into practice mode?
After going through the process of uploading your scene, saving dialogues, choosing your reader(s), generating audio and reviewing your scene, you will have a “Start” button at the bottom, once you tap on it you will be on practice mode and the screen will say it.
How can I go to self-tape mode?
After going through the process of uploading your scene, saving dialogues, choosing your reader(s), generating audio and reviewing your scene, you will have a “Start” button at the bottom, once you tap on it a black screen with some instructions will appear, on the right top corner you will see the words “Self Tape” once you tap on it, your camera will automatically turn on.
How do I export my take?
After recording a take you like, various options will appear under or on the right side of the thumbnail picture of your take (this depends on whether your phone is in vertical or landscape position). The last option on the right will be the “export” option.
How to enter a scene manually with speech to text?
First make sure you have “enable dictation” on. To do this go on Settings -> General -> Keyboard and scroll to the bottom to see “Enable Dictation” and also enable “Auto Punctuation.” Once this is on, go back to Rafy -> enter scene manually, tap on "character name" and instead of typing, tap the microphone icon on the bottom right side of your phone. The microphone icon will light up when you can speak your lines. Keep tapping the plus sign to create more lines for your characters.
What happens if there is an Error uploading my script?
You can try again or enter it manually. In the Manual entry you have the option to type or use speech to text.
My scene is taking a really long time to upload... What should I do?
It is normal for Rafy to take up to 4 minutes uploading and scanning a scene, however, if it takes longer than this and you are not getting an error message, try restarting the app.
There is extra text in my scene that I don’t need…
Sometimes Rafy might read text that is not part of the scene, if that happens you can just delete it by sliding your finger from the left to the right side of the screen on top of the text you don’t need, a white trash can with a red background will appear, tap the trash can…and voila!
What if I select the wrong .pdf?
You can just tap on the name of the .pdf you selected and it will take you back to your files. You can also cancel an upload if you realize you picked the wrong scene to upload.
How can I select/deselect pages from my .pdf before uploading?
Once you have chosen the .pdf you’d like to upload, you will see all the pages the .pdf contains. You can select up to 7 pages per scene. If you hold your finger on a page, the page will open up and you’ll be able to see it clear. Pinch your fingers to zoom in just like you would on a photo.
I can’t hear anything...
Make sure your phone is not on silent mode. If the problem persists, try restarting the app or your phone.
I talk but my reader is not replying...
On Settings, look for the Rafy app, make sure speech recognition is on and microphone is on.
Can I preview the voice of my reader?
Yes, under “Voice” you’ll see a name and right next to the name you’ll see a play button, tap that to hear your reader’s voice. To change it, tap on the drop down menu and select a new voice.
Can I change the reader(s) after I generate the audio?
No, you will not be allowed to change reader(s) at this point but you can edit every read in the “Customize your scene” page.
How can I hear my reader saying the lines before I get to practice or self-tape?
On the “Customize your scene” page, you will see all dialogue generated by the voice(s) you chose. Under every dialogue you will have 3 icons. Tap on the first one to the left to hear your reader.
How can I generate an alternative read?
Under every dialogue generated, you will have 3 icons. Tap the one in the middle to generate an alternative read. You have the option to do this twice.
How can I change the pace and inflections of my reader?
Under every dialogue generated, you will have 3 icons. Tap on the 3rd icon to your right. A prompt on your screen with the title “Record Your Voice” will show up. You’ll be able to see the dialogue written as well. Tap on the microphone icon and start reading your line with the pace and inflection you want. Make sure to start recording as soon as you tap the mic and stop recording as soon as you’re done reading the line. Tap the second option “Custom voice from recording,” and the reader you chose will now say the lines the way you delivered them.
How can I turn the teleprompter on/off?
In Practice or Self Tape mode you will have the option to turn the teleprompter on/off by simply tapping on the icon with the T and the text “prompter” on the bottom left corner of the screen.
How can I change the size of the text?
Once in Practice or Self Tape mode you can hold your finger over the text and it will automatically start increasing in size and eventually decreasing if you keep your finger on top of it. Just release your finger once you find a size you like.
What if my reader has to say a line at the same time I do?
For this to work, you will just assign that specific line to your reader only and then you will just say it at the same time as your reader.
What if the reader needs to cut me off while I’m speaking?
In this case, you would delete the last few words of the line where you’d like to get cut off. You delete them from the text but you still say them.
What if my reader has two lines back to back but in the middle I need to have a reaction?
The best way to create a pause in between two of your reader lines for you as an actor to have a reaction, is by using the custom read option. In the “Customize your scene” page under your reader’s lines you will see 3 icons, tap the 3rd one, the one with the microphone. Read the line and instead of stopping the recording right after reading the line, let it roll for a little longer or as long as you would like for you to have the space you need to perform your reaction.
