Regularly Scheduled Update

Well, not really, as I didn't have an update scheduled, but hey, I digress. :)

3DF has been a bit quiet lately, and that's normal for this time of year.  With fall arriving and winter very quickly approaching, there has been a lot of illness going around, and in addition to that, school has picked up the pace.  Many of our VAs are students and this is an extremely busy time for them.  So, be it fellow VAs or followers, we appreciate you sticking with us, particularly via the Facebook page.  (Link in the right-hand sidebar; come on over and play!)

In terms of productions, here's a quick run-down on what's going on behind the scenes:
1) The infamous Shangri-La - I'm waiting on ONE more set of lines.  If I don't receive them soon, I will be recording the remaining role myself.  Thank God it is female. XD  But that is chugging along.
2) Ace Attorney - Also moving along slowly.  I have received understudy lines, so I should have some time to work on that soon.  I do need to contact some more folks about it though.  Specifically with Apollo Justice, we're at a slight stand-still as one of the crucial characters might need a new VA.
3) Black Butler - Much happier news, this has been our main focus for some time.  Rewritten is in heavy mixing right now, and I'm waiting on a bit more line work.  Expect that in the very near future.
4) Christmas project - Followers of the Facebook page will have seen that while I'd love to do The Christmas Toy, it requires more work than I could chew.  I have actually found a pre-made script for the classic A Christmas Carol.  Currently in debate for doing that in some way or form.  Perhaps as a reading by some of your favorite 3DF veterans, at the very least.

And finally, one project about to go into heavy planning.  I just recently completed my very first writing venture for the Kuroshitsuji/Black Butler fandom, entitled "For the Love of Stella."  Yes, that is going to become an audio presentation. :)  Currently cast VAs include Curt Rose (Grell Sutcliff), Dylan Spencer (William T. Spears), Krystal Donahue (Alan Humphries), Gabriel Clarke (Ronald Knox), Jason Marnocha (joining "Team Shinigami" as Eric Slingby) and Samantha Ylagan aka "ichigoboba" as baby Stella.  Longtime veterans James Hall and Rina Adachi are in talks.

I hope to audition some folks for three brand new characters, a band of rogue Demons, 2F/1M.  More information on that soon.  If you would like to read the fan-fiction, you can find it online at fanfiction.net and deviantArt.

On a final note, congratulations to 3DF legend Jason Marnocha on achieving 2000 subscribers to his YouTube channel, LordJazor.  Go on ever there to see his video for the occasion!  He was epic enough to include video footage of line recording, one such set of behind-the-scenes being his recording lines as Sebastian Michaelis from Black Butler!  (Please be aware, the video contains content that is not safe for work or kidlins. :3)

As always, we are not affiliated with our various sources (links can all be found to the right).  We are fans and hobby voice-actors who love what we do and sharing it with all.  We don't make any money off of anything whatsoever.

'til next time, Faith out! :) <3

Shinigami Mini-sode - "IN FRENCH"

~ Download the full audio here!

Everyone's favorite Grim Reapers are back, just in time for Halloween!  But there's nothing to fear from this little tale, except for Grell on the hunt for 'true love' using the very language of romance itself.  Back in their Academy days, Will needs help with a French exam, and only the flamboyant Red Reaper is skilled enough to help.

Fan favorite Will and Grell, Dylan Spencer and Curt Rose, reprise their roles in this story based on the fan-fiction by pseudonymical.  Be sure to check out the original work here, as well as her other Black Butler fics.  You won't be disappointed!

And of course, Black Butler belongs to all the great minds that created it.  We're in no way associated with them, nor do any of us make any mula from this.  We're fans.  We have fun! :D

WILL THE REAPER - Visual Edition

PART 1
PART 2

WILL THE REAPER has gone visual. I premiered it as an early Halloween gift to the Facebook group yesterday. Which is why if you haven't joined our Facebook page yet, it might be a good idea to do so!

3DF uses still imagery, along the lines of the old Golden Books videos of the 80s/90s, for a few reasons. 1) Nostalgia. 2) Video itself is very difficult to dub.  3) Still images help, but your mind is still focused on audio, which is our whole goal!  We don't do videos often except for trailers and such, but it's a nice treat now and then, and WILL THE REAPER was a great candidate!

Typical stuffs: We don't own, we don't make money.  This is for fun.

BestofSanTanValley.com Feature!

In all the hubbub and excitement of the BB:MFL premiere, I almost forgot something epic!

My beautiful hometown, San Tan Valley, isn't exactly well known just yet.  Heck, some websites still don't even acknowledge us as a town.  But one website is trying to change all that, and when they were looking for blogs based here, I submitted 3DF's.  What I was not expecting was to have an entire feature article to be done about us!

San Tan Valley has Faith in Voice Drama
by Stacy Gramazio

"Some may say that the art of voice drama died with the invention of television, but many die-hard fans fight to keep audio drama relevant and interesting in this modern age. San Tan Valley is home to a nonprofit organization, 3DF Productions, who understand the beauty of this sometimes forgotten art form that allows an audience to “immerse one’s imagination in epic storytelling.” Local resident Faith Kelter is the mastermind behind this production company and wears many hats functioning as not only a talented voice over actress, but also a writer, director, and editor of her podcasts."

Click here to read the full article!


Our most humble thanks and appreciation to Ms. Gramazio and BestofSanTanValley.com for helping us spread the word.  I encourage everyone to please go visit the site; it's a beautiful representation of a town that I've very much come to call home.

PREMIERE! - "BLACK BUTLER: My Fair Lady"

BLACK BUTLER: My Fair Lady [Fan-Audio-drama] by 3DF Productions


Black Butler characters belong to Yana Toboso :)

~ Download the full audio at the above link!  Thanks to all who joined us for the premiere!

CAST
(In Order of Appearance)


Main Cast
LADY ELIZABETH MIDFORD - IchigoBoba
CIEL PHANTOMHIVE - Rina Adachi
SEBASTIAN MICHAELIS - Jason Marnocha
PAULA, Lizzie's Maid - Denise Kelter
DROCELL CAINZ - Jason Marnocha

PLUTO, the Demon Hound - Faith Kelter (Human), Sandy (Hound)

ANGELA BLANC - Krystal Donahue
GRELL SUTCLIFF - Curt Rose

At the Phantomhive Estate
FINNY - Curt Rose
MEY-RIN - Pam Larson

BALDROY - Dylan Spencer

TANAKA - Jason Marnocha

"Two years earlier," - Ciel's Memory
YOUNG CIEL/RACHEL PHANTOMHIVE - Rina Adachi
GENTLEMAN - Dylan Spencer
LEADER - JohnofOrdo3

At Mandalay Mansion
Drocell's MASTER - JohnofOrdo3
"Wood & Clay" DOLL - Caroline Rosenblum
The Taunting WALL OF FACES - Krystal Donahue, Curt Rose, Dylan Spencer, Pam Larson
The PUPPET - Krystal Donahue, JohnofOrdo3

Sound Effects from the anime episodes, SoundDogs.com, SoundBible.com, and FreeSound.org.
Music: Intro - "Monochrome Kiss," performed by SID; Closing - "Lacrimosa," performed by Kalafina; and the Kuroshitsuji OST

DISCLAIMER: 3DF is non-profit.  We do not make any money on any of our productions.  We are not affiliated with A-1 Pictures, FUNimation, or Yana Toboso, the great minds behind Black Butler/Kuroshitsuji.  We're simply fans with love and respect for the original sources, and we encourage our listeners to check out the original sources and show their support.

Live Broadcast Follow-Up

Happy Premiere Day everyone!

Just a quick reminder to anyone joining us for the broadcast premiere of BB:MFL, please show up about a half hour before to join in some pre-show entertainment.  The cast will be available to chat and have some fun and we'd love to have you there.  Please note that in order to join in the chat feature, you must have a registered Justin.tv account, which, of course, is free! :)

Anyone who can't make it or arrives late, no worries; the moment I finish penning this little reminder missile, I will be preparing the draft page for immediate download of the program.

Don't forget!  1pm US Pacific time over at 3DF's Justin.tv channel, half hour earlier for pre-show celebration!

"To the founder of our feast..."

          Joseph Gaydos, 1922 - 2005

I just realized what today was, and it's truly a bittersweet and yet happy day for myself, my family, and in a sense, for 3DF.

October 13th is my late grandfather, Joe Gaydos' birthday.  If he were still with us, he would've have been 89 years young.  He was a wonderful man, and I miss him very dearly, as he was truly one of the few that never made me feel unbelievably ridiculous for all my creative, wacky schemes and plans.  When I was upset, he told me, gently, how it was.  If I was right, he'd say so.  If I was wrong, he'd calmly talk me to me and help me see another point of view.  He was a great father to my late uncle, my mom, and my aunt, and he was an equally great grandfather to myself, my brother, and our two younger cousins.

It's because of him that I truly got into audio-drama.  He would constantly play different things from his younger days on his radio for me.  Sometimes it was a song, and sometimes it was a radio-play from his era, and I loved it.  I love movies and videos as much as the next person, but as a child, being able to picture it for myself was this whimsical, exciting thing.  I still have an overactive imagination.  My mom says that's necessary for someone in my position who has a talent for writing and a great love of theater.  And it was my grandfather who helped nurture that, ultimately being a huge inspiration to begin 3DF Productions.

So today, I'd like everyone to take a moment to join me and say "Happy birthday!" to him.  All my love to him, and I'm sure he's partying up in Heaven somewhere. ::salutes him::

(Major thank you to my Aunt Jodie for having a picture of him on her facebook!  Thank you so much! :))

BB: MY FAIR LADY - Live Premiere!

Picture found at cosplayisland.co.uk; Drocell and Ciel belong to Yana Toboso. :3

3DF is proud to announce that - for the first time ever! - we are going to be doing a live streaming premiere of our newest production, BLACK BUTLER: MY FAIR LADY.  The event will take place this Saturday, October 15th, at our newly formed JTV Channel.  Streaming begins at 1pm, US Pacific time.

NOTE: If you have a JTV account, you may use the chat function during the broadcast!  If you don't have one, and want to chat, NOW is the time to sign up!  So get over to Justin.tv and sign up! Much of the cast will be present, and we'd love to hear from you!

BLACK BUTLER: MY FAIR LADY is the newest addition to our BB fan-audio series, adapted from Season 1, Episodes 11 & 12.

In this story, little girls are being kidnapped all over London, and the Queen calls upon Ciel Phantomhive to investigate.  But this mission becomes personal when Ciel's betrothed, Lady Elizabeth Midford, becomes one of the victims and dark memories from his past gradually return to haunt him.  Not to mention, things just become more difficult when he finds the least likely ally to help him in Sebastian's temporary absence.

As always, 3DF is non-profit; no money is made from our productions.  We are not affiliated with A-1 Pictures, FUNimation, Yana Toboso, or any of the great minds behind Black Butler/Kuroshitsuji. We're just a group of fans in this for the fun, and the love of audio drama.

If you would like to RSVP, so to speak, please visit the Event page at our Facebook group.  Should you be unable to attend, the download link will be available here at the blog shortly after the premiere.

Post-Production Podcast: WILL THE REAPER

Post-Production Podcast: Episode 1 - WILL THE REAPER
DOWNLOAD HERE
Date Recorded: 9/20/11
Guests: Curt Rose (Grell Sutcliff) and Faith Kelter (Director)
Host: Dylan Spencer
Closing Scene: The Story of Will the Reaper

Join the 3DF Productions cast members behind William T. Spears and Grell Sutcliff, as well as 3DF's master and commander, Faith Kelter, for a behind the scenes look at how 3DF got started, and the production of the William and Grell sidestory, The Story of Will the Reaper.

You can find the 3DF Productions blog, including full episodes of our audio adaptation of Black Butler, at http://3dfproductions.blogspot.com/

Black Butler, William T. Spears, Grell Sutcliff, and The Story of William the Reaper are copyright their respective owners. 3DF Productions is in no way affiliated with A-1 Pictures, Square Enix, Funimation, or Yana Toboso. 3DF is a hobby group and we do not sell any of our productions.

[Description by Dylan Spencer]

DISCLAIMER: As said, 3DF is all-fun non-profit.  We do this alongside our fellow fans out of respect and adoration of the original.

PREMIERE! - "The Story of WILL THE REAPER"

Will the Reaper DVD cover, copyright of A-1 Pictures

When Black Butler Season 2 comes state-side, FUNimation has announced that we will be getting all 12 episodes, plus an entire lot of OVA [Bonus] episodes.  But until then, these episodes are only available in Japanese.  If you can't wait that long, 3DF has helped ease the wait!

Tonight, we premiere The Story of WILL THE REAPER, the newest of the OVAs that follows the misadventures of "those who gather the dying souls of humans, the Grim Reaper Dispatch association.  William T. Spears and Grell Sutcliff are chosen to train new Reaper students.  While touring the building, the students ask about the upcoming final exam, the latter part entailing that all interns team up with a partner and judge their very first soul.  Only those who pass the exam can become a full-fledged Grim Reaper. While teaching his nervous students, William recalls his time as an intern...one century ago when he took the exam with his partner...Grell Sutcliff." *

* - Summary from the Japan DVD.

~ Download the full audio here!

CAST

WILLIAM T. SPEARS
Dylan Spencer


GRELL SUTCLIFF
Curt Rose

The INTERNS
Krystal Donahue, Andre Egner, ShinkyoSendo89, Andrew Edwards and Drew Matney

HEAD of REAPER DISPATCH
Steven C. Phillips

THOMAS WALLIS
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Translation: adapted from the subtitles by "ppngai" (If this be you, please step forward for proper credit!)

Sound effects: SoundDogs.com/the anime episode.

Music: The Story of Will the Reaper episode soundtrack; "Arrival" and "Find your Truth" by John Herberman; "Byakuran's Theme" from Reborn!

As alway, 3DF is non-profit; this is all for fun, by the fans for the fans!  No money is made!  Stay tuned to FUNimation's website (link above) for the release date of Black Butler Season 2.  It is currently due out some time in 2012.