The director was using pre-production materials like the script and risk assessment to provide direction to voice actors. Safety checks were conducted to ensure no hazards were present. The materials were also reviewed and lines were changed if needed to flow properly. Equipment was checked against the risk assessment. A sounds engineer was testing and recording his part to ensure high quality with no cracks or rustles so fewer retakes would be needed. The timeline shows separate, color-coded recordings that could be easily faded together for a natural sound when voices ended.