Sound whether music, soundscape or voiceover narration, is critical to making virtual reality realistic. We are more forgiving of visual elements, be it animation, CGI, even imperfect video. But sound orients us to place and space and directs and manipulates emotional input. Sound becomes the anchor … [Read more...] about Virtual Reality Voiceover: where it’s going, how to do it
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Choosing the Right Voice Over eLearning Software, or DAW
For eLearning voice over actors new to the increasing 'virtual office' and 'home studio' reality of this industry, just how technical our job has become may shock you at first. But if you want to make it in this industry, put on your techie hat. Not only will you have to invest in professional sound … [Read more...] about Choosing the Right Voice Over eLearning Software, or DAW
Voice Narration: Humans vs. Computers
Jumbo shrimp. Climb down. Constant variable. Pick your favorite oxymoron…I just lived another…a four and a half minute online video on the Effective Use of Audio in eLearning featuring narration by a computer! Central to the AI’s discourse was a resounding, albeit mechanized, “Yes” … [Read more...] about Voice Narration: Humans vs. Computers