There are few things I love more in life than story. Nature, maybe. Water, but that’s a subset of nature. People aren’t things…well, not generally anyway. But the point of this big reveal into story at the head of my behind the scenes insights on audiobook narration is that the tales we tell and how … [Read more...] about My Fresh Insights Behind the Scenes in Audiobook Narration
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Voice Over Portfolio: Why We Love Morgan Freeman
Oh, the honeyed gravitas. Languid and relaxed. Soothing and warm. There's that dominant, strong male sound, with a nice low pitch, but it’s grounded and non-threatening. When Morgan Freeman does voiceover you feel like you’re in good hands, er…tones. We can’t get enough. And neither can our clients. … [Read more...] about Voice Over Portfolio: Why We Love Morgan Freeman
One Narrator’s Voiceover Obsessions: Just Explainer to Me
Apart from the fact that they provide me, a professional narrator, with about 20% of my voiceover income, I must confess. I am obsessed with explainer videos. They’re nifty-swifty cool little bites of “Hello, My name is____” and “this is what I do.” I was surprised at an in-studio commercial … [Read more...] about One Narrator’s Voiceover Obsessions: Just Explainer to Me
Voice Over Insider’s View: Pt 3 Direct Yourself Like an Expert
21st Century voice over means knowing how direct yourself in your own booth. Expertly. If the task seems daunting and you're a bit shaky on how to deftly turn the tables to be both actor and director, these tips may help steady you on. When you get a piece of text... Orient Yourself … [Read more...] about Voice Over Insider’s View: Pt 3 Direct Yourself Like an Expert
My Insider’s View: How to Direct Voice Actors – Pt 1
With more years as a voice actor than a millennial can claim to be alive, I am often called upon to direct voice over sessions. What is the view from this particular vantage point? Join me for part 1 of a 3 part Insider Series with lessons from both sides of the glass. This morning I directed a … [Read more...] about My Insider’s View: How to Direct Voice Actors – Pt 1
eLearning Fail: Why Profs Should NOT Narrate
An educational eLearning client recently asked me for referrals for sound studios builders. They’ve decided to build a place for their professors to record. This got me, the professional voice actor thinking... Both of my university aged daughters have complained about monotone, boring, bad … [Read more...] about eLearning Fail: Why Profs Should NOT Narrate