Applications for voice work are many and multiplying and every few months I’m delighted to discover another avenue within my field. A couple of months ago, I worked on a pitch for a large Audio Description project. You might have accidentally come across Described Audio, Described Video … [Read more...] about Voice Over Insights: A Behind the Scenes Look at Audio Description
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This is how “voice actor websites” can rock your w-w-world
Hey, voice actors. Is your website limp, lifeless or barely there? Does it suffer from lengthy load times, apparent invisibility to Google or other seo struggles that could steer precious potential clients away from your online storefront? Well then, I'd like to direct your attention to a team I … [Read more...] about This is how “voice actor websites” can rock your w-w-world
My Fresh Insights Behind the Scenes in Audiobook Narration
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
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
How to Make Spectacular Commercial Voice Overs
So, it helps to have talent. Obvi, as my kid would say. (Insert age appropriate eye roll here) And a few technical things too, like training, practice and timing. But more than that, the secret sauce in how to make spectacular commercial voiceovers is a recipe of love, understanding and respect. Let … [Read more...] about How to Make Spectacular Commercial Voice Overs
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