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The “2” in 2 takes in Voice Over

March 11, 2024 11:00 am Published by Leave your thoughts
Let’s delve deeper into the concept of “take” within the realm of voice-over work, a term that echoes loudly within the walls of recording studios. Imagine yourself nestled in the comforting embrace of a soundproof booth, the script glowing like a beacon in the subdued ambiance. Then, through the headphones, comes the engineer’s crisp voice:… View Article
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The “Who” in “Who Are You Talking To?”

March 4, 2024 12:05 pm Published by Leave your thoughts
We often discuss the trend in today’s voice-over industry toward performances that are conversational, real, and relatable. Equally, we explore strategies for embodying these qualities when approaching voice-over scripts. A foundational strategy involves asking yourself some simple questions while examining a piece of copy. Consider the question, “Who am I talking to?” The common advice… View Article

The “Corporate” in Corporate Narration

February 26, 2024 3:56 pm Published by Leave your thoughts
 When I talk about different genres of voiceover work with beginners, sometimes, while uttering the word “corporate” as I discuss corporate narration, a look takes over their face that is similar to the way one looks when they taste or smell something slightly foul. “Corporate Narration,” they say, “Won’t that be dry and stuffy?” or… View Article
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The History of Audiobooks

February 19, 2024 10:42 am Published by Leave your thoughts
Recently, I found myself scrolling through heaps of titles on my beloved audible app, looking for my next listening experience. Would it be a murder mystery? Or how about a guilty pleasure beach read where the heroine loses love a million times before she finally finds it? Maybe a self-help book about setting boundaries with… View Article

What is a Voice Over PSA?

February 12, 2024 10:26 am Published by Leave your thoughts
First of all, let’s talk about what a PSA is. PSA stands for Public Service Announcement. Now, who exactly is qualified to make these, you may ask? The government? A not-for-profit organization? Well, really, anyone can. Typically though, Public Service Announcements are produced and broadcast with the intent to inform the public about issues of… View Article

What is Audio Description?

February 5, 2024 2:12 pm Published by Leave your thoughts
When I first started out in voice over, I mostly did commercial voice overs, as well as promo work for television networks like MTV and HGTV, “Tune in next week and watch the Property Brothers work their magic by turning a homeowner’s dream into a renovated reality!” I always got excited knowing my mom would… View Article
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My First Home Studio

January 22, 2024 10:27 am Published by Leave your thoughts
 When I first started voice over I was living in New York City, the big ole’ apple. This was before the “remote age” in voice over (or at least how we experience it today) where I would go into a physical office and audition for a voice over job. I would get the appointment… View Article
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New Year! What’s Next?

January 5, 2024 9:20 am Published by Leave your thoughts
Every time the year comes to a close, a tiny seedling of a list begins to grow in my mind… that quickly becomes a wild plant that is taking over my kitchen, threatening to bust through windows in its reach for the sun. Can anyone relate? And there isn’t just one list right? There are… View Article
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Working with Copy as a Radio DJ

December 15, 2023 2:23 pm Published by Leave your thoughts
As a radio DJ, I often read pre-written scripts or advertisements on air. It’s essential to deliver these messages in a way that keeps my audience engaged and ensures the timing is perfect. So, how do you self-direct as a radio DJ and handle commercial copy like a pro? Sometimes, I encounter scripts that could… View Article