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Who needs human voice overs in a world of Artificial Intelligence?
This is the subject of much debate in the voice over world. AI has been creeping into our industry for a while. Just think about your sat nav, Alexa, Siri etc, which of course, have all been created from human voices. Aside from such apps, we are often sent videos…
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How to choose the perfect Voice over artist for your project.
There’s so much choice out there, it can be difficult to know where to start! No two petals & no two voices are the same. So, in response to that very question, and after discussing with a producer friend, I’ve whipped up the following recipe. 1.) Consider the genre and…
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Going round in circles with your voice over script?
Perhaps I can help… A well-written script is a rare and beautiful beast. It’s easy to get caught up in the words and forget that they have to be spoken. Or to run away with the wonderful ideas behind the words and create cumbersome, impenetrable sentences that seem to go…
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It’s good to stand out from the crowd!
There’s a time to blend in and a time to stand out.When I was young, I used to want to blend in. It made me feel safe, cool, on trend, part of the gang.But actually, it’s good to stand out from the crowd! For the right reasons, of course.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’ve…
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Time is a slippery beast.
Time is, in theory, constant… But in practice appears to speed up & slow down at will. If you’re having a tricky time, it seems to slow down. If you’re having fun, it flies by! Oh and in the spring, we lose an hour and in Autumn, we gain an…
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Thank you for calling.
Ah, the humble telephone. Who cares about that?! A word in your shell-like….. Have you ever ‘phoned a company, only to quickly replace the receiver after hearing a badly thought out, poorly delivered message? I know I have! A simple on hold message can give your clients confidence in you,…
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Did you know that dogs make magnificent casting agents?
Well, they do. In work and in life. Thanks to my dog, I have met many fabulous people and made some great friends, both outside the voice over industry and within it. It turns out that dogs are brilliant at networking! Only this afternoon, I was able to connect two…
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Connection is a powerful thing.
Human beings have a deep-seated desire for connection. When you meet someone for the first time and you instantly feel connected, it’s wonderful. The endorphins surge. This person understands me! They’re on my wavelength! We are part of the same tribe! It is a joy and a privilege. It feels…
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The power of stories.
Remember when you were a child, how lovely it was to be read to? Tucked up in bed, or sitting on the floor, drifting into a world beyond the classroom. Stories are woven into our DNA. A simple Google search will reveal pages of articles on why reading to children…
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What makes a good e-learning script? A voice over’s view.
Your voice over is your ally. A second pair of eyes and ears. They may be the first truly objective person to read your script and can help to ensure there are no bloopers. So choose wisely! It’s been an e-learning frenzy here recently! The range of subjects that fall…
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