Go Pro In VO: Lesson 2
The Science Of Voice Over
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The Science Of Voice Over (available 8/21)
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The Mindset Of Voice Over (available 8/23)
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After you’ve watched the video, please ask questions!
How much had you thought you needed to spend on really great gear?
How have you tackled lowering your noise floor? Where in your home do you record?
What else makes you really frustrated when it comes to being a VO talent?
I’ll read them all, and respond to as many as I can.
Hey DHL17! ( sorry, thought that would be a good ‘handle’)
your videos are great!….ummmm….I actually signed up for a few webinars at another joint, and they spend about 1/2 hr telling you the 3 things that YOU mention in 5 minutes!…the rest is kind of ‘filler’ if you get my drift?
my comments on ‘gear’…..I had a self-imposed budget until I knew a bit more, so bought a used interface for $100, and a used AT2020xlr for $70. It seemed hard to get the levels ‘up’ without a lot of background noise, even in my well-treated closet….so I invested in another, new interface, which only improved things about 10%. Lesson learned? I needed an assessment from a pro, before spending more money. The noise floor is about -65db, when I ensure all things mechanical are off….so I haven’t added any additional treatment to my walk-in closet.
What’s most frustrating? well, for example, all the ‘trainers/coaches’ say to get a condenser mic, but in a poorly treated room, a shotgun would probably reject more of the problem sound, wouldn’t it? Until I know whether I’m doing video game voices, or e-books, wouldn’t a Rode NTG or something be the best all-around?
The other issue is that people warn about having a coaching studio also do your demo…but pretty much ALL do this!
….so…..not sure who to listen to!
That said, I love how intricately organized and detailed your program is….I am still working full time, and just can’t see myself being able to commit the time, so I’m doing as much training as I can a la carte.
I wouldn’t worry one more
Moment trying to take your sound quality any higher. You’re already at -65. You’re finished. Instead, concentrate on upping your performance game. And I wouldn’t know about the space where your couch is…maybe so! But does it really matter with things as quiet as they are?
This is an excellent presentation! You. Turned “an intellectual skeptic” into “a very interested responder”! I’m in LA and would like to find out if I can afford to study/fdevelop “VO career” with you? I trust you.
Awesome. Let’s see what pans out! Keep watching.
I have been told that the larger the diaphragm on a microphone the more nuanced the pick up. Is that true?
Could be, but it also depends on the electronics around and supporting the pickup, the materials used, the sensitivity etc. Larger doesn’t necessarily mean better. Great questions!
For some reason, I’m not able to watch the first video. It just wants to show me video 2.
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David: I took your online course last July (2023) and have been busy booking narration jobs on Audible this past year. I have completed narrating one book from the Public Domain, a pet project of mine. It is complete and passed ACX requirements. So, I have 24 chapters all done and ready to go. How can I learn to put it all together in one book? I would love to publish it on my own as you did with War of the Worlds.
Also, have been using all the equipment you recommended last summer, along with the Stairstep Method and it has been working like a dream. Thanks.
Unfortunately, the series has been recorded. Though I know a good bit about VO, this has been really informative and very helpful. (Audio Cupcake is going to change my life. I have no doubt.)
I do have a question. I’m a pro-level singer/vocalist. How do I find opportunities that utilize both my spoken delivery and my skills and abilities as a vocalist?
Thanks again. I’m looking forward to continuing to learn in the next episode.
Question: why is it unfortunate that the series has been recorded? And another question: what kind of categories of work do you consider able to take advantage of your singing skills? Clarity on that might help me help you with where you might find those. Are you thinking jingles?
Q1. I guess I misunderstood and thought I might not get ky question answered, That concern is clearly moot. Q2. Funny. I actually hadn’t thought of jingles. I’m near finished with ky first (self produced) audiobook. I had character voices in mind. Maybe animation, children’s literature, or similar.