A BIG mistake I made when first starting out was forgetting that VO work is closer to ACTING than any other discipline. Thanks Gabby for highlighting this in your own unique way. Learning to put "emotion" into certain words, and knowing which parts of a script deserve emphasis is a real skill, and one that trained actors know instinctively. It's more about reading and understanding the essence of what the client is wanting to say - the MESSAGE they are trying to get across...There's a lot more to this game than people think!
This is my FAVORITE advice of all time. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I think this is why I love listening to anything narrated by Andi Arndt.
That’s spot on! I JUST listened to my recordings I’m doing to do clips for a demo to post for jobs and I flinched at my own loudness in certain places. The funny thing is I picked it up from another vo actor.. my natural way was what you did.. which is a relief.. because that loud bit exhausts me and felt so off! I can’t wait to do my daily recording, tomorrow and work with getting softer vs louder. Thank you!
Thank you so much, you're amazing! I started searching contents on the internet to get started at practicing voice over in the right way. It has been such an exciting thing to do. Thank you.
I like the way you leave just that tiniest bit of space around the emphasised words. You are also right about the body language, as I sat reading through this i found myself gesturing on the highlighted words too. I found myself laying back on the words you said to highlight too, saying them slightly slower than the rest of the copy.
Great advice - I'm a newbie and I definitely had the mindset of making certain words louder to emphasize and this has made me take another crack at my voice reels
Great information! I'm Brazilian and I've been learning English for almost three years and sometimes I go blank when I'm going to speak English. However, my English is getting better and better. It's so amazing!
Great example. Would love a picture-in-picture to see what you're doing with your body movements in order to get those inflections. You can certainly get great inflections without moving, but moving does seem to help draw them out a little more. e.g., it's much more mischievous sounding when you physically raise an eyebrow.
Hey Michael! Thanks for the comment! I actually did a separate video on what you're referring to! Check it out: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-66JNRNPYcUg.html
Excellent advice. Thanks for the hands on/voice on training and instruction...using your method I could actually picture a family in that vehicle. Be well.
Caribbean followers of your channel here.....we just love the way you do your video presentations ...it's easier and so.much more enjoyable to absorb......keep it up. Got a question...why did you put those pieces of foam behind your Neumann?
Hello. My son will be submitting his first voice-over audition. Narrator style, mystery book of his choice. Question: they want a second reading in a "fun, playful" style. So does this mean reading the parts in character - with his perception of the character or reading the passage in an exaggerated comical manner?
Excellent content. Tiny comment - I was distracted by the computer screen reflecting in your glasses, also you might pick a higher view point for your camera as this would give a more natural angle of view. Thanks for your advice, very useful. Equally applicable to public speaking!
What if my copy has exclamation points and/ or the character is calling out to someone who is in a different room? Please forgive me if this question sounds basic - I am about to perform in my very first vo gig ever and I’d love to avoid some of the rookie mistakes. 😅🎤🎭 P.S. I’ve done some stage and film acting, but I’m quickly realizing that this is a whole different animal. 😧
