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[Marco Rigazio]

Ok… a couple of other reads for homework. The Chevy one went towards the promo style which I need to work on. Thanks!

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[Don Sack]

Marco;
Hey, I have the sense you’re trying to go with voices you have heard in commercials, or this just may be you?
Oh yea, k**l those pauses for sure, make it flow and use some deflection up and down to delineate lists of things.
Learning to edit breath sounds out as well as the pauses, with your recording software?
Rock On!

[Marco Rigazio]

Hi Don,
Thanks for the feedback. I do tend to ‘over’ read things and am working on being more natural for most reads. While some reads lend themselves to a slower, more emphatic reading I tend to over do it at times. A work in progress… Appreciate the pointer about reading lists.

[1stassi]

Hi Marco

I absolutely LOVE your voice! I listened to the history channel recording. I thought your tone definitely went well with the script. However, I believe the pauses in between the words were to long. If this was for a sleep commercial then I would love the pauses, but because it’s a history channel I believe there should be less pause in between. Hope that makes sense.

[Marco Rigazio]

Thank you for that. I do tend to give a slightly longer pause at times, not sure why… attempting a dramatic effect maybe?

[Marco Rigazio]

Hello everyone. This is my first homework posting. Love to hear what you all think. I tend to go towards a more ‘promo’ type of read so I’m trying to be more conversational. I could re-record these all day long and never be happy with them. lol. Thank you for your responses!

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[carynbell]

Hey everybody. Working on energy shifting in commercial reads. Feedback is always welcomed! Thanks!

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[jliebert]

Hi Caryn – Sounds really great! I’m a newbie but noticed that some of your words, like “a” in the “Weelearn” script, and “to” in the JC Penny script sound like you are reading. Try to use the “uh” sound for “a”, and “tuh” for “to”. Also, for “Buy more save more sale”, I wouldn’t pause after “Buy more” because it seems like the “Buy more save more” is the name of the sale and is one unit.

Just my 2 cents from a very newbie – so take my advice with a grain of salt.

[Garprocks]

Hi Caryn. I just want to second what Rosy said: use two distinct tones for right side and left side.

[Mark.OD]

Caryn, you have a great natural style. I heard a person talking to me, not a VO artist. Trust that. Some minor slurring (and I noticed “cofidently” as well), but overall solid reads.

[Rosy]

Het Caryn,

I loved your Weelearn read. I can learn from your prosody, and warm, reassuring tone. I liked the pace and was engaged throughout. As a newbie it was hard for me to point out an area for improvement, except to enunciate the word “confidently” more, I heard “Cofidently”.

I liked JCPenney too, real and relatable. I would stress on the key word “two” and use distinct tones for the right side and left side lines. Also try a big smile on the word happy. Great read overall.

Rosy

[Marco Rigazio]

Caryn, I thought both reads were wonderful. I love the bright cheerful sound of your voice. I did notice a few plosives in both reads. Nothing crazy mind you but still there. Something I need to work on myself as well.

[Don Sack]

Anybody else have difficulty getting on the webinar “Social Media for Voice Actors”? I could not, said the webinar was not available?

[Evette75]

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Geico
Savings Is Just The Start. It starts with getting a quote to see if you cold save 15% or more on car insurance. From there, you’ll discover the comfort of 24/7 service with a licensed agent, the fast, fair, professional claim handling and why, for over 75 years, GEICO has been the choice of millions of drivers for all their insurance needs.

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[carynbell]

On both reads: You have a very sweet, lovely voice, therefore it tends to be quiet, you may want to check your levels. Also, you may want to play around with energy shifts throughout the script when it makes sense. Lovely work!

[Evette75]

Hi Community,
Been a while since last post. Please provide feedback on this read.

Kellogg’s Raisin Bran

Real Honey. Whole Grain Oats. A new spin on Kellogg’s Raisin Bran. Introducing Kellogg’s Raisin Bran Toasted Oats and Honey. Get the two scoops of fiber-rich flakes you love, now with toasted whole-grain oats and a touch of real honey. New Kellogg’s Raisin Bran Toasted Oats and Honey.

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[airbear57]

Hi Evette,

Great work on this commercial! I could hear the smile in your voice and it was a smooth read. It feels like there is some repetition in this script(real honey, toasted oats, etc.) so maybe leaning into that and varying the way you say it each time could add some variety to the read. Again, great job!

[Don Sack]

Hey All!
Been a while. Demo is done! Just keep practicing, eh?
Rock On!

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[Swkeys]

Hi Everyone,

This is my latest homework assignment. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

SWK

Atlanta Bread Company
When you think of Atlanta Bread Company, don’t just think ‘bread’. Think of an entire breakfast menu – fresh-baked pastries, hot breakfast sandwiches and specialty coffees. Think of our Cafe with savory sandwiches, daily soups and crisp salads. And don’t forget…we can cater your next special event or meeting! Atlanta Bread Company – more than just bread.

History Channel
If you lived before our time, who would you be?
Would you fight your brother for the rights of another? Who would you be?
Would you find new dreams or create wonders?
What if you could choose from a 1,000 yesterdays; a 1,000 lives, when the past was today and the new took your breath away.
Who would you be? What would you feel? How would you live? Who would you love?

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[Evette75]

Hi,
Nice recordings. You have a soothing, mellow tone which draws on in. The reads were clear and I was able to embrace the pitch. My only feedback is around the pauses in the History Channel read; they seemed a little extended at the end.

[salmaperez001]

Hi everyone. This is my latest commercial homework. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

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[Swkeys]

HI @SalmaPerez001,

Thanks for posting…Overall, I think you did a good job getting through the script. You have a youthfulness to your voice that was very pleasant to hear.

I would suggest going through and making sure you remain conversational throughout…There we a couple of times where it was a bit choppy but it might just mean being comfortable with the script.

I would also say work on trying to get the listeners to envision what you’re talking about… Tell a story as if there is nothing there for us to see but the words that you’re saying.

Good Job… I do hope this helps.

Best,
SWK

[Rosy]

Hi,

E-learning script for feedback please. Thanks!

Welcome to the new employee training course. Today’s course will focus on “Conflicts of Interest”.
For the next 15 minutes, you’ll explore the work life of company employee “Ann” and assess if she is experiencing conflicts of interest on the job.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
– Explain what our company means by a “conflict of interest”;
– Identify a situation where a gift may be considered a conflict of interest;
– And identify the appropriate steps to quickly resolve a conflict of interest.
Click the “Start” button to begin.

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