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  • #15468
    David Goldberg
    Edge Studio Staff

    The Edge Studio Feedback Forum is the best place for you to post a recording and get feedback from the community! Record in your home studio, upload the file, and see what people think. This is a great place to get some advice on your technique, on your home studio, or to ask for people’s opinion on your reads. Remember, that this is a community forum, so please remain positive and encourage your peers in helpful ways. If Edge Studio feels that a user is too negative, or antagonizing other members of the community, they will have their posts deleted, and risk being banned from further communication. 

    Stay positive, listen to each other, and have fun!

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  • #70928
    jwreickel
    Participant

    Good afternoon everyone!

    I’m starting my training and attached two reads! I’d definitely appreciate any feedback.

    Thanks!

    Jimmy

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    • #70943
      jwreickel
      Participant

      Forgot to attach the scripts!

      ——————

      When it comes to woodworking for beginners, there are 6 things that are essential to know for how to start creating projects.

      Once you’ve got a handle on these lessons, you can start to explore more advanced pieces and techniques.

      I’m going to discuss each of these tips, so you can get to the fun part and actually start to work with wood!

      ———————
      Fantasy Sports is estimated to be a four billion dollar industry that boasts over 30 million participants and leagues for every sport imaginable.

      But for all this success, the story of the game’s inception is little known (UP). The modern fantasy leagues can be traced back to a group of writers and academics who met at La Rotisserie Francaise in New York City to form a baseball league of their own.

      The game quickly grew in popularity, and with the growing use and attractiveness of the Internet, the “founding fathers” never foresaw how their creation would take off and ultimately leave them behind.

  • #70888
    ColtonJLong
    Participant

    Alrighty everyone!
    This is my first time uploading anything, as homework for private coaching!
    I’d really appreciate some hard, honest feedback!
    I’ll copy the scripts to the post!
    Thanks everyone!

    (Hooked on Phonics)
    Start you child reading in four weeks with Hooked on Phonics. Use Hooked on Phonics about 20 minutes a day, a few times a week, and your child could be reading a bedtime story to you! This unique 3-step system puts phonics instruction together with 50 great books and fun interactive games to give your child a head start in reading. Try Hooked on Phonics today and see why parents rated it the #1 trusted name in teaching kids to read.

    (Jack Daniels)
    In Lynchburg, Tennessee, you can park in the middle of the road to talk with a neighbor about taxes or the weather. You can pick enough wild blackberries to fill a tin bucket. And you can see a distillery where Jack Daniel made whiskey way back in 1866. We still make it in a slow, deliberate fashion, much as he did. One sip, and you’ll be glad to know we don’t ever plan to stop. Jack Daniel’s … smooth sippin’ Tennessee whiskey.

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    • #70911
      Erik B
      Participant

      Hi Colton,

      I listened to your reads, I’ll share with you my thoughts.

      Hooked on Phonics – good tone, tempos is a little fast, slow it down a bit.

      Jack Daniels – good tempo, maybe drop the accent, use your natural voice. You hit the key words nicely.

      Overall good job.

      • #70915
        ColtonJLong
        Participant

        Thanks for the feedback. I certainly didn’t mean to put an accent on haha. I think I just had Tennessee on the mind and it happened. Its a bad habit of mine Im afraid. Happens all the time when I travel, unfortunately.

  • #70869
    Notetaker32
    Participant

    Hey Feedback forum! I have two test reads here, going for the e-learning/explainer VOs. The first was the August VO contest script. As always, anything to improve the read is appreciated!

    —-Ionizing Radiation—-
    The purpose of this 8-section video-series is to increase your knowledge of ionizing radiation and to help you develop safe work habits here in the GE laboratory. A test will follow each section. Select “section 1” when you’re ready to begin.

    —-Explainer Video for Website—-
    For a manufacturer: Visibility, Performance and Predictability are paramount to success.

    But how do industry professionals in sewn products manufacturing meet the challenges of reducing cycle times, increasing productivity, and delivering greater quality at lower costs?

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    • #70879
      Erik B
      Participant

      Hi Notetaker 32,

      I checked out your reads, and wanted to share my notes with you.

      Ionizing Radiation – very good tone, watch out for the glottal stop b/w “radiation and”.

      Explainer Video for Website – good tone. The second question/sentence sounds a bit rigid/robotic. Also watch out for the glottal b/w “Performance and Predictability”.

      Overall solid job.

    • #70878
      Don Sack
      Participant

      Notetaker!
      Very soothing voice! What do I know, but, the IR spot; don’t go up in pitch at the end of the statements? Sounds a bit strange like a Valley Girl; it also gave me the feeling that you were talking down to the audience.
      The EV spot was also very good vocally; perhaps slow the read down and enunciate?
      Rock On!

    • #70874
      Notetaker32
      Participant

      Sorry, I just noticed the Ionizing Radiation spot has a huge blank at the beginning of the file. Use this one instead!

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  • #70855
    Evette75
    Participant

    Hi there – did some playful reads, please let me know your thoughts:

    Word of Mouth News:
    In today’s Word of Mouth News – Get Down On It! For a good time, call the smoothest operator around: your smartphone. Throw an off-the-hook bash, with everything from cool favors to boogie fever, thanks to a few new apps.

    Rachael Show:
    Mark your calendar for Rachael. Hot celebs… Hot fashions… and of course, Hot Dogs! Rach is sizzling all summer long! Rachael – Weekdays, check your local listings.

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    • #70880
      Erik B
      Participant

      Hi Evette,

      I really like your voice. I checked out your reads, and wanted to share my notes with you.

      Word of Mouth News – great playful tone, good pacing. This read put a big smile on my face. Great job.

      Rachel – good tone, good pacing. Maybe give a little more umph to “hot dogs” and “all summer long”. But overall good job.

    • #70872
      Notetaker32
      Participant

      Hey Evette75, nice reads! I liked the playful tone. On the Rachael show, the vibe worked well but fell off a little at the end (“check your local listings”). I like how you extended “all summer long” and didn’t push through it too fast. Only thing I really noticed on Word of Mouth News was a little glottal stop in “off-the-hook.” Way to get into it!

  • #70848
    Jayburglar
    Participant

    Hi everyone, still working on some more narration scripts as I get ready for my demo. Feedback is always appreciated!

    TESLA CAMERA APP
    The touchscreen is your control panel for accessing functions, features and apps in your Tesla. The camera allows you to display what the high-definition rear view camera sees at any time when in Reverse. Guidelines appear and move with the steering wheel to show your trajectory. Always be sure to check your surroundings and to use your mirrors. The camera is an aid and should not be relied upon for rear view. If you are in need of additional assistance, you can reach Tesla support at eight-four-four two-four-eight-three-seven-five-two.

    COSMIC NARRATION
    This is the story of a small planet in space called Earth.
    Today it has mighty oceans; scorched deserts; and frozen wildernesses.
    It supports a multitude of diverse creatures, and is home to more than 6 billion people and their technological civilization.

    But how did all this come about? Where do we come from?

    BUD GRANT
    After spending four years in the Canadian Football League as a player, Grant went on to start a coaching legacy as just a 29-year-old. He proceeded to lead the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to six Grey Cups over the next 10 years, winning four of them. Ten years later, Grant came home to take over as the head coach of the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings.

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    • #70912
      Erik B
      Participant

      Hi Jay,

      I listened to your reads, I’ll share with you my thoughts.

      Tesla – great voice, good tempo. I agree with Notetaker, sometimes it sound like you’re reading word for word. Overall good job.

      Cosmic Narration – great tempo and great tone. This read is great. Awesome job.

      Bud Grant – b/w year and winning the pause seems short. Overall good job.

    • #70873
      Notetaker32
      Participant

      Jayburglar—
      I was able to listen to Tesla Camera App: You have a really nice voice for this type of VO work, and you have excellent enunciation. Sometimes it sounds like you’re reading word-to-word, a little choppy, rather than as a smooth thought. Also watch some of the words that you might want to emphasize a smidgen more: Always, additional. The phone number read was perfect. Keep up the great work!

  • #70832
    DillonP
    Participant

    Hello everyone, this is the first time I have posted any voice over content on this page, and they are both from the script library.

    Feel free to leave a commit shows the pros and cons of my samples.

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    • #70914
      Erik B
      Participant

      Hi Dillon,

      The tempo for both reads sounds rushed, slow it down a bit. Also dig the enthusiasm. Good job.

    • #70887
      Sylvanie
      Participant

      Hello Dillon,

      Nice job.. I agree with Mel82’s feedback.There was something with the “Ts” and maybe the “S’s on the first read. Slow down just a tad bit. All in all. Very good!

    • #70844
      Don Sack
      Participant

      Hey Dillon;
      Slow down and enunciate. Is that your “normal” speaking voice? Otherwise don’t push the vocals, it sounds contrived to me. Great enthusiasm! Be clear and convincing.
      Rock On!

    • #70841
      mel82
      Participant

      Great energy and overall clear. I would just pay attention to the T’s and D’s, like in “get it all done” and “ready.” You hit the T on “Geico Direct” really well, so I’d just emphasize a little more.

  • #70827
    Sylvanie
    Participant

    Hello Everyone, Here are two Scripts from the practice library I recorded for my narration homework. Take a listen and I would love all feedback that will help me to know what I need to work on some more. Thank you so much!

    Social Security

    Whether you’re young or old, male or female, single or with a family – this video is for and about you. That’s because Social Security has programs that affect everybody. This presentation was prepared by the Social Security Administration and tells you what you need to know about Social Security while still working and what you need to know when it’s your turn to collect benefits. It also provides an overview of Medicare and Supplemental Security Income benefits.

    Top Of The Rock Observation Deck

    Welcome to Top Of The Rock, the best views of New York City from the newly renovated 3-tiered observation deck at the summit of 30 Rockefeller Plaza. The views from all three levels of the observation deck are breathtaking. With its open-air simplicity, complete 360-degree skyline, and crystal clear panels of glass showcasing the 80-mile view, Top Of The Rock is unmatched by any other vantage point in New York City.

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    • #70913
      Erik B
      Participant

      Hi Sylvanie,

      I checked out your reads, and here are my thoughts.

      Social Security – good pace to the read. Watch out for the glottal stop b/w Administration and in the third sentence. You hit the key words nicely. You sounded a little tense/rigid in this read. Imagine you are talking to somebody to help the read sound more fluid.

      Top of the Rock Observation Deck – good tone, good voice, you hit key words nicely. This read sounds great. Very good job.

      • #70933
        Sylvanie
        Participant

        Hi Erik B,

        Thank you so much for this feedback! This helps a great deal. I will definitely work on your suggestions for the Social Security read.

  • #70814
    salmaperez001
    Participant

    Hi everyone! I appreciate the feedback in my last post! Following that advice, I have attached 2 of my narration recording, with the goal of being able to sound a bit more conversational while still being able to maintain a healthy balance between sounding conversational and professional (authoritative). Feedback would be really appreciated! Thank you!

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  • #70804
    twiegers
    Participant

    Hi yall!

    I have attached 3 files and am hoping to get feedback on what I can improve. Not looking for technical feedback, thanks!

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  • #70801
    thevoiceofsean
    Participant

    Haven’t been here since the “update”.

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    • #70845
      Don Sack
      Participant

      Hey!
      I think this is very good! My suggestion; make it flow by cutting the pauses? The pauses make it sound as if you’re reading a list, makes the listener squirm a bit, LOL!
      Rock On!

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