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  • #15468
    David Goldberg
    Edge Studio Staff

    Hi! Upload your recordings, and get feedback from your peers!

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  • #69098
    Official81
    Participant

    Hello everyone I am looking for some feedback on my editing in this recording. Please let me know how I did.

    Welcome to advance technology incorporated and to the excitement and challenges of a growing business. As a new employee, your job is important to us. Your success is an important factor in the success of this company. This software is designed to offer you accurate information about company policies and procedures, benefit packages, performance reviews, training and education opportunities.

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    • #69169
      mkell755
      Participant

      Hi Official81, good job! I like your voice for an on-boarding script such as this one. I liked the variation in the lists of items, it kept my attention. I think the enthusiasm was good for the script, good job!

      Mary

  • #69095
    mike_levelton
    Participant

    Hey everyone,

    I have some more scripts I’d love for you to review.

    Any advice is always greatly appreciated.

    Thanks!

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    • #69116
      Official81
      Participant

      Hi Mike!

      Your voice is nice and clear and crisp. You may want to try using more fluctuations and intonations in the Lender’s Bagel read. ANd in the Asthma read you sound great there are a few glottals and pauses that can easily be edited out. And correcting those glottals will help you sound more conversational.

    • #69101
      ElcysVoice
      Participant

      You have some great energy “you can trust a New Yorker” that comes through I’d love to hear it come through throughout the entire recording.

  • #69082
    John Trape
    Participant

    Hi everyone,

    I have three commercial scripts and would very much welcome any and all feedback.

    Regards,

    John

    2020 Mercedes E-class

    A car that can actually see like a human.
    Using stereoscopic cameras and able, even, to stop itself if it has to.
    The technology may be hard to imagine but why you would want it, is not.
    The 2020 E-class.
    It doesn’t just see the future… (it’s already there)

    Movie Gallery

    Have you ever noticed what happens when you put in a movie? It’s amazing. You just stick it in, sit back,
    hit play and… gone. The rest of the world just disappears… At Movie Gallery, we have thousands of great
    movies. And every one of them is guaranteed to have that same magical power.

    Dear Holly,

    Thank you so much for your contact, and let me just say that the position of B&B Corporate Benefit Sales Representative sounds like an amazing opportunity. I have worked with many people over the course of my career, and I’d love to be able to add Regional Manager, Benefits Broker and Associate to that list. I just have a few questions before you begin paying me:
    1. Do I need to care whether or not people live or die? I ask this only because, in the tumultuous night time thrashing of my spirit before slumber takes its deathlike hold of me, I have looked deeply within my soul and found it lacking in empathy for my fellow man.
    On the one hand, it seems like this attitude might be disadvantageous to someone who sells life assurance, but then again, it may not be! Even with my seventy-nine years on this Earth, I don’t know! The great philosophy man Plato once said that the only true virtue is to not know anything, and I know at least twice as less as that, so take that right on down to banking town, Plato!

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    • #69117
      Official81
      Participant

      Your accent and voice are on point I love it! It just seems like your recordings have low volume, so you may want to focus on getting your recording settings tweaked. Otherwise great reads.

      • #69143
        John Trape
        Participant

        Thank you very much for your comments. My coach made the same point about volume and I will adjust the settings.

        Thank you again!

        Regards,

        John

  • #69072
    BONKmk
    Participant

    Hey all, just dropping off a few narration recordings for homework. Appreciate any and all critiques 😀

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    • #69118
      Official81
      Participant

      Hi Bonk! I love your voice it is perfect for voice over. The only advice I have is to try to make each read authentic they all seemed to sound like you were reading from the same script. I heard a few pauses that could be edited out. Otherwise keep up the great work.

  • #69067
    Lilbelle1487
    Participant

    Hello Again! Homework assignment before the demo is prepared. I used two scripts from the Library.

    The Chevy Silverado Trail Boss When you have a two inch lift…
    When you have Goodyear Duratrack tires…When you have Rancho shocks…and an integrated dual exhaust…
    When you have all that…The last thing you’ll need…is a road…
    The Chevy Silverado Trail Boss…Ready to off-road…right from the factory.
    Chevy….find new roads…

    characters like Marie. She’s a character. She does ballet. Professionally. Because character. That’s what we’re about. Alfred Peet. Now, there was a character. He brought us craft roasted. Us, as in America. You. Me. Diane. Diane’s friend. At Peet’s, we source the best beans. We roast them. We brew them. We make great coffee. We’re Peet’s.

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  • #69054
    fleishman619
    Participant

    Hi Everyone,

    Please disregard the mic – I used my iphone for this. But I have a narration demo coming up and wanted to upload a few options:

    Tito’s Tacos Script: “In this episode, we’ll visit Tito’s Tacos. Whether you’re rubbing shoulders with the mechanic or the mayor, everyone can agree that while they may not be the most authentic Mexican street food, the hard shell tacos and bean burritos are the most authentic So-Cal interpretation of a taco. Taste on and you’ll see why…”

    Meditation Script: “Let’s use these next few minutes to come back to center and set an intention for the rest of your day. Move into a comfortable position and gently close your eyes.”

    Corporate Script: “Welcome to Amkor Technology Incorporated. As a new employee, your job is important to us. Your success is an important factor in the success of this company. This software is designed to offer you accurate information about company policies, benefit packages, and education opportunities.”

    E-Learning Script: “This is Module 8 — Productivity, Time & Money. Have you ever wondered how some people just get it all done? In this module, we’ll be laying the foundations for optimal productivity so you can save time and increase revenue. When you’re ready to begin, click “next” on your screen.”

    Looking forward to hearing notes on performance.

    Thank you!

    Michelle

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    • #69070
      Lilbelle1487
      Participant

      Other than the first one, Titos sounding rushed, these all sound fantastic to me. The Meditation one could be even a bit softer, but really well done!

  • #69032
    suecat
    Participant

    Hey Everybody,
    Today I’m trying out my new mic and new studio – closet. Please take a listen and please know that all comments and suggestions are a real help!
    Thank you

    Carnation Breakfast Essentials
    Kids can change minds. They can even change the world around us. Packed with protein plus 21 vitamins and minerals, we nourish them with Carnation Breakfast Essentials. Because today could change everything.

    !

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    • #69071
      Lilbelle1487
      Participant

      I heard a little bit of feedback, but it wasn’t much. Especially at the ending of a statement or word. Nice read though.

      • #69152
        suecat
        Participant

        Lilbelle, Thank you so much! I will continue to work on that feedback issue. I really appreciate you taking the time to listen and comment!

    • #69048
      nettipo1
      Participant

      Hi suecat! Since I’ve heard you on previous postings, I can say that this mic definitely sounds better, and I agree with touzet that there seems to be some effects from processing. The delivery sounds conversational to me; I felt like you were talking with another mom. Be sure to enunciate the “t” in “Breakfast” and reduce the pause after “today.” I would experiment with different pitch levels on the last word or maybe the last sentence to give it a more solid feeling. Nice job!

      • #69154
        suecat
        Participant

        Thank you Nettipo1. This new skill has a variety of hats, but I’ll try my best to wear them all effectively! I will pay close attention to my enunciation, it’s that natural lazy communications for me – I’ve got to work h*****n that! Thank you for listening and taking time to comment. They really do help!

    • #69037
      touzet
      Participant

      I’m hearing the frequency response drift around a bit…like there’s some sort of noise reduction processing going on… Try the mic with no added effects…

      • #69155
        suecat
        Participant

        Hey Touzet, I know that what you’re saying is all true, but I haven’t gotten there yet! I’m just learning to navigate this mic! But I’ll look it up on google, google knows everything, and try and get a handle on that part too! Thank you for for listening and getting me geared up to learn another aspect of this profession!

  • #69018
    nettipo1
    Participant

    Hello VO Community,

    Here is one commercial and one narration piece. Thank you for any comments and/or suggestions!

    Freshii
    At Freshii you can customize your entree and be your own culinary master. So what’s in your custom bowl? Tex Mex with black beans and a little salsa fresca? Teriyaki twist with a pop of pineapple? Whatever your fresh idea, get any 2 bowls for just $12.99! Freshii – Eat. Energize!

    Betty Crocker
    Betty Crocker is an imaginary person. Nonetheless, in a 1945 survey she was named the second-best-known woman in America, after Eleanor Roosevelt. She was “born” in 1921 during a Gold Medal flour promotion in which users completed a puzzle to win a pin cushion. Company executives decided to use the signature of “Betty Crocker” on the prize letters–Betty because the name had a warm approachable feel, and Crocker after an early company director, William G, Crocker. The fictional Ms. Crocker became so popular that she soon had her own products and recipe books, many of which still exist today.

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    • #69076
      BONKmk
      Participant

      For Freshii, I really love the way you made the “..and a little salsa fresca?” have this sorta not intimate, but nice “whisper” that I totally could see triggering someone’s craving. I think that whole reading was pretty much perfect.

      As for the Betty Crocker reading, I think it would help to maybe emphasize the quotes around “she was ‘born'” a little more since she wasn’t literally born. There’s also a long pause between “to win” and “a pin cushion.” I assume you were just taking a breath there and I’m sure that could easily be edited since you maintain a consistent delivery between them anyway.

      There’s also a problem with both files where they cut off before you get to the last words so I can’t hear how you wrap it up loool, but overall, nice work on both of these 🙂

    • #69034
      suecat
      Participant

      Hey Netipo1, Both performances were fabulous! Freshii was light and engaging, I was really interested in creating my own custom bowl. The narration pulled me in as well — I will say the last word in each read was cut off – but maybe that’s my machine! Great job, keep it up!

    • #69030

      These were both fantastic! Your voice sounds so natural and energetic, it really felt like you were talking to somebody. For the commercial read my only feedback would be to really ask that question – whats in your bowl? Right now it feels like that thought is a little glossed over. Also, on the final word, energize, your inflection drops, so perhaps put a tiny bit more energy into energize?

      For the betty crocker read, i felt like there were a few unnatural pauses, the big one for me being between “best known woman in america” and “after eleanor roosevelt.”
      Great work!

  • #69005
    hharris
    Participant

    Hello!

    Reposting my commercial homework assignment. The first time my volume was too low – hopefully, this is better audio wise. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks!

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    New York Life

    Peace of mind is waiting to meet you all across the country. In towns big and small, there’s a New York Life agent who can help you to secure your future and protect your family. New York Life–The Company You Keep.

    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.

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    • #69040
      Ashlee Rose
      Participant

      very nice warm voice. I’d say a little rushed at some parts. But, for the most part it was really good.

    • #69031

      Your voice has such a warm and inviting tone, it’s wonderful to listen to!
      On the new york life copy it almost sounded as though you were rushing a bit through the words but then taking pauses between sentences, and the mix of rushing and pausing sort of broke up the flow of the read. I think the pauses would sound more natural if you slowed down your read just a tiny bit.
      I loved your read of the bread ad! The one piece of feedback i’d have is maybe try to bring just a little more specificity and distinction to the lists in there.

    • #69016
      nettipo1
      Participant

      Hello! The audio level and quality is definitely right on this time around! I liked both recordings; they have a young, positive vibe to them. You might want to consider evening out how you say certain phrases, such as “who can help” and “secure your future” and in the Atlanta bread recording the phrase “think of an”, so that it will be clearer for the listener. I think you’re choosing the right emotions, but I would love to hear more of those emotions come through, especially on those descriptive menu items. Keep doing great work!

  • #68994
    GaryDunkel
    Participant

    Hey everyone, first time posting here! I’m fairly new to VO. I have been practicing recording demo scripts for about a year now and just started working with a coach. I have attached 2 Commercial VO’s that I recently recorded and I’d love some feedback if possible.

    I record in my home studio / walk-in closet that is acoustically treated with foam covering all of the walls and I’m recording on an MXL 990 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Metal Pop Filter, Focusrite Scarlett Solo, and Audacity.

    This is such a great forum and I can’t thank you all enough in advance!

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    • #69035
      hharris
      Participant

      Hi Gary,

      Great sounding recordings and good choices for your voice. Your tone comes off as very sincere in the A1 commercial. The A1 ending didn’t feel like an end statement to me – felt like it could be more to that commercial. Maybe try the last phrase in different rhythms?

      The Pepsi production and read were great. I think you can bring even more energy to the Pepsi spot without it being over the top – your voice is well suited for this spot. Thanks for sharing!

      • #69125
        GaryDunkel
        Participant

        Thank you so much for your feedback, I really appreciate that and totally agree with the A1 one. I’m going to re-record it again.

    • #69017
      nettipo1
      Participant

      Hi Gary – I listened to your Pepsi recording. It was really great audio quality and I liked the music choice and the energy of the recording. You might want to consider saying “O” or “Oh,” which happens about eight times in this script, differently from each other, as they all seemed to have the same type of inflection and emphasis on them. This is definitely a fun script and I think your voice is well suited for it. Good job!

      • #69124
        GaryDunkel
        Participant

        Thank you so much for your great feedback! I’ll definitely re-record this spot with different inflections on the Oh’s. That’s definitely great advice!

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