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  • #68077
    Isaac M.
    Participant

    Hey Community,

    And here’s one last recording I need feedback on, a bit longer than the others. Once again, I used a Blue Yeti microphone, a wardrobe with the inner walls covered in blankets and cushions, and Logic Studio to record. Looking forward to your feedback!

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    • #68107
      TimDKietzman
      Participant

      Wow, you sound like a real authority. Your tone was well chosen and the words you hit are very fitting. I also think your recording setup is well established and the mic has NO static. How big is your wardrobe? I hope you’re not cramped in there. Only thing I would say is your tone should probably vary throughout the script, you sound too serious and I think it would help if you felt for Hemingway at certain places. Finally, your tempo is too fast for a documentary script. Your read needs a moderate tempo to ensure listeners have a chance to grasp the information you’re sharing.

      • #68124
        Isaac M.
        Participant

        Hey Tim,

        Thanks a lot for the feedback. Very helpful. Sadly, I AM indeed cramped in that wardrobe so I’m looking for a better setup that won’t cost thousands of dollars. Thanks again for the tips.

  • #68072
    Isaac M.
    Participant

    Hey Community,

    I’m uploading 4 homemade recordings I did for feedback. I used a Blue Yeti microphone, a wardrobe with the inner walls covered in blankets and cushions, and Logic Studio to record. For each clip, I say the name of the script before reading it. Looking forward to giving and receiving some feedback for the first time on this platform!

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  • #68062
    suecat
    Participant

    Hey,
    Thanks everyone for your comments. They really make a difference, so take a listen and PLEASE help me with your feedback!

    Excedrin
    Headaches. We all get them. We all wish they would go away. There is a solution. Excedrin. I just take two and there’s no more tension, no more throbbing, no more pain. My headache is completely gone.

    Honey Bunches of Oats
    It’s amazing! I never thought one cereal would make my whole family stay for breakfast. HONEY BUNCHES OF OATS. There’s never been a cereal like it. With big corn flakes and crunchy bunches of oats. Finally … a cereal my whole family loves.

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  • #68058

    Hi All,

    I’m just working on some narrative reads. Would love any feedback! Thanks!

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  • #68036
    jay.triggs
    Participant

    Hello everyone! I am uploading some homework for the forums for my upcoming Narration Demo. This is not a script I am using for my Demo but just practice so any feedback would be much appreciated. Thanks!

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    • #68045
      SuperLuke
      Participant

      sounds good for a documentary. Your voice is very calm.

  • #68016
    jmtarleton
    Participant

    Hello everyone! I am uploading a few takes here for commercial practice, and am grateful for any comments or suggestions.

    Thank you kindly!

    John

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    • #68040
      jay.triggs
      Participant

      Hey John, I really loved your reads. I am about to begin my own Commercial Demo classes shortly after completing my Narration Demo so listening to you work on your commercial reads was really a pleasure. From what I hear in your reads I feel as if you might be putting a tad too much emphasis on certain words rather than keeping it more conversational. However, I can tell that your thrilled to be reading these scripts and can sense that you are smiling while reading with the exception of your last read as that is more of softer tone to it. All three reads are really nice and as I said maybe try again to see what you think without the emphasis on words like “reeeaaaalllly” “ooonly” and in the 2nd read I feel you punch a bit on the word “best” these words seemed to overpower and draw my attention away from the rest of the scripts. Best of luck looking forward to hearing more!

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  • #68013
    carynbell
    Participant

    A few practice scripts.

    RECYCLING

    I don’t know about you, but I like our planet a lot! And one of the easiest ways we can help protect the Earth is by recycling. That’s where instead of throwing things like plastic in the trash, you put them in a special bin so they go to a kind of factory to be reused. You’ve probably recycled things like plastic bottles before. There might even be a recycling bin in the room you’re in right now! Recycling is important because it helps keep the Earth clean, especially from trash made of plastic.

    RUNNNG SHOES

    There is no perfect running shoe, partly because no two feet are alike, even on the same person. Still, top brands can be comfortable, safe, and effective running mates — if you know what to look for. This video gives you some practical guidelines to help you find shoes that will serve you well in the long run. If in doubt, don’t buy. Shoes should feel just right in the store. Don’t count on improvements after they’re “broken in.” Take your time to buy. Try to shop when business is slow so you won’t feel embarrassed about trying on many pairs of shoes. Buying in haste is a good way to end up with poorly fitting shoes that can cause injuries.

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    • #68028
      John Trape
      Participant

      Hi Caryn,

      I listened several times to your recordings, both of which I thought were excellent. I felt that you had spent some considerable time interpreting the scripts and that the consequent adjustment of your pitch, pace, and tone to suit each one, ensured not only that the readings sounded sincere but also that your voice remained natural, warm, and conversational throughout.

      You seemed to me to have put your personal stamp on both readings, and the chuckle accompanying ‘..trying on many pairs of shoes.’ was especially effective. It brought a smile to my face.

      Thank you for sharing.

      Regards,

      John

  • #68009
    SuperLuke
    Participant

    I auditioned for the lead character in a TV show cartoon called “Bit War”. I followed all of their instructions on how to sound and what to say; slating, performing the dialogue for the character as a sympathetic yet cold tough guy, and making a sound for when I punch, have a special attack, and so on.

    I even auditioned for a robot named Jitter as well.

    Please feel free to listen to my audition, make a comment, and let me know how well I performed.

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  • #67993
    Riquelmi
    Participant

    hello all,
    Would you be so kind to give me some feedback on this reading…how is my tone?
    how is my energy?
    What should I be working on?

    here is the script-
    Coyote In New York
    This is a true story. See, that’s a photograph of me, coyote, in the newspaper, after I had been shot down in Central Park. Hey, don’t worry, I wasn’t dead though. Just in for a long, soft sleep at the Bronx Zoo! Never had I seen so many animals in one place! And just exactly how did I get into this mess? Well . . . I had a dream – to go where no coyote had gone before…New York City!

    thank you!
    r

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    • #68005
      SuperLuke
      Participant

      So, in the beginning I hear a pre-life of “Mmm’ or “Hmm” Might want to take that part out. As far as the commercial, try to sound more conversational with your performance, “See, that’s me in the newspaper”. As far as tone, your mood sounds the same throughout. Add some energy and more excitement, “where nobody has gone before”.
      What I would do is review the acting beats and see what you are aiming for. Anyway, that’s just my opinion.
      hope this was helpful

      • #68038
        Riquelmi
        Participant

        thanks for the feedback
        r

  • #67990
    JustJohn
    Participant

    Building reads for a demo. What I already know about this read: I recorded it in a live-sounding room; there are a few mouth-clicks; the need for a pop filter is evident. Feedback about any other aspect of this read is welcome. Thanks!
    The Script:
    CAMPSITE SAFETY
    Campsite safety is a critical outdoor survival skill. Setting up a camp safely is something every backpacker must learn, even if you typically stay at established campgrounds most of the time. You never know where the trail will take you, and some of the best camping spots are located away from designated areas with shelters, fire pits, and bathroom facilities. Identifying and preparing a safe campsite is not complicated if you follow the ten tips in this video.

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    • #68006
      SuperLuke
      Participant

      I like the “live” feel. Pop filter aside, I think you’re doing very good with this performance.

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