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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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  • #56958
    BethanScreen
    Participant

    Hello!

    I’m in a new recording space so I’m mostly looking for feedback on recording sound and quality.

    Let me know what you think.

    Thank you so much for your help!

    Bethan

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    • #57254
      irvj
      Participant

      Loved your voice! I thought the recording sounded clean. I wish I could have heard something from your previous recording space as a comparison.

    • #57116
      Beckolin
      Participant

      Hi Bethan! I’m very new to this field (these are, in fact, my first words written in this forum) but thought I would chime in. I don’t know what your previous space sounded like–it would be interesting to hear a recording from your old set-up–but this sounds very clean and clear to me. I hear nothing in the spaces when you are not speaking that would be a distraction, and you have a lovely speaking voice. I imagine that to get the most effective feedback, somebody would need to be able to do a before/after comparison and run your recording through an equalizer to make sure all registers are well represented. But to my ear, you sound great 😉

      • #57135
        SuperLuke
        Participant

        Hi there BethanScreen, I really enjoyed the recording quality and the performance was great. The accent made the commercial very interesting to listen to. Although there was no script to follow along with. I listened to it 4 times, to hear what you were saying and because I liked what I heard. Very nice voice.

  • #56834
    whataboutsmee
    Participant

    Practicing sounding calmer, more inviting, and retrospective. Mostly just trying to focus on more effectively conveying non-humor emotions in my voice. Any feedback is greatly appreciated!

    Script:

    Things that never get old; enjoying the warm crackle of a fire under a clear sky full of stars. Stepping out of your tent in the morning and taking a deep breath of fresh cool, air. And that first sip of the perfect cup of coffee to start your day. Gevalia Coffee – Discover your perfect cup.

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    • #57412
      kfvoice
      Participant

      You do sound calm and retrospective here. Make sure the ‘s’ on stars is pronounced clearer. I do hear a little background noise, however, I am sure you have that solved by now.

    • #56949
      SuperLuke
      Participant

      Great performance regarding the coffee. But I hear a humming sound in the background when you’re not speaking. Please look into that and you’ll be all set

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  • #56831
    SuperLuke
    Participant

    So far, it sounds like a good commercial. Your voice sounded serious for a serious cause. Good recording quality and performance.

  • #56826
    CYeschenko
    Participant

    Continued practice! Working on a more serious PSA than my usual humor filled copy, so any comments focused on performance would be especially appreciated. Thanks!

     

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  • #56807
    isabrandon30
    Participant

    <h5 class=”title”>A Philosophy of Life</h5>
    <div class=”content”>

    A man with one watch knows what time it is;
    a man with two watches is never quite sure.

    Don’t look where you fall,
    but where you slipped.

    Look at life through the windshield,
    not the rear view mirror.

    Nothing brings you peace but yourself.

    People may doubt what you say
    but they will believe what you do.

    Bee nice to people on your way up
    because you’ll need them on your way down.

    The time you enjoyed wasting
    was not wasted.

    Never explain.
    Your friends do not need it
    and your enemies will not believe it.

    While seeking revenge,
    dig two graves – one for yourself.

    Courage is not the lack of fear,
    but the ability to act while facing fear.

    You’ve got to do your own growing
    no matter how tall your father was.

    The best way to predict your future
    is to create it.

    It is better to be hated for what you are
    than to be loved for what you are not.

    Don’t worry about the people in your past
    there’s a reason they didn’t make it to your future.

    Happiness has one advantage over wealth;
    no one can borrow it.

    Everything happens for a reason.

    Forgiveness is not something we do for other people
    We do it for ourselves-to get well and move on.

    What’s different in you makes you beautiful.

    Contributed by Richurd

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    • #56830
      SuperLuke
      Participant

      Great performance and recording quality! I say that you nailed it right on the money! It really meant a lot to me as I read along and listened to your performance delivery. It’s very touching, I could tell you were giving it your all “being in the moment”

  • #56805
    SuperLuke
    Participant

    Hi Katelyn,

    I really enjoyed your performance, you have a great voice. Good recording quality too. As a commercial read, it may be important when you say, “We prefer a glass”, to emphasize the importance of a glass of wine. But other than that, you did an excellent job!

  • #56788
    katelyndawnvo
    Participant

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    Beringer Wine

    Some might choose a lecture or a documentary film to tell the story of 125 years of winemaking. We prefer a glass. At Beringer, we are proud to be the only winery ever to win Wine Spectator’s “Number-1 Wine of the Year” for both a cabernet and a chardonnay. But our greatest achievement lies in knowing that everything we’ve learned is yours to enjoy – each time you pour a glass of our wine. Beringer…All we are in every bottle.

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    • #57234
      kfvoice
      Participant

      Really nice! Sounds great! A warm and calm delivery — that’s how wine makes us feel! Right!?

      My only critique is the “gasp” at the beginning of your opening line. Other than that, good job!

    • #57167
      bergtravis
      Participant

      Only critique I would have would be when saying hundred it comes out a little bit like hunderd. I definitely have that problem a lot. Sounds great!

      • #57211
        katelyndawnvo
        Participant

        Lol you’re so right… HUNDERED!!!

    • #57163
      GJS
      Participant

      Sounds really good! Actually, I would echo Superluke on the “We prefer a glass,” line. Very nice, I’m ready for some Beringer!

      • #57370
        JDonaldson
        Participant

        Be careful with are and our. Can k**l the ownership tag.

  • #56783
    SuperLuke
    Participant

    JTLeyba, good afternoon. I really enjoyed the commercial ad for the Caribou coffee. I enjoyed the background music as well. Your beginning was perfect as you gave a convincing “ah coffee, the drink of life” made the audience get the feel for how good coffee is. Very relatable as the commercial read continued. Keep up the great work

  • #56781
    SuperLuke
    Participant

    I have two computers. This is my Mac. I was using Audacity when I made this. Feedback is appreciated.

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    • #56809
      isabrandon30
      Participant

      Great job getting into character!  I was worried at first when I heard the voice because I thought it might not be clear; but each word was nice and clear.  I really like that breathy quality to the voice initially.  Maybe see if you can hold on to it all the way to the last words?  Keep doing great things!

  • #56778
    JTLeyba
    Participant

    Looking to make a realistic sounding ad spot for my Demo Reel. I’ve been told I have a young sounding voice so maybe college student products might be the way to go for me. Any feedback or constructive criticism is helpful and appreciated.

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    • #56824
      CYeschenko
      Participant

      Very nice! The casual, conversational feel and subtle humor shines through, and you’re right on track with branding in my opinion- college aged roles would suit your voice well. One note to keep in mind- it came in at around 36 seconds, so if you were submitting for a 30 second commercial you would have to pace it a bit quicker than on your current read. Great job overall though!

      • #56832
        JTLeyba
        Participant

        Thanks a lot! Will keep that in mind!

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