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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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  • #56733
    SuperLuke
    Participant

    Here’s the one that I think has the most noise reduction

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  • #56731
    SuperLuke
    Participant

    For recording purposes, mostly eliminating background noises, I am resubmitting my Wise Man character read for my demo.

    Is this performance better?

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    • #56767
      docr15
      Participant

      Great voice characterization SuperLuke.  You seemed to change character a bit over the course of the read.  At first you sounded very strained, then you had an english, somewhat Winston Churchill sound then the last sentence lost all the gruffness and Churchill sound and it was just an english accent.

      • #56772
        SuperLuke
        Participant

        Thank you docr15 for your comment. Yes, me and my coach talked about “staying in character”. In the beginning I sort of sound like my young self. Then I was doing my best to sound like much time has passed and that I was older. When my voice sounds strained, I was following his advice by “constricting my throat” as I speak to have sound like an old textured, withered, and wise man. At the very end, I had to breathe and let go of my throat as I spoke.

        All feedback is welcome! How was the recording quality? Any advice on how to sound older, staying in character, without constricting my throat too much as I perform?

  • #56729
    SuperLuke
    Participant

    Wise man and hope script; for character demo. My coach wants me to sound like a gruff, rough textured old wizard who wants to remind his friends about the strength of “hope”. I’m really trying to eliminate problems in my home studio. Feedback needed.

    Lawless marauders spread pain and suffering as the sky burns. But we must never abandon Hope. We must look to the light in ourselves and each other. That light will become the dawn of a new civilization.

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    • #57315
      mkell755
      Participant

      SuperLuke – really liked the grit in your voice, and I was completely picturing the scene – dark and forboding in my mind. Very good!

    • #57165
      bergtravis
      Participant

      There is a little white noise in the background. Other than that it sounds good!

  • #56727
    SuperLuke
    Participant

    You did a good job with this recording. Sounded like a real commercial. Although, I thought when you said “ESPN” and “ABC”, I thought you were forcing the words out while trying to make sure you enunciated everything correctly.

    • #56764
      docr15
      Participant

      Thanks SuperLuke!

  • #56721
    docr15
    Participant

    Re-posting this since the website update.  This is homework for my Commercial Demo prep.  Thanks for any and all comments!

    “The following is a special presentation of ESPN on ABC… home of the Citi BCS National Championship.”

    • #56722
      docr15
      Participant

      Ooops, mis-clicked and sent the wrong file.

      Re-posting this since the website update.  This is homework for my Commercial Demo prep.  Thanks for any and all comments!

      “The following is a special presentation of ESPN on ABC… home of the Citi BCS National Championship.”

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      • #57183
        GJS
        Participant

        I didn’t have as much of an issue with your “ESPN” OR “ABC,” I think it sounds great! My only suggestion would be one extra beat before “Home of . . . because the who’s presenting it flows great, but the “what?” oh, “Home of the Citi . . . ” etc., I just would have taken the quick extra beat and hit “Home” a little harder. But it’s very, very good as it is.

      • #56812
        isabrandon30
        Participant

        WOW!  That sounded really good!  I think you did a good job in making the networks stand out. And your pacing was perfect for this type of work!  Good luck with your Demo!

  • #56631
    Tammy
    Participant

    Please review and provide constructive criticism. Thank you!

    County Center Homes
    Welcome to a Classic Home Town located in the Center of Prince William County.

    Come see how classic hometown living can be part of your modern lifestyle. County Center combines superb amenities with a friendly neighborhood atmosphere, creating a warm and inviting community designed to bring people together. Relax with friends around the swimming pool, enjoy playtime at the tot lots, meet up with friends in the Pocket Parks or on the Village Green. You can also take advantage of the walking and bike paths, tennis and multi-purpose courts, community retail center, farmers market, and even a community amphitheater. County Center. Classic Hometown. Modern Lifestyles.

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    • #57397
      dam1571
      Participant

      County Center Homes – Really nice voice. Smooth delivery.

    • #57258
      kfvoice
      Participant

      Lovely voice! A nice warm tone. Crisp and clear. Makes me want to visit! Great job!

    • #56806
      isabrandon30
      Participant

      I think you chose a great tone for this read.  It really suited the copy well.  Inflections especially towards the end were nice and clear.  Good Job!

    • #56763
      docr15
      Participant

      Tammy, nice performance for your County Center Homes script!  Great recording quality.  My only comment would be that it seemed to sound rushed, perhaps you edited the spaces between sentences too tightly?  Still, a great-sounding voice!  Nicely done.

    • #56709
      jonathan.anderson
      Edge Studio Staff

      Hi! Jonathan Anderson, Director of Education at Edge here. Congrats on being the first person to upload to our brand new feedback forum! You may want to try to re-upload your audio file, as we couldn’t get it to play anything.

      • #56728
        SuperLuke
        Participant

        I enjoyed the performance read of this county center homes presentation

        • #57218
          AndreaC
          Participant

          I really love the warmth in your voice! Very clear, and you create a sense of honesty and connection that I aspire to! Thank you!

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          StevenMBrun
          Participant

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