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August 7, 2020 at 9:27 am #15468
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Edge Studio StaffHi! Upload your recordings, and get feedback from your peers!
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September 23, 2024 at 6:59 pm #100503
kellcbell87
ParticipantHey! I can’t pick a best take for this American Express spot that I’ve been practicing. Very minimally edited as I wanted to nail the whole thing in one take. Which one do you all like best and why? Thank you so much!
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September 25, 2024 at 8:17 pm #100617
JamesB
ParticipantFirst, great job on all three. In my opinion, take 3 was your best. It had more emphasis on keywords and sounded more conversational than take 1 or 2, to my ear. It also sounded like you had more ‘energy’ at the end of the third take than the other two. All were good, I just liked 3 the best for those reasons. Again, great job!
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September 23, 2024 at 7:01 pm #100507
kellcbell87
ParticipantHere’s the script!
American Express – Private Payments
Do you know me? Probably not. In my business, recognition is always important, but when I’m buying goods online, I prefer a little privacy. With Private Payments from American Express, I get the security of a unique number created for each business transaction I make. Because my private information is my business.
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September 23, 2024 at 1:46 pm #100492
Gmenjin
ParticipantHey all! So I’m just getting into the world of voice acting and decided to take a stab at a script on here. Let me know how I did and what I should improve!
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October 21, 2024 at 10:33 am #101420
Laura Sparks
ParticipantSuper energy and flow, I would like to hear some more variance in tone than volume, especially at the end when he’s the good guy if the money is right. Great job!
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September 25, 2024 at 8:21 pm #100619
JamesB
ParticipantI think the two previous replies are spot on. I look forward to hearing your next take on this and how you work in the suggestions you’re getting here.
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September 24, 2024 at 11:51 am #100558
MGoh
ParticipantGreat energy! Good feeling, but sometimes I can’t make out what you’re saying because the momentum obscures the words. This seems very much an acting exercise, so assuming you’re aiming for drama shows or video games. I agree with the previous poster, being more in the character will help the character’s story land better — right now it’s all the same level of intensity, but if you vary the range, more meaning and empathy will flow.
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September 23, 2024 at 2:57 pm #100500
kellcbell87
ParticipantHey there! Great energy in the read, but a bit over the top at times. Try to really find your character’s intention and that may help ground it more.
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September 23, 2024 at 12:00 pm #100488
MGoh
ParticipantHello, here are two new clips where I’m trying what I think is the appropriate voice for the copy given the finished commercials. Please let me know how authentic it sounds (though I never order a drink this way), and please, can anyone hear my laptop fan??? Thanks!
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September 27, 2024 at 5:13 pm #100688
Sarah DeMike
ParticipantI think the Ketel One spot is a great use of your voice. You’ve really got the sultry vibe going for you. I like that you take pauses, but I think they might be a little bit long, particularly in the Dog recording. It’s got a good amount of feeling and a natural sound, but I think the train of thought gets a little muddy/choppy because of the length of the pauses.
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September 23, 2024 at 1:53 pm #100496
Gmenjin
ParticipantI can’t hear the fan in either of these! Both are pretty solid! I like the fluctuation in your voice on the Ketel one file. Very cool!
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September 22, 2024 at 7:17 pm #100480
Sarah DeMike
ParticipantHello all,
I’m looking for some creative feedback. I was mainly focusing on flow and tone for this one. How do you think I did? I’m only just starting out, so I’d love any advice you’ve got (though I’m still working on the audio tech side of things). Thanks!Attachments:
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September 23, 2024 at 1:50 pm #100495
Gmenjin
ParticipantHey! The flow of this (to me at least) was very smooth! Keep it up!
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September 24, 2024 at 11:56 am #100559
MGoh
ParticipantGood pacing here. It sounds like you’re reading the script, so what can you do to make this copy feel more natural? If you were saying this to me in person, how would you say it? I notice there’s also a rhythm in your speech, punching words regularly on a downbeat. If you can catch yourself doing it, then you can control it and use it effectively where it’s needed. You’ve got a nice voice!
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September 22, 2024 at 8:29 am #100470
jwilliams
ParticipantHey! Would anyone like to check out my mini reel? I working on getting better at the editing, but anyone other feedback is greatly appreciated! https://voiceactor.com/site/jennarachele
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September 23, 2024 at 3:00 pm #100501
kellcbell87
ParticipantI LOVE your personal care ad! Sounds wonderful – nice friendly tone, steady speed, very natural.
Newcast reel – it’s a bit cheeky/perky, more like a Radio Personality than a Newscaster. Maybe change the name on that one (Radio Personality)
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September 18, 2024 at 4:15 pm #100432
Karyn Bennitt
ParticipantHello! This is my very first post. Looking for creative feedback and not technical since I recorded it on my iphone. Please let me know how the flow sounds – if it is choppy or any other critiques. Thank you!
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September 22, 2024 at 7:19 pm #100482
Sarah DeMike
ParticipantI really like the conversational tone you’ve got, your voice sounds great! The only thing I noticed to work on was that your pauses seemed a bit too long. Loved the “pop of pineapple”!
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September 23, 2024 at 10:14 am #100485
Karyn Bennitt
ParticipantThank you so much! Yes, I need to work on my pauses. Appreciate your kind feedback!!
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September 21, 2024 at 6:32 pm #100467
T Hayes
ParticipantHi Kristin,
Your voice has a very nice tone, warm and inviting. My suggestion for improvement would be to vary your pitch a bit by picking some of the important words in the text to emphasize. Nice job putting up your first post!!
Theresa
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September 17, 2024 at 9:42 pm #100397
dlegg
ParticipantDenise submitting an audio file today.
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September 23, 2024 at 7:03 pm #100508
kellcbell87
ParticipantThe read comes off kinda pitchy in the beginning, but you got more balanced in pacing and tone as you continued. Try some lead in dialogue to help lead you in so you sound more nature from the start.
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September 17, 2024 at 4:41 pm #100386
Lorraine Kish
ParticipantHi Friends, back again. I’m struggling with this narration script and I recorded it over and over again and second-guessed myself, but I’m sharing 2 takes with you. Hoping for feedback as it relates to my vocal delivery (not technical – no professional equipment yet). I’m struggling to figure out what words to emphasize and sound natural and not so methodical with micro-pauses. Feel like I’m missing something – I tried standing up and breathing deeply, doing the “lead-in”….any thoughts or suggestions? Thank you!
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September 21, 2024 at 6:49 pm #100468
T Hayes
ParticipantHi Lorraine,
I liked the second take the best. Your tempo was good compared to the first, which felt a little slow. Your tone in the first seemed a little too somber, but the tone in the second was still serious but felt more inviting. I would also suggest pitching the last word, “needs” of the script down rather than up. (I honestly, can’t tell exactly why. I haven’t been at the VO very long. 🙂 Still learning.) I feel pitching up at the end makes it sound more like a question. Also, I have definitely felt myself second-guessing how I am reading a script. When I hear it in my head it sounds a certain way and then I record and it sounds very different to me. You are not alone! I think this is a very natural part of the process. You’re doing great!
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September 24, 2024 at 8:40 pm #100579
Lorraine Kish
ParticipantHi Theresa,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful words and feedback. Yes! I get in my head and it’s probably best sometimes to take a break and then come back to it! Thank you for the suggesting on pitching down – I totally see your point and think that makes sense. I am quite new as well and agree, sometimes I just don’t know what exactly but know when something sounds right or a bit off haha! 😀 I go back through my notes from Technique 101 and make sure I’m using the correct terminology because I want to get comfortable in knowing what I’m talking about makes sense to me! Thank you!
Lorraine
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September 15, 2024 at 10:30 pm #100297
Don Atwood
ParticipantStill just as new to this but gonna drop a second one in here for critique. again.I have done minimal editing. Open to the comments on what I should be starting to become aware of, and what I should be working on. thanks for your input.
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September 23, 2024 at 3:02 pm #100502
kellcbell87
ParticipantGreat voice! Work on the pacing. There were a few micro-pauses that didn’t sound super natural. Nice take for minimal editing!
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September 15, 2024 at 10:20 pm #100295
Don Atwood
ParticipantI am brand spankin new to all this. but I am gonna take a crack at it. I have begun recording and I am getting used to editing and all the other fun things that there are to learn. I am open to all comments. I did not do any editing on this piece, just picked the one I thot was best. I will be working on the editing side, and learning those tidbits. so any suggestions are welcomed.
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September 22, 2024 at 7:23 pm #100483
Sarah DeMike
ParticipantI really like your tone, your voice is so nice to listen to. I noticed you’re hitting a lot of down pitches at the end of your sentences, I would say that you could use some pitch variation (I also have difficulty with this). Keep it up!
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