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  • #84473
    Logan DFD
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    I need some feedback before another coaching session, specifically about Micropauses and Glottal Stops, as well as not reading too fast. Just need to work that stuff out. Thanks!

    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.

    A1 Steak Sauce

    With steak, you want to make every bite count.
    That’s why we use A-1 Steak Sauce.
    A-1 brings out every single bite of steak, or even hamburger.
    Mmmmm, delicious.
    For me, there’s only one steak sauce, A-1.
    Because A-1 has all the taste that makes every bite count.

    Special K Red Berries

    Putting strawberries in cereal wasn’t our idea.
    Putting them in the box was.
    With slices of real strawberries and crunchy sweet flakes, looking good never tasted so good.
    Special K Red Berries.

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    • #84597
      Tim Kraft
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      He there. I definitely don’t think these are too fast. If that’s been a problem in the past, you’ve improved! Micropauses help bring you to more conversational speed, and I think that’s best shown in the A1 read. Also think A1 is the best read overall: most conversational and natural, and you keep up the energy through the last line. On special K and Atlanta Bread, the last line sorta trails off.

      Not hearing any glottal stops, but I never really developed an ear for them in US English :-/ I hear them in British English all the time (they’re very obvious), but if you’ve had issues in the past I’d never know it.

      Nice reads all around!

  • #84466
    Jhaman
    Participant

    Got two reads of the same script. Wondering about general thoughts and which you like more. Trying to be conversational and clear.

    Beavers Voice Over Script: “The beavers build their lodge out of intertangled twigs and sticks; as freezing weather nears, they plaster their lodge with mud, making a concrete layer that no predator can break through. During the early nineteenth century, the beavers pelt was the single most valuable commodity; the pelt was used for robes, coats, clothing trims, and top hats.”

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    • #84470
      Earthbul
      Participant

      I enjoyed the 2nd read. Flowed much more smoothly. Maybe a little over enunciated in some spots but definitely conversational.

  • #84447
    SuperLuke
    Participant

    Toyota Corolla Hatchback
    Compact size. Full of fun.
    With sporty styling, intuitive tech and responsive handling, the 2023 Corolla Hatchback is ready to hit the road running.
    The 2023 Corolla Hatchback. From Toyota. Starting at $23,005.

    Working on Commercials at the moment. Please feel free to listen and give me your feedback

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  • #84411
    billmull
    Participant

    Hello Folks!

    I welcome any feedback.

    Note that one line of the “partnership” script reads “Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)”. So ADUs is not a separate item in the list but is simply the acronym for “Accessory Dwelling Units” so I tried to read it with same style and pitch.

    Thanks

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  • #84373
    darleneharris
    Participant

    Hi! I’d like to get feedback on these commercial voice over reads. Is it conversational and engaging? How is the pace and tone? Thanks in advance!

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    • #84449
      SuperLuke
      Participant

      The Spotify commercial feels like you are being too informal/ giving information. As a listener, I didn’t feel engaged. Maybe practice the copy by pretending to talk with your best friend and see how it sounds.

  • #84356
    Cecilia Monaghan
    Participant

    I am new to this Forum and VO. So this is a nice read to me.

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    • #84377
      darleneharris
      Participant

      Hi Cecelia,

      I agree with Jade that silencing the background noise would be helpful and will help not take away from your read. Outside of that, who is your audience/who are you talking to? I’ve found that having a person/people in mind helps make the read more conversational and less like reading a script. Hope that’s helpful!

    • #84371
      jadethevo
      Participant

      Hi Cecelia,

      You may not be looking for technical feedback, but it would be beneficial to silence the background noise (maybe it’s a fan or heater?), so we can all hear your lovely voice a bit more clearly.
      Other things I noticed, be sure to enunciate the sounds at the end of words, like the “d” on “send,” even if gently. Your “p” words seemed a bit overenunciated at the top, with lots of hard popping on the P’s. A pop filter may help, but I think it could be improved with small adjustments to your lips when mouthing them.

      Hope this is helpful!

  • #84355
    Cecilia Monaghan
    Participant

    Nice Read.

  • #84314
    Titus Nichols
    Participant

    I’d appreciate any feedback.

    Super Villain and the President

    “Congratulations on winning the election and leading our country to greatness, Mr. President. You know, I got you elected so I could get the weapon’s contract.
    I don’t know if it slipped your mind, but I’m through being patient with you. I will expose you as the fraud that you’ve always been.”

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    • #84378
      darleneharris
      Participant

      Hi Titus,

      I’m not sure of the category this fits in, but the pacing I thought was done well. I would soften the emphasis on the word “I”, especially the first one (“I got you elected). It sounds a bit forced. Great variations with pace and tone.

  • #84313
    Titus Nichols
    Participant

    I appreciate any feedback.

    Coronavirus Public Service Announcement

    “Coronavirus is a dangerous disease that spreads quickly and threatens the most vulnerable in our communities. People with conditions like serious heart disease, chronic kidney disease, asthma, diabetes and people treated for cancer are most likely to become seriously ill. So clean your hands often for at least 20 seconds. And if you can’t use soap and water, use hand sanitizer. Stay at least six feet, about two arm lengths, away from other people. And when around others, cover your mouth and nose with a cloth covering. Protect the circle of life. Protect yourself, your families and our coronavirus communities. Wishing you all good health and thank you. This message was brought to you by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Visit CDC.gov for more information.”

    • #84316
      Titus Nichols
      Participant

      First one didn’t go through

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      • #84441
        touzet
        Participant

        Liked it. Thought it was a nice slow, fairly even, sincere and natural read. There was one little segment where you said “If you can’t” which got a bit jammed together losing some intelligibility. At some point, you’ll likely need to upgrade your recording gear but the read is more important for me. Nice vocal tone as well.

      • #84379
        darleneharris
        Participant

        Hi Titus,

        Nice commercial read. Is this meant to be a radio spot? If not, I would slow down the pace a little bit so that the listener can really hear what you are saying. Also, who is your audience/who are you speaking to? Having that in mind may help make the read a bit more conversational.

  • #84310
    Bil-Bo
    Participant

    One more time – a possible demo?

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    • #84484
      Bil-Bo
      Participant

      Hey Bill! Thanks for comments & input. Appreciate that you listened and your suggestions.
      BillH

    • #84464
      billmull
      Participant

      There is a lot to like about this audio. You can do some amazing things with your voice, and I think this could make for a fabulous commercial demo!

      I think there is room for improvement on the second script of your diction of the client name, i.e. Amstel Light. It doesn’t come through as entirely clear.

      Also, my understanding of commercial demos is that they tend to be short, usually about a minute long. So this audio in its entirety would be considered long for such a demo. You might consider pairing it down a bit.

      Otherwise, awesome!

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