[David Goldberg]

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[Tim Kraft]

Hi – doing some coaching on promo reads and attaching the results of my first session.

We worked through NBC Sports App, but then I did Beachfront Bargain Hunt on my own.

Any and all comments welcome, from delivery technique to sound quality.

Thanks!

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[kburman]

Hi Tim,
Fantastic read on both. I love the pace and different voice inflection. On the Beachfront the only tweak I would do is enunciate Sellable House better as couldn’t quite make that out. And on the NBC sport emphasize the words “Inside Access” like you are disclosing a secret. Nice work.

[Tim Kraft]

Hey KBURMAN, thanks for the feedback.Actually that line was “shell of a house”, not “sellable house”. An enunciation failure on my end either way! Not surprisingly, I do have a tendency to slur in H’s and. S’s…you have good ears 🙂

Agree too that I could go bigger on “inside access”.

Thanks again, I’ll post more as I’m having a great time with these promo reads.

[Debbie]

Hello everyone, looking for some feedback on a practice narration read. No technical notes though please!
thanks

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[Earthbul]

I agree with Tim. Approachable and informative. You bring a very
believable delivery to this read. You sound nice and relaxed. Interested in hearing more of you.

[Tim Kraft]

Hi Debbie – you have a warm, friendly but knowledgeable voice. I think this is a great read, sounds like e-learning might be a niche to focus your auditions.

Your diction/enunciation is super-precise, which I feel is appropriate for the read. Only the phrase “high cos-t” didn’t seem quite as pointed, but only in comparison to the rest of the script.

Really well done!

[mikemcgann]

Hey everyone.

Attached is a narration sample for review and feedback. Thanks.

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[Earthbul]

I like the timbre in your voice. Great read, really nice delivery.
Is it just me or were the edits a little rough ? I am listening on my phone so there’s that lol Who knows ? Nice job I look forward to hearing what’s next.

[Jaljr]

Hello, friends –

Here are three lightly edited commercial reads for an upcoming coaching session. I appreciate all comments and feedback.
Thanks

JALJr

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[kburman]

Jaljr

Nice reads. I agree with above. It felt like a marine was giving me the inside scoop. On that one the only tweak would be I would emphasize courage. Really think about what that feels like when you say it. On the news one, I would do the same with the words “Want and Need” think people want and need channel 11. Lastly, overall the sound sounds similar on all 3. Perhaps you want to choose something that is out of your comfort zone to show your range. Overall great work and engaging sound.

[kburman]

Jaljr

Nice reads. I agree with above. It felt like a marine was giving me the inside scoop. On that one the only tweak would be I would emphasize courage. Really think about what that feels like when you say it. On the news one, I would do the same with the words “Want and Need” think people want and need channel 11. Lastly, overall the sound sounds similar on all 3. Perhaps you want to choose something that is out of your comfort zone to show your range. Overall great work and engaging sound.

[Tim Kraft]

Hi JALjr – Sounds to me like the Marines read was MADE for your voice. You have a true “all American” tone, like you really know what you’re talking about. I also hear that coming through in the Eiffel Tower read, though that sounds a bit more narrative (to my ear) than commercial.

I think News 7 is more promo and needs to go bigger. I’m hardly an expert (coaching on promo now), but these type of commercials often border on announcery. I’ll post a few promo reads I’m working on for feedback.

Great work!

[Talia Hankin]

Hello!
This is my first time posting. I welcome any and all feedback and thoughts you may have!

These recordings are for Narration.

Thank you so much!
Talia

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[Jaljr]

Hey Talia –

Both are great reads. Advanced tech is better than Sgt Pepper. Your voice works well for that corporate trainer.
On Sgt Pepper…good emotion…maybe a bit more dramatic than necessary, but overall very good.
Look forward to hearing more.

[Earthbul]

Re-Uploading. I cleaned up the audio and added a music bed.
Any thoughts ?

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[Jaljr]

Hey –
Listened through a couple of times. My ears only caught little ticky tacky things. I think it is a really good read. The music is good…maybe mix it in a little earlier. No big deal either way. Great job

[Dan Pyuen]

Hi everyone!

First time posting material; I just changed spaces and wondered if I could get some feedback on these auditions I recorded. Commercial/advertisement style.

Thank you!

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[Earthbul]

Well well my friend, you’ve got quite the voice in you lol Seriously good work. The words “shine” and “up” in the enthusiasm spot, were they cut together ? Just wondering because editing is the bane of my existence at times and I know the hassle of getting it just right. Blah, blah, blah that’s neither here nor there. Really nice work man I look forward to hearing more of your reads.

[Dan Pyuen]

IIRC I only ran normalize and noise floor, otherwise I think it was one take. Thanks!

[RCampos]

Hi Everyone,
I’d appreciate your feedback on my delivery here. Trying to find the sweet spot between conversational and interesting. Also working on pacing. Recorded on a cell phone, so not ready for tech notes. Thank you!

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[Jaljr]

Gothic was more conversational than Congaree. Both were interesting.

[RCampos]

Thanks very much for the feedback.

[Earthbul]

You sound much more relaxed and conversational in these reads. Other then some
sound treatment issues I think these really flowed. Plus,
I could only hear you through one channel which didn’t help.

[RCampos]

Thanks very much for the feedback. I’ll work on my recording setup soon and will also make sure to put the narration on both channels. all best, Robert

[RCampos]

Hi Everyone,
I’d welcome your feedback on my second version of this VO: AIG. I’m working on reflecting the tone of the story about people abandoning their homes. Also working on more inflection and on being conversational. Any comments would be greatly appreciated. Best, Robert

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[Earthbul]

I felt you connected to the copy in a more believable way in this one. Could be a little more relaxed in your delivery. The audio could be cleaned up a bit more. I liked your inflections as well. I’m going to take a crack at this one as well.

[RCampos]

Appreciate the feedback. Yes – need to beef up my setup and get cleaner audio to start. Will work on relaxing too.

[Earthbul]

I hear you. Fine tuning your recording gear and space can be exhausting.
What mic and daw are you using currently ?

[RCampos]

My background is in film and videography (writer/producer and sometimes 2nd camera) so I’ve been using a pretty rustic field setup: a Sony ECM-77B lavalier microphone which I pin to my collar – and a Tascam DR-100 recorder. I’m just starting to look at the gear I will need to do voice over work. Open to any recommendations. What are you using?

[RCampos]

My background is in film and videography (writer/producer and sometimes 2nd camera) so I’ve been using a pretty rustic field setup: a Sony ECM-77B lavalier microphone which I pin to my collar – and a Tascam DR-100 recorder. I’m just starting to look at the gear I will need to do voice over work. Open to any recommendations. What are you using?

[Nikka Kowidge]

Hey Friends! Here’a a quick commercial read about Crayola markers. I’m looking for feedback on how conversational it sounds…
I don’t need feedback on the tech bc my studio is not set up yet.
Thank you!!!

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[RCampos]

Hi Nikka,
Your voice sounds great here. A few minor notes:
I would like to hear a little some variation in the first few words: Crayola Color Wonder Markers.
Also – you have a pause after this phrase which might be a touch too long. To me it sounds to me like you’re starting a new sentence rather than continuing the first one.
I agree with punching ONLY more.
Great job. I just posted a VO called AIG (version 2). Would love your feedback.
Thanks,
Robert

[M]

lovely voice! My suggestions: color “ONLY” on special paper (not on table, walls etc…)

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