Amanda Johnson
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Hi Lorraine 🙂 Great to hear from you again, I really value your feedback. (Back from vacation here, hence the delay in response). I hear what you’re saying about the tone drop – I will say I was having some allergy issues that week so I’m eager to see if now that’s cleared up a bit, I can get that fluctuation in order a bit more. Again, thanks for your time and insight! ~Amanda
Hi Grace,
Thanks very much for the feedback, it’s encouraging to hear I’m starting to sound more conversational, who knew it would be so tricky?! The specific remarks about the spot where my tone changes is very helpful, as well. Appreicate your time and insight! ~Amanda
Hey there Grace! Wondering if when you have a moment, you’d mind returning the favor and providing your feedback on my recording? I’d be so appreciative and welcome your thoughts!
Thank you,
AmandaHi Grace,
Nice job! YOu have a lovely, deep, rich tone to your voice that is very pleasing to the ear. Your pronunications all sounded spot-on to me. I think you could pick up the pace a bit, and that will help with sounding a little more conversational. But you’re really selling the benefits, which becomes a bit more apparent as you go through the read. As I feel like everyone is talking about here these days, a good trick to start off right away sounding conversational is to do a lead in before you start recording, as though you’re simply having a conversation with someone you know. Also, I’ve been benefitting from using more body language and standing up when I read, in case you have tried those things. HOpe this is helpful, thanks for sharing! – Amanda
Hi all! Amanda here again, would love your feedback on this week’s narration. Gave some E-Learning a go this time. Really working on my conversational tone, breathikng in the right places and pace (I tend to go too fast sometimes). Thanks!
Thanks Lorraine! Super helpful, I appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback. I’ll make note of your favorite one, that will actually help me pick scripts going forward 🙂
-Amanda
Hi Dillon!
Amanda here, in Colorado. Thanks for sharing your recordings! You have a nice tone. You had more energy and were more “believable” in your second VO for Excedrin (also, do be careful of correct pronunciation in this one, with the word Excedrin, specifically). Your pace in the first read could be a little faster, and be sure to carefully enunciate each word. There were a few times I couldn’t quite understand a word here and there. I would also suggest practicing the scripts like you’re talking to someone you know, as well as use some natural body movement (hand gestures, upper body movement), that will help you accompany your words with more feeling as well as be able to pronounce them more clearly. When your energy went up in the Excedrin read, it was great – no more headache!! Hurray!!
Hope this helps as you continue foward, Dillon!
Thank you Daniel! This is great feedback and very helpful. I appreciate the tips, as I’m constantly trying to work on conversational tone and not sound too broadcaster-ish.
Thanks again for your time and insight!
AmandaHi Lorraine!
You have a lovely, calming tone of voice that is easy to listen to :). Your pace is smooth, but a couple of the pauses might have been a half second to long, kind of leaving me to leeeean in waiting for the next sentence. Your pitch is pleasing, as well…I’d even suggest varying it just a bit more throughout the script, to put some more emphasis in some areas. Overall, very nice!
