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  • in reply to: Feedback Forum #63322
    Barb
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    Thank you Katelyn, great points!

    in reply to: Feedback Forum #63287
    Barb
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    Really nice work!

    The elearning was a particularly nice fit for you, and your pace was just perfect.
    I got manifesto from the Enfamil piece, which I always struggle with.
    The second one, the only thing I’d say is, was it supposed to be a :30? It seemed like making the list flow more in the middle could have brought it in on time, but perhaps that could also be accomplished in editing.

    Love it!

    in reply to: Feedback Forum #63285
    Barb
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    Hi Elvie!

    I liked that I could hear something different in each read!

    For the Macy’s and WaMu, in my opinion, don’t try to eliminate your Spanish. We’ve been hearing quite a bit of mixed marketing lately, with talent who are clearly Spanish speaking English. FiveBelow comes to mind. I think a McDonald’s ad too. I say let it fly! You can reach a really specific market! I think if you focus less on perfect English, the read will flow more.

    Telecom is different. I spent 23 years in the industry and they’re still either booking bilingual or separate English/Spanish. Here I’d say your pacing and pauses were spot on, but maybe don’t hit “press” so hard. These systems have been around forever, and people get how to use them. You’ll bring the message through loud and clear with the pace alone.

    Good work!

    in reply to: Feedback Forum #63276
    Barb
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    Hi all, I’m working on a new Narration demo. I’ve identified the areas that are a more natural fit for me (Children, Grocery, Retail, Senior Care, Insurance). I was looking for your feedback on this piece that may be included in the demo (pace, tone, stylistic elements). Thanks!

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    in reply to: Feedback Forum #63086
    Barb
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    Good work!

    You do sound like a knowledgeable, trusted friend. I think #3 worked out the best, but the other two were also good fits.

    Overall, I’d just work on smoothing it out a bit. You could try looking at the script, memorizing the line, and then speaking it without reading.

    Nice job!

    Barb

    in reply to: Feedback Forum #63085
    Barb
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    Nice Job! #2 is your most engaging read. I don’t know who you were picturing, but it worked!

    If you wanted to further work on the piece I’d dissect it a bit looking for the transition points in the script.
    The first line stands alone. Nicely done.
    Then, beginning at the second, you get into the big enticing reason to go there, so I’d milk it a bit. It *is* the finest!
    You did a good job describing the amenities and I like how you ended it!

    in reply to: Feedback Forum #63084
    Barb
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    So good! Yeah, “canary” should have the accent on the second syllable, but I do love imagining the animated character that might go along with this, making your accent even more effective. Is he a romantic figure, a swashbuckling hero? Maybe imagining it would play up the challenges between the cat and canary more. Just love it!

    Only thing, maybe leave a 1/2 second pause at the front of an audition. I don’t know if it’s the Edge player, but the beginning was clipped for me, and often find when listening online (be it here or Voices) if you don’t the first words get clipped.

    Barb

    in reply to: Feedback Forum #63083
    Barb
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    Thanks, Mary!
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    in reply to: Feedback Forum #63082
    Barb
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    Appreciate it, Tori!
    Barb

    in reply to: Feedback Forum #63081
    Barb
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    Thanks!

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