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Please listen and provide feedback – this is for an instructional video narration, trying to sound both informative and conversational. Any feedback at all will be very very welcome – thanks, Lance
Hi Gill – wonderful friendly and conversational reads – but I am not sure what you mean about pauses . . .do you mean in the editing? Otherwise, pauses all seemed natural and not out of place. I think the Harvey spot might have benefited from a little more attitude, especially with the line “now if only he could work the microwave” – Keep up the good work. Lance
dear ierxyzz – technically – your home studio recording sounds clean and at good volume. Your McD read is wonderful – sounds just like people speak in conversation – you are a natural! Diction in a couple of spots can be helped by slowing down with tough words or phrasing like arabica beans . . .keep us the good work – this is really good work! You did not seem as “connected” in the Crocker spot . . .from the words, sounds more like an ad voiced by a motherly sounding woman. Find another spot that supports your voice and style. Lance
Hi Joyce – your tone is so friendly and warm. To sound more conversational, perhaps think of someone you are telling this wonderful info to . . .and picture them and talk to them while you read the copy. I do this a lot – you could even have a lead-in (that you would edit out, of course) . . .perhaps you are talking to your daughter about her dry skin. “Sharon, your skin is so dry, have you heard about Dove?”
Hi again – Real Estate explainer – did it sound like I was having a conversation with you specifically? Please provide any and all feedback – Thanks! Lance
I have uploaded sample of scientific explainer narration – I found it tough to be conversational with this material, swaying toward instructional. What do you think? And I can hear the mouth clicks – was not hydrated enough! Thanks, Lance
Dear Everyone – Corporate human resources explainer video – my goal was to sound like the experienced mentor sitting next to you having a friendly conversation. What do you think? Thanks! Lance
Hi Todd – both very nice reads. You have a good strong voice and sound sincere and believable. . . I suggest you see if you can find the beginning, middle and end of the Calloway piece, so that when you get to Callaway at the end, it is the solution to the problem – I think it will be a stronger read. As for Hawaii, I was drawn in and followed every word like you were talking to me. You varied your tone, and did a great job with that long list. Keep it up – Lance
Hi Joyce – about half way thru this one there were technical issues, perhaps some issues with editing? I do not know if you heard this too? Lance
Hi Joyce – have you taken any voice over classes, training or coaching? You sounded too much like an announcer reading from a script; most voice over work today requires a conversational and realistic tone, rather than the old announcer sound. Coaching and training will help with that. You do have a lovely voice, though I detected a bit of an accent (perhaps the Carolinas?) at times that seemed out of place. Keep at it, and good luck – Lance
