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craigcrumpton
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 Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 12:52 pm Post subject: The "Secret Sauce" for High-Qual VO is... |
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"a relatively Unpretentious Item of software"
No, seriously! That's a direct quote from:
http://homebusinessmessenger.com/marketing-and-advertising/learn-the-secret-sauce-for-making-high-quality-voiceovers/
Have fun translating this one.
| Quote: | Learn The Secret Sauce For Making High Quality Voiceovers
by Sydney on July 12, 2010
Creating your voice over profession, is going to involve a whole lot of finding out and operating through frustrations. Change is always tough, but if you are committed to starting to be a proper voice talent, then the outcomes are going to be really worth it. 1 of the things that you can should get very good at is operating the software resources necessary to generate your voice over file.
To really elevate your voice over, You should Get a handle on post production work. By making use of the various aspects of your production Software program, It is possible to Remove pauses, breaths and background noises To further improve the Benefit Of the Voice over. Pay for a relatively Unpretentious Item of software, such as audacity and learn how to take different segments Of your respective recording and Change them.
There is nothing like playing while using software to become good at it speedily. Nonetheless, one can find completely reviewing the manual or going on a course of tremendous help too. You can then get to learn how to mess about with tracks. With different tracks going all at once, you can have a music track at a low volume and after that an effects track, with short sound files to emphasize different parts of one’s script.
Becoming an expert at voiceover work involves becoming proficient in a range of skills, one of which is using a software tool well. Regardless of which particular tool you utilize if you utilize it competently. Nevertheless, it is the way you might produce great works for your client that should satisfy your own personal needs to produce good quality voice overs. |
Lesson learned: People who attempt to write how-to articles for English-speaking audiences maybe should first learn how to write in English.
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anthonyVO
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That's article marketing. They post hundreds of articles (loaded with specific keywords) on their own blog or free article sites specifically just to create some "linkback love." The only thing that person cares about is the last link on the page - "Home Schooling." It's unfortunate, but it's part of MLM/Internet Marketing. It's somewhat nauseating.
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Mikenj3
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The fine art of proofreading?
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JBarrett
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The secret is that the author was on the sauce.
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Deirdre
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| Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 6:44 pm Post subject: |
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mmmmm. . . . sauce. . . . . .
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| Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 9:14 pm Post subject: |
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| make it chocolate sauce!!! |
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Lee Gordon
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| Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 12:02 am Post subject: Re: The "Secret Sauce" for High-Qual VO is... |
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| craigcrumpton wrote: |
Have fun translating this one.
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I tried, but I seem to have misplaced my Bullshit to English Dictionary.
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Mike Harrison
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| Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 5:33 am Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | Learn The Secret Sauce For Making High Quality Voiceovers |
Wow. With so many people revealing the 'secrets' of voice-over, it's becoming so tabloid-esque. Golly... haven't all our 'secrets' been told by now? And it's even worse when those with microscopically little knowledge (if any) of our profession feel a need to preach.
One thing they have proven is that there can be a whole lot of talk... with nothing said.
Hear, all ye blatherers: put a fwiggin' sock in it.
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voicy1stef
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| Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 7:44 am Post subject: |
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tis true. I went over to the Actors Centre in London, and there on the notice board was a leaflet...saying to the effect...anybody can be a voiceover and easily earn thousands of pounds....we can help you....make a demo...and get started, blah,blah, blah! 
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SilverSurfer3001
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Well... technically it is true.
Anybody CAN get into VO. Just like anybody CAN get into Brain Surgery, Rocket Science or Quantum Physics. Just because one CAN doesn't necessarily mean that they SHOULD.
Anyone can speak. But not everyone can speak well. Me? Personally, I speak much better when I have the words that I need to speak posted in front of me. When left to my own devices, it's best for me to remain silent - otherwise I prove that old adage from Lincoln to be true.
If you wish to get into VO, you can make thousands of dollars at it. Unfortunately for most, that first thousand usually occurs after years and years and years of banging their head against the wall, and spending exponentially more than they earn on lessons, equipment and comping their wares in an vain effort to become famous. Even then the chances of acquiring a second thousand likely never ever materialises.
It would appear that in those cases the ones making the thousands of dollars would be those preying on them, blowing smoke up their skirts and telling them how fabulous they are and if they just spend another 15 weeks at 150/a week for a 45-minute session they will be ready for their demo. Then the demo arrives....
It seems that there are two industries in VO. Those who are actually good their craft, and those who would prey on those who wish they were good at it.
Sorry was that too jaded?
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bobsouer
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| SilverSurfer3001 wrote: | | Sorry was that too jaded? |
Nope.
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Mike Harrison
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| Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:16 am Post subject: |
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| SilverSurfer3001 wrote: | It would appear that in those cases the ones making the thousands of dollars would be those preying on them, blowing smoke up their skirts and telling them how fabulous they are and if they just spend another 15 weeks at 150/a week for a 45-minute session they will be ready for their demo. Then the demo arrives....
It seems that there are two industries in VO. Those who are actually good their craft, and those who would prey on those who wish they were good at it.
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I refer to the latter (those referred to in the first paragraph) as the 'Pied Pipers' of voice-over. I worked a short time for one before I saw the smoke and mirrors. From another children's story comes the reality: "The Emperor isn't wearing anything at all."
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Diane Maggipinto
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i could have used one of those pied pipers of voiceover here at the studio to drive away the rats. but the cat i got from the kooks who posted her on craigslist, plus the 4 grand i spent buttoning up the house pretty much did it. still, a guy with a flute (or a pipe?) probably would have worked.
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Rob Ellis
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| Quote: | | Sorry was that too jaded? |
Way too jaded. After all, we all know about the bags of money landing at the front door!
But to be honest, so far none today.
But hey, it's only 3 o' clock! |
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And it's even earlier on the west coast!
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