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voicy1stef

Hi gang,

Do you feel that whether you stand up or sit down while recording makes a difference in your reading performance?

I've just readjusted my set up so that I can stand while recording (I've been working mostly sitting down, unless I was doing some character acting that required standing or moving). When I'm in a on-location studio we stand up.

I'm wondering if standing might be better for my breathing, etc.

What position do you guys typically use when working and why?

I'm always looking to improve my work. Thanks for your input. You're great!

Cheers!

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Philip Banks · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 4:07 am Post subject:

Most of the time I sit on a high stool. If you're an actor surely you can act as if you're standing whilst sitting in comfort. Smile

louzucaro · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 4:58 am Post subject:

I prefer standing most of the time. Except when a client has no copy stand Exclamation

, in which case I'd much rather sit.

I feel, though, that I'm 'better' when standing, because I can be more loose and animated when needed.
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flaspots · Contributore Level V Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Posts: 191

I'm obese, so I have to stand just to be able to breathe to do the read.

Lizden · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 6:52 am Post subject:

I stand, because I feel I have better control over my delivery and breath...and I'm not as good an actor as Philip! Wink

I also tend to slouch when I sit! Rolls Eyes

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ronharpervoice · Club 300 Joined: 23 Jan 2007 Posts: 347 Location: Ohio

I stand. I constructed my booth especially for that.
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Rob Ellis · M&M Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Posts: 2385 Location: Detroit

Standing. This is what is usually recommended. Philip, of course, defies convention but that's what we love about him! Wink

dagoldenknight86 · Guest

I got my start in radio and all the control boards were always high up so you had to stand or use the high stool. Once I got serious into voice-overs I noticed that there was more depth (think that's the word?) in my voice standing then sitting down.

Something I saw on American Idol a few years ago and never tried myself is lying down to achieve more "depth". Anyone ever try this?

Deirdre · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 8:37 am Post subject:

Haven't done a supine read, I must say.

I am usually sitting for my million radio spots, occasionally I'll perch on the end of my office chair if I have to really crank one out.
I'll stand for a screamin' motorcycle or car sales ad.
I'll stand if it's an active character piece.
I'll sit if it's a passive character piece, like when a VG character speaks directly to the player.
Sometimes, I'll even slouch and/or put my elbow on my desk and lean my cheek on it.
If I'm singing, I'll stand.
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billelder · Guest

Standing is my choice, for sure.

I'm not but 5'7"...so is that really standing?

todd ellis · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 8:55 am Post subject:

i tend to slouch when i sit.

i usually sit.
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ConnieTerwilliger · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 9:58 am Post subject:

I have a nifty motorized table top (electric desk) that allows me to sit or stand depending on the script.

Here's the thread about it.
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ccpetersen · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 10:05 am Post subject:

Standing, mostly. I'm working on one part right now that calls for a lady of langorous attitude, and I found that I get the most langor out of her when I sit.
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COURVO · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:23 pm Post subject:

Stand.
I always stand.
There is no chair in my studio.
There is no room for a chair in my studio.
I plant my 13 EEEE's and stand.
Later, I rub my feet

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Audiogal · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 8:56 pm Post subject:

Definitely standing.
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