Many people have problems with an overly sibilant “S” that hisses or whistles in a distracting manner. A hissing “s” can be especially troublesome for voice over artists when a sensitive microphone picks up every nuance of your speech. Sibilance that may barely be noticeable in casual conversation can become a real issue in the…
Oops! Are guilty of sending naked voice over demos? If you are, it will almost certainly cause your demo to be trashed. A naked voice over demo is a demo sent (or emailed) without a personalized cover letter, or with a brief impersonal note such as: “Here is my voice over demo. Please listen and…
One of the great things about voice over is that you’re not live and that’s great news for anyone who makes mistakes while reading copy, and that’s all of us. Yet many novices become flustered and frustrated when they miss a word or stumble. Some people get completely derailed. So if you make mistakes, relax!…
Clicks, pops and slurps. Mouth noise can be a real occupational hazard for voice over talents. Some producers will even stop hiring you if you can’t get the problem under control. Ouch! But never fear, there are many things you can do to reduce or eliminate mouth noise. Here’s how to get to the root…
I have a voice over success message for you today you should print out in big bold letters and tape to your wall. Ready? Here it is. The WHO is more important than the WHAT. In voice over the WHAT you’re selling is your voice, your demo, your website or your studio. The WHO are…