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annesayre
Joined: 03 Mar 2020 Posts: 6 Location: 60640
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Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2022 5:20 am Post subject: Narration Demo |
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Wondering if I can trouble some lovely people here for feedback on my narration demo. Performance, material, tech... Lay it on me, por favor.
https://on.soundcloud.com/qVEvp
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Bruce Boardmeister
Joined: 06 Jun 2005 Posts: 7965 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2022 7:16 am Post subject: |
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Hi Anne,
Your delivery was pleasant, but at the same time your delivery was almost exactly the same with every selection. A narration demo should show variety. A little drama, a little compassion, a bit of discovery, making the complex understandable, are just a few ideas. Variety is the spice of life and a successful voiceover career. Try again please.
B _________________ VO-BB Member #31 Enlisted June, 2005
I'm not a Zoo, but over the years I've played one on radio/TV. . |
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todd ellis A Zillion
Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 10512 Location: little egypt
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Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2022 7:24 am Post subject: |
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brutally honest?
pleasant, but boring. like bruce said, add some energy & variety, you'll get there. _________________ "i know philip banks": todd ellis
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Bob Bergen CM
Joined: 22 Apr 2008 Posts: 966
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Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2022 7:30 am Post subject: |
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Hey Anne! It's OK. But to my ears it's a tad one note. It kinda sounds home made. It might not be, but that's what I hear. Even the production sounds a bit one note and from the same library.
Also, where would you market this? Now, I'm no expert at e-learning but this sounds more like an e-learning demo than a narration demo. Before I clicked the link to hear it I was expecting to hear more documentary/reality narration, such as National Geographic, HGTV, etc. This may not be your intended usage for the demo or even for your career. And I might be too conditioned to the national vo market, but this is the kind of narration work I think of when I see narration demo.
Your reads are not bad. But I would love to hear more flavor and variety in the content and reads. |
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Philip Banks Je Ne Sais Quoi
Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11061 Location: Portgordon, Scotland
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Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2022 8:05 am Post subject: |
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I'm not a coach but may be a conversation with me via skype will help, happy to do that if you like. No cost.
Skype id is voiceoverist
You simply need to learn how to do nothing VERY WELL! |
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annesayre
Joined: 03 Mar 2020 Posts: 6 Location: 60640
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Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2022 11:08 am Post subject: |
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Thanks all very much for your kindly worded insights; this is exactly what I was seeking. It's also another reason why this forum is so great!
Philip, I am definitely going to take you up on that! Much appreciated. |
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BALKY Contributore Level V
Joined: 23 Mar 2006 Posts: 162 Location: Rockaways (Queens, New York, USA)
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Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 2:53 pm Post subject: |
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For what it is worth (from not a native person )
I love the voice texture, but in the pieces with the beat, I felt like it was calling for more energy if you know what I mean, drive. It sounded like the music and the voice going their separate ways so to speak. And that creates this monatony effect.
Perhaps, you were recording before the music selection. I always ask if it is possible to hear the reference or music choice, etc.
But I love your voice very much, it is just delivery that needs a beat of an adjustment.
Sorry, for my 50 cents
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annesayre
Joined: 03 Mar 2020 Posts: 6 Location: 60640
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Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2023 10:23 am Post subject: |
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Спасибо Balky! I've been working on the narrations quite a bit since this was posted and am hoping to have a new version shortly |
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BALKY Contributore Level V
Joined: 23 Mar 2006 Posts: 162 Location: Rockaways (Queens, New York, USA)
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