Listen "Episode 8: When You DON’T Want to Direct a Voice Actor"
Episode Synopsis
So what if you DON’T want to direct a voice actor, but you do want some multiple takes?
Just ask for it. Whoever you hire for voice over, just communicate what you want to the voice actor.
Here’s what I usually do, depending on the length of the script, for example, if it is short and I don’t want to direct them, I do this:
I tell them about the brand, the video, who they are playing and who they are specifically talking to. Then, I will ask for three takes. The first two are variations on how I want it done. The last take I ask them to just give me a version they prefer or they think how it should sound.
Don't want to direct the talent? No problem. Just tell them what you want.
For more Real Talk with Kelly Wilson, join my email community at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/subscribe and receive my free gift of 5 voice actors to add to your voice over roster, including myself.
Just ask for it. Whoever you hire for voice over, just communicate what you want to the voice actor.
Here’s what I usually do, depending on the length of the script, for example, if it is short and I don’t want to direct them, I do this:
I tell them about the brand, the video, who they are playing and who they are specifically talking to. Then, I will ask for three takes. The first two are variations on how I want it done. The last take I ask them to just give me a version they prefer or they think how it should sound.
Don't want to direct the talent? No problem. Just tell them what you want.
For more Real Talk with Kelly Wilson, join my email community at https://www.kellywilsonvo.com/subscribe and receive my free gift of 5 voice actors to add to your voice over roster, including myself.
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