Friday 30 May 2014

Choosing The Right Male Voice Over Talents

By Lila Bryant


People use voiceovers for many different types of production. Usually when people think of the term they think of advertising but equally they could be used to narrate documentaries, audio books and so forth. Sometimes there will be the need specifically for male voice over talents and therefore you need to be sure you have the right one.

Voice overs can cover a lot of different productions. This could include voicing animated characters, narrating audio books or providing information for satellite navigation systems. Each of these projects will require a different type of voice so it is important to be aware of this.

Before contacting vocal talents you should check to see where they are located. Some locally based people may be able to come in and visit you if you have your own studio. The advantage with this is that you can talk with them while they are in the booth and the added face to face communication can often be beneficial.

This then helps you to narrow down the options. Some artists are versatile and can achieve a wide range of vocals. Indeed this is especially useful when recording animated projects which require a wide range of characters but may not necessarily have the budget to provide actors for every individual character.

Once you know what you want it becomes easier to write a brief clearly indicating the kind of voice you are looking for. You may choose to approach an independent artist via their own website or social media page. Alternatively you may decide to approach an agency and ask them to choose one of their clients who will be best suited to your brief.

Another vital aspect is the demo. This is your opportunity to hear how they sound and whether it is appropriate for your particular brief. Someone may have a terrific booming voice but if you want something a bit softer and sensitive then this will be largely irrelevant.

You also need to consider the quality of the sound recording itself. If you are paying for them to use their own equipment this becomes especially vital. Listen carefully and think it through before reaching an agreement.

You can find numerous agencies and independent artists online. Ideally you should check with a number of them in order to compare what they have to offer. This is both in terms of price and the quality of their work. Use your regular search engine for more information as well as getting feedback from clients who have used their services in the past in order to find the best vocal talent for your project.




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