She;s got personality babe!
So often as voice actors we are asked many ways to read and deliver copy. “Can this sound more comedic, more directive, more approachable?” I think one of my more favorable vocal qualities is how you can make your voice sound more authentic.
I think before you dive to deep into the copy, the best way to bring out more authenticity is to make the read more personable. I tend to think as if Im speaking to a family member or a friend. If this is a commercial read, I always like to figure out who the commercial is directed to, who is the company trying to reach. Even better? Think of someone specific – your friend Sarah or your Dad and speak directly to them. The read will automatically sound more authentic and at ease.
So often as voice actors we are asked many ways to read and deliver copy. “Can this sound more comedic, more directive, more approachable?” I think one of my more favorable vocal qualities is how you can make your voice sound more authentic.
I think before you dive to deep into the copy, the best way to bring out more authenticity is to make the read more personable. I tend to think as if Im speaking to a family member or a friend. If this is a commercial read, I always like to figure out who the commercial is directed to, who is the company trying to reach. Even better? Think of someone specific – your friend Sarah or your Dad and speak directly to them. The read will automatically sound more authentic and at ease.
Happy recording!
Are we there yet?
I have been working on this website for quite some time now and it seems to be continuously changing. It’s a labor of love – and yet I believe it always will be?
I think as a creative person it’s hard to “finalize” something, especially as a performer. There’s also something extra to share, new clip to add, SEO to edit…and the list goes on.
This is a quote from a Martha Graham poem that I love (and Sara Bareilles used it as inspiration for one of her fantastic Albums of the same name)
I have been working on this website for quite some time now and it seems to be continuously changing. It’s a labor of love – and yet I believe it always will be?
I think as a creative person it’s hard to “finalize” something, especially as a performer. There’s also something extra to share, new clip to add, SEO to edit…and the list goes on.
This is a quote from a Martha Graham poem that I love (and Sara Bareilles used it as inspiration for one of her fantastic Albums of the same name)
Blessed Unrest
“… No artist is ever pleased.
There is no satisfaction whatever at any time.
There is only a queer divine dissatisfaction;
a blessed unrest that keeps us marching
and makes us more alive than the others.
--Martha Graham to Agnes De Mille
I can’t wait to figure out more ways to be Creative with this site. I love having an outlet to chat about voiceover, performing, the arts and maybe even some mom stuff!