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by Debbie Irwin
Voiceover narration is an art form filled with misconceptions and myths. Let’s debunk a few to provide a clearer understanding of this massive field: 1. Narrations Are Boring. Narrations aren’t inherently boring! The perceived dullness depends on the delivery and enthusiasm of the narrator. Skilled voiceover artists can make any topic engaging and interesting. If you […]
by Debbie Irwin
If you’re in the market for voiceover talent for medical narration, there are several key considerations to ensure you find the right fit for your project. Medical narration is a specialized field, demanding expertise, precision, and the ability to convey complex information effectively. Here are seven tips to help you make an informed decision when […]
by Debbie Irwin
Dearest Cate, Okay, I’ll be honest. Before you, my knowledge of American football was limited to knowing it involved a lot of yelling, questionable body painting, and elaborate tailgating rituals. Cate Blanchett Sound-Alike?! Then, you, the magnificent Cate Blanchett, somehow became intertwined with my destiny. Okay, not my destiny in the grand, operatic sense, but […]
by Debbie Irwin
In the vast and varied realm of voice-over (VO) work, the domain of medical narration is unique. Not every voice actor wants to pursue it. Not every voice actor should pursue it. Many sub-genres in VO require specific skills– for example, if you’re voicing animations, you can expect to make grunting, shouting, yelling, screaming, hitting, […]
by Debbie Irwin
Sonic Branding Uses Sound to Establish a Brand’s Identity. Audio branding isn’t new. Think of the sound that accompanies the animated Netflix logo. The McDonald’s logo. The NBC logo. Companies have always used audio to reinforce their visual brands, because sound adds emotion, which makes its message powerful and memorable. Some people are visual […]
by Debbie Irwin
May 15, 2023. Undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. students at Pace University in NYC were ready for their big day. Two thousand of them. Their hard work was done. Mine was just beginning. Fact: voice-over actors are usually heard and not seen. We’re the disembodied voices of GPS systems, public transportation announcements, animated characters in cartoons, […]
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