We\u2019ve put together five tips that you should follow to make sure everything goes smoothly and stays within budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
1) <\/strong>Ensure the script is formatted and corrected.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIdeally, lines should be double-spaced. Any word that has any remote possibility of being mispronounced should be spelled out phonetically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example: Massapequa (MASS-A-PEE-KWA<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\nAnything with a number should also be spelled out. Is 1800-247-33 pronounced \u201cone eight hundred, two four seven, three three\u201d or \u201cone eight hundred, twenty-four seven, double three\u201d?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This will save re-records, wasted time, and frustration on both sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2) <\/strong>What level of production is involved?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDecide if you need the voice talent to provide you with the RAW audio, which is unedited for you to edit, or if you need the talent to clean up the audio and cut the files down into smaller files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, if you\u2019re making a PowerPoint presentation, you may need 100 separate MP3 files. This takes extra time and is generally an extra fee. Be clear about what is needed right up front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3) <\/strong>Give the voice talent background on the project. <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf the voice actor has an understanding of what the project is about, how it will be used, what results are hoped to be achieved, and who the target audience is, they will be able to tailor the read to give you a better recording. As professional voice talents do this every day, they have the experience, more often than not, to know how to provide you with the best result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anything with a number should also be spelled out. Is 1800-247-33 pronounced \u201cone eight hundred, two four seven, three three\u201d or \u201cone eight hundred, twenty-four seven, double three\u201d?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This will save re-records, wasted time, and frustration on both sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2) <\/strong>What level of production is involved?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDecide if you need the voice talent to provide you with the RAW audio, which is unedited for you to edit, or if you need the talent to clean up the audio and cut the files down into smaller files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, if you\u2019re making a PowerPoint presentation, you may need 100 separate MP3 files. This takes extra time and is generally an extra fee. Be clear about what is needed right up front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3) <\/strong>Give the voice talent background on the project. <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf the voice actor has an understanding of what the project is about, how it will be used, what results are hoped to be achieved, and who the target audience is, they will be able to tailor the read to give you a better recording. As professional voice talents do this every day, they have the experience, more often than not, to know how to provide you with the best result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the voice actor has an understanding of what the project is about, how it will be used, what results are hoped to be achieved, and who the target audience is, they will be able to tailor the read to give you a better recording. As professional voice talents do this every day, they have the experience, more often than not, to know how to provide you with the best result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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