Many elearning projects make use of voiceover to enhance the learning experience. Selecting the right voice for your content is just one thing to think about!
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Ensure that you understand who owns the copyright and get your contracts in place
Before you sign any contracts make sure that you are clear about who owns the recorded material and how it can be used. You should be really clear about where you can use the material, how often and for what purposes.
Have you selected the right voiceover artist?
At the start of the project talk to hungarian voice overs your client about the type of voiceover artist that they have in mind. If possible email the client some sound clips so that they can listen to some examples of voice styles. Most voiceover artists have sound samples that you can use. It is best to include the client in the selection process. If you are requesting voiceover samples talk to the artist so that they can provide you with a good range that you'll be able to listen to.
What will you get at the end?
Do you want mp3, wav, DAT, CD? It's best to agree with the voiceover artist how you will receive your final files. We work with a superb artist who provides all of our clips in mp3 or wav so that we can use them right away. Think about specifying the filenames of the clips, it might cost a little more but if you've hundreds of clips called 1.mp3, 2.mp3 it is going to be difficult to sort them in the future.
You can divide up your script and provide your requested filenames, this makes it even easier for the studio.
Make sure your artist understands your acronyms and abbreviations
Don't assume that your voiceover artist will have worked in every business sector! You may have a certain way of pronouncing abbreviations that you need to get just right. Talk to your artist over the phone or provide them with an example sound file that they can listen to if you have any tricky words!
If you have a section which you think might provide some problems ask the voiceover artist to provide you with a few variations so that you can select at a later date.
Make your script easy to read!
Before you start recording make sure that your voiceover artist had had time to read your script. The voiceover artists that we work with all offer their advice and opinions to ensure that we get the best recording. Take time to listen to their views, what looks good on paper often needs changing before recording.
Simple things like double line spacing and making sure sections don't go over onto a new page will all help your voiceover artist.
Finally let your voiceover artist actually see the project that you are working on. If you can let them have access to project materials it will really help them understand exactly what you are looking for.
From radio-commercials to podcasts, finding the right voice over talent for your marketing and brand is an essential part of your advertising efforts. Voice overs play a part in persuading, entertaining, educating, and generating interest in your target-market. No matter what kind of advertisement or message you are planning to promote, a voice over artist can assist you in creating just the dynamic kind of ad you are looking for.
Locating the right fit for your voice over talent is crucial in today's highly-competitive marketplace; you need to create and advertising message that resonates with your clients and ensures that your company stands apart from the competition. The process of hiring can be lengthy, but finding a voice talent agent can make it easier to find the right fit. Never the less, there are many ways to track down someone who can help develop the right marketing and advertising message needed. These are some simple do's and don'ts when hiring a voice artist for your campaign.
Do ask for references. Learning how the voice artist has worked with other customers and clients can supply some insights on how well they may jive with your business objectives.
Don't just listen to the one example. Ask for at least three to five different samples that demonstrate how flexible and adaptable the voice over talent may be. Professional voice artists should be able to deliver a bunch of voices and customize their voice to meet the needs of your message.
Do request more than one interview. The initial interview may be strictly to inspect the person's qualifications and discover more about their background. The second and third interview may include some additional evaluations, so plan ahead and devise a series of interviews to focus your choices.
Don't forget about the talent that's online. Many talented voice over artists can now be located online, and have their own homepage and portfolio for your review. This can make hiring much easier, and you'll have a much better understanding of their history with the audio files and related-links that are accessible on their website.
Do select a voice that complements your target audience. Customers in your target market are much more likely to resonate with someone who resembles their own neighbors and coworkers. Don't be afraid to invest the time to find at least three distinct qualities or characteristics of your target market, and look for voice over talent with the same qualities.
Remember to request ask for demo Mp3s. You can listen to these after the interview, and keeping them on hand can help you compare them to all applicants and talent with ease. Don't forget about those Mp3 or demo-tapes so you can effectively compare them when it comes time to make the final decisions.
Hiring the right voice talent is vital part of creating your sales messages, and you will need to do some market research to determine what your clients will resonate the most with. Finding a voice over artist with experience will make the process of developing your campaign much easier; take the time to talk to and test each applicant to determine just the perfect match.