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The Voice Over Book
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The Voice Over Book
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Description
'How I wish this book had been available to me when I started my voiceover career!' Miriam Margolyes
A concise handbook outlining the skills, the know-how and the business of voiceovers, with a particular focus on the UK industry. Stephen Kemble, a voiceover artist and voice coach, and David Hodge, who has worked as a sound engineer, voice director and as Company Manager at a voice agency, offer specialist advice on all areas of voiceover work, including commercials, narration, audio books, animation and dubbing.
Knowing your voice
Understanding and acquiring the skills of a voiceover
How to prepare for recording sessions
Technical aspects and protocol of working in a studio
Knowing your personal strengths, making the all-important showreel and finding an agent
Looking after your voice
Dealing with dyslexia
Tips from agents, producers, engineers and voiceovers
Terminology
An ideal guide for anyone who has a curiosity about voiceovers and what's involved.
Product details

Published | 01 Apr 2014 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 104 |
ISBN | 9781783190546 |
Imprint | Methuen Drama |
Dimensions | Not specified |
Series | The Actor's Toolkit |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
About the contributors
Reviews
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A useful guide for prospective new voice artists, and for existing artists looking to break in to new VO sectors. Helpful tips on how the industry works, from soup to nuts!
Johnny Garcia, Rhubarb Voices
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Provides a real depth of insight and opens the door onto what is required to learn the necessary skill to hold your own in a session. See you in the studio!
Nick Angell,Voice Director/Owner of Angell Sound Studios
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An absolute must for any student or actor interested in developing this aspect of their work.
Judith Phillips, Head of Voice at LAMDA
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The quintessential insiders' guide to voiceovers. It should become compulsory reading at all drama schools!
Maxine Wiltshire, Voice Shop
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The quintessential insiders' guide to voiceovers. It should become compulsory reading at all drama schools!
Maxine Wiltshire, Voice Shop
