Key Takeaways: Lessons from a Major League Announcer Audition Natural Command and Stage Presence: Raw vocal talent and a commanding presence can instantly silence a noisy room, even in high-pressure audition environments like Philips Arena. The Power of Preparation: Natural voice … [Read more...] about I Was So Close To Being The Live Announcer For The Atlanta Thrashers
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Why Homecoming Weekends Need Voiceover To Be Heard
Key Takeaways Voiceover Cuts Through the Noise: Despite modern digital apps and social media, visitors spend significant time driving in traffic during big weekends. Radio and voiceover provide immediate, local, and clear real-time guidance when decisions are made on the fly. Trust and … [Read more...] about Why Homecoming Weekends Need Voiceover To Be Heard
Human Voice vs. AI Voiceover: When to Use Synthetic Speech and When to Hire a Pro
Key Takeaways: The Industry Landscape: Evaluates the current tug-of-war between AI-generated synthetic speech and professional human voiceover, exploring how business owners and creative directors navigate the crossroads of cost versus brand authenticity. Optimal AI Use Cases: … [Read more...] about Human Voice vs. AI Voiceover: When to Use Synthetic Speech and When to Hire a Pro
How to Choose the Right Voice for Your Medical Explainer Video
Anyone working in healthcare marketing or the pharmaceutical industry knows that creating a video is a lot of work. You have to balance strict legal regulations with the need to be engaging. You are likely dealing with complicated science that needs to be explained to people who might be scared, … [Read more...] about How to Choose the Right Voice for Your Medical Explainer Video
AI Voiceover Has No Soul. But Does That Matter?
It's been since March 2014 since I wrote an article for Voiceover Xtra. Back then, I found great success in voiceover from in-person networking. I encouraged voiceover talent to go out and meet clients in what's now called IRL, or in real life. Now I'm back, wondering how we as voiceover talent … [Read more...] about AI Voiceover Has No Soul. But Does That Matter?
Window vs Mac. Do You Need a Mac for Voiceover?
Beyond the Apple Orchard: Why a PC is a Viable, Powerful Choice for Voiceover For years, the narrative surrounding digital audio production has been dominated by a single fruit: the Apple. Macs, with their sleek design and perceived stability, have become synonymous with creative work, particularly … [Read more...] about Window vs Mac. Do You Need a Mac for Voiceover?
