WHO’S IN FRONT OF THE MICROPHONE?
Monday, early. You. Yes, you
the lucky one, it’s OK we know you’re the boss’s pet. You are now in charge of
selecting the voice artist for the new TV commercial.
Now that doesn’t sound like a bad way to start the week. But if
you are new to the task there are Questions to Ask Before Hiring Voice Over
Talents.
You could run up a quick checklist. Start with the question of
who and include, what, where, when, for how long, copyrights, residuals, and
contingencies.
And how much?
AGREE ON THE QUOTE
FIRST
There’s only one way to identify the voice actor with the style
and tone you have in mind for a job. You need to hear a recent recording by the
talent, preferably reading a script with the sort of “feel” you want in the
performance.
Media Group, the business audio specialists is a great place to
start. On their website, you’ll be able to click on hundreds of samples
recorded by some of the best male and female professional voice over artists.
When you hear a voice that you believe may be right for the job
and you need to find out a cost all you do is click on the button labelled
“free online quote”.
SORT OUT THE
DETAILS
To cut right to the chase once
you have identified the voice or at least a candidate, and you have a quote
from Media Group, discussions will continue so have a list ready with Questions
to Ask Before Hiring Voice
Over Talents.
As you know it is always wise to agree on the cab fare before
getting into a “tuk-tuk”.
A lot of problems can be pre-empted and skirted with careful
planning and attention to any un-dotted-eyes and un-crossed-tees.
In a few emails and phone calls, the seasoned experts at Media
Group will have everything sorted.
If there is still a lingering doubt over the voice and a demo
recording is required that can be arranged free of charge. The demo would
involve a recording of the preferred talent reading an extract from the actual
script.
When complete a link will be sent to allow access to the
finished demo for review and final assessment of the voice before heading into
full production.
Take the lead. Head on over to www.mediagroup.co.nz