New Zealand Voice Over Actors

 SEEN ONE SEEN ALL

It seems to this writer that all the world over, radio stations and television networks sound and appear very similar in many ways.

This observation seems to hold up under scrutiny whether the broadcaster is a nationally sponsored quasi-government institution, a public company listed on the local bourse or if it is privately owned and operated.

Of course, the eternal dollar will be the determining factor in deciding the level of success each individual operation has achieved.

The programming will vary in some ways but overall the news bulletins, sports and weather reports will be almost identical.

SHARING IS SAVING

In the commercial arena where brands are investing big bucks in advertising, even the TV ads and radio spots are mere clones of the formats and selling scenarios developed over the past 100 years in the good ole USA.

This similarity is often passed off as part of “globalisation”. Perhaps, but it also helps improve the bottom line. Think of the money saved on production budgets where the same product shot or music track can be shared worldwide.

Global brands like KFC, Maccas, Nestle, Coke, and Pepsi have vast libraries of “hero” shots available to their ad agencies in every country. These idealistic presentations of their products take hours to set, light and retouch into perfection.

The same is not the case for the lyrics in the jingle or the announcer voice over. The song will have to be re-sung and voices re-recorded in the language in each market.

For New Zealand Voice Over Artists & Actors, a great deal of work is derived in re-creating commercial audio for the local market.

It’s distinctive and unique. Even in the quietest moments, there’s no mistaking New Zealand in the room. So when recording the audio track for a TV or radio spot planned for the market “down under” it is essential to source the right voice.

Today you can jump online and begin auditioning New Zealand Voice Over Artists & Actors with a mouse click or screen tap on a PC, laptop or smartphone.

You’ll get to hear samples of real New Zealand professional voice talent performing various reads from previous jobs. Your search will be targeted with voices classified by gender, age group and style. Head now to www.mediagroup.co.nz

Nz Voiceovers

A VOICE OVER SMORGASBORD

The bearded Conchita Wurst sang about “Where have all the good men gone?”

Grammy girl Paula Cole questioned “Where have all the cowboys gone”? And as bitter as her lyrics are to listen to, she can do my laundry any day!

Then Mika hit us with the LGBTQIA lament; “Where have all the good guys gone?”

I have a question too. Where have all the voices gone, long time passing? No this is not the opening line to a Joan Baez song parody. Nor is this a dirge for deceased voice talent.

Luckily the voice over artists here in NZ and around the world have not all gone. On the contrary, they are readily available to you through the best Voice Talent Agency Auckland has to offer.

SPOILT FOR VOICE CHOICE

I hear you calling, pleading, nay begging for the answer. What’s the name of this project saving source of fantastic voice talent. Read on and all will be revealed.

At over 1.6 million Auckland is the most populous city in the nation. The “City of Sails” is also handy to regional centres like Tauranga with 110,000 people 2½ hour’s drive away; Hamilton with 152,000 just over an hour away and Rotorua’s 65,000 within 2¾ hours.

That lot totals up to 40% of the country’s population and given that Auckland is the major business hub, it makes sense that a high percentage of Kiwi voice over talent would be residents of the area.

However you might be seeking a voice actor from Australia, the Asia-Pacific, the UK, USA, or Europe. Wherever!

You can be sure of getting the voice you envisage through Media Group NZ the most progressive Voice Talent Agency Auckland has at your sevice.

IT’S HAPPENING ONLINE

Just what are you looking for in a voice actor? Do you want a male or female voice? What age group? Ethnicity or accent? Hard sell, soft sell? Head online to listen to samples of the amazing range of voices available right now.

When you hear a potential winner, ask for a free online quote. If you’re happy with the price, but still not 100% sure of your choice, then providing your script(s) will run more than 60 seconds you may request a “free demo”. This is the no-risk way to choose a new voice over talent.

Get in for yours at www.mediagroup.co.nz

New Zealand Voice Actors

 SEEN ONE SEEN ALL

It seems to this writer that all the world over, radio stations and television networks sound and appear very similar in many ways.

This observation seems to hold up under scrutiny whether the broadcaster is a nationally sponsored quasi-government institution, a public company listed on the local bourse or if it is privately owned and operated.

Of course, the eternal dollar will be the determining factor in deciding the level of success each individual operation has achieved.

The programming will vary in some ways but overall the news bulletins, sports and weather reports will be almost identical.

SHARING IS SAVING

In the commercial arena where brands are investing big bucks in advertising, even the TV ads and radio spots are mere clones of the formats and selling scenarios developed over the past 100 years in the good ole USA.

This similarity is often passed off as part of “globalisation”. Perhaps, but it also helps improve the bottom line. Think of the money saved on production budgets where the same product shot or music track can be shared worldwide.

Global brands like KFC, Maccas, Nestle, Coke, and Pepsi have vast libraries of “hero” shots available to their ad agencies in every country. These idealistic presentations of their products take hours to set, light and retouch into perfection.

The same is not the case for the lyrics in the jingle or the announcer voice over. The song will have to be re-sung and voices re-recorded in the language in each market.

For New Zealand Voice Over Artists & Actors, a great deal of work is derived in re-creating commercial audio for the local market.

It’s distinctive and unique. Even in the quietest moments, there’s no mistaking New Zealand in the room. So when recording the audio track for a TV or radio spot planned for the market “down under” it is essential to source the right voice.

Today you can jump online and begin auditioning New Zealand Voice Over Artists & Actors with a mouse click or screen tap on a PC, laptop or smartphone.

You’ll get to hear samples of real New Zealand professional voice talent performing various reads from previous jobs. Your search will be targeted with voices classified by gender, age group and style. Head now to www.mediagroup.co.nz

Voice Agency Christchurch, Auckland & Wellington NZ

For years I laboured under the misapprehension the title Voice Over was another employment opportunity offered by the mob. The other was in Stand Over.

I wasn’t sure if I should say “Voice Over” or “Voiceover”. I presumed one way was the old Sicilian style and the other a New York influence. I was concerned.

Everybody knows what Stand Over means with the mob. It means lots of standing around looking tough. Maybe a smoke drooping from your lower lip. You know the non-filter type. It’s always flopping around on the lip but never comes unstuck.

Stand Over means being able to block an entire doorway with your eyebrows. It means having friends in high places who are scared of what you might know. And scared friends in low places who might know all the details.

The title Stand Over isn’t meant to be taken literally. Sure the mob leans on people but that should be regarded as more of an incentive scheme.

These days Stand Over is a misnomer. Standing astride a person like some Colossus in a double breasted suit hardly fits the genteel approach favoured by most modern hitmen. (Advice to ex-spies; Don’t drink tea with strangers who smoke Russian cigarettes) 

THE DILEMMA REMAINS

What Does A Voice Over Do? Unlike the aforementioned Stand Over, it’s highly unlikely that a Voice Over will pull a gun on you and demand all your money. Or even do their best Colossus of Roads impression. Unless you would like to hear an audio interpretation of that legendry oversized Greek.

A Voice Over is an audio actor. A person who articulates the words crafted by a scriptwriter on subjects ranging from breakfast cereal to more interesting topics such as the mating habits of newts and more. Stay tuned for the special expose on   banning TV reporting of live coral spawning until after 10pm.

So if you need of a Voice Over, to whom do you turn? Someone to breathe life into the script for your radio or TV commercial. A talent who can create interest in a presentation on any topic.