November 2008 Archives

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oice-over is my life's passion! I didn't wake up one morning and decide to go into voice-over because I thought I could earn some easy money. I can remember being in 5^th grade and knowing that voice-over is what I was meant to do. I have been in voice-over since 1999, and I intend to be working in voice-over for decades to come.

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utstanding ability to take and perform to your direction. If you want a word or line with different emphasis or characterization, I attentively listen to your instructions and carry them out on the next take.

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ntegrity. I don't agree to voice every project that is offered me. I believe in the power of the word, especially the spoken word. If I don't like the words that would be coming out of my mouth, I won't say them. You can feel assured my voice would not tarnish the image of your business by being associated with some other project that you might consider questionable.

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haracter reads are a specialty. Two of my audiobooks required me to give a distinct and unique voice to over 50 characters! I also have provided the voice for several characters in 2 videogames.

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ducation. I continuously invest in my education to maintain and improve my skills in copy interpretation, script analysis, microphone technique, character development and audio editing. I have studied voice-over with Nancy Wolfson, Jeff Freeman, Susan Berkley, Pat Fraley, Rich Jones, Judith Sullivan and Paul Armbruster. I also have taken a class on Pro Tools audio editing at the Art Institute of Atlanta. I'm currently studying Spanish at Berlitz so that I can perform your copy in another language.

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ption for assistance with script revision. I have superior writing skills, as evidenced by my BA in broadcast journalism and the publication of several articles in national magazines.

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ersatile and pleasing vocal range and pitch. My normal voice is a lower, resonant pitch that is perfect for narrations in corporate America, but I can go up and down the scale and add characteristics to create believable character voices.

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veryone can talk, but not everyone can read aloud well, much less make themselves transparent in the process. As a professional voice actor, I can perform your script so that your audience concentrates on your content, not the manner in which it is performed.

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ates are attractive. Many voice talent belong to a union, which sets rates based on the type of work performed and its usage. The rates shown are for the voice talent only and do not include studio time. I have flexibility in setting rates, which always include my voice talent and production time.

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tunning SOUNDPROOF studio. My studio is custom-built for recording, incorporating special soundproofing construction techniques. The room has no windows, 2 layers of ceilings with added insulation, 2 sets of doors at each entrance with barrier space and 2 layers of 5/8" drywall covering the 2x6 walls. I record in a WhisperRoom for enhanced sound quality. In my pristine recordings, you won't hear kids, dogs, lawnmowers, computer fans, airplanes, thunder, cars or even paperclips as background noises.

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usy people don't have time to read. I convert your copy into communication.

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ou won't need to go through the process again of finding competent, reliable voice talent.

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eeps your audience listening and interested. Need I say more?

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lways on time. You won't miss a deadline because you were waiting for me to finish your recording.

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esearch is done prior to recording session. For audiobooks, I read the book at least once prior to recording it. I spend time to look up and learn correct pronunciations of proper names.

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quipment is industry standard. Instead of recording straight from a low-end microphone into the computer, I record on a Neumann TLM 103 mic connected to a Voicemaster Platinum processor. I use Pro Tools LE with a Mbox on my Macbook Pro computer. If necessary, I could exchange session files with any other recording studio in the world.

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umerous clients and credits, including: Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits, Pepsi Cola, ADP, Verizon Wireless, Georgia Department of Transportation, Delta Airlines, Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, BlueCielo ECM, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Orkin.

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redible and creative actress who delivers sensitive and well-timed copy even during cold reads.

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ffers custom auditions of your script for FREE.

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ember of Audio Publishers Association. I maintain contact with audiobook publishers and can direct you to resources that may assist you.

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arketing expertise is FREE. I minored in marketing in college and am a perpetual student of marketing books. I love marketing and am always happy to discuss it!

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nformation technology narrations are a specialty. I earned a MS degree in computer information systems and worked over 20 years in IT positions including programmer and LAN/WAN/e-mail administrator. I can perform scripts geared to a technical audience with complete authenticity and believability since I actually understand the words that are coming out of my mouth! :)

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ot all things to all people. Would you hire a plumber to fix your air conditioner? Companies value those with expertise in an area, so why should the voice of your important presentation be left to someone who is not skilled in voice-over delivery? Even among voice-over projects, I am selective about those I will perform. For instance, if you want someone to record a movie trailer, I can refer you to other talent. I specialize in audiobooks and narrations, including podcasts, documentaries and corporate presentations. I also enjoy performing scripts used in radio and TV commercials, as well as video games. I often voice the initial greetings and on-hold messages for phone systems, but I will not undertake telephony projects requiring hundreds of menu prompts or file conversions.

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atisfaction guaranteed! I require 50% payment up front when beginning a project. If you are not delighted with your recording, I will not invoice you for the remainder. I don't know of another voice talent who dares to make this promise!