'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.
