Shownotes
In ep 166 of “How Do You Say That?!” Chloe Gilgallon joins Sam and Mark to talk about how you start a read so that it sounds warm from the get-go? We explore why you’re often cast because of your vocal age and ask why, during a first read, you settle into a script, and might want to do the beginning again at the end.
We have a discussion about changing styles in your head mid-read, which can be quite subtle, but it makes a huge difference on mic. Our fun facts are about smoothies, The Who and a woodwork project, and the wildcards include an argument in dialogue, a relaxed giraffe, and Miss Marple comes to the rescue!
Our VO question this week is all about ADR – what it is and how mastering improvisation is really important!
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Script 1
It feels less like an office space and more like an interrogation room at a police station. The blinds have been pulled down and shut tightly, and I’m offered nothing but water in a paper cup. As I wait, I wonder if they’ll offer a phone call.
Having never been in this situation before I’m unsure how to behave. I wasn’t so much as sent to the headmaster’s office at school. My entire life has been kept in order, following each rule carefully, ticking every box and now I’m about to be punished. It suddenly feels unfair, like all the years of good behaviour should count in my favour and I should be let off.
Script 2
However you choose to feed your baby, you may want to experience skin to skin contact after birth. If you’re unable to hold your baby straight after birth and you have a partner, they can have skin to skin contact with your baby until you are ready to take over. We understand that everyone is different, and your midwife will be there to support you in this first hour after birth.
Remember, babies need a lot of love and attention as they get used to their new world and it’s not possible to spoil them. Your baby has been close to you during your whole pregnancy so being held and comforted will help them feel safe.
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About our guest:
Chloe Gilgallon is an Actress and Voice Artist originally from Twickenham, now living by the sea in Essex with her American husband and two teenagers. At drama school, she was told she had a voice made for radio, and fell in love with audio drama. In fact, the first audio job she had won Silver Radio Award, Best Drama Special at the New York Festivals! Chloe works across a range of voice acting genres, including videogames such as Battlefield 6, Dragonquest III, Skull ‘n Bones and The Settlers; ADR, promos, audiobooks, and explainer videos (often getting booked for subjects around ante and post-natal care, fertility and midwifery!) and she has been the Voice of God for three seasons of the UK version of Wheel of Fortune.
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don’t forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark’s British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator – Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark’s demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she’s created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha’s demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
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