Shownotes
In ep 175 of “How Do You Say That?!” Johnny Neal joins Sam and Mark to talk about audiobook narration in a character voice versus your own voice! We learn how to muddy the words and not be so precise when the script calls for it… there’s a read with definite push-pull all the way through, a discussion about why listeners speed up an audiobook to 1.25 times the speed (when we think we should be narrating slower) and Johnny gives Sam a masterclass in sighing.
Our VO question this week is all about protecting your voice when doing alien and monster voices.
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Script 1
There will, of course, be an abundance of sentimental items in your indoor storage area. Your childhood swimming certificates, years of birthday cards, anniversary cards, wedding cards and condolence cards all bundled up together, artwork from your children that you just couldn’t bear to part with, diaries and calendars that are decades old. It’s the natural place to store them, right?
Well, actually, our preference would be that you bring sentimental items into the body of the home so you can see and enjoy them on a regular basis and get that warm fuzzy feeling inside.
Script 2
A gust of wind beat against my clothes and lifted my hair. The storm clouds overhead were a dark column of wrath and spite; harbingers for the destruction of Balastt and the death of my family. I watched from afar as an earth-bound comet of black magic broke through our outermost wall to let the Neln army pour into our castle.
The true battle had begun.
Warm, gentle fingers touched my hand and slowly interlocked with mine. The small gesture was all that kept me grounded as David and I stood side by side in silence.
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About our guest:
Johnny Neal is a non-binary voice actor living in Norwich. They began acting professionally at 7 years old, performing on the West End and in a variety of audio dramas and tv shows. Armed with a degree in musical theatre, a love of video games and animation and a penchant for impressions, Johnny began transitioning to voice acting in 2015 when they played the lead roll of Arbaaz Mir in Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: India. They have since become known for their work in video games, animation and audiobooks.
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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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