Dean Richards

Voice Description

I can deliver a broad spectrum of emotions and voice styles. I can do voices, different accents, whatever is required. I am very animated; I can go from one extreme to the next, turning on a dime emotionally and love to experiment. I love narrating, and deliver a warm, smooth style that comforts people. Whatever your needs, come to me first!

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Child
• Teenage Boy
• Young Adult Male
• Middle Age Male
• Senior Male

Language(s) of Which I Am a Native Speaker:

• English - Australian / NZ
• English - British
• English - North American
• English - South African

I Offer my Services for these Recording Purposes

• Commercials
• Promos
• IVR, voicemail, phone systems, and on-hold messages
• Training, business presentations, sales, and web sites
• Audiobooks
• Videogames
• Documentaries
• TV shows and movies
• Movie and game trailers
• Podcasts
• Adult content
• Songs
• Others (on-camera, infomercials, live announcers, spokespersons)

Jobs I Am Willing to Take (Union-wise)

• Non-Union Jobs

• Jobs for ACTRA (Canada) signatories

• Jobs for AFTRA (US) signatories

• Jobs for British Equity signatories

• Jobs for SAG (US) signatories

• Jobs for Union des Artistes (Canada) signatories

My Union Affiliations and Memberships

None

My Recording and Delivery Capabilities

• I can record and then deliver the audio files via Email
• I can record and then upload the audio files via FTP
• I can record and then deliver the files by regular mail

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

None

My Home Base

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

Any type of British accent, Australian, South African, East Indian, German, Russian, African. (And if I'm not familiar with it, I can learn!) A Harry Enfield show would be a good comparison, simply because there are many characters and different voice-over accents. This kind of situation is ideal for me; delivering lines as various characters, etc. is always fun.

My Voice Experience

Well I knew we'd get to this part...
I have never done any work in the field. I've always wanted to, so now I'm giving it a shot- or trying to! So cut me a break, you won't be disappointed!

My Training

I have been schooled in media, I have observed, revered and mimicked. I've done school plays, performed for family amusement and am passionate and enthusiastic.
Additionally, I would love to find out WHICH courses, etc. I should or could take to improve my marketability. Do people ever get their foot in the door with no formal training? Sure they do- right?!

My Studio Equipment

Ah. Well I can record and send by mail, or figure out how to upload. Moving on...

Additional Skills

I will always give 110% to anything I am involved with. I am reliable, trustworthy and pleasant. I have a soothing voice, (or so I've been told) I am a great listener and have the ability to make people feel at ease. I have done well as a telemarketer in the past- able to calmly and pleasantly address people's concerns and questions, and to reassure them. I am attentive to detail, helpful and always looking to improve my skills in any area. I welcome criticism and suggestion, and am always seeking to learn new things.

Payment Methods Accepted

• Personal checks, cashier's checks, or money orders in my local currency
• Personal checks, cashier's checks, or money orders in any currency
• Wire transfers

Contact Information

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