Ed Forrester

Voice Description

My default voice would be the classical british, hugh grant meets prince william english accent.

I would say my voice sounds educated, whilst being warm and friendly. I can be charming, sexy and cool.

I can also sound engaging, caring and goofy; all for any occassion

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Young Adult Male
• Middle Age Male
• Senior Male

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

• English - Australian / NZ
• English - British

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
• 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 will go to any designated studio in my area
• I have Phone Patch in my studio
• I can record and then deliver the audio files via Email
• I can record and then deliver the files by regular mail

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

None

My Home Base

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

English - bbc/posh
English - london, gruff, harsh, "wise boy"
English - bristol, country, farmer
Australian - educated
Australian - wild bush man
NZ - "flight of the conchords esq"
South African - soft and educated
South African - Thick/deep cape town
North American - newscaster
North American - South / white trash
Mexican - little mexican boy
Mexican - Gang member
Russian
Indian

My Voice Experience

I have done workshops with Michel Daingerfield in Vancouver who pointed me in this websites direction. I'm looking to break into the industry and increase my portfolio and vocal abilities.

My Training

I have a BSc from Edinburgh University in Scotland but sadly it has no relevance to the arts. I have done workshops with Michael Daingerfield in Vancouver Canada

My Studio Equipment

I have been using a place called "studio X" in downtown Vancouver which i believe has everything required to patch in directors and send files electronically having been recorded in a completely sound proof booth.

Additional Skills

I currently work in finance, i spend the majority of my day in meetings vocalling my opinions on various strategies and directions. I am a great listener and a very quick learner. When i find something interesting and / or challenging my mind is a sponge. I am also very good at mimicking and have a very quick mind. i am also great fun and easy going.

Payment Methods Accepted

• PayPal
• 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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