Laura Wagner - Clear, easy-to-listen-to, good emphasis, catchy

Clear, easy-to-listen-to, good emphasis, catchy

• Laura Wagner is registered with Voice123 since Mar 05, 2006.
• Laura Wagner started his/her voice over career in 2004.
• Currently Laura Wagner is a Standard subscriber.
• Auditions and proposals submitted through Voice123 during the past six months: 0

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Voice Description

My spectrum ranges widely from bubbly & effervescent, to rich and soothing. I can also lower my register to sound technical, and can also do monotone, (which would be good for instructional voice-overs, or answering systems). My clarity is excellent, and I feel that not only would I be good for commercials which are intended to provoke emotions or actions, but I can also provide serious voice-over material. Overall, I have developed a broad-spectrum of voice capabilities, which can be applied to a wide-range of voice-over projects.

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Teenage Girl
• Young Adult Female
• Middle Age Female

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

• English - North American

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

My Union Affiliations and Memberships

None

My Recording and Delivery Capabilities

• I will go to any designated studio in my area
• 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

• I offer copywriting services
• I can deliver edited and finished voice tracks
• I offer voice direction services
• I offer radio ad production services
• I have a music library and can add music to any project
• I can add special effects to any project

My Home Base

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

US American, psuedo-british, scottish/scotch, hispanic/latina, some chicago, wisconsin, and some new york/boston.

My Voice Experience

6 years in Radio, with both Live, On-Air experience, as well as thousands of real commercials, airing in many states throughout the continental U.S. I now work in television for one of the nation's biggest network affiliates, but still do audio work and radio on the side.

I have been known to use other names on the air, such as "Savannah" and "Shelly", and you can find other references (on the web) under these names, which lead listeners back to me, however, I have not publicized my actual name on the air.

At the beginning of my career, my voice-quality, and commitment to honing my craft was what struck many, early-on.

I had begun to hone my voice to meld it into the most appealing and versatile voice which would appeal to multiple listeners. I developed an astute 'ear' for quality, and my subsequent voice/production skills impressed the management, who subsequently appointed me to organize a band of broadcasters, and subsequently assisted in sponsorship acquisition. Leading the pack of my broadcast pupils, I kick-started several shows, by developing programs, and providing custom "intros" and "outtros" for each broadcaster's show (many of which still air to this day)!

2 years after my initial start in radio, a collaboration was in place to make me the 'first' DJ for the newly launched JACK FM. However, before the deal was clenched, a better offer had come in. I was offered a full time position as the premiere production manager for the a large radio network. I was specifically put in charge of developing and overseeing production for 3 FM stations, and 1 AM station for that network's midwest region of the United States. I also went on the air, and delivered live weather forecasts throughout the day, and I was also the 'voice' of our station's "Weatherline".

While overseeing the quality of all productions, I also managed 9 other DJ's, and coached them, when needed. It was also my job to 'sit-in' on client recording(s), and coach them (ie: microphone placement, 'voice-projection', and kept an eye on their corresponding audio levels, as they were being recorded into our system. After several "read-throughs", usually, within 3 "takes", I could "hear" what I wanted, and I would get busy "patching" the commercial together, extracting the 'best' sounding words from their recording, and molding it all together into the final product.

I would choose appropriate music-beds (to put behind the voice(s)), and also incorporate sound-effects (if needed).
I could usually have a production finished within a matter of 1 to 3 hours (but up to 24), depending on my production-load, and how 'specialized' the production-request was.

Although my primary employment is in television, a highly maintained network ensures that I have regular studio access, and most productions can be emailed (via MP3) or shipped.

When it comes to voice-over work, and/or developing your production, your needs are of the utmost importance to me. I am committed to listening to your needs, and listening to what it is you'd like to convey, and doing my best to incorporate my skills to deliver you the best possible recording.
And if you need more? I have strategy and promotional skills as well. I would be happy to review your material to see what you have (or what you might be missing), so we can begin formulating a strategy and subsequent production plan.

I am committed to meeting your voice-over and production needs, and I aim to earn your trust and deliver you the best service, and production in the industry.

My Training

I attended the American Broadcasting School, and graduated in 2003.

My Studio Equipment

Studio equipment will include a USB Condenser Microphone, Cool-Edit, and/or Adobe Audition. Music library pending, but will be happy to use appropriately licensed music from client(s) library.

Additional Skills

Proficient in editing software, microphone placement, Cool-edit, Sawplus, Adobe Audition, Maestro, Audacity, and more.
I am skilled at sound-effects, multi-tracking, and most facets of editing/producing.

I frequently work with high profile clients in putting together the best production options that will best meet their specific need, to convey their message in the style they desire. I have enough experience and expertise to pull off difficult demands, and meet the high expectations that my clients deserve.

Do you have a pre-existing spot that needs fixing? With production, I am capable of "fixing" flaws and blemishes within productions, provided that it is the raw voice audio, with no music-bed. I can also remove too many "ands", "buts", or coughs, etc. In most cases, I can also extract 1 word out of a 2-3 word conglomeration. (For instance, if someone starts a sentence with "Uh...", or "Well...", and it blends in with the next word, I can usually shave that off, and smooth-out the beginning word, to make it sound natural, and seamless.) If a commercial is too long, or too short, I can also "tighten-up" a commercial, or speed it up slightly (without making it sound 'chip-munky'). Conversely, I can also slow down a spot, if needed. If copy needs to be cut from a spot (for instance, if a spot needs to be exactly :30, or exactly :60 seconds), I will consult with client, and if left to me, I will use my best judgment in discarding unnecessary 'fluff' from a spot, while still keeping most pertinent and important information intact. I can also loop music beds, add sound effects, and make someone's voice sound as if they're in any setting (from 'music halls', to 'auditoriums', or even make them sound like they're in a closet!) The possibilities are endless, and I'd be happy to make you a happy customer.