Lawrence Todd - engaging, confident, friendly, articulate, learned

engaging, confident, friendly, articulate, learned

• Lawrence Todd is registered with Voice123 since Feb 17, 2012.
• Lawrence Todd started his/her voice over career in 2008.
• Currently Lawrence Todd is a Standard subscriber.
• Auditions and proposals submitted through Voice123 during the past six months: 0
• Lawrence Todd was last active on Voice123 92 days ago

Voice Description

Long-form narration: Fiction
I go for an engaging but smooth tone with most fiction. I want the listener to "buy in" but without spoon-feeding the book to them.

Long-form narration: Non-Fiction
The titles I've done so far for non-fiction present an argument, and I make it my job to convey that argument clearly and convincingly.

Radio spots:
Because most listeners are used to the smooth deejay voice and ultimately annoyed by the "Fast Eddie" voice of commercials, I go for a resonant, smooth, and even soothing voice with most of my radio work.

eLearning / Screencasts:
No matter how informative, tutorial or information videos can put people to sleep, so I try to keep these fast-paced and lively. I sometimes go for conversational, as if the watcher is listening to a co-worker explain the matter.

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

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

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
• Documentaries
• Movie and game trailers
• Podcasts
• Adult content
• 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 upload the audio files via FTP
• 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

Roanoke, Virginia, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

southern, hillbilly, grumpy, British, high-brow, funny, northern, nasally, nerdy, pompous, arrogant, learned, smart, wise, crazy

My Voice Experience

Long-form narration (audio books):
- Double Exposure, Fiction, Suspense-thriller
- Pirate Nation, Non-fiction, social/academic
- White Fang, Fiction, Adventure
- The Island of Dr Moreau, Fiction, Sci-fi
- Around the World in 80 Days, Fiction, Adventure

Radio commercials:
- Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home, storyteller advert
- Roanoke Valley Libertarians, convincing dialog advert

Dictation:
- Voice of the Blue Ridge, local news

eLearning / Presentations:
- Carilion Clinic, Intranet site tour
- Carilion Clinic, "how to..." videos

My Training

Master of Arts, Arizona State University

Bachelor of Arts, Arizona State University

Journalist, Arizona Air National Guard, 6 years

Editor, The State Press, 1 year

Columnist, The State Press, 3 years

Numerous theatre productions: actor, producer, asst director, playwright.

My Studio Equipment

4x4x8 Sound booth, insulated with Auralux sound foam

Rode NT1A condenser microphone

Presonus Firebox audio interface

iMac with Adobe Audition and Izotope Nectar and RX2

Additional Skills

- Excellent editing skills and knowledge of industry-standard software.

- Professional work ethic

- Responsive and timely communicator

- Flexible and results-oriented

- Creative problem-solver