Ben Sparks

Voice Description

I have a flexible voice and am able to do a variety of different tones and inflections for any project. My natural voice is warm and resonant, a little rough, though still youthful. I have no discernible accent. I normally speak deliberately with strong enunciation and a steady pace, but can easily crank it up to fit the read. I am a professionally-trained actor with over twenty years of theatre and film/video experience. I've been working with directors my entire life and can give you exactly what you want. I also possess a high degree of technical know-how and am able to edit and produce my own recordings.

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Teenage Boy
• Young Adult Male
• Middle Age 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
• 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 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 have a music library and can add music to any project
• I can add special effects to any project

My Home Base

Grand Rapids, MI, Michigan, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

British, Scottish, Cockney, Russian, Surfer Dude, Frat Boy, Snooty Academic, etc - ask me and I'll give it a shot. I've got loads of theatre experience and can convey a wide range of emotions with my voice.

My Voice Experience

I have performed audiobook narrations and character voice-overs, phone recordings, as well as bit of radio work and voice for professional presentations.

My Training

I possess a theatre minor which included extensive training in a variety of vocal techniques. I have performed in countless stage and film productions. I have an extremely strong grasp of English spelling and grammar as well as experience in screenwriting and copy editing.

My Studio Equipment

I use a soundproofed booth with a professional-grade Rode condenser microphone connected to a dedicated computer recording system running Adobe Soundbooth audio editing software. (My demos were all recorded, mixed, and edited using this setup.)

Additional Skills

In addition to my acting training and experience, I possess strong computer and technical skills. I know HTML and a bit of C++/Java. I am a freelance IT specialist and work for several large companies administering networks and making technology purchases. This means I can perform, record, edit and upload; I'm a one-stop shop for your voice over projects. I also live right down the road from Sound Post Studios should you prefer to record your project there.

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

Online Payments Via PayPal

Contact Information

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Additional Information