The voice over industry

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VoiceTalks AV Series: What does a sound engineer do?

What does a sound engineer do, you ask? Well, some might argue that the sound engineer’s role is the most important of all the audiovisual production team members. Why? Well, picture this: you’ve just received your newest project’s final version. You rub your hands together in excitement, fully expecting to hear something incredible when you …

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VoiceTalks AV Series: What does a scriptwriter do?

The answer to the question “What does a scriptwriter do?” seems straightforward, right? Sure – a scriptwriter writes scripts, but do you really need a dedicated scriptwriter to prepare content for something like a marketing or eLearning audiovisual project? Can’t you save time and money if you skip hiring a pro – and just develop …

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VoiceTalks AV Series: What does a director do?

What does a director do? Basically, they make the movie. That’s why famous directors like Stephen Spielberg, James Cameron, Christopher Nolan, and George Lucas are as world-renowned as they are important. Many of them have even won Academy Awards for their work. Because every production — film, television, AV, or otherwise — requires a director. …

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VoiceTalks AV Series: What does a producer do?

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a movie set? Actors? Directors? Sure! But have you ever asked yourself: what does a producer do? From blockbuster movies to mom-and-pop-shop low-cost AVs: producers are essential! So we’ll guide you through what a producer does, different types of producers, duties, and the …

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Text-to-speech: is it the future of voice over?

Skynet! I,robot! AI takes over the world! Although it happens in Hollywood, only time will tell if AI takes over in reality. So far, however, AI tech has pretty much-transformed voice overs. Just think of voice assistants. Lost in an unfamiliar area, no worries! Siri’s right there to guide your travels. Even Alexa is standing by, …

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Broadcast quality voice over: what it means and why it matters

A term that’s come up in broadcasting since the advent of the radio is, ‘quality voice‘. Over time, of course, the overall meaning of ‘quality voice’ has become somewhat ambiguous. The upheaval brought about by the fast-changing and constantly-developing information technology revolution has impacted every aspect of our daily lives. It’s also impacted both our …

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