Experience
I bring over a decade of experience as an English teacher, combined with a rich background in scriptwriting and hosting. My diverse roles have allowed me to develop strong communication skills and a deep understanding of storytelling, which are essential for effective voiceover work.
Key Projects:
- English Teacher: Over 10 years of experience teaching English, focusing on improving students' language skills through engaging lessons and interactive activities.
- Scriptwriter for Hosting: Created scripts for various events, ensuring smooth flow and engaging content for the audience.
- Host: Successfully hosted numerous school events and programs, captivating the audience with a clear and engaging speaking style.
- Spelling Bee Coach: Coached students for spelling bee competitions, helping them develop their spelling and pronunciation skills.
- Scriptwriter for Short Skits:
- "Plants on Strike": A creative and educational skit about environmental awareness and the importance of plants.
- "Awareness on Learning Difficulty - Dyslexia": A skit aimed at educating students and parents about dyslexia and promoting understanding and support.
Training
My journey into voice acting is supported by continuous self-improvement and specialized training to develop my vocal skills and storytelling techniques.
- Formal Education:
- Bachelor in Science with combination Mathematics, Physics and Geology from UoK.
- Workshops and Courses:
- Participated in a phonetics workshop by Oxford University Press, which provided in-depth training on pronunciation, articulation, and vocal health.
- Attended a storytelling workshop, enhancing my ability to convey emotions and character through voice.
- Ongoing Learning:
- Regularly attend webinars and online sessions focused on voice acting and vocal health.
- Actively involved in online communities and forums for voice actors, participating in peer reviews and feedback sessions to refine my skills.
Equipment
To ensure high-quality recordings, I have set up a home studio with essential equipment suitable for a professional voiceover artist.
- Microphones:
- Boya by M1 professional collar microphone Lavalier 3.5mm Audio Video Record Lapel Mic, perfect for beginners in voiceover work.
- Recording Software:
- Audacity: Free and powerful software for recording and editing audio, ideal for starting voiceover artists.
- Reaper: Another versatile and cost-effective DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) that I use for more complex editing tasks.
- CapCut: Video editing software used for creating voiceover videos with visual elements.
- Camtasia: Software for screen recording and video editing, useful for creating professional voiceover tutorials and presentations.
- Studio Setup:
- Acoustically treated corner of my room with foam panels and a pop filter to minimize background noise and improve sound quality.
- Basic soundproofing measures to ensure clear and professional recordings.
- Other Equipment:
- Sennheiser HD 280 Pro headphones for accurate audio monitoring.
- Portable vocal booth for improved sound isolation during recordings.