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Voice-over guides for the people who hire the voice

Short, practical guides for producers, agencies and marketing teams: what to prepare, what to ask for and how to choose, before you request a quote.

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Script and productionHow to Write a Script for Voice OverWrite for the ear, not the eye: short sentences, one idea each, and every number, acronym and name spelled the way you want it said. A script that reads well aloud is recorded once and needs fewer corrections.6 min read

Brief and casting

Brief and castingHow to Write a Voice Over BriefA one-page brief you can paste and send.11 min read
Brief and castingHow to Compare Voice Over Samples FairlyA blind-listening method you can run in ten minutes.5 min read
In preparationHow to direct a voice over session remotelyGive notes live without losing the take.

Script and production

Script and productionHow to Write a Script for Voice OverA checklist from the side of the person who hires the voice.6 min read
In preparationScratch track voice overEdit before you record, then swap the voice.

Languages and dubbing

In preparationVoice over vs dubbingWhich format fits your video.
In preparationDubbing vs subtitlesDeciding how to localise a video.
In preparationPreparing a script for translation and voice overAvoid rewrites between languages.

Formats by project

In preparationE-learning voice over: what to prepareModules, scripts and files ready to record.
In preparationIVR voice over: what to prepareMenus and prompts as a list.

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Send the script, the language and the format. We tell you what is missing and quote it in writing.

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Send a draft or a word countFour questions on the quote page.
Hear a shortlistRecommended voices, with why each fits.
Approve a written quoteUsage and delivery date stated. Nothing is recorded before.