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- They Enjoy What They Are Doing. Reading can be a kind of self-hypnosis — just think of the phrase “lost in a good book.” We create the scenery, imagine how the characters look, and add our own inflections to the way that they speak.
- Articulation.
- Knowing When to Use an Accent. Everyone has an accent of their own, but outstanding narrators can suppress their everyday accent and deliver a more neutral narration.
- Intuitive Pacing. A good voice actor knows when to hold for an extra second to let the words sink in, and when to speed up dialog during an action scene.
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- Is The Voice Actor Experienced in Audiobook Narration?
- Does The Narrator’S Voice ‘Fit’ with Your Target Demographic?
- Additional Tips: The Top 10 Qualities of A Good Audiobook Narrator
Creating an audio version of a book involves a lotmore than just reading. Even within the professional voice acting community, audiobook narration is considered to be a specialty. Experienced narrators have the artistic ability to bring your script to life by interpreting your script, emphasizing certain words, and adding subtle touches such as hum...
It’s one thing to have your own, personal, positive reaction to the voice actor’s demo – but if you put yourself in the shoes of your listener, would you still feel the same way? It can be a constant struggle to remind ourselves that ‘we are not our audience,’ when creating any product or marketing material. If you feel that you’re not able to hear...
According to many Voices clients, there is a general belief that a good narrator should be able to: 1. Engage the listener 2. Make and keep a contract with the listener to suspend their disbelief 3. Give a consistent performance 4. Have intuitive timing 5. Develop multiple convincing character voices or use appropriate inflection 6. Be an authentic...
- Stephanie Ciccarelli
Apr 13, 2023 · A good narrator should have knowledge different story types and perspectives, good speaking technique, and the ability to infuse a narrative with complexity and emotion.
Nov 23, 2022 · Your readers will never forget a great narrator. They’re the ones who make the story come to life, and who can keep your readers engaged from start to finish. But what makes a great...
- Marc Cashman
- Articulation. This involves enunciating words and phrases correctly, clearly, and cleanly. There should be no over- or under-articulation (unless it’s a character); no sibilance or whistling (most commonly heard on the letter S or soft C) or lisping, and little to no mouth noise.
- Breathing. You must have enough breath so you don’t run out of air at the end of sentences or gasp for breath between or inside sentences. There should be no fading, swallowing, or gulping.
- Delivery. The ability to tell a story compellingly is what constitutes solid delivery. Your delivery must be appropriate to the spirit of the text and the author’s intent and must be consistent throughout the narration.
- Eye-Brain-Mouth Control. This skill involves reading the script accurately (not omitting, adding, or changing words and phrases). Narrators must strive to mitigate the number of mistakes and corrections in their delivery.
Nov 13, 2023 · A good narrator is adept at conveying information to the reader in a clear and engaging manner. Whether through vivid descriptions, introspective reflections, or clever dialogue, the narrator facilitates the smooth delivery of key plot points and details.
Mar 22, 2021 · What Makes a Good Narrator Voice? A good speaking voice isn’t necessarily good for narration. Reading out loud is not telling a story – narration is about delivering a message and guiding your audience to perceive this message in an intended way.
