Voiceover for video help

V.M. 15 years ago

Originally Posted by Dietriffic

That's $50 for 30/60 seconds.

My video is probably 15 minutes!!

Hi Melanie,

I'd love to do your voice over for you. I'm also a copywriter/editor - and a nutritionist, so I understand the health and wellness niche and internet marketing. I'd be happy to supply you with references. You need to go with a voice you like and someone who has a decent mic and is set up to record. I"m just getting started in professional voice over work, so I'd be happy to work something out with you price-wise, and will record a sample for you. (Don't hire anyone unless they've auditioned for you and sent you an Mp3 so you can check the quality of the recording and know what their voice sounds like.) -PM me, or contact me on Skype! - Vonalda
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Daniel Scott

15 years ago

Originally Posted by Dietriffic

That's $50 for 30/60 seconds.

My video is probably 15 minutes!!

You're not just paying for the voice...

...you're paying for their selling ability.

People who can make emotional, impassioned speeches move product.

And those people don't work for minimum wage.

When I direct my clients to voice-over talent, it usually costs them between three and five thousand dollars... and it's worth every penny.

If you don't have the cash, I'd do it yourself, as Colm suggested.

-Daniel

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The Copy Nazi

Banned 15 years ago

Originally Posted by Daniel Scott

You're not just paying for the voice...

...you're paying for their selling ability.

People who can make emotional, impassioned speeches move product.

And those people don't work for minimum wage.

When I direct my clients to voice-over talent, it usually costs them between three and five thousand dollars... and it's worth every penny.

If you don't have the cash, I'd do it yourself, as Colm suggested.

-Daniel

Three and Five thousands dollars!!! Then they're being robbed. Good Voiceover talent doesn't have to cost anywhere near that. Think three to five hundred dollars for a 30-60 second read. Wanna know how I know? I used to book talent every day in a former life as a copywriter for the top Australian FM radio network. Every day. Sometimes we'd have three or four people a day doing reads. And I'm talking pros who'd get it down in one or two takes.

Here...check for yourself. This is RGM's rate card - www.rgm.com.au/ratecard.pdf

Internet Presentations
Per hour-per script- audio navigating $600

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CCGAL

15 years ago

I'd like to do this with you. I can't PM you (I don't think I have 50 posts yet) and I don't know that I am allowed to place links in here yet, but I have some stuff online that I can point you to if you'd like to hear my voice and get a feel for what I can do. PM me if interested.

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HotDamnShortSales 15 years ago

check out voice123.com, you can listen to the samples of different vo's, styles, delivery, etc. I used it for this video here

YouTube - DisappearingMortgage's Channel

was 75 i think, maybe 50 bucks? regardless, they are pros and i was pleased, especially since spending 15 years in the radio industry.
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- NewbieWarrior 15 years ago
  
  Dietriffic,
  
  I'm sure you have a lovely voice (with a lovely Irish lilt), to match your gorgeous photo.
  
  I use Fiverr.com for voiceovers.
  
  The quality varies. Some gigs give a voice sample.
  
  Best is to message them first to see if they are still doing it (gigs come and go, gigs are temporarily unavailable). Check how long they'll speak for, or how many words they'll read, and (if your particular) whether they do re-dos.
  
  I tell them to re-read fluffed lines and I'll edit them out in my audio editing program. I don't want to ask too much of them for what they get paid.
  
  Some gigs do only a minute, others up to 20 minutes. Others quote by number of words.
  
  (You may need to purchase two or three Fivers from the same gig to cover 15 minutes.)
  
  Check the feedback (unless the gig is new, in which case you can take a punt if you want to give someone their break.)
  
  I've used two voiceover gigs on Fiverr so far. I've been satisfied with them. I'm sure when I start testing out more gigs, I'll find ones that will be superb, and others that will be mediocre.
  
  When I first enquired about voiceovers a couple of years ago, I was disappointed with the high prices being quoted eg at voices.com, not to say you'll be paying for guaranteed quality.
  
  But for $5, I'm ready to work with these hungry folks on Fiverr.
  
  Cheers,
  Max
  
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impulsell

15 years ago

There is computer software that reads aloud from a text file. The results are not as bad as they used to be. I'll have a look for it, not sure of the retail price but I'm sure there are demos available. I did see some good testimonials, gotta be a good sign.

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WickedWally

15 years ago

Yeah go to Fiverr.com

Click on "Music & Audio"... its on the right hand side (sidebar)

That's this black chic with crazy hair -wolfjakie- is her handle, she's always there, she looks cool, but who knows she could be just crazy... haven't used her before.

Tell her Wally sent you aight!

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jwenberg

15 years ago

Dietriffic,
I hope you found someone for your video, if not I sent you a PM with my info in it. I am a voice over artist here on the forum. Whomever you decide to go with, as member V.M. said, don't hire anyone who hasn't auditioned in some way. You just want to be able to hear their voice, and the quality of the recording.

A lot of great stuff can be done with simple audio software on most computers, but knowing how to get great sound on your recording is what seperates the pros from the semi-pros. The mic used, the software, and audio processing all need to be good in order to get the best quality for your money. It's more than just plug your mic in and talk.

Nothing will make you and your product look more amateur, than a horrible sounding voice over (if you're using audio or video).

It looks like your project is a little bit longer than what you could get done on fiverr.com, but it's a good place to start to audition people. As in the pm, if you go to www.contentbyjeff.com you can check out my samples, and message me if you have any questions. Best of luck!

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It Should Be Easy 15 years ago

Thanks for the thread! I was actually looking for something similar
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colmodwyer

15 years ago

I think you should record yourself.

First, I imagine having an accent is a positive. I live in the U.S. but have a Scottish accent. Serves me well when meeting new people... even though most think it's an Irish accent!

Second, there's a video out right now - everyone agrees the voice over is terrible - but it's selling like crazy. It's a mega, mega, mega, mega blockbuster!

So I'd save your money. Record it yourself. If it bombs, then I'd bet it's because of the copy, not your voice.

If it does okay, then maybe try testing voice over talent.

Colm

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Zero

15 years ago

I don't think it really matters if you have an Irish accent even if your customers are American. As long as you convey the message you want to get across, in a clear easy to understand way, you'll be fine.

Many tend to be rather insecure about how they sound on audio, if that is the case, you could always put a voice sample up on here and we could tell how good ( or not) you sound.

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J. Barry Mandel

15 years ago

If you need 15 minutes of time and can't afford it then you MUST do it yourself.

You can actually train your voice to do what you need. Take some time and study some of the great infomercial greats like Billy Mays and listen to what they do to make their pitch much more appealing to listen to.

Then take some test runs, if you need get some opinions on what you've done, and have maybe most importantly have FUN with it

Best of Luck,

Justin

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Lucky Edo

15 years ago

Just go to Fiverr you will find someone who will do a quality voice over for you for just $5

Check out this one here for example http://www.fiverr.com/users/whatadea...ref=glst-g-ttl

Save your money, times are hard

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