Studio Efficiency: Thoughts on Flow and Workflow – Voiceover Tech Tip
Workflow in the home studio is a tricky thing. There’s simply no one-size-fits-all for voiceover audio. We need a variety of tools so our audio sounds appropriate.
In the VO Studio: Reaching for the Right Tool – Tuesday Tech Tip
Sometimes I get the feeling that as our recording tools increase, they can start to distract us from the task at hand: getting a brilliant audition out the door...
VO Studio Sparkle: A Little Practical Magic – Voiceover Studio Tech Tip
Arthur C. Clarke's quote regularly comes to mind while in the studio “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.”
Recording Software: The Unlikeliness of “Learning” – Voiceover Studio Tech Tip
Even the simplest audio recording application has many more tools than we’ll ever use. In our VO studios, the tools we learn will be the ones we need.
In the VO Studio: Efficiency Never Feels That Way At First – Tuesday Tech Tip
from time to time, it means we have to unlearn a less efficient method and force ourselves to use a tool that’s a bit less familiar at first.
What Are The “Right” Settings For Voiceover Recording? Tuesday Tech Tip
"What are the 'right' settings to use for a VO audition?" A reasonable question to ask. But, what will make your specific setup sound better?
VO Studio Gear: Three Thoughts About Shotgun Mics
Shotgun microphones are cool. They are the epitome of minimalism, sleek and simple. It’s been interesting to see how many voice actors have added them to their home recording setups as they work to improve their sound. There are good reasons to do this. Shotgun mics tend to be highly directional, rejecting off-axis sounds, so they could potentially solve issues related to noisy spaces or less well treated rooms.
Studio Workflow: How To Use These New Tools? – Tuesday Tech Tip
Serious question: If we use all these new cool tools, does the quality of our recording space actually matter?
In the Studio: Fix It At The Source
A truly inspiring thing happens when a student suddenly understands what they are hearing and how to make things better. It can be simple...
