Measuring VO Volume: How Loud is “Loud”? – Tuesday Tech Tip
In voiceover recording, overall “Loudness" can be tricky to understand. It's different than the "Peak" level - which is the single loudest bit.
In voiceover recording, overall “Loudness" can be tricky to understand. It's different than the "Peak" level - which is the single loudest bit.
As society begins opening up post-pandemic, will remote voiceover sessions remain important? What are the best and worst aspects of this tool?
A Limiter helps hit voiceover project delivery specs. In VO, they are often used for controlling peaks in audiobook and to boost loudness.
Too frequently, we end up negotiating with ourselves for VO deliverables. What exactly does your client want you to provide? A checklist...
Working from home this past year, you may have noticed a tendency to "slide" rather than switch, then we wonder why our reads seem unfocused.
Friction, focus loss, and momentum failure occur most often during task switching. Parking for the exit means having a clear set of steps to get where you are going next.
With new VO gear, I tend to preach caution. Many assume the first thing they need is more expensive equipment. That's not always the answer.
Every voice actor dreams of having a VO-specific booth. But a voiceover booth doesn’t really fix anything - it just changes the equation.
Saving audio files is an annoying steps when recording. It distracts from delivering a brilliant audition. You can always save later, right?