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TURN-AROUND TIME: “Same day
voiceovers…done right…on time!” It’s not
just a slogan, it’s a daily commitment to
providing quality service. Most recordings
are available same day - often within hours.
Long-form narrations can be completed usually
no later than next day, fully edited and
ready to use.
RATES:
Rates vary according to usage and length
of the voiceover. For an accurate quote
please email your script (or indicate length
of voiceover) and include as many specifics
as possible… usage (radio, TV, non-broadcast,
website/flash) to receive an immediate
quote.
AUDITIONS:
A great way for you to hear me voicing
your copy. E-mail a few paragraphs
of script for a free, customized audition.
PRONUNCIATION GUIDES: Giving a clear, precise
pronunciation on a client’s name or technical
term is key. Retakes can hold up the process.
So please be sure to include a pronunciation
guide for any proper names or unusual words.
My loose rule of thumb is this: If the word
(or name) can’t be found in the dictionary,
it needs a pronunciation key. And keep in
mind regional or local pronunciations that
may differ nationally. An example is the
word “route.” As you know, in some parts
of the country it’s said “root,” in others
“rowt” (as in “ow, I hurt my finger!”). Using
a “sounds-like” key (as just done) is also
very helpful with pronunciation guides.
DELIVERY
METHODS/FORMATS: Most work is sent out
as a high quality MP3 as an e-mail attachment
or a link to a hassle-free download. Overnight
CD delivery is available (no extra charge
for mail delivery of corporate/multi-media
projects). Other formats include WAV, AIFF,
or just about any other best practices encoding
in use today.
PAYMENT DUE: Payment is due upon receipt
of the finished audio. Once delivery of the
audio has occurred, a Pay
Pal invoice will
be emailed to you. You simply click on a
link and enter the requested information.
It’s a very quick process. All major credit
cards accepted. You don't have to join anything.
There are no additional fees to use this
service. Concerns or questions? Call the
studio line at 510.305.0626.
RETAKES/PICKUPS: As is often the case with
longer corporate video recordings and other
narrations, a change of a sentence or two
AFTER the recording may be needed. In some cases,
a pro-rated fee may apply.
PHONE PATCH? While phone patch is available,
giving pre-recording direction on the pace,
tone, style of the read often works just
as well. Bottom line, we both want it to
be right. Providing key direction helps immeasurably.
FOR
A FREE CUSTOM AUDITION USING YOUR COPY, E-MAIL
OR CALL TODAY
