
Frequently asked questions about the process
My goal is to build a long term relationship with clients, rooted in collaboration, value, and engagement.
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African-American Female Voiceover Talent
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Fluent English speaker (native language)
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Neutral North American accent
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Vocal Age: 30-50
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Vocal Sound:
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Trustworthy,
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Assuring/Reassuring,
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Confident,
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Authoritative
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Microphone: Lewitt LCT 440 Pure Condenser Mic
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Interface: Audient iD14
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DAW: Twisted Wave & Adobe Audition
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Workstation: Mac Book Pro
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Directed Session: ipDTL, Video Conferencing, Phone Call
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File Transfer: Google Drive, Dropbox, We Transfer, or other service
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Deliverables: .mp3, .wav, .aiff file format
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7 Factors are considered when quoting a project:
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Length of project based on words, minutes or hours.
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Technical copy
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Fast delivery (within 24 hours) vs. Flexible delivery (72 hours or more)
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Large, multi-module projects
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Complex file splits & labeling requirements
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Usage (media & time) - where and how long the content will be used,
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Website
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Social media posts.
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TV or radio broadcast
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Internet/web advertisement (pre-roll or web ads)
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Paid placement social media campaign (boosted posts)
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Market (region) - where the content will be viewed.
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Local
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Regional
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National and International
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Additional Services:
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Changes to copy​ after recording begins​​
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Video & Power Point synchronization
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Adding music beds
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Rates are based on industry standards as outlined in the GVAA rate guideline.
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All rates are quoted in US dollars (USD).
My Goal on Every Project is to
Exceeding Expectations + Adding Value in Unexpected Places
Discovery Call
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Establish the specifics of your project - the "Project Brief"
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Goals determined by the client
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Point-of-view for the voice over
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Target audience
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Desired outcomes
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Deliverables ​
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Confirm the types of files to be delivered
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Confirm file splitting requirements
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Confirm if files are to be mastered of delivered raw
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Schedule
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Establish due date for delivering audio
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Budget
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Confirm project budget
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If no predetermined budget, a quote will be prepared
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Review and confirm the budget/quote meets both parties expectations​
Establish Tone & Pacing
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Describe the voice over point of view. This informs the:
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tone,
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pacing
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dynamic range
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Are there any KPI's that should be factored into the delivery of the copy?​
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Provide a Reference Sample(s)
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If tone and pace are unknown or undecided, provide a "sounds like" reference (typically a celebrity,) or a reference sample (audio or video.)
Custom Sample for Review
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Another option is to request a custom audition or sample read for review
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Recommended 5 business days for the review period​​
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Approval to Proceed with Recording
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Audio production will begin upon your approval​
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3 Options for recording
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self-directed session recorded in home broadcast quality studio
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directed session via remote connection
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record at a remote/local studio of your choice
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Self-Directed Production
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Record, edit, & master files based on the approved sample
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Editing and Mastering are included in services (unless otherwise negotiated)
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1,500 words or less than 10 min. - Typically 48-72 hour turnaround
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3,000 words or less than 20 min. - Typically 3 days - 5 days turnaround
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3,000 words + is negotiated​
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Fast delivery (24 hours) available
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Submit Audio for Approval
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Submit audio file for approval
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Files delivered in .mp3, .wav, or .aiff file format via email or file transfer service.
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Files separated as requested.
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Client Review Period
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Typically 10 business days from receipt of audio​ file​
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Up to 2 rounds of revisions at 10% or less of the script/word count are included (unless otherwise negotiated)
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Typically 24-48 hrs turnaround for revisions​
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Revisions & Re-takes
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Retakes are errors in pronunciation or missed word on my part
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Revisions are changes to the script after the approved script has been submitted.
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All retakes are included in the fee
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Revisions beyond 2 rounds or 10% of the script/word count are subject to additional fees
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Session fee for revisions - $100/hr with a half hour minimum
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Client will have another 10 business days after the submission of revised audio files to review and comment
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After the 10th business day, if no comments have been received, the project will be considered closed
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Any revision or retakes after that 10 business day period will be subject to a session fee or new project quote depending on the extend of the feedback
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Session fee for revisions - $120/hr with a half hour minimum
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*Dates and timelines for the review and approval phase can be negotiated during Phase 1 when the project is being quoted based.
Keywords: voiceover, voice over, voiceover talent, voice over talent, female, african american, african-american, black.
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Genres: narration, narrator, medical, corporate, explainer videos, e-learning, elearning, e learning, education, educational, presentation, slide deck, whiteboard, white board, animation, guided meditation, meditations, affirmation, affirmations, self-produce, in-home studio, record from home, video, audio, production, recording.
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Tone: Trustworthy, Confident, Authoritative, Reassuring, Assuring, Kind, Caring, Conversational, Warm
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Discovery call or email to discus the project, your target audience, how success will be measured for the project, and potential roadblocks.
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Understanding the “why” of your need, not just the “what” informs all creative decisions made during the studio session.
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Understand how success will be measured
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Establish the tone and pacing for the read, deliverables and schedule
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Send a custom audition or sample for review and approval.
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Record the project
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Self-produced audio (record, edit, and master) at my professional home studio.
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Editing and Mastering are included in services (unless otherwise negotiated)
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48 hour turnaround for projects less than 10 minutes or 1,500 words
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Submit the final recording for approval
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Discovery call or email to discus the project, your target audience, how success will be measured for the project, and potential roadblocks.
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Understanding the “why” of your need, not just the “what” informs all creative decisions made during the studio session.
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Understand how success will be measured
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Establish the tone and pacing for the read, deliverables and schedule
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Send a custom audition or sample for review and approval.
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Record the project
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Self-produced audio (record, edit, and master) at my professional home studio.
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Editing and Mastering are included in services (unless otherwise negotiated)
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48 hour turnaround for projects less than 10 minutes or 1,500 words
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Submit the final recording for approval