Voicemaster Voiceover Course

Read a voiceover script professionally by learning how to control your pace, pitch and tone

What you'll learn
Learn how to use your voice when recording voiceover scripts
The 7 elements of this course will enable you to control the tone, pace and pitch of your voice
Be more confident in front of a microphone (under pressure)and enjoy playing with the tool of your trade - your voice
Learn from one of the world's leading voiceover artists! Steve Hudson - the voice behind 'Old Spice', 'Martini', 'Superman', 'Guinness' and hundreds more.
Requirements
You'll need a recording software on your computer or phone. Most phones already have that, but you can also download 'Audacity' which is free and easy to use. We'll give you instructions
You can use your computer microphone to record, there is no need just now for a fancy one.
All you need now is your voice and get ready to learn how to read voiceover scripts with confidence.
Description
Dip into the world of showbiz and learn how to take full control of your voice and the way you deliver words. The Voicemaster Voiceover course not only gives you the opportunity to record voiceovers professionally, but it will improve your presentation skills too!This course has been created by Steve Hudson, leading international voice over and communication trainer. It teaches you how to use your voice as a musical instrument, giving you full control over volume, pace, pitch and script interpretation. The basis for all voiceovers!The course is on video and scripts will be provided for you to print. The course will take about 2 weeks total (20 minutes a day), depending on your input.Before you start the course, we ask you to record your 'Before' recordings and keep them to one side. This is to establish your starting point.You then go through each lesson, guided by Steve. Practice until you're confident and then move on to the next one.As you go through the course, you need to record yourself so you can listen back and correct anything that's not quite right.Once you practised all lessons, you need to record the same scripts you recorded before you started the course. These are your 'After' recordings.Now you will hear how much you have improved.If you have followed the instructions and practised, you will be able to record voiceovers professionally, but of course, you will  need to record a demo CD. If you need any help with this, please don't hesitate to get in touch!Other benefits of this course:You will have greater confidence when giving presentations at school or work and job interviews.Study time will be reduced because this course enables you to retain more information -quicker.Reduce your accent if applicable.

Overview

Section 1: Welcome!

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Before Recordings

Section 2: The Course

Lecture 3 The 3 Golden Rules

Lecture 4 Create Mini Sentences - Find the 'mental' commas

Lecture 5 Read & Speak Slowly

Lecture 6 Read & Speak Softly

Lecture 7 Speak with Energy & Enthusiasm

Lecture 8 Recognise & Emphasise 'Red Flag Words'

Lecture 9 Put it all together

Lecture 10 More Scripts for practise

Section 3: After Recordings

Lecture 11 After Recordings

This course has been created for aspiring voice over artists. It is also a good refresher for those who are already in the business.