Kevin Delaney offers some good insights on being “more conversational” in the audio clip in this post at his voiceover blog.
Conversational
Kevin Delaney offers some good insights on being “more conversational” in the audio clip in this post at his voiceover blog.
Thanks, Bob!
Of all the topics that VO artists are confounded by, this is way up at the top of the list! I hope my comments can shed some light onto this important professional topic.
Best,
Kevin
Making my way through your posts and this is something I’ve struggled with because I feel like when I become “conversational” I lose some of my diction. Keep in mind, I am an “every man” sort of voice, not big announcer type but wondering if you (Bob) would share your thoughts on how to keep my diction while being conversational?
I’ll also post this comment on Kevin’s post on his site.
Thanks,
Marty
Marty,
Actually, the same thing happens to me. But, I think it’s supposed to. Part of the essence of a more “conversational” style is that it’s less clearly enunciated than more formal ways to speaking. So, as long as you’re not getting so sloppy as to be unintelligible, I think you’re on the right track.
Be well,
Bob
That makes me feel a heck of a lot better…thanks!
Marty,
You are most welcome.
Be well,
Bob