Australian Voice Over Artist

IN SEARCH OF THAT ELUSIVE VOICE

The task of finding the right voice talent used to be fairly daunting. Perhaps you needed a voice for a radio or TV campaign or it may be for a Corporate Video. Whatever the reason the process of locating the voice talent you had in mind may have seemed a fruitless and sometimes futile endeavour.

Then suddenly “bingo” you succeeded in locating the very dulcet tones you were seeking. Just as quickly, the early frustration of that search was filed under “f” for forget. That was until the next time you found yourself back in the hunt.

Now for some good news. Today the search for Australian Voice Over Artists & Actors can be accomplished with the ease of clicking a mouse or tapping the screen on your device.

In fact with the help of the Media Group, you can extend your search to scour the world for that elusive voice.

SPREAD YOUR WINGS

In addition to Australian Voice Over Artists & Actors Media Group has an extensive range of professional voice talent from around the world.

While you are not going to accumulate frequent flyer points, you will benefit from the time saving, absolute online convenience of tapping into the Media Group website.

You’ll audition a vast number of different voices and never leave your chair. You’ll be able to make an accurate assessment of each voice by listening to actual sample recordings.

The samples have been logically cataloged to help you narrow the search for the particular voice you have in mind. You can refine your search by gender, age, style, and country.

To further aid in your search the quality of each voice is briefly described using phrases like “Vibrant, upbeat retail” and “Warm, smooth modern” or “Mature, corporate credible” and so on.

TAP INTO A PRODIGIOUS RESOURCE

Leave nothing to chance. Media Group is a business audio specialist. So when you’re in the hunt for the right voice for your next project head straight to the Media Group website.

While you’re online take time to see the range of audio related services Media Group are able to provide. Whether it’s for your office telephone On Hold program Internet site audio, a Corporate Video or dynamic sound design for the latest radio & TV campaign, you can be sure Media Group have the audio you desire.

Head to www.mediagroup.com.au

Epic Voicemail Greetings

VOICEMAIL WITH CHARACTER

In the battle to improve the performance of their voicemail it’s proven popular for people to use Epic Voicemail Greetings.

This may have emerged because so many took online advice from voicemail experts who claimed entertaining voicemails solicited a better response.

I have no doubt they could quote chapter and verse of the guidelines to improve your voicemail, but I have serious concerns regarding the actual results of such action.

ANIME EXPLAINED

For a start let’s look at the origin of the term “anime”. The word is a Japanese bastardisation derived from the English word animation. It is an all-encompassing description for all types of animated work from Disney and Looney Tunes to the graphics on the weather channel.

Outside Japan and in English the word “anime” is colloquial for Japanese animation and refers specifically to animation produced in Japan

The idea of having your voicemail feature the voice of an established anime character is one sure way to draw attention. But, like all areas of communication when the discussion becomes an intimate exchange between two parties then emotional interference is sure to play a part.

A CRITICAL CHOICE

Put simply if you recognize the character in the Epic Voicemail Greetings all your preconceived opinions of that character will automatically be transferred to you as the owner of the voicemail.

So maybe Mickey’s good pal Goofy is not going to be the ideal choice for the voice heard speaking on your voicemail.

Goofy doesn’t come across as the sharpest choice in the animator’s pencil box. You will probably have to skip over a few more characters to avoid drawing a similar result.

I can’t imagine the Aussie animated character “Bluey” being any better choice.

So what about infamous animated voices like those from Fred Flintstone and his sidekick Barney Rubble. You might argue Bugs Bunny would be a better choice. Not for his distinctive speech patterns, but for his reputation as a resourceful and determined personality.

FINDING YOUR VOICE

You can see where this is going. You have to be wary of choosing any anime voice. You need to be sure the anime character is one that will add impact and not detract from your reputation.

Also when you look at costing, you have to be sure you can find the anime voice you decide to use without paying for the original. You need to be able to source a “sound-alike’ at an affordable and practical solution.

Media Group, the business audio specialists has the best range of professional male and female voice artists. A great place to begin. www.mediagroup.com.au