


BELLINGHAM SCRIPT STUDIO HOW TO
We'll cover: vo markets how to develop leads how to cultivate clients what to expect from a client how to audition and how to deliver work that will make the client happy. We'll apply the elements of Voice Acting to the study of voice artistry, video game voiceovers, commercial voiceovers, audiobook narration, character voices, dialects, documentary vo, reading short stories, auditions, and more. We'll explore what to expect in the studio, how to work with a producer, how to work with a sound engineer, and how to work with other voice actors. We'll study how to prepare your script, including identifying and using key words, and script shorthand. We'll study mic technique, what to do and what to avoid. Longer hair looks best down, or partially down (the camera can’t see ponytails or buns behind your head).I teach all kinds of acting, and have for over 40 years, but I specialize in stage acting, on-camera acting, acting for the face, voice acting, comedic acting, physical acting, improv, script analysis, monologues, audition prep, audition videos and voice over auditions.įor Voice Acting, we'll cover the various elements including: pitch loudness speed rhythm tone prosody variables and variations character elements use of dramatic and comedic pauses emotion enunciation emphasis pace intervals nasal continuents u-glide musicality timing, and more. don’t get a haircut right before the shoot. When it comes to hair styles, think back to your grade school picture day rules.We always have translucent powder on hand, to soften any shiny spots. Make-up should be natural-maybe a slight step up from what you’d wear on an average day.Our microphones will pick-up any jingling noises if you talk with your hands. Keep accessories to a minimum, especially bracelets.But just in case, we still recommend leaving the yoga pants at home! A lot of our interviews are shot from the waist up, so bottoms may be less crucial.Even fabric type can make a difference-silk or satin, for example, can be too shiny with our bright studio lights.Busy prints and patterns (like paisley, tight pinstripes or polka dots) can be distracting.
BELLINGHAM SCRIPT STUDIO SKIN

But don’t try to memorize your answers! We want you to come across as natural and conversational-not stiff and robotic. If you *really* want them, we can provide the interview questions ahead of time.Out loud is key-it’s not enough to know what’s on the page, you need to get your muscles used to forming the words! If you’ll be reading off our teleprompter, be sure to practice reading your script *out loud* at least three times.It may feel like you’re an awkward cheerleader, but we promise it’ll look great. You’ll need to be more energetic and bubbly than you might be when in a regular conversation. The camera can sap the energy out of you (or at least how the audience perceives you).There’s no pressure! You can stop and start over as many times as you want until you feel they’re perfect-that’s the beauty of editing!.The lights and camera(s) can be distracting and intimidating… Take a deep breath, and we’ll just have a chill, normal conversation!.Dates & Locations: Record remotely and have a home recorder/studio.
BELLINGHAM SCRIPT STUDIO PROFESSIONAL
Whether you’re shy and soft-spoken or a professional public speaker-anyone can be great on camera! word count is 375 with 3 script revisions. Here are a few tips to set you up for success. She loves using her writing experience to adapt/write scripts for BAAY.

Thanks for trusting us with your video project, and being a part of the production process! We know that being on camera can be intimidating-but it doesn’t have to be! The team here at Veritas wants this shoot to be a unique and fun experience for you. Dominique was born and raised in Bellingham and has worked on shows at BAAY.
