Voiceover Narration

Words and intentions are powerful things. When combined in the hands of a skilled voice actor, they can teach, inspire, entertain, inform, entice, guide or tell a story. But what goes on inside a great narrator to make them great? Voiceover Narration is a much-needed handbook that tackles this question, guiding voice actors in creating and delivering intuitive voiceover performances. It maps out the fundmentals of narration voiceover, including intention, positioning, connection, vocal vibration, physicality, emotional set point and formality, while also offering readers an exploration of the psycho-physical aspect of voice work. Bringing to the table new ideas and concepts in this area and disrupting a conventionally "top-down" approach to the field, Dian Perry grounds these theories in real-life examples and exercises. Ideal for anyone working in e-learning, explainer videos, documentaries, audio books, medical/technical narration, point-of-purchase videos, on-hold messaging, audio tours and corporate films, this book inspires the reader to gain a deeper understanding of the art of voiceover narration, enrich their skills and achieve their goals. With wisdom, razor-sharp wit and personal anecdotes, Dian Perry shares everything she has learned about narration voiceover from over two decades as a voice actor, teacher and coach. Her advice is supplemented by graphics throughout the book, plus worksheets and script samples to help bring her methods to life for the reader.