tech meaning in 2019

Everyone knows that voiceover work can sometimes feel like chasing after a goose that has flown too close to the sun. But for some of us who love our craft, it could also feel like a race to the finish — with no time for rest or recovery. Luckily, there’s an easy way to get back into your groove and find your voice again: referrrer! It’s this tech-savvy thinking that makes us such great voiceover writers and producers — and not just any old thinking, either. Because when it comes to writing beautiful, memorable words, there are only two ways you can really be sure: you will never hear them wrong (unless you’re listening backwards). And as anyone who has ever been in a production whack-a-mole game knows, it can be challenging to switch back and forth between different tools at exactly the right moment — so many people end up using their worst habits as writing tools instead. Wrong about what? You see, Writing is not always wrong — at least not always WRONG WRITING. It’s actually one of the most exciting parts of being a voiceover artist and producer because you have the opportunity to explore new techniques and expand on your existing skills in order to create original content that fits your unique voice perfectly. The question then becomes how much time do you give yourself to become a better writer? How will switching from tool to tool help you get back into your groove?

 

What to Know Before You Start

When you get started, make sure to take stock of your current strengths and weaknesses so you know where you’re at and how you can pivot if needed. You’ll probably be in much better shape if you keep your thoughts to yourself, since it’s much easier to start off with a silence than with a burst of energy.

 

The Importance of Meaning

It’s easy to get stuck in a rut when it comes to choosing the right tools for your particular needs. You may find that anything from a cheap voice mail app to a professional recording system is adequate at best or necessary for your job. But when you go with the tools that are right for you, you’ll be more likely to come out with great results, no matter what else is going on in your life at the moment.

 

Your Voice and Your Work

When you have the right tools, it’s easy to get back into your groove and create great, beautiful words with no effort. You can be successful with any channel, medium or type of writing you choose — and chances are, it will be exactly what you do best.

 

Write what you know how to write and know how to write it right

Before you even think about swapping from one tool to another, you should make sure you understand how you want to use that tool in your life. If you keep reading the directions, you’ll see that swapping between tools is actually pretty easy. There’s really nothing to really keep you from doing so, really, since you won’t even know you’ve done it wrong until you use one tool against another.

 

Don’t be afraid to ask for feedback

Asking other people in your industry for feedback is always a great way to get some genuine, helpful insight into your writing, production process, or speaking delivery. You may only ask once or twice, but every time you get an insight into your strengths or weaknesses, it helps open your eyes up to new ideas and ideas that you might’ve otherwise overlooked. And, most of all, it helps you to realize that you’re not alone in your beliefs. Everyone has a voice, and everyone has a story to tell.

 

Switch back and forth between tools as needed

As you gain more experience and develop a better understanding of how different tools work, you’ll quickly discover that it’s much easier to switch back and forth between them than you first assume. Bridget Jones is a good example of this — as she uses some speech- Liverpool accent switching tools, but always returns to her preferred method when she’s in a rush.

 

Use your brain — not your heart — for everything

aha! You get it! You’re thinking the wrong thing. You’re thinking that it’s easy to switch from one tool to another and from one channel to another. But it’s actually not that easy. There are so many different things to think about and understand, and so many tools to choose from, that it can feel like there are no clear-cut answers.

 

Keep learning and do what you love no matter what

Agate, from New York City’s Team U.K., is a certified voiceover artist who has been in the business for more than 15 years. But when she’s not creating new vocalizations and rhythms, she’s finding new uses for old ones. In other words, she’s a pro. Learn as much as possible, and use your brain — not your heart — for everything.