Step-By-Step Voiceover Lessons for Beginners: Recent Episodes
John Matthew
Voiceover Lessons for Beginners is a series of short, focused podcasts which guide voiceover students from complete beginner to working performer in a logical, step-by-step series. John Matthew is a 25+ year voiceover veteran based in Los Angeles.
How to handle script problems when recording on your own.
Example 1: We recommending using water with soap.
Solution: We recommend using water with soap.
Example 2: Soap, for example, is an example of a consumer cleaning a product.
Solutions: AS IS
Soap, for example, is an example of a consumercleaning product.
Soap is an example of a consumercleaning product.
Example 3: To delegate the control by assigning user rightsto a group using group policies, in the future, you can add new members to the group who need the permission granted by this group.
Solution: AS IS
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A simple 3-point strategy for handling script problems in a client-directed voiceover session.
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A very simple but powerful practice & warmup technique to improve your voiceover auditions and jobs.
Sample Copy: The demand for modular manufacturing isaccelerating rapidly as dealers, general contractors, and end users embracethe unparalleled benefits of modular products.
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A more hopeful and less terrifying discussion of the future of voiceover work in the new world of AI.
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A terrifying look at the future of voiceover work in an AI world...?!?
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John solves a common beginner's dilemma with this simple tip.
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Improve your reads with this simple script analysis tip.
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A concise 5-part plan to launch your voiceover career.
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I've relaunched my coaching practice, check out the link below for more info.
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John explains the difference between impressions and prototypes, and how to handle each.
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John explains why you should practice technical material.
Also, I changed the cover art.
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It's been a while but I'm still here! I'm currently working on new episodes, re-launching my coaching practice, new graphics and a new name for the show. Thanks for your patience and more info in the next week or so...JM
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John gives you 7 ways to help you get paid on time.
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John goes through his top 5 favorite things about voiceover work, and some of the the not-so-good things too.
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John explains exactly what you should be delivering to clients when you send them job files in this important lesson.
Lesson 16 Audio Specs: https://youtu.be/f_axYX2PBEw
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/5ZMBvGexmEb
Lesson 18 Editing & Processing: https://youtu.be/bFZreyKR9_k?si=mpaFJpf61jtSGLXN
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jmvopodcast/episodes/Recording-Basics-3-Basic-Voiceover-Editing--Processing---Step-By-Step-Voiceover-Lessons-for-Beginners-18-e2bb40r
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A beginner's guide to editing and processing a voiceover in Sound Forge Pro 17. If you have different software, the specifics will vary but the concepts are the same.
Lesson 16 Audio Specs: https://youtu.be/f_axYX2PBEw
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Lesson 17 Recording & Saving: https://youtu.be/RpSGTcILOKc
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/NLj6ZFexmEb
Compression Basics: https://www.uaudio.com/blog/audio-compression-basics/
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A beginner's guide to recording a voiceover in Sound Forge Pro 17. If you have different software, the specifics will vary but the concepts are the same.
Lesson 16 Audio Specs: https://youtu.be/f_axYX2PBEw
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hefjwEHueMljtoJYP7ERn?si=-Vvfs5LJTj2ESrBWFhd0Vg
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In the second bonus lesson, John illustrates an important principle - and we hear the new audio logo!
Bill Nighy interview: https://youtu.be/6Aq_V3LTbtg?si=SlsTBsGrnSZ1fF0X
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A techy primer for voiceover talent new to recording.
More info: https://www.izotope.com/en/learn/digital-audio-basics-sample-rate-and-bit-depth.html
https://www.izotope.com/en/learn/whats-the-difference-between-file-formats.html
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Here are three simple techniques to improve your voice acting for auditions and jobs.
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John and a very special mystery guess discuss celebrities doing voiceover work, and how it effects the rest of us.
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In lucky episode 13, John and special guest Kathleen take a closer look at multiple audition takes.
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In the first episode of Series 2, John shares some audition tips gleaned from his years of experience.
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In Lesson 11, John looks at popular recording & editing software for voiceover talent, and gives a few comments on studio monitors.
GarageBand—MAC; FREE with MAC; limited editing & multitracking ability, but a good place to start before upgrading.
Audacity—WIN/MAC; FREE and popular: I personally don’t like it. Wave editor.
Adobe Audition— WIN/MAC; wave editor with multitrack capabilities.
Twisted Wave— WIN/MAC; wave editor.
Magix Sound Forge Pro—WIN/MAC; wave editor, what I use; also comes in a stripped-down version.
Pro Tools & Logic Pro—highly capable pro level recording and producing suites; way more firepower than you need for just recording and editing VO tracks or making demos in multitrack; do not recommend unless you’re already using and comfortable with the software
Multitrack environments for making demos:
PreSonus Studio One—highly capable multitrack environment; I find it simpler and easier to use than Pro Tools & Logic Pro.
Reaper—WIN/MAC; fully capable multitrack recording & editing; inexpensive but a bit more complex than you may need if only doing VO.
Magix Vegas Pro—this is a video editing package but features a very intuitive and easy-to-learn multitrack audio environment; like Sound Forge, also comes in a stripped-down version.
Adobe Audition (see above)
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In Lesson 10, John gives a primer on microphone preamps and audio interfaces. Audio interfaces are also called sound cards, audio devices, or audio input-output devices.
Audio Devices under $300 as of upload date: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Focusrite Scarlett Solo MOTU M2 2x2 Behringer U-Phoria UMC204HD Solid State Logic SSL2+ Universal Audio Volt 2 USB-C
I haven’t found any good comparison videos yet but I’ll update show notes if I do.
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In this first bonus lesson, John gives a primer on microphone technique for recording voiceover.
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In Lesson 9, John gives a primer on microphones for voiceover, and makes some recommendations.
More info on VO mics: https://www.voices.com/blog/which-microphones-are-best-for-voice-actors/
Mic comparison videos: https://youtu.be/5uyBYnoZB5k
https://youtu.be/8ZWiwD5h7Ik
https://www.sweetwater.com/
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In Lesson 8, John talks about the importance and variables of vocal production, as the second link in the voiceover recording chain.
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In Lesson 7, John begins his home voiceover studio mini-series with a discussion of the first link in the audio recording chain: the recording environment.
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A quick update to let you know what's going on with the series...
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Lesson 6 Part 2 talks about working with a producer to get your demos made, and making simple clips on your own.
Voiceover Resource Guide (VORG): https://voiceoverresourceguide.com/
Voiceover Universe: https://voiceoveruniverse.ning.com/
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In Lesson #6 Part 1, we begin to untangle the complicated modern world of voiceover demos with a broad overview of the current VO demo landscape.
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In Lesson #5, we discuss how much different types of voiceover work actually pay, including both union and non-union jobs.
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In Lesson 4 we explore some of the principal ways voice actors get work, and when you should start looking.
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In Lesson 3 we explore some core characteristics of successful voice actors - how well do you match up?!
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In this Lesson, we talk about the many different people doing voiceover work, and answer the question - "Can you be one of them?" We finish with your next assignment.
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In this first Lesson, we define "voiceover", discuss the implications for the newcomer, and get you going with your first assignment!
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What is this new educational series for voiceover students all about? Listen and find out!
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