Voiceover Narration
Creating Performances from the Inside Out
by Dian Perry
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Book Presentation:
What goes on inside a great narrator to make them great? This ground-breaking work answers this question by exploring the psychophysical aspect of voiceover. The reader is given a bird's-eye view of the professional narrator's mental, physical, and vocal ”machinery” as well as an in-depth look at the underlying currents that power it: energy, intention, emotion, connection, and flow.
Ideal for all-from novice to seasoned voiceover pro-Voiceover Narration inspires the reader to gain a deeper understanding of the nuances of voiceover performance within each narration subgenre, including audiobooks, corporate films, documentaries, e-learning, and explainer videos.
With wisdom, humor, and personal anecdotes, Dian Perry shares everything she has learned about narration from decades as a voice actor and teacher. Her advice is supplemented by graphics, worksheets, and a variety of sample text for practice.
Voiceover Narration is a much-needed handbook that guides voice actors in creating and delivering more intuitive voiceover performances.
About the Author:
Dian Perry is a widely respected US voice actor, teacher and coach based in the UK. She has over 20 years' experience in the industry, including work as a singer, actor, comedienne and voice actor/teacher/coach) and has been a three-time Voice Arts Award nominee. She has voiced numerous narration projects from e-learning for Saks Fifth Avenue to technical machinery videos for Exxon engineers and Sat Nav systems for Honda. She holds a teaching qualification and has facilitated courses and workshops in London, Bristol and Manchester, and conducts one-to-one coaching sessions from The Shed Studio, London. She has written for The Buzz Magazine and Spotlight.
Press Reviews:
"I am struck by the emphasis on narration and storytelling, as well as an articulation of the mind-body-voice connection ... I have not encountered a VO text that delves deeply into this arena, and it would be exciting to read a detailed account, guidelines, and exercises/analysis of what is actually at play in the mind-body of the speaker." ―Christine Woodberry, Boston University School of Theatre, US
"A great book providing an insider's approach to voiceover narration ... The author is knowledgeable and authoritative about her subject and writes in an approachable and professional way." ―David Carey, Voice and Text Director, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, US
"This book is unique and offers an approach, delivered as a step-by-step course, to the field of voice-over/narration work." ―Alex Taylor, Head of Voice, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, UK
"The different areas of voice work require differing vocal and personality strengths and Dian details and defines them clearly. Dian has managed to refine her thoughts and advice on vocal performance and make them easy to put into practice. The book is informative and also incredibly practical, with sample scripts and ideas to implement. She has focused my own self discovery and allowed me to feel freer in performance." ―Ana Clements, UK
See the publisher website: Methuen Drama
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