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by Dian Perry (Author)
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.
Author Biography
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.
