Voice Over Voice Over Techniques and Performance

Question 1

What vocal technique involves smoothly connecting words without hard stops between them?

Accepted Answer

Legato delivery

Answer

Staccato delivery

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Stutter delivery

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Stacking delivery

Question 2

Which breathing technique is most recommended for voice over artists to avoid audible breath sounds?

Accepted Answer

Diaphragmatic breathing

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Chest breathing

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Shallow breathing

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Nasal breathing

Question 3

What does 'cold reading' mean in voice over?

Accepted Answer

Reading a script for the first time without preparation

Answer

Recording in a cold studio

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Reading with a flat, emotionless tone

Answer

Using a cold microphone before warm-up

Question 4

What is 'pace' in voice over performance?

Accepted Answer

The speed at which you deliver the script

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The volume of your voice

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The pitch variation in your voice

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The clarity of your diction

Question 5

Which technique helps a voice actor avoid sounding 'announcer-y' or overly formal?

Accepted Answer

Conversational delivery

Answer

Projected theater delivery

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Staccato phrasing

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Hard-sell approach

Question 6

What is a 'pickups' session in voice over recording?

Accepted Answer

A session to re-record only specific lines or sections

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A session to record ambient background sounds

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An audition for a new client

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A session for recording multiple full takes