Voice Over Ultimate Voice Over 3

Question 1

What does 'slating' mean in a voice over session?

Accepted Answer

Stating your name and/or take number at the start of a recording

Answer

Slating means announcing identifying information (your name, the script title, or take number) at the start of a recording to help editors organize files.

Question 2

Which type of voice over work typically pays the highest rates under SAG-AFTRA contracts?

Accepted Answer

Network television commercial (Class A)

Answer

SAG-AFTRA Class A network television commercials pay the highest rates due to their broad reach and high usage fees that accumulate over time.

Question 3

What is 'ADR' in the context of voice over and film production?

Accepted Answer

Automated Dialogue Replacement — re-recording an actor's lines in a studio to replace production audio

Answer

ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement) is the process of re-recording an actor's dialogue in a studio, synchronized to picture, to replace unusable on-set audio.

Question 4

In e-learning voice over, what tone and pace is generally recommended?

Accepted Answer

Conversational, clear, and measured with natural pauses for comprehension

Answer

E-learning voice over should be conversational and clear with a measured pace and natural pauses, allowing learners time to absorb information.

Question 5

What is a 'pay-to-play' (P2P) casting site in voice over?

Accepted Answer

A site where voice actors pay a membership fee to audition for jobs posted by clients

Answer

Pay-to-play sites like Voices.com or Voice123 charge voice actors a subscription fee for access to audition for client job postings.

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