Voice Over Voice Over MCQ 5

Question 1

What is a 'spec spot' in the voice over industry?

Accepted Answer

A speculative (unpaid) demo recording made to showcase a voice actor's range

Answer

A spec spot is a demo advertisement produced speculatively without a paying client, used to showcase the voice actor's commercial performance ability.

Question 2

What is the function of a 'de-esser' plugin in voice over post-production?

Accepted Answer

It reduces harsh sibilant (S, SH, Z) sounds in the vocal track

Answer

A de-esser is a frequency-selective compressor that targets and attenuates the high-frequency sibilant sounds common in vocal recordings.

Question 3

Which voice over genre typically requires the most neutral, authoritative delivery style with minimal personality?

Accepted Answer

Medical and pharmaceutical narration

Answer

Medical and pharmaceutical narrations require a credible, neutral, and authoritative tone to convey accuracy and build listener trust.

Question 4

What is 'mouth noise' in voice over, and how is it typically managed?

Accepted Answer

Clicks, smacks, and dry sounds from lips and tongue; managed with hydration and light editing

Answer

Mouth noise includes lip smacks and tongue clicks caused by dry mouth, reduced by drinking water and using a light editing pass to remove the sounds.

Question 5

In the voice over industry, what does 'broadcast rights' refer to in a contract?

Accepted Answer

The permission granted to use a recorded voice over in paid media such as TV, radio, or online ads

Answer

Broadcast rights determine where and for how long a recorded voice over can be used in paid advertising, significantly affecting the talent's fee.

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Voice Over Voice Over MCQ 5