Director's tip: give the text room to breathe
A common studio mistake is to pack the script too tightly. As a director, I often see texts crammed with too much information. This forces the voice actor to rush to stay within the time limit.
Here is my main practical tip: cut ten percent of the words. Allow natural pauses. A short pause before an important concept works better than rushed emphasis. Ask the voice actor not to read the text. Ask them to tell it, as if explaining it to a colleague by the coffee machine. That makes a world of difference in how authentically the message comes across.
By intervening in time and setting the right emphasis, the video was recorded correctly in one session. No unnecessary correction rounds. No budget overrun. Most importantly, the final result struck exactly the right chord with the employees.
Regarding investment, it helps to understand how voice-over pricing works. For non-commercial work, such as an internal corporate film or e-learning, we charge per word or a fixed project rate. For commercial spots, the rate includes a fixed recording fee plus a licence for the specific medium and usage duration. This gives you complete clarity upfront.
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