Johfrah Lefebvre: What Makes a Good Voice-Over?

A Flemish voice-over is a professional recording recorded in Belgian Dutch with a recognisable Flemish accent and intonation. Producers opt for Flemish when they want a familiar, local tone for the Belgian market or are seeking an authentic Belgian character in international productions.

Flemish differs from Dutch spoken in the Netherlands in terms of vowels, intonation and word choice. Belgian advertisers almost always use Flemish voices for local adverts; international clients book a Flemish voice-over for scenes featuring Belgian characters or a subtle European accent in English-language productions.

A hidden, custom-made URL with a selected set of voices, pre-selected by the Voices Agency based on your briefing.

Useful for larger campaigns where the end client can choose from a shortlist without seeing the entire catalogue.

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A specific date and time when a Voices workshop takes place in the Studio: Voice-acting Basics, Commercial, Audiobook or Podcast.

You can register per edition. Places are limited to ensure personal guidance.

A quick way to get an indication of budget, approach and planning for a voice recording.

The Flemish accent refers to the pronunciation characteristics of Belgian Dutch that distinguish it from Dutch spoken in the Netherlands: shorter vowels, a more relaxed intonation and soft consonants. In advertising and business voice-overs, a Flemish accent conveys a sense of trust and familiarity to Belgian listeners.