How to Get a Quote From a Voiceover Artist

1. Add the script. This may seem obvious, but it helps the VoiceOver artists have the script before you get a bid and proposal. Even if its only working on a script this time, it is the VoiceOver artists an idea of the final script length to make an offer. There is also the voiceover artists an understanding of the nature of the script. Especially if their medical or technical nature. VoiceOver will need time researching the correct pronunciation of very technical or foreign language words and phrases. These are the time and cost for the final recording.

If no script available to do so, please send an estimate of the number of words. Some clients send a page count, but a word count is often used as the preferred font size and style, margins and page layout will be greatly influence the number of words on a given page. A word can count the artists VoiceOver a good indication of the final length in minutes or hours of the final recording.

2. Describe your preferred style and voice tone. Let the VoiceOver Artists know what kind of feeling and pace you are hoping to get out of the read. If you can refer them by their audio samples from their own website This is often helpful. Let them know if you want a serious, critical reading, or a light, sound conversation partner for your script. Its important to provide this voice direction before the recording, so that the voiceover artist, it is clear what the customer wants to read the script and hopefully avoiding the need for all new records.

3. Insert the audio file format. There are many different audio file formats available, and most Voiceover artists are able to provide you with the inclusion in the format you need. If you use the format if the script would be very helpful. File formats can be crucial, especially if the recordings will be used for telephony systems. Its worth it in your phone, which audio format your system requires - some systems have very specific and rigid rules and will only accept a certain bit rate, file format, mono recordings.

4. Background music or special effects. If you plan on using this with the narrative, let the voiceover talent to know how these affect the project quotation and whether the artist is able and /or edit in the additional sounds.

5. Let the VoiceOver know how you intend to use the audio recording. The use will be added to the quota and licensing options for the final VoiceOver. For example, a 30 second TV spot recording have a different cost structure, depending on whether it should be used on a local TV station or national TV campaign.

 

Alison Pitman

Professional Voiceover Artist. Provider of audio recordings for business including, podcasts, website audio, phone system recordings, training and presentation narrations, corporate video narrations, product tour audio, radio and television commercials and much more. Please visit my website to hear my demos http://www.thephonevoice.com/

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