Voice over can be found in almost any type of video. In short, voiceover is someone's voice that is heard when a video is playing, even though he doesn't appear directly in it. From commercials to movies, voiceovers are a great way to convey information to audiences that might not be possible any other way. Thanks to advanced audio technologies such as microphones, computers, and audio equipment, voice-overs can be made easily at home.
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Method 1 of 3: Preparing Videos for Voice-over
Step 1. Write a script
If you're going to voice commentary on a video, like a YouTube video, you'll need to watch the video a few times to get the feel and feel of the video. It is very important to prepare the script for the voiceover. You need to know how long you're talking to, who you're talking to, when you're talking, and what you're going to say. While the script may change to suit the video, you still need to do some planning.
Step 2. Understand the role of your voice in the video
In general, there are two types of voice acting that are each used for two different types of videos. The sound style you choose depends on the script and video:
- Conversational Voice-Overs or Conversation Voiceover used in animation, films, and some advertisements. The hallmark of this style is a voice that sounds clear and natural as if you are talking to a video/audience.
- Hard Sell/Announcer Voice-Overs or Broadcaster Voice-over used in advertisements and events. In this voice-over style, you talk about people instead of talking to people. You grab attention and provide headlines. Your voice sounds crisp and official.
Step 3. Prepare a good microphone as well as a computer for recording
Many laptops have microphones that can record moderate-quality audio, but it's best if you have a higher-quality microphone. You can buy a USB microphone that plugs directly into your laptop, or you can buy a more expensive microphone and audio mixer for better results.
- You need a computer program that can record sound. For beginners, you can download Audacity for free. If you plan to record sound frequently, you can purchase a program like Logic or Pro Tools that can fully control the recorded sound.
- You can also use a portable voice recorder, such as the Tascams, to record sound efficiently and easily.
- You'll also need a windscreen, a shield that keeps air out of your mouth from being recorded by the microphone. You can get it cheaply on the internet.
Step 4. Practice your passage in the script until you fully understand it
Treat voice-over activities like acting. Every line you say is the same as the lines spoken by actors in movies, except that your body and facial expressions are not shown. The best way to practice is to record your voice and then play it back and listen, then note the parts that need to be changed. Basically, you need to create your voice:
- Clear and concise. Every word must be heard clearly and understood.
- Have emotions. Add flavor and emotion to each line with the tone of your voice.
- Consistent. This is especially important if you are playing a role. The best and most unique sound will go bad if you can't keep it up.
Step 5. Take care of your "instruments"
Voice actors treat their throats like singers do. Make sure you have full control over your voice while the recording is in progress. Treat your voice box/larynx by:
- Avoid screaming and screaming.
- Always stay hydrated by drinking one to two liters of mineral water every day.
- Avoid consumption of processed livestock products the day before the recording process. Consumption of such products will create mucus around the voice box.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol, especially the day to two days before the recording process.
Method 2 of 3: Recording Sound
Step 1. Prepare the video that you will voice on the computer screen
If you're voicing an unfinished video, make sure it's in the recording room. You can also voice out without the help of video to make your work easier and help you focus on your voice. However, if you have to react to videos, you need videos to help you.
Always make sure to press the play video button and record sound at the same time so that the recorded sound will be in sync with the video
Step 2. Stand while recording sound
By standing, the chest cavity will open so that the sound produced is clear and clear. Standing will also help you move along the storyline of the video so you can "get in" more into the character.
Keep a distance of 20–25 cm from the microphone. This distance is approximately an inch
Step 3. Make sure the recording room is quiet and free of echoes
If you don't have a soundproofing or recording room, you can create your own. If you don't create a soundproof recording room, echoes of the sound will appear and be recorded by the microphone and make your voice indistinct. Beginner recorders provide a tip for recording sound in small cubicles: place a towel or blanket in the gaps under doors and floors to make it soundproof and your clothes will absorb the sound so it doesn't echo.
- Its main purpose is to cover hard surfaces because hard surfaces will reflect sound toward the microphone.
- If your microphone has a "hyper-cardioid" pattern, use it. This setting makes your voice travel past the microphone and through it instead of bouncing off the microphone.
Step 4. Use headphones
Using headphones, you can hear your voice while recording and can hear your voice immediately after to spot errors. Have good headphones, especially those that cover the ears (over ear) because good headphones will play your voice well.
Step 5. Speak in an impressive voice
You may have to dig within yourself to find this sound, but it is needed in voiceover. Your voice will lose some of its character in the recording so you need to emphasize emotion and pronunciation in order to get your natural voice in the recording. To find out, record 3-4 sentences as you start recording at various energy levels. Play back and adjust the sound until you find the one that works best in your recording, not your live voice.
Don't focus too much on your voice, focus more on clarity and emotion in your voice
Step 6. Focus on varying intonation
Intonation is the rhythm and pitch of your speech. Many beginners end sentences on a "high" note as if asking a question. Good intonation occurs when you vary your voice to create a natural and dynamic sound. This can be obtained by "acting" while talking. For example, the audience can "hear" a smile when your tone of voice sounds happy.
Step 7. Never say "em" or similar sounds
Words like this are only allowed if they are written in the script. The words "em," "ah," and "so-and-so" go unnoticed in everyday conversation, but they will be very clear on the recording because the audience will focus on your voice. Make sure you only focus on the script. If you need to pause, take a break. Practicing this takes time, but it can be helpful to listen to the recording over and over again.
Method 3 of 3: Perfecting Voice Charging
Step 1. Know that too much noise will spoil the flow of the video
Basically, film is a visual medium and if a story cannot be presented in a visual form, you can look for other art mediums. However, that doesn't mean voiceover is a bad thing. On the other hand, voice-over is used to convey messages that cannot be conveyed through visuals, so the use of voice-over is not to convey the whole story to the audience.
- In Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang, Robert Downey Jr. as the narrator provides great yet sarcastic commentary on the background of the story so that the film can focus more on the comedy, action, and events in the story instead of the background of all the characters.
- In nature documentaries such as "Planet Earth", the narrator knows when it is time to be silent for a long time in order to allow the audience to focus on the pictures of the beauty of nature.
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Step 3. Read the script over and over again
Do not re-record the same sentence with the same intonation, pause, and emphasis over and over again. Try recording 3-4 times with different intonations, pauses, and stresses. This will help give editors and directors more flexibility in editing sound recordings. It also helps you to explore your voice.
Step 4. Breathe as slowly as possible
Voice actors, just like singers, need good breathing. A harsh, harsh breath in the middle of a sentence and a loud exhalation at the beginning will show that you are unprofessional and annoy the audience. Breathe briefly, slowly, and controlled. If you want to take a deep breath, move away from the microphone.
- Breath sounds can be easily removed from the recording, but unrecorded breath sounds will make editing the recording easier.
- Focus on breathing through your chest and moving your belly with each breath like a singer.
Step 5. Adjust the script so it sounds more natural
Sometimes the written script doesn't sound smooth when spoken into the microphone. If you've tried different variations of the sound and it still doesn't sound good, remove a few words from the script to make it sound smoother. Make the script sound natural by adjusting it and editing it. However, make sure you don't make too many changes so you don't change the content of the script.
Make sure you know all the details of the manuscript by reading the entire text first before making any changes
Step 6. Learn how to edit and manage sounds
This ability doesn't come easily, but it is very useful for a voice acting career. You need to make your voice sound as good as possible because your voice will sound different on the recording. Balancing the sound isn't easy, but start with a free program like Audacity and check out tutorials on the internet that will help you get special effects (like the voice of an announcer in a movie, voices of different genders, etc.)
- If you're voicing on the radio, you'll need to use a program like Pro Tools or Logic to master and mix sounds professionally.
- At the very least, adjust your EQ and volume to subtly balance the pitch of your voice.
