How to Order a Voice Over

The guide to using platforms like a pro.

Ready to invest in a voice over to bring your project to life? It's a crucial step. To avoid unnecessary back-and-forth and guarantee an optimal result on the first try, here is how to structure your order.

🎙️ 1. Select the Voice that Embodies Your Brand

The choice between a male or female voice, deep or light, must align with your brand values. The voice is a vector of emotion: tone, rhythm, and intonation contribute to the strength of your message. Listen carefully to demos to find the one that matches the image you want to convey.

📝 2. Order the Right Service

Read the gig description carefully. A crucial point: ensure you order a service that corresponds exactly to the word count of your text.

For example, do not order a basic gig (often 100 or 150 words) if your script contains 300. This will lead to order cancellation or delays to regularize payment.

🎭 3. Specify the Reading Style

Define the expected tone: Dynamic for an ad? Serious for a documentary? Warm for a tutorial? Giving clear acting directions from the start helps the artist faithfully transcribe your expectations.

🗣️ 4. Indicate Specific Pronunciations

This is the most common mistake: forgetting to specify how to pronounce a proper name, a brand, or an acronym.

            💡 Example: A name like "Badure", although written without an accent, might need to be pronounced as if it had one. Should a website be pronounced "dot com" or "point com"? Specify it!
        

⏱️ 5. Communicate Instructions Immediately

On fast platforms, recording can be done within the hour following the order (especially with the 24H Delivery option). Ensure all information (style, pronunciation, deadlines) is provided as soon as the order is validated.

⚖️ 6. Clarify Usage Rights

Rights (Commercial Rights, Broadcast Rights) vary depending on distribution: TV, Radio, Internet, Internal... Be clear about the final use of the audio to avoid additional costs or future legal issues.

🤝 Conclusion

Ordering a voice over is simple if the project is well prepared. A ready text and clear instructions will guarantee a result that meets your expectations. Don't forget to validate the delivery and leave a positive review; this consolidates the relationship of trust with your provider!

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