Voice Over Tips | 3 Easy Ways to Sound Better - Part 1

Need help with your VO performance?

In this video, I talk about mindset when it comes to performance to give you more confidence behind the mic. In part 2, I’ll go more in depth on this topic and give you specifics on what to do when you’re recording your reads so you can more easily win auditions and sound better overall.

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[MattBarrIsTricky]

As someone who's always had a big booming voice and very strong enunciation you're not only blowing my mind on voice over tips, but on life-long social dynamics.

[Avedis-G]

I did my first VO take yesterday in my home studio! I was more pleased than I thought I would be but I know I have a long way to go. This channel is invaluable and so is your experience. Thank you!

[VintageInsightPhotography]

I just got my first Fiverr gig. Ironically, they want that authoritative, booming, motivating voice. 🤣

[micadobbins]

I can receive this. It’s not just about the sound of my voice but making connections. Thanks so much!

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As a natural baritone raised in an authoritarian home THIS Bill, has been of the most important videos for me! Thank you!

[jeremyhawkins]

Hi bill. Been listening to you for years. I purchased a whisper room today. Before I watched this video. So awesome to hear you say that. I’ll be set up with my new booth in the next couple days. Excited!!! Thanks for all your advice over the years. You are appreciated sir! Hawk

[OldCessnaSkylaneGuy]

Bill, you nailed this with me in my pro demo and a week ago in one of the webinars. I’m still working to move away from the curse of a combined radio and military background. Perfect timing as always.

[PaulRansonArt]

Hi Bill - thank you for this video. I'm a small art channel (?) - I'm a creator with a small art channel ( that reads better ) I was a complete beginner at filming, editing and audio. Over time I've picked up a ton of tips. But your channel has given me so many more. I've had loads of compliments on my voice overs. I leave in small slips and fluffs and don't script my work as I think this makes me sound mechanical. Just my take on things. But sounding like a real person passionate about my subject is what I think makes all the difference. Thank you once again 😃😃😎😎

[seanyboyoc]

Watched this video after doing two auditions tonight for bodalgo. Wasn’t happy with them and watched this video as I remember seeing it before.

Did the last audition and tried to feel what I was saying, slowing the delivery and smile in the voiceover. Half an hour later, thumbs up. I have been shortlisted out of 95 auditions so far.

Thank you, Bill. This really helped me in feeling the words and making it personal. They wanted less ‘voiceover’ feel and more natural, a common direction: I’m happy.

[rubenleavell]

I just got my first Audible gig, and wow thank you for all of your guidance

[millersonthemove]

Seriously such great advice. I'm new in the VO world and I already made $3, 000 from Upwork gigs! I couldn't believe it. And the feedback I've gotten is that I come across really personable. The quality of the sound--yes--gotta have it (and mine is totally DIY since I'm just starting out). But the convice-ability of what you're saying--man, it really does seem to be key. GREAT video.

[thepashtopodcast]

key 1 2:06
key 2 4:27
key 3 5:15
bonus 7:21

[makerskool]

Feeling is most important what you feel other feel the same when you speak.

[gabrielathero]

Slowing down is the hardest thing for me.
I have a huge problem with mumbling and slurring (that's why i was initially getting into VO, for voice training), and the faster i try to talk, the worse it gets. But as soon as there is a mic in front of me, i always get faster and faster and i have to throw away take after take after take.

[pandachopnews]

why does this only have 93 comments? This video was great and very informative. Thank you.

[MusicArtlIfeQ]

holy sh*t this guy has mastered the art of being long great vid.

[jimwilliams]

With a recording space next to an exterior wall, Andersen Windows keep the outdoor noise down significantly. We put them in 2 months ago, and it is a LOT quieter now than it was!

[nevtep]

I have got some work to do but I am hoping that I can get there soon!

[xpansionteam]

Another brilliant video, man I appreciate you. Just got my senheisers today, transcribed 5 ads that I'm now putting on audacity to edit, I'll let you know how it goes, just following your advice from the videos on YouTube it's like a course for my life, just what I've always wanted to do. Thanks again.

James.

[benmccainmedia]

Thank you Bill DeWees. You inspire me.