Narrations with impact

Any number of projects might need a voice over narration. Regardless of the medium or audience, that voice over needs to connect with the intended audience. If it doesn’t connect with the listener, the message will be lost, because at root, people remember the intent of a message more than the actual words.

Effective narration starts with understanding the intention of the script, the environment in which it will be consumed, the audience (who they are as well as what mental state they will be in when listening) and the intended outcome or listener impact of the content. From there, the appropriate tone, pacing and delivery can be applied to bring out the emotional thrust of the message and maximize the connection with the audience.

General narration voice overs can include any number of projects, such as:

• Documentaries
• Explainer videos
• Point-of-purchase (POP) content
• Tutorial or in-app assistant
• Event Voice of God (VoG) announcements
• Crowdfunding pitches
• Museum or tour audioguides
• Guided meditation courses
• Audiobooks

Whether the audience is a customer, a visitor, a business or a website visitor, how the message is delivered matters. The same words can have a very different impact depending on the emotional intention behind them and how that intention is brought to life.

That’s where I come in. I look beneath the script to understand what you’re really trying to communicate, who you’re communicating with and what you want the audience to feel. I then find the emotional thrust within the material and bring that intention to the performance, creating a narration that authentically engages with the audience.

My range allows me to deliver a casual, conversational narration, a trusted, authoritative voice over, or anything in between. I can add some grit and gravel, or my voice can be smooth and welcoming. Whatever the project requires, I shape the delivery around the emotional needs of the message.

Every voice over project has different requirements. A documentary needs to embody the wonder and shared curiosity of discovering new things. An art gallery self-guided tour should be clear and insightful. A crowdfunding pitch needs a contain genuine excitement for the innovation. Guided meditation needs a calming, serene feeling. I don’t provide one-size-fits-all solutions. Whatever the format and whoever the audience, I find the emotional connection within the script and use it to help your message make an impact.