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Tag: explainer video

now voicing: real estate animation

on September 22, 2016September 22, 2016 By melhulm 2 Comments
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Absolutely delighted to find myself in animated form … and in a sassy blue power suit thank you very much! Enjoyed branching out into more of a character-style voice over for this one. P.S. I love that lippy on me.

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Now voicing: software explainer

on August 29, 2016August 29, 2016 By melhulm
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I am starting to think software explainers may just be my thang. I voice a bucketload of these bad boys and it’s brilliant. Software products (and associated target audiences) are so diverse there really is no one particular style of read for these voice overs. Definitely keeps life interesting.

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now voicing: software explainer

on July 19, 2016July 19, 2016 By melhulm
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I’m seeing more and more explainers that require specific voice over timings. Whether it’s to match voice to visuals or stick to a set overall duration for the clip.

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Explainer videos done right

on June 2, 2016June 2, 2016 By melhulm 3 Comments
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The explainer has been the video flavour for a while now. If you wanna jump on board the explainer express, here’s a few tips to ensure next stop: success-town.

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Now voicing: software explainer

on May 15, 2016May 15, 2016 By melhulm
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A warm and friendly style voice over for a payroll software explainer. Added bonus—stunning shots of the Great Barrier Reef.

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Now voicing: fundraising explainer

on April 25, 2016April 25, 2016 By melhulm
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An explainer I recently voiced for fundraising software. A lot can be said for scripts that allow time for visuals and music to establish and then continue a nice pace throughout …

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Now voicing: explainer video

on March 31, 2016March 31, 2016 By melhulm
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A recent explainer video I voiced for a family tree company. Really like the visual style of this one …

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Now voicing: Bupa Australia

on January 30, 2016January 30, 2016 By melhulm
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A recent explainer video helping new parents introduce bub to the family fur child. Voiced by yours truly. PS how cute is the dog in the clip?

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Top 5 voice over trends for 2016

on January 8, 2016February 18, 2017 By melhulm
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From read styles to copywriting trends through to production techniques—these are are my top 5 voice over predictions for 2016.

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Here’s why you need an explainer video

on August 13, 2015August 13, 2015 By melhulm
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This explainer video will explain…

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C L I E N T T E L L 👄 “nailed it” /neɪld/ɪt/ (adjective): To meet client voice over needs. See also: “ecstatic client”.⁣ ⁣ I achieved nailed it status on an eLearning voice over for a big bank.⁣ ⁣ And the reason for said nailing? Right there in the second sentence.⁣ ⁣ Being internal eLearning, the script had a bucketload of technical detail and references to specific internal systems. ⁣ ⁣ To acronym or to not acronym was the question. There were a few references that could go either way. ⁣ ⁣ With tight turnarounds, rather than taking up time checking with the client, both versions is what they got. ⁣ ⁣ If you need an acronym aficionado for your eLearning or corporate video, HMU. DM me for a VO that will leave you ecstatic AF.
Me: Hey Siri, why is every second Super Bowl commercial featuring audio assistants?⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Siri: [sound on]⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Me: Thought as much.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #superbowl #superbowl53 #superbowlcommercials #superbowlads #commercial #advertising #marketing #artificialintelligence #alexa #siri #cortana #australianvoiceover #australianvoiceactor #australianvoicetalent #australianvoice #voiceover #voiceactor #voiceacting #voiceoveractor #voiceovertalent #voicetalent #voiceoverlife #actor #actorlife #actorslife #studio #audio #production #creative #melhulm⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣
⁣⁣S C R I P T T I P ✏️ make sure your voice over is all good in the neighbourhood. ⁣ ⁣ An accent can give your project authenticity, resonate with your target audience or make the words stand out like 🐕🎾🎾 (in a good way).⁣ ⁣ But a dodgy accent is like a streaker at a sporting event. It might be mildly amusing for the first 5 seconds but once you realise ‘yes this is actually happening’ and everything is out there flapping around in the worst possible way, you’re left feeling violated and you’ve forgotten what you showed up to watch in the first place. (That’s 🐕🎾🎾 in a bad way.)⁣ ⁣ Accents? This is how we do it:⁣ ⁣ ✏️ SCRIPT TIP: if you want a specific accent for your script, hire a voice actor from that region.⁣ ⁣ No, that doesn’t include your brother-in-law from New York who did a mediocre crocodile hunter impersonation at your dinner party last week.⁣ ⁣ You can also provide specifics on the sound. Maybe you’d like it polished and all proper-like. Or you might be going for a more exaggerated, stereotypical sound. Shove those preferences in your script direction too.⁣ ⁣ And hit me up 🙋🏼‍♀️ if you need a fair-dinkum, you-beaut, corker Aussie voice mate 🇦🇺⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣#accent #australianaccent #australianvoiceover #australianvoiceactor #australianvoicetalent #australianvoiceoveractor #australianvoice #canberravoiceover #voiceover #voiceactor #voiceacting #voiceoveractor #voiceovertalent #voicetalent #voiceoverlife #actor #actorslife #studio #production l #creative #quote #quotetoliveby #quotetovoiceby #inspiration #creativelife #canberracreative #motivation #postivevibes #postivevibesonly #melhulm
C R I K E Y , I T ‘ S A H O W T O 🇦🇺 January 26 is Australia Day. What better time to get schooled on how to speak Straylan?⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Get your ears around this A-Z of Aussie-speak.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🔊sound up so you can ‘hear that in a sentence please’. Heads up on the swears at U and V 🙊⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ And why don’t you tag a loose unit Steve. We all bloody know one...⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣⁣ #australiaday #australiaday2019 #australian #australia #straya #straylan #crikey #throwanothershrimponthebarbie #australianvoiceover #australianvoiceactor #australianvoiceoveractor #australianvoice #voiceover #voiceactor #voiceacting #voiceoveractor #voiceovertalent #voicetalent #voiceoverlife #actorlife #actorslife #studio #audio #production #creative #canberracreative #melhulm⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣
G O L D E N T O N S I L S ⭐️ ⁣⁣⁣ Att: singers, actors, voice actors, teachers, presenters, radio announcers, motivational speakers, slam poets, fruit shop spruikers⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ cc: general voice-using types⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Subject: keeping your voice in tip top, ship shape, hip hop condition⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ 🚰 Drink up⁣—aka vocal no brainer. Get your 6 - 8 of H20 to coat your throat meat and reduce mouth noise (gross)⁣⁣. ⁣⁣ 🔥 Warm up⁣—tongue twisters, scales, 90s rap. Vocal workouts improve sound and reduce risk of injury. Lycra optional.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🧘🏼‍♀️ Limber up⁣—shoulders back. Feet hip width. Chin raised. Body relaxed. Good posture helps your magical voice dust easily jump right on out of your gob.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🌪 Suck it up⁣—use diaphragmatic breathing to support your voice. Think of it like an air bra to protect, hold up and keep your voice perky.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🛌 Rest up⁣—voice naps are a thing. Mute yourself periodically to save your vocal goodness and avoid strain. Rest well too. Tired voice ain’t cute.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🙅🏼‍♀️ Give it up⁣—fun police time. For a quality voice avoid alcohol, smoking, YELLING. Say no to fizzy drinks, coffee and dairy two hours before getting your voice bits out. And karaoke? Not OK (soz)⁣.⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #speech #speechbubble #goldentonsils #voice #vocals #vocalcare #vocalhealth #singer #singing #presenter #presenting #actor #acting #voiceactor⁣⁣ #australianvoiceover #australianvoiceactor #australianvoiceoveractor #australianvoice #voiceover #canberravoiceover #voiceacting #voiceoveractor #voicetalent #voiceoverlife #studio #audio #production #creative #canberracreative #melhulm
⁣⁣⁣W E E K E N D P R E S C R I P T I O N 💊⁣ [Directions for use]⁣ ⁣⁣ 💆🏼‍♀️ Keep chilled⁣⁣ ⁣ 🛌 Ensure plenty of bed rest ⁣⁣ ⁣ 🥄 Mix with your favourite people⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣⁣🙅🏼‍♀️ Avoid strenuous activity⁣⁣ ⁣ ⬆️ Increase intake of fave Netflix series⁣⁣ ⁣ 🛍 Combine with retail therapies for optimum effectiveness⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ #friday #friyay #fridayquote #weekend #weekendquote #weekendlife⁣⁣ #flowers #australianvoiceover #australianvoiceactor #australianvoicetalent #australianvoice #canberravoiceover #voiceover #voiceactor #voiceacting #voiceoveractor #voiceovertalent #voicetalent #voiceoverlife #actor #actorslife #studio #audio #production #design #marketing #advertising #canberracreative #creative #melhulm
D E A R D I A R Y ✏️ it was love at first sight. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Your stylish good looks and practicality make you the complete package.⁣ ⁣ How could I resist your to-do list checkbox charms? ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ And the way you allow me to prioritise 3 key tasks... really shows you care. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ You ensure dinner is on the table. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Remind me of what’s important.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ You support my goals, inspire me and make me grateful every day.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ And your shiny golden stickers? Of course I say ‘I do’ to this adhesive heavenly bling.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ @thedaydesigner let’s go steady and create a beautiful, voice over-y 2019 that’s organised AF.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣#diary #planner #organised #checklist #listmaker #todolist #daydesigner #laptop #headphones #glasses #flatlay #desk #australianvoiceover #australianvoiceactor #canberravoiceover #voiceover #voiceactor #voiceacting #voiceoveractor #voiceoverlife #actor #actorslife #studio #audio #production #canberracreative #canberrabusiness #freelancer #creative #melhulm
W O R D S T O V O I C E B Y 👄 Rapping and grammar? Subscribe me now with a recurring annual fee please. I’ll bring the Macquarie and red pen. ⁣ ⁣ The boys from Blazer Fresh are the masterminds behind such ditties as:⁣ ⁣ 😎 Consonant Swag⁣ 🍴 Contraction Connoisseur ⁣ 🤖 Don’t Read Like a Robot⁣ 🧙🏻‍♂️ Wizard of Words⁣ ⁣ And this quote here lifted from By, Bye, Buy.⁣ ⁣ Another nugget from the same tune (that I’m getting made into a t-shirt cause the world needs to get schooled on this one):⁣ ⁣ 🛸 THEIR UFOs are over THERE and THEY'RE all playing space guitars.⁣ ⁣ Learning and rap—hip hop hooray. ⁣ ⁣ Get your littles amongst it via the @gonoodle app. ⁣ ⁣ Or watch it yourself if YOU’RE scratching YOUR head over the space guitars.⁣ ⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #homophone #grammar #spelling #writing #writerslife #rap #blazerfresh #gonoodle #bybyebuy #quote #australianvoiceover #australianvoiceactor #australianvoiceoveractor #australianvoice #canberravoiceover #voiceover #voiceactor #voiceacting #voiceoveractor #voicetalent #voiceoverlife #actor #actorslife #studio #audio #production #creative #canberracreative #canberrabusiness #melhulm
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