How to Get a Voiceover Agent: What Worked for Me
Getting a voiceover agent requires more than sending a demo. Steve Gouws shares lessons from approaching agencies, preparing market-specific reels, following submission requirements and building professional relationships.
Elevate your Explainer Videos with this Voice Over Technique
Explainer videos are highly effective for simplifying complex subjects and captivating audiences. They are essential for product introductions, employee onboarding, and customer service walkthroughs, making information delivery efficient and improving retention. However, while animation, design, and scripting are often prioritized, the voiceover, a crucial element, is frequently neglected.
Top 5 Mistakes Video Producers Make When Choosing Voice Over
In this post, we’ll uncover the top 5 voice over mistakes video producers make, and how to avoid them, to ensure your next explainer, promo, or brand video hits the mark with a professional English voice over that works.
Looking for the Perfect Explainer Video Voice Over?
Learn why voice overs matter, how to pick the right one, and how to make your video sound professional. As a video producer, you know that visuals matter. But when it comes to explainer videos, one overlooked element can make or break the final product: the voice over. It’s more than just narration—it’s the human connection between your brand and your audience. This post explains why voice overs matter in explainer videos, how to choose the right one, and tips to get the best results.
Why a Warm, Deeply Engaging, Confident Voice Is the Sound of Modern Brands
Discover how authentic voice overs build trust and connect brands with audiences through genuine, relatable storytelling.
Giving E-Learning a Voice That Learners Actually Want to Hear
Let’s be honest: e-learning gets a bad rap. We’ve all experienced the kind of online training that feels like it was designed to be endured, not enjoyed. Dry, technical content. Flat narration. A “next” button that you can’t click fast enough. But here’s the thing, eLearning doesn’t have to be boring. And when it’s done right, it can be one of the most powerful, scalable tools for learning we have.
5 Reasons a Deep Voice Can Make Your Commercial Stand Out
A deep voice can give a commercial authority, warmth and distinction, but only when it suits the brand, audience and message. Here are five reasons this vocal style works and what to consider when casting it.
A Sultry Voice in Advertising: How to Make Your Campaign Irresistible
Explore how a sultry voice can grab the attention of listeners in a sea of ads vying for clicks, views, and engagement.
Male Video Game Voice Actor for Characters That Feel Real
Discover what makes an effective male video game voice actor, from believable character choices and vocal consistency to combat efforts and live direction. Hear Steve Gouws’ game credits and explore his character voiceover services.
Behind the Mic: A Day in the Life of a Documentary Voiceover Artist
Being a voiceover artist for documentaries is more than just reading words off a script; it’s about connecting to the script and making it resonate with audiences. Every day is a mix of creativity, precision, and a little bit of hustle. Let me take you behind the mic to show you what a typical day in my life looks like.
The Magic of Voice in Branding: Why It's a Big Deal
Explore how voice over shapes brand voice and identity. Learn to communicate with clarity, consistency, and authenticity.
Finding the Perfect Voice Over Talent: What to Look For…
Hire a professional voice actor for commercials, eLearning, video, and more. Versatile narration for every project.
Acting and Audiobook narration
Many aspiring narrators believe that a great voice is all you need to deliver a professional performance. But that misses the mark. Audiobook narration isn’t just about reading words in a pleasing tone, it’s about acting.
The Art of Patience: Lessons from Growing Chillies 🌶️
As I stand in my garden, carefully tending to my chilli plants, I can't help but draw parallels between nurturing these fiery fruits and cultivating success in our professional lives. Both require patience, dedication, and the understanding that truly good things take time to develop. Let me share with you the insights I've gained from my journey as a chili grower and how they apply to our careers and personal growth.
Embracing a Growth Mindset
Imagine seeing every challenge as a chance to grow - that's what a growth mindset is all about! It's like viewing effort as your secret superpower on the path to becoming amazing at what you do. When you face setbacks, instead of getting discouraged, you bounce back stronger because you know it's all part of the learning adventure.
Realtor / Real Estate Property Walkthrough Videos with Voiceover
In the ever-evolving world of real estate marketing, virtual estate videos have become the main way of showcasing properties to potential buyers. These videos offer a dynamic and engaging way to present homes, buildings, and land in a manner that static images and text descriptions simply cannot match. Among the various styles of virtual estate videos, those that incorporate voiceovers stand out as particularly effective. Voiced virtual estate videos are superior to their unvoiced counterparts for several compelling reasons, including enhanced viewer engagement, improved conveyance of information, and the ability to create an emotional connection with potential buyers.
Is Good Customer Service Important?
See how voice over improves customer experience. Build stronger connections with engaging, professional narration.
Personalised Phone Messages for Restaurants
Creating a great dining experience is about more than just tasty food and good service - how you handle customer calls matters too! Customised phone messages are key to making a positive impression. Let's dive into why they matter and look at some examples.
Thinking about Health
Yesterday I visited the dentist for my yearly preventative check-up and while he was scraping around inside my mouth cavity it got me thinking about health. Not only dental health, but physical health, mental health, emotional health, and spiritual health.
Speech Patterns: How They Can Make Your Voiceover Projects Awesome!
Speech patterns are like the secret sauce of how we talk. Every little sound, word, and sentence tells a story with its own special rhythm. But don't worry, you don't need to be some fancy expert to get it. Knowing the ins and outs of how we use our voices can really level up your voice-over game, whether you're doing cartoon characters or narrating a documentary.