Explainer Video Voiceover That Makes Ideas Clear
Help viewers understand your product, service or process with a clear, natural voice that guides them through every step.
REAL EXPLAINER VIDEO VOICEOVER WORK
From rugged commercial storytelling to clear, approachable eLearning, my natural South African voice can adapt to very different audiences, industries and styles.
MyCiTi Information Campaign
Conversational • Helpful • Informative • Natural
This explainer video needed to communicate practical information in a way that felt clear, helpful and easy to follow.
The voice guides viewers through the message without sounding formal or overproduced. A calm, conversational delivery makes the information accessible while maintaining the authority of a public transport service.
Macadamia Sales Market Trading Platform
Informative • Professional • Confident • Authentic
This product explainer video introduced a digital trading platform designed for the macadamia industry.
The voice needed to make the platform and its benefits easy to understand for growers, buyers and other industry professionals. A clear, confident and conversational delivery helped turn specialised information into an accessible message.
Make Complex Information Easier to Understand
An explainer video needs to answer a simple question quickly: what does this do, and why should the viewer care?
The voice connects the script and visuals, controls the pace and guides viewers through the message. When the narration is clear and natural, complicated information becomes easier to follow.
Your explainer voice over can be adjusted to sound conversational, authoritative, reassuring or energetic while remaining focused on clarity.
Find the Right Voice for Your Explainer
CORPORATE
Clear, confident and trustworthy
SaaS & TECHNOLOGY
Intelligent, natural and conversational
PRODUCT
Engaging & benefit-focused without sounding overly promotional
TRAINING
Precise, supportive and easy to follow
ANIMATED CHARACTERS
Expressive, distinctive and performance-led
Frequently Asked Questions About Explainer Video Voiceover
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Explainer video voice over is narration that helps explain a product, service, process or idea. It guides viewers through the message and connects the script with the visuals.
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A clear, natural and conversational style works well for most explainers. The delivery should sound like a knowledgeable guide rather than a salesperson. The exact tone depends on your audience and brand.
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Most explainer videos run for 60 to 120 seconds and contain approximately 130 to 300 words. Product demonstrations, onboarding videos and internal explainers may be longer.
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A typical explainer voice over runs at approximately 130 to 160 words per minute. Technical or unfamiliar information may need a slower pace, while simple promotional content can move slightly faster.
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Recording the approved voice over before final animation gives the production team accurate timing to work with. This can improve pacing and reduce editing changes later.
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Yes. Provide the video, timecodes or target duration, and the delivery can be paced to fit. If the script contains too many words for the available time, I will flag it before recording.
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Pricing depends on the script length, usage, distribution, project complexity and whether live direction is required. Send your script and usage details for a clear quote.
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Yes. Send a short section of your script along with your preferred tone and a reference video if available.
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Yes. New lines and script changes can be recorded later. A consistent studio setup helps new audio match the original recording.
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Please provide the final script, target audience, desired tone, pronunciation notes, timing requirements, reference material, usage and deadline.
Request a Free Custom Demo
Hear how your explainer video could sound before making a decision.Send your script and project details to mail@stevegouwsvo.com, or use the contact form below.