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Talking Creative

Samantha Boffin

Talking Creative is a weekly podcast all about the art of voiceover directing, hosted by Samantha Boffin. If you"re a creative, voice director or simply love the world of voice production, Talking Creative is designed for you. It"s a podcast that will help you find, prep and direct voice artists and actors - and give you the skinny on how to get the most from every. single. booking. Plus it celebrates the creativity of voice directing - how the techniques used in, say, animation and gaming can

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08:12

Voiceover. It's Just Talking, isn't it?

Talking Creative ·

2021/08/06

Voiceovers talk over stuff. The clue is in the title.And anyone can talk, right? That's not really an actual job, surely?Well, yes - and no.In this episode of Talking Creative, we look at why being a voiceover isn't quite as straightforward as it might sound.And why - when it matters - it's always a good idea to get the professionals in!If you enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover Directing" on Apple PodcastsandGo to

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05:41

One Hot Thing to Do BEFORE You Choose Your Voice Actor.

Talking Creative ·

2021/08/02

The One Hot Thing for this episode is simple: Know Your Audience BEFORE you look for a Voiceover.You need to know who your voice is speaking to.In this short episode - we look at why this is so important and why niching is a help not a hindrance.If you enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover Directing" on Apple PodcastsandGo to https://samanthaboffin.co.uk/talkingcreative for the whole series so far.

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15:02

How to Find the Right Voiceover for Your Museum Guide.

Talking Creative ·

2021/07/31

Museum and Audio Guides are big business right now.The heady combination of Summer holidays, rain and the lifting of Lockdown means that people are visiting more galleries, exhibitions and museums.Which has got me thinking about Museum Guides and how to find the right voice to tell your story.If you create Audio Guides and you want some inspiration... this is the episode for you!If you enjoyed this episode - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover Directing" on

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07:53

Do You Judge a Voiceover by How They Look?

Talking Creative ·

2021/07/26

Well - of course not. It's how they sound that's important.But is that the whole story?In this short episode of Talking Creative, we look at:Vocal Age vs Actual AgeWhether Voice Actors need photosDiversity AuthenticityAnd why listening with your eyes shut is useful but not the whole pictureIf you enjoyed this episode - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover Directing" on Apple PodcastsandGo to https://samanthaboffin.co.uk/talkingcreative for the whole series

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28:51

How to Work with Live Sports Voices with Verity...

Talking Creative ·

2021/07/23

Verity Panter is The Queen of Queensberry - Britain's only female boxing MCAnd on the eve of the Tokyo Olympics, Talking Creative caught up with Verity to chat about live sports voiceovers - and what makes them unique.If you work with live voices for TV, radio, events or podcasts - this is full of fascinating and useful insights.How do directors work with live voices and what do they need to think about when they're booking them?We look at topics like planning, being reactive and storytelling - and

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07:37

Get Your Content Heard Using Captions

Talking Creative ·

2021/07/19

This week's One Hot Thing is an odd one for a Voice Actor to mention: How captions can help your content to get heard.It's true - if you want to your visual content to reach more people, a great voiceover AND captions are the way forward.In this short episode, we look at 3 reasons why you should include captions with your content.And here are the caption companies I mention:https://www.rev.com/https://www.headliner.app/https://www.happyscribe.com/https://www.quicc.io/https://www.kapwing.com/If you

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19:37

7 Ways to Get Your Voiceover to Sound Conversational

Talking Creative ·

2021/07/17

Getting your voice actor to sound conversational isn't a new idea.But it is surprisingly difficult to achieve.In this episode of "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover Directing" we look at 7 ways to get a conversational read:The scriptThe storyThe golden 10 mins at the topof a sessionWhat the voice actor's role is - and who they’re talking toSubjectivityDiscovering the heart of the scriptPosture and stanceHere is the link that will hopefully explain "It's all Gone a Bit Pete Tong"If you enjoyed

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05:52

One Hot Thing - Send Your Voice Actor a Proper Script

Talking Creative ·

2021/07/12

Sending an easy-to-read script to your Voiceover is a no-brainer, right?And yet so many scripts arrive on spreadsheets or embedded into a storyboard.In this short episode, find out why sending over a word document can make everyone's life easier!If you enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover Directing" on Apple PodcastsandGo to https://samanthaboffin.co.uk/talkingcreative for the whole series so far.

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26:25

How to Create an Audio Drama in 5 Easy Steps

Talking Creative ·

2021/07/09

What does it take to make an Audio Drama?Well, there are five important elements:The TeamThe TechThe RehearsalsThe RecordingThe Post-ProductionBut - what if you want to do it all remotely?This is the story of how I worked with Questors Theatre Company during lockdown to set up an audio drama department - and what was really involved.If you enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover Directing" on Apple PodcastsandGo to

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06:21

Voiceover, Voice Artist or Voice Actor - What's the...

Talking Creative ·

2021/07/05

It's that time of the week where I bring you One Hot Creative Thing... Today, it's an insight rather than a Voiceover tip.I'm often asked what the difference is between a Voiceover, a Voice Artist or a Voice Actor. Well, this is the short, sharp episode where I give you the answer.If you enjoy this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover Directing" on Apple PodcastsandGo to https://samanthaboffin.co.uk/talkingcreative for the whole series so far.

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10:55

Voiceover Awards and Why They Matter.

Talking Creative ·

2021/07/02

The One Voice Awards Nominations were announced this week.So why should you care?It's all a lot of self-congratulatory hoohah, isn't it?Well - not necessarily...This week Talking Creative is looking into why awards in any industry are important and why the One Voice Awards might be useful for you!And here is the link to the One Voice Awards 2021:https://www.onevoiceconference.com/one-voice-awards-uk-2021/Do follow or connect with me on LinkedIn for more creative chat about working with voice actors

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06:29

One Hot Thing - Let Your Voiceover Know What You Need.

Talking Creative ·

2021/06/28

One Hot Communication Thing that you can do today!Feedback - it seems so simple, doesn't it? But it doesn't always happen.Voice Actors are adaptable and versatile. If they don't seem to "get" what you were hoping for - simply pick up the phone and talk to them. They can almost certainly change their delivery to make it pitch perfect. They want to give you exactly what you need (and they love a bit of direction!).If you've enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking

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16:45

How to Give Your Brand the Right Voice

Talking Creative ·

2021/06/25

How to give your brand the right voiceIn this episode we are talking about the brand voice - the literal Brand Voiceover of your company, business, product or service.We cover the following:What is a brand voice?Why you need oneWhat to look for in your brand voiceHow they can benefit your business or productHow to work with them effectivelyDo follow or connect with me on LinkedIn for more creative chat about working with voice actors and more!And you can subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative

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05:25

One Hot Thing - The Power of the Pause.

Talking Creative ·

2021/06/21

One Hot Timing Thing that you can implement todayIt's often not so much what you say - but how you say it.So allowing your Voice Actor enough time in the script to land your message with impact just makes sense.In this short episode, find out why leaving pauses in your script and not making it wall-to-wall information is so important.If you've enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover Directing" on Apple PodcastsandGo to

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45:04

Music and the Voiceover with Garrett Neal - Composer...

Talking Creative ·

2021/06/18

Music and Voiceover are a well established double act.From commercials and corporate films to dramas and video games - it's a rare voiceover project that doesn't have music somewhere, even if it's just a sting or mnemonic at the start and end.In this episode of Talking Creative, I talk to US Composer and Speakeasy Producer Garrett Neal all about music and voiceover.We look at questions like:Why are music and voiceover such a compelling combination?Does the voiceover affect your music choices - or

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04:23

One Hot Thing to help your Voiceover nail your project

Talking Creative ·

2021/06/14

One Hot Music Thing that you can implement todayMusic can be a crucial part of any creative project.It sets the tone, the pace and the emotional context.In this short episode, find out why sending the music to your voice talent along with the script is so important.If you've enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover Directing" on Apple PodcastsandGo to https://samanthaboffin.co.uk/talkingcreative for the whole series so far.

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05:32

The Episode that asks you a question (and gives you...

Talking Creative ·

2021/06/12

This is the episode that isn't really an episode......it's an update!A slightly new approach to the Talking Creative podcast is about to happen - and here's the skinny.But more importantly - I want to know what YOU want to hear about in terms of voice directing.Are there any questions you want answered? Any topics you'd love to see covered that would give you more insights or info into working with professional voices?Do let me know - no matter how small.You can:Contact me at

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30:10

How to write a Voiceover Casting Brief in 5 simple steps

Talking Creative ·

2021/04/25

How to write a killer Casting Brief in 5 simple stepsIf you need to find voice actors for your projects - you need to know how to write an effective casting brief. One that can be used on a casting site or even sent to an agent or a casting director.A great brief will enable you to find the kind of voiceover you really need - not the 50 or 500 voice actors that you don't need!This episode talks you through a laser-sharp approach that will take you from a blank page to a full-on killer brief.Find

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37:54

World Voice Day 2021 Special

Talking Creative ·

2021/04/16

April 16th 2021 is World Voice Day.And this episode is a Talking Creative Special.World Voice Day is all about celebrating the phenomenon of the voice so in this episode I bring you many voices from across the World - all celebrating one thing: Working with Voice Directors.I asked voice actors for their thoughts and stories about working with voice directors from their side of the glass - and I got back some amazing stuff. This episode is packed with actionable insights, likes and dislikes and

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49:17

Voice Directing in the moment - with Nic Redman

Talking Creative ·

2021/03/17

As a voiceover director, getting the best out of your voice actor is at the heart of what you do.Being able to adapt in the moment and pull some solutions out of your voice directing box of tricks can be very useful.This week - I'm talking to Nic Redman, Voice Actor and Vocal Coach - who has got some brilliant ideas to support and enhance the average studio session. There are many different reasons why a voice artist might need extra support:Perhaps they're an author who’s narrating their own bookAn

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