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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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25:19

Voice Directing and the Art of Telling Stories

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2021/03/06

Storytelling is big right now.Stories are relatable and they connect us - so it makes sense to create a natural, easy storytelling feel from your voiceover artist.That's quite straightforward when it’s an audiobook, a game or an audiodrama.But how do you achieve it with corporate work?This week's episode has got you covered!We look at 5 things to consider when you're tackling corporate work:CastingThe scriptBriefingDirectingPost productionNew ideas about how to make your videos, commercials and

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37:02

Casting for Audiobooks - with Amber Bates from Orion...

Talking Creative ·

2021/01/20

The audiobook industry is booming. Listening to books has never been more popular - fact or fiction, we all love a good listen. But finding the right narrator is a complex art.In this episode, I'm talking to Amber Bates from Orion Books about the part she plays in getting a book from a manuscript and into our ears.We cover all kinds of stuff, includingCasting - and who is involved in the processWhat to look for in your audiobook narratorThe listener and why they're so importantHow to work with the

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14:52

Why Voice Actors Need Experienced Directors

Talking Creative ·

2021/01/03

Do Voice Actors Need Experienced Directors?At first glance, this seems a surprising statement to even be debating - but with budgets being increasingly squeezed across the creative industries, voice actors are finding that they're being directed by all kinds of people from production teams - not necessarily experienced directors.Voice Directors have a unique and precious skillset.So - along with the insights and comments from a number of voice actors and industry professionals - this is the subject

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49:55

What Makes a Great Audiobook Narrator - with Sean Pratt

Talking Creative ·

2020/12/11

Audiobooks are incredible.Fact or fiction - great storytelling is an art.But what is it about a really good narrator that works and how do they learn how to pull the listener into their story?The answer - as with most things in life - is because they’ve worked at it: they’ve learnt their craft.Which is where a great audiobook coach comes in.In this episode, I’m talking to Sean Pratt - multi-award-winning narrator, actor and coach - who has voiced over 1000 Audiobooks for companies including Penguin,

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08:49

Finding the Right Audiobook Narrator - Thinking...

Talking Creative ·

2020/11/23

Casting the right narrator for your audiobook is important - but should you be thinking beyond the obvious if you want to reach new audiences?For instance - would The Great Gatsby still work if the audiobook narrator was neither American nor male? ⁣Audiobooks are booming during 2020. Whether that’s because we need entertainment, escapism or comfort right now… whatever the reason: audio is big news.Audiobooks are finding new audiences – young audio-fans, listeners who don’t usually buy books and

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16:45

How To Make Your Voiceover Feel Confident

Talking Creative ·

2020/11/15

This episode of Talking Creative is all about getting your voiceover to feel confident.But why is this so important - surely they just need to bob into the booth and deliver?Well - yes - this is true. But confident, relaxed people generally perform better when they're feeling good - they're braver and bolder - which is great for creative work.In this episode we cover 10 practical ways for you to get the best performance out of your voice actor during a directing session, including:Direct, but don't

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09:34

Voiceover Directing - How to be a Winner

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2020/11/07

Winning awards can elevate your career, open new doors and impress your boss.With an eye on PromaxUK - this week, Talking Creative looks at what makes a winning promo and how important is the Voiceover in the mix?This episode was recorded in November 2020 - in the week of the historic US Presidential Elections and the annual PromaxUK Awards Ceremony. We discussWhy winning awards is not just a bit of industry fun - it can really make a differenceCurrent Trends in UK Promos and how voiceovers fit

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34:32

How to Get the Most out of Your Voice Artist with...

Talking Creative ·

2020/10/31

Every director wants to work with professional voiceovers who are fully trained, understand what’s needed and can reproduce what they promise on their reels. So in this episode - I’m talking about the importance of voice coaching this week with British voiceover and coach Tanya Rich.We look at:Why voice coaching is increasingly important for all pro voiceoversHow to spot a trained voice artistHow to get the most out of your voice actorWhat makes a good voice directorTanya is the voice coach behind

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13:08

How Much Does a Professional Voice Artist Really Cost?

Talking Creative ·

2020/10/24

Have you ever wanted to book a professional voice for a project and thought - "I haven’t got the faintest idea how much a voice artist costs. And I don’t know where to start."Then How Much Does a Professional Voice Artist Really Cost is the episode for you.We're looking at professional voiceover rates in 4 key areas - and talking real costs:Audiobooks, Corporate narration, E-learning and Telephone Messaging/IVR.There's also a ton of information that will help you calculate costs in other voiceover

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13:59

Voice Artists, Commercials and How to Make Your...

Talking Creative ·

2020/10/16

I love a good television ad - and this week, that's what I've been thinking about! In this episode I'm looking at TV advertising and commercials - why the ad industry is struggling and discussing how voiceovers can help with their messaging and cut-through.I also look at current trends in voiceover delivery - and consider why reassuring, caring voices are popular right now as well as the conversational voice.Here are the links to the adverts:John

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18:37

Directing Voiceovers - How to Ace Your Remote...

Talking Creative ·

2020/10/09

In this episode, we're looking at Remote Recording Sessions and how to approach them as a voice director.We'll be chatting about:Why remote directing is so important right nowSetting up and running a successful and creative remote directed sessionHow to link up with your voice with remote connection software like SourceConnect, Cleanfeed, SessionLink Pro, etcHelpful Links:Link to episode 01 - Why you need the right

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17:20

How to brief your Voiceover Artist (and why it matters)

Talking Creative ·

2020/10/06

In this episode, we're looking at how to creatively brief your voiceover artist - and why it makes such a difference.We'll be chatting about:The reasons for briefing your voice actor before the recording session and what a good creative brief needs to cover - including 6 key steps:Who is your Listener?Why is your voice talking to them and what do you want them to do or feel?What role is your voiceover playing?How do you want your voiceover to sound?Make sure your script is really ready.Useful assets

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11:36

Where to find the perfect Voiceover Artist

Talking Creative ·

2020/09/30

In this episode we're looking at where to find your perfect voice actor.We'll be chatting about the main ways of finding voice talent including:AgentsSpecialist agenciesPay to Play sitesCasting DirectorsGoogleSocial MediaAnd Word of MouthBeing really clear on your project, timeline, budget and the kind of voice you're looking for will really help you.Do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative" on Apple Podcasts.Or go to https://samanthaboffin.co.uk/talkingcreative for the whole series to

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What is Talking Creative about and who is Samantha?

Talking Creative ·

2020/09/30

In this first short trailer episode you'll find out what the podcast is all about, who Samantha Boffin is - and why you should be listening.The clue is in the title - Talking Creative is all about the art of voiceover directing. If you're a creative, a voice director or youwork with voiceactorsor you simply want to know more about the world of voiceovers and howitall works - then this podcast is for you.We'll be looking across the industry at everything from corporate, commercial and e-learningto

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09:24

Why you need the right Voiceover - not just any...

Talking Creative ·

2020/09/30

In today's episode we're going to be looking at why you need the right voiceover - and not just any voiceover.And we also chat about who you are really making your audiobook or narration or museum guide for.Clue: it's not you or your client.We'll be chatting about:How professional voice actors make your business or product literally sound better - and make you or your client more sales.How to work out who is the right voiceover for you.Why getting inside your audience's head is so important.And why

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