This class will cover the following:
What makes the audiobook industry unique to other VO genres
Home recording setup and equipment recommendations
Technical requirements for audiobooks vs other VO genres
Recording techniques and software recommendations
Proper mic placement and mic technique for audiobooks
Basics of audiobook editing & mastering
The different audiobook genres and where you fit into the mix
The POVs (1st & 3rd person) and how to approach them
Performance techniques and dealing with breaths, mouth noise and vocal health
Avoiding rookie mistakes
Creating characters and opposite gender narration
Selecting material and creating audiobook ‘demos’
Co-narration etiquette
Book prep/pre-production
From prep to production
Maintaining a recording schedule and time management
File management and organization
Finding the work – Casting sites, author outreach, public domain, working for publishers and creating your own work
Choosing the right projects and developing your portfolio
Marketing and networking in the audiobook industry
Should you use a pseudonym
Resources for further development
