FAQ

Q: WHAT IS YOUR PROCESS LIKE?

 

A: Well…

1. You send me your script.

2. Let me know how and for how long the audio will be used. See Usage and Duration, below.

3. I send you a quote almost always within an hour. Retakes and revisions are covered here.

4. We agree to move forward.

5. We discuss the creative direction and tone and style of the read you’re looking for.

6. I record, edit, and send you the audio.

7. You sign off the audio or request any retakes.

8. I send the invoice.

9. You pay the invoice.

10. We bask in the afterglow. :)

     

Q: Can you do live, directed sessions?

 

A: Absolutely. You can book a live session here, which will autogenerate a Zoom link. On the day of the session, you’ll join by Zoom, direct me live, and hear the audio right off the booth mic. Then I can either send you the raw session or the final, edited file.

 

Q: Can you do live sessions via Source-Connect?

 

A: Yes, and I have the paid Standard version. 

 

Q: Is there an extra fee for live sessions?

 

A: No. A live session is included in your quote if you like to work live.

 

Q: What are your rates?

 

A: Click here for info on rates.
 

Q: How are rates quoted?

 

A: There are several factors considered for each quote:

1. Genre
   What type of project is it? For example, broadcast commercial, corporate narration, explainer video, telephony (IVR or message on hold), eLearning, medical narration, etc.

2. Length
   How long is the finished project? This can be measured in time, word count, or page count depending on the genre.

3. Usage
   Where and how will the product be used? For broadcast (TV and/or radio, which markets, how many markets, size of markets), web (on a website, for paid web advertising, social media, YouTube, etc), internal corporate use, etc. For a good explanation of usage for those who hire voiceover, click here. If I don’t know the usage, I can’t accurately quote the project.

4. Duration
   How long will the voiceover be used? 3 months? 6 months? 1 year?

5. Budget
   Hopefully, you've done your homework and have a reasonable, fair market value budget in mind. If not, I can provide objective, industry-standard information to educate you on reasonable rates.

 

Q: What is your turnaround time?

 

A: My current average workload allows me to turn around typical projects in one business day or less. If you need extra-tight turnaround, by all means, let’s chat! Larger projects and fully produced pieces (with music, sound effects, etc.) obviously take longer and depend on the scope.  The exception to this, of course, being Audiobooks.  Audiobooks can take from a few days, to several weeks, depending on length, character creations, etc.  

 

Q: How are the final files delivered?

 

A: Short answer: Any way you like.

I can output files in any professional format, and typically deliver them via email, Dropbox, or Google Drive. If you have another preferred delivery method (WeTransfer, etc.), just let me know.

 

Q: What is YOUR POLICY ON RETAKES AND REVISIONS?

 

A: Non-script-correct mistakes on my part are always fixed for free. For the complete policy on retakes and revisions, click here.

 

Q: Do you do full audio production?

 

A: I've been producing for over 30 years, have a full-service pro studio, and can deliver fully produced audio for video, broadcast commercials, presentations, and more. If you're asking about a fully produced piece (music, sound effects, etc), not just the final voiceover tracks, just let me know.