Voice Recording (9/5/2013)

Being told that we didn't have Audio Practical today I decided to use this free time in order to record my voice acting for both the 3D demo and the story board for the cut scene. Taking out the professional voice recording equipment I was joined by a number of my colleagues whilst I did my lines. Admittedly I was skeptical about this as I had planed to record on my own, but I am glad I didn't turn them away as not only did they prove to be good loyal friends for sticking around, but they also helped me a lot. For example, they provided feedback on whether or not the voices sounded good and even gave directions on how I could deliver the lines I had written.

As for my own skills I have always wanted to try my hand at voice acting for a very long time and was therefore excited that I could do so today. Using the advice given to me by the voice actors I was lucky enough to email, I spent a good two hours recording my lines.
I found using advice such as drinking lots of water to be crucial as using my voice for a long time did make me very thirsty. However, I found myself ignoring one piece of advice which was not to force a voice as I had to do since my character was meant to be between fifteen and twenty years older than me and a smoker. Thus I made my voice deeper and slightly raspy, trying my best to avoid sounding too much like Christian Bale's yelling Batman voice which is mocked worldwide for being ridiculous. Whereas I feel I did a reasonable job of this voice the second character I voiced (the dying man) felt more natural as I used my own voice for him even though I offered the role to my friends who were supporting me. I have to admit I am glad I did this as it allowed me to use a range of my own voices for my 3D demo and will thus demonstrate my skill to those who watch the slideshow and hear my voice acting.

I was also given the opportunity to voice for a friend's 3D demo and intend to do this as the only way to improve my skills is to practice. 

I also feel that I should set myself a personal goal over the holiday to continue practicing and recording with my range of voices for a number of different projects. After all, I had a lot of fun today but feel that I could do with some more experience in order to hone my skills. Though for my first try I feel confident that I did well.