Voice Over Part 4 - Practice sheet

Voice over workshop Part 4: Voice like a Pro! Practise Worksheet Practise activities: Activity 1 As a group, using the table below, record one or two reasons why this type of work makes you nervous or anxious. Then working together, create an opposing thought for each reason. This is a way to practice combatting negative thinking and helps us to stay in control mentally, so that we can focus our energy on completing voice over tasks. An example has been provided to get you started. Medical and Mental Negative thoughts Positive Thoughts Health I don’t understand all medical terminology No one understands all medical terminology and medical staff are used to explaining medical information in simple ways. You have a choice to ask for clarity or further explanation anytime because no one expects you to have the knowledge of a trained doctor! People with mental health problems scare me because they can People with serious mental health conditions are usually be unpredictable/ supported by lots of professionals during appointments, so there is lots of support available if needed and protocols to deal with unpredictable behaviour. If you are worried, ask a professional about it before the session starts Conferences Legal & Police Ceremonies or Religion Dionne Thomas – Diverse-Signs www.diverse-signs.co.uk

Voice over workshop Part 4: Voice like a Pro! Practise Worksheet Pre-recorded interpreting Media & TV Events & Festivals Theatre & Arts Courses & Training Live Recording Dionne Thomas – Diverse-Signs www.diverse-signs.co.uk

Voice over workshop Part 4: Voice like a Pro! Practise Worksheet Activity 2 This activity is designed to help you listen to your vocal output. There are 3 simple questions below. In pairs, take turns to ask / respond to each question. To help you know your own voice, I have added a list of vocal styles – please choose a vocal style for your response and discuss it’s effectiveness with your partner. This will help you to identify your own vocal styles enabling you to be more flexible with your vocal output. Questions – choose one to ask your partner (it’s fine to repeat a question) 1. What are the ingredients in your favourite meal? 2. What is the most challenging part of your job and why? 3. What is your unpopular opinion? Vocal style – choose a style to answer your question • Angry or aggressive • Whisper • Speaking to someone on the other side of the room • Over enthusiastic / hyper • Slow and distracted Dionne Thomas – Diverse-Signs www.diverse-signs.co.uk