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eLearning And Padded Rooms

22.01.24 01:32 AM - By Paul Boucher - Comment(s)

A voice actor with a track record of success in eLearning is NOT a one-trick pony in the conventional sense. 

Undoubtedly, actors working actively in eLearning record that sort of content more than any other. That's a function of the time and dedication it takes to get it right.

 

They've ar...


The JOY of Voice Acting

22.01.24 01:25 AM - By Paul Boucher - Comment(s)

Have you ever witnessed a friend or acquaintance participating in a conversation but suddenly COMING ALIVE when the conversation landed on a passion of theirs?

Their eyes light up! They become more animated with their physical and verbal expression and can tell a story that transports the others in ...

Localization!

22.01.24 01:02 AM - By Paul Boucher - Comment(s)

Bilingual content is often adapted or translated for another region or country for large corporations. 

The practice is called localization.

Localizing content to a specific region's culture, language, jargon, and values can significantly impact how the local learner receives and understan...


The Right Voice & E-Learning

22.01.24 12:47 AM - By Paul Boucher - Comment(s)

As I enter my 26th year narrating eLearning full time

...with plenty of commercials, documentaries, promos, and other types of voiceover thrown in, I still occasionally ponder what compels clients to select my voice. Some voice actors tell me that the amount of work I do in a week (5 full days of na...

Art of Storytelling: Characters

22.01.24 12:09 AM - By Paul Boucher - Comment(s)

Storytelling is crucial in voice acting across various mediums, including audiobooks, animation, and video games.

It brings characters and narratives to life, captivates audiences, and creates immersive experiences. Unfortunately, it's not quite as easy as picking up the script and going for it. Wha...