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Narration By The Pound

21.01.24 10:13 PM - By Paul Boucher - Comment(s)
Last time I addressed time and narration in the context of eLearning, it was to counter one of the most ridiculous practices in the industry: per-word pricing.

It got me thinking about time and eLearning in another way.

  

eLearning projects vary across the spectrum from a time requirement, ...

Per Word Pricing: Absurd

20.01.24 01:04 AM - By Paul Boucher - Comment(s)

Over the past decade, some clients have requested estimates for their eLearning projects based on a “per word” cost.

This practice originates outside of North America, and is an unfortunately ill-advised practice that works against an objective pricing structure arrived at over many decades of pract...

Must-Haves In Voice Actors (2)

20.01.24 12:39 AM - By Paul Boucher - Comment(s)
Most voice actors working outside major markets often do so without the support of a talent agency. 
As a client, what that means to you is that your "solopreneur" voice actor is a one-person show in their business. You do not want a hobbyist at this point in the development process. ...

Must-Haves In Voice Actors

19.01.24 12:10 AM - By Paul Boucher - Comment(s)
The voice acting industry in larger cities worldwide has been mature for decades.
The voice acting industry in larger cities worldwide has been mature for decades. As a result, the industry has come to count on terrific performances captured brilliantly by professional studios using best practices, ...