The Deal

For those who have been told they have a great voice and who want to learn the secrets of being an actor in radio dramas, in games, or that voice-over guy on commercials, Gravy For The Brain introduces customers to their new best friend - the microphone - and how to forge a career in this exciting area. Led by industry professionals Hugh Edwards and Peter Dickson, the 22-module e-learning course is designed with potential future vocations in mind. The syllabus covers everything, from vicariously learning through watching the experts, to microphone techniques, creating dramatic effect, showreel creation, and getting work.

Syllabus

Module 1 – Introduction

Module 2 – How professionals work

Module 3 – What is voice-over?

Module 4 – The skills needed

Module 5 – Applications of VO

Module 6 – Overview of the recording studio

Module 7 – Microphone techniques

Module 8 – The art of good communication

Module 9 – Warm-up techniques

Module 10 – Breathing techniques

Module 11 – VO techniques

Module 12 – Starting the session

Module 13 – Creating characters

Module 14 – Vocal health

Module 15 – Marking up the script

Module 16 – Commercial examples and exercises

Module 17 – Promo and trailer examples and exercises

Module 18 – Narrative/corporate/e-learning examples

Module 19 – Dramatic and character examples and exercises

Module 20 – Gaming examples and exercises

Module 21 – Your showreels and getting work

Module 22 – Contracts and expected earnings

Module 23 – Course summary