The Voiceover Gym Class
Listen in as pro voiceover coach Maya Kuper directs students of all levels through real commercial scripts, in a real recording studio. The Voiceover Gym Class is now free for anyone, anywhere to listen to. Follow along with the scripts on http://thevoiceovergymclass.blogspot.com
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- 2011
Freschetta Pizza :30 TV
Even an announcer role has conflict and a problem to solve. When you get a commercial script, look for the line where the "lightbulb" comes on. It'll usually be when you hear the product name, or whe…
Sat 05 Nov 2011
2012 Chrysler 300 :30 TV
From the first line of the spot, this AVO is overflowing with opinion and point-of-view. The AVO is dismissive of the idea of a fuel-efficient car as an end in itself. And even contractions like "gon…
Sat 05 Nov 2011
Clorox "Timeline" :30 TV
Pretty anthemic for a spot about something as mundane as washing your socks. Check out the "real" version on YouTube (click the title of this blog post to see it). You'll see the time-lapse footage o…
Sat 05 Nov 2011
Crayola Dry-Erase Crayons :30 TV
Another thing you didn't know you needed! This is an example of the rare spot that mentions the brand/product immediately. As Heather points out, "That's because everybody loves Crayola." Most spots …
Sat 05 Nov 2011
Lunesta :60 TV
I typically don't use pharmaceutical spots in class, because about half of the copy is describing the side effects. I chose this because it's a good fit for Susan's voice, and I want to make sure she…
Sat 05 Nov 2011
Kinney Drugs "Caregiver/Ready Scripts" :30 TV
When you get a rather boilerplate, generic-sounding piece of copy like this spot, look for moments where you can inject your personal opinion and point-of-view. This will make or break your read! Tho…
Sun 23 Oct 2011
Wolf Brand Chili :30 TV
Because the vast majority of voiceover work out there doesn't require character voices, I typically avoid training my students on any spot that calls for a dialect or accent. I'll make an exception f…
Sat 22 Oct 2011
Disney Parks :30 TV Campaign
There are two announcer VOs on this campaign. The female (AVO 1) gets most of the imagery to play with, while the male (AVO 2) is doing most of the heavy lifting on the escalation in the second beat.…
Sat 22 Oct 2011
Home Depot "Small Project Inspiration" :30 TV
The top beat of this script, with its three questions, throws a bit of an acting curveball. You need to sound impressed and genuinely curious without sliding over into the realm of incredulity. The s…
Sat 22 Oct 2011
Kraft Mac and Cheese :30 TV
Can't have a VO class without at least one "DUH read," as I like to call it. I actually chose this spot because the VO's timbre on the "real" spot reminded me of our own Shana's voice quite a bit. Th…
Sat 08 Oct 2011
Valspar Paint :30 TV
"Her voice makes PAINT sound SEXY!" - Mike J, describing Susan G... VO: There are theories that color holds power over us. Well, those theories . . . are now fact. Connect to the truest, richest pain…
Sat 08 Oct 2011
AARP :60 TV ...and SPECS Discussion!
How much attention should you pay to specs, on auditions your agent sends you? Listen to our discussion at 12 minutes in to find out. VO: At this point in the game, you've worked hard. You've accompl…
Sat 08 Oct 2011
BareMinerals "Be A Force of Beauty" TV campaign
Let's look at two spots in this BareMinerals campaign. The eyeshadow spot has a difficult line in its opening beat, so as you listen to the podcast, you'll hear us start with the foundation and work …
Sat 08 Oct 2011
Clorox GreenWorks :30 TV
VO: From nature, comes Greenworks. Natural plant-based cleaners without harsh chemical fumes or residue. Since Greenworks products are made by Clorox, they clean with the power you’d expect. And they…
Sat 08 Oct 2011
Big G Kids Cereals "Grow Up Strong" :30 TV
• This is a spot where the imagery is more interesting than the copy. As a VO, your job is to give energy to boring copy. • The PLATITUDE OPENING that nobody can disagree with... "To do well, kids ne…
Sat 01 Oct 2011
Rubbermaid Reveal Spray Mop :30 TV
• Comment On The Action. You're always responding to something on-screen. You're never just existing as a disembodied head in a vacuum...you always have an opinion and point-of-view on the situation.…
Sat 01 Oct 2011
Subway "That's A Lot" :30 TV
• When giving a list of related ideas that build on each other, you can give each idea its own space. When that Lexus car commercial says "Escape convention, escape definition, escape compromise," th…
Sat 01 Oct 2011
Head and Shoulders Hair Endurance :30 TV
Another great example of a COMMENT ON THE ACTION spot. VO: Hairstyles come, And hairstyles go. But to get the most our of every style, you've gotta have hair. Hair that's full and thick. Excess build…
Sat 01 Oct 2011
Dove Deep Moisture :30 TV
If you're listening to the podcast, try and stick with me on this one! It is a serious triathlon, with all three of the ladies working out their skills on some VERY FORMULAIC copy...starting with ope…
Sat 24 Sep 2011
Splenda :30 TV
• This "SUGAR SITUATION" spot is a perfect example of the Problem-Solution-Satisfaction formula. Instead of emphasizing the repeated word "sugar," emphasize the words that FLANK the repeated word. Us…
Sat 24 Sep 2011
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