Audiobooks
Audiobooks are a genre of voiceover that bring the words of authors to the ears of listeners.
Audiobooks give readers access to content in a format that can be listened to while performing tasks, such as driving or working. They also make content available to people who may have disabilities, like those with vision or focus issues. Some listeners also like to adjust the speed of the audiobook so they can listen at a slower or faster rate! An audiobook can feature a cast of just one—a narrator who plays every character—or of several people. Audiobooks can have a straightforward delivery of content or they can be dramatic, with sound effects and music and performers acting out the scenes and dialogue, sometimes using accents. Audiobooks are often produced by big companies—such as ACX with Audible and Ahab with Penguin Random House—but they can also be produced by smaller companies as well—such as AudioBee. If you're looking for an actor with extensive narrating experience and a deep appreciation for words (and one who happens to be an author herself), Virginia Lee's dynamic style will lift your lines from their pages and bring your project to life. Working from her professional home studio, Virginia delivers broadcast quality audio for producers and authors worldwide. So whether it's narrating a hero's journey or a how-to, Virginia’s vivacity will verily voice any variety of volume! |
FAQ
►What Kinds of Services Do You Offer?
Short answer: When I am hired for a voiceover job I record my performance and supply either raw, lightly edited, or lightly processed audio to the client, depending on their preference.
Long answer: When I am hired for a voiceover job, I can record on my own using a script that the client provides (self directed), or I can work directly with the client in person or via a program like Zoom or Source-Connect (directed session). Regardless if it's self directed or directed in session, if I'm in my booth I record the audio on my end. After recording from my booth, I will supply either raw, lightly edited, or lightly processed audio to the client, depending on their preference.
I have a long list of genres I perform in: Animation, Anime, Audio Dramas, Automotive, Documentaries, Commercials, Corporate Narration, E-Learning, English Language Training, Explainers, Museum Guides, Narration, Podcasts, Political, Singing, Video Games / Interactive and Performance Capture.
Don't see something you're looking for? Drop me a line! [email protected]
►What's Your Turnaround?
To respond to inquiries: Typically within a day, often sooner.
For auditions: Typically within a day, often by end of day--sooner if needed.
For completed jobs: Typically by end of day, often sooner. It depends on the amount of editing I do, if any. If no editing is needed, I can submit recorded audio to the client immediately. I always record in the booth, even when doing a directed session and the client is recording on their end. I do this in case the connection breaks or their copy glitches. Redundancy for the win!
►I'm From Another Country... Can I Still Hire You?
Yes! I've worked with many people from around the world. If there's a large time difference it's easier if the project is self directed, but I can accommodate a directed session with enough notice.
►How Can I Reach You About A Project?
The best and fastest way to reach me is via email: [email protected]
►How Much Do You Charge For A Project?
It depends on several factors, such as length of the finished project, genre, and where / when / how long it will air. No two projects are the same so to get an idea of what fair rates are for your project, I recommend checking out the GVAA Rate Guide.
I am Non-Union, which also influences how much some projects cost, but if you'd like to hire me for a Union job (or want to convert a Non-Union project to Union that you hired me to) there are ways to do so and I can help with that too.
►Voiceover looks like so much fun! How Can I get Into voice acting??
First of all: It is!!
Second of all: There's no one way to get into VO, which is a beautiful thing when you think about it. There's also not one particular path required to have a fulfilling career--loads of people make a lot of money doing things like Corporate Narration and Commercial work, or they love to read and work exclusively in Audiobooks, or they're into character work and focus all of their time and energy into Video Games or Anime.
Most VOs have a mix of genres they do and that mix is as individual as a thumbprint.
If you're interested in learning more about getting into voiceover, I recommend checking out Dee Bradley Baker's awesomely encompassing site, I Want To Be A Voice Actor. It will give you insight on the industry, equipment, demos, and what to do if you're starting from absolute scratch.
Short answer: When I am hired for a voiceover job I record my performance and supply either raw, lightly edited, or lightly processed audio to the client, depending on their preference.
Long answer: When I am hired for a voiceover job, I can record on my own using a script that the client provides (self directed), or I can work directly with the client in person or via a program like Zoom or Source-Connect (directed session). Regardless if it's self directed or directed in session, if I'm in my booth I record the audio on my end. After recording from my booth, I will supply either raw, lightly edited, or lightly processed audio to the client, depending on their preference.
I have a long list of genres I perform in: Animation, Anime, Audio Dramas, Automotive, Documentaries, Commercials, Corporate Narration, E-Learning, English Language Training, Explainers, Museum Guides, Narration, Podcasts, Political, Singing, Video Games / Interactive and Performance Capture.
Don't see something you're looking for? Drop me a line! [email protected]
►What's Your Turnaround?
To respond to inquiries: Typically within a day, often sooner.
For auditions: Typically within a day, often by end of day--sooner if needed.
For completed jobs: Typically by end of day, often sooner. It depends on the amount of editing I do, if any. If no editing is needed, I can submit recorded audio to the client immediately. I always record in the booth, even when doing a directed session and the client is recording on their end. I do this in case the connection breaks or their copy glitches. Redundancy for the win!
►I'm From Another Country... Can I Still Hire You?
Yes! I've worked with many people from around the world. If there's a large time difference it's easier if the project is self directed, but I can accommodate a directed session with enough notice.
►How Can I Reach You About A Project?
The best and fastest way to reach me is via email: [email protected]
►How Much Do You Charge For A Project?
It depends on several factors, such as length of the finished project, genre, and where / when / how long it will air. No two projects are the same so to get an idea of what fair rates are for your project, I recommend checking out the GVAA Rate Guide.
I am Non-Union, which also influences how much some projects cost, but if you'd like to hire me for a Union job (or want to convert a Non-Union project to Union that you hired me to) there are ways to do so and I can help with that too.
►Voiceover looks like so much fun! How Can I get Into voice acting??
First of all: It is!!
Second of all: There's no one way to get into VO, which is a beautiful thing when you think about it. There's also not one particular path required to have a fulfilling career--loads of people make a lot of money doing things like Corporate Narration and Commercial work, or they love to read and work exclusively in Audiobooks, or they're into character work and focus all of their time and energy into Video Games or Anime.
Most VOs have a mix of genres they do and that mix is as individual as a thumbprint.
If you're interested in learning more about getting into voiceover, I recommend checking out Dee Bradley Baker's awesomely encompassing site, I Want To Be A Voice Actor. It will give you insight on the industry, equipment, demos, and what to do if you're starting from absolute scratch.