In ep 173 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Rachel Capell joins Sam and Mark to talk about how past tense as present tense can throw you, working out where your script sits within the final narration and the fine line which means you can't leave a documentary on a sad note. We ask when is a script set in the future NOT futuristic and work out how to be wistful and informative at the same time.
Our fun facts this week are about avoiding claustrophobia, being naked, tiles that fall off the wall, and kids at weddings!
Our VO question this week is all about whether having a niche style is good for your career.
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[email protected]Script 1
After one last look around the yacht, Her Majesty disembarked for the very last time. All the clocks on board were stopped at 3:01, the exact time she left the yacht.
It is one of the few times Queen Elizabeth has broken her composure. Shedding a tear at the ceremony, she said goodbye to her floating palace, to her sanctuary.
The Royal Yacht Britannia made its final journey. In Leith, Edinburgh, the Britannia opened its doors to the public.
Script 2
There’s a pulse near the sea, like the waves breathing on the shore.
When I was little, the beach looked very different.
T’was wider and tides went out much further.
I'd grab the old snorkeling gear, dive in and just lie on the surface, looking down on the fields of grass, watching billowing seaweeds, shoals of mackerel and kelp …I’d be there what felt like hours.
There were cuttlefish, rays, kevelings and spider havilers.
And the colours, all these pinks, golds and blues…
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About our guest:
Rachel Capell is a multi-award nominated voiceover artist with a rich performance background and a serious love for storytelling. Rachel started out singing in pubs at 16, studied Theatre at both undergraduate and masters level, and performed across small-scale theatre before stepping behind the mic. There was a 15-year “interlude” producing large-scale cultural events, but the call of the voice booth proved too strong. Her voice is warm, clear, and full of character – trusted by clients such as LEGO Group, Vodafone, Booking.com, NHS, Breast Cancer Now, PDSA, Tearfund and Wizarding World. Whether it’s commercial, corporate, healthcare, or characters for gaming and animation, Rachel’s delivery is authentic, compelling, and utterly human. When she’s not in the booth, she’s likely on the sofa with her daughter, binge watching Stranger Things or trying, and failing miserably, to play Donkey Kong.
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About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
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