VA101 (Saturdays) - Session 1
jjstohler for Role
Full details of homework is on Closing Credits
Cute. Classic salesman energy. Love the breathiness in the read actually. Almost serves the take of sweaty salesman trying very hard to sell this product. Projection is nice, I would love to drive a little more air from you and we'd sit very nicely in the projection center. Moving a bit quickly would love to have you slow just a touch. The breathiness is fun but your breathing itself is almost desperate. Big gasping breaths, might have contributed towards the pacing being fast. Not inherently good or bad, more of a style choice.
You're showing great projection in this recording, which is a fantastic start. However, let's aim to take it up a notch and really speak from the gut, giving your voice that extra power and resonance. Pacing is another important element to consider. While it's good to vary your pace for emphasis, remember that your audience won't have a script to follow along. So, aim for a pace that everyone can easily follow and understand. Slowing down a bit can help with this. Your breathiness adds an interesting touch to the delivery, but it seems like you're taking desperate breaths at times which can make it feel unnatural. Continue practicing your "doggy pants" exercises to build up your vocal stamina. If you encounter an error during your recording, don't hesitate to take a brief pause and use reactive breaths to reset. There's no need to rush through your words, and this technique can help maintain the flow of your delivery. Lastly, let's work on infusing your read with a bigger smile. This will naturally bring out more excitement in your voice. Keep up the good work, and remember that practice makes perfect!