A Simple Guide to the AUTHORITATIVE Voiceover Read for Beginners

[@djdykes_vo]

0:00 Intro 0:15 What is "Authoritative" in Voiceover? 0:54 How to Adjust the "Authoritative Dial" 1:14 Movement 1:23 Sitting vs Standing 1:47 Hands 2:18 Eye Contact 3:36 Leaning in or out 4:10 Facial Expressions 4:32 Vocal Characteristics 5:04 Be Yourself 5:13 Conversational vs Authoritative? 6:00 Practice Commercial Script 9:43 Practice Corporate Narration Script

[@marcella5800]

Your videos are really helpful. I’ve been in VO for several years and your videos are hands down the best at explaining concepts. I’ve watched several of them multiple times.

[@jeanetteburrow3732]

Love your content! Amazing job 👏 the 2nd read sounded like Obama lol

[@scottcosta7119]

Another one going in my saved video folder. 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@djdykes_vo]

Thanks bro! Hope your reads are improving.

[@medlprnt]

Awesome! Thanks, DJ!

[@djdykes_vo]

No problem! Appreciate you taking the time to comment! -DJ

[@Hothead_Vr]

Thank you again for the helpful tips. You really are giving me the helpful tips I have been looking for.💪🏾

[@djdykes_vo]

Glad you're getting something from it! 🤙🏾 -DJ

[@VWorldWide]

You are a coach you just don't know it. Good stuff, D, thanks .

[@djdykes_vo]

Damn, you found me out! I guess all those years of being a teacher are hard to shake 😅

[@airozo59]

Great coaching...I mean great video-sharing killer tips and tricks. Question: For the take where you improv words in the read, would you send that as a take two. One of my coaches said a little improv is a good thing.

[@djdykes_vo]

The short answer is yes, I would trim off all of my improv/lead-ins, etc. unless the casting explicitly asked for improv. However, there are always exceptions and each casting director has their own preference. It's important to know who you're submitting to because while some casting directors like a bit of improv, others don't want it at all. That's why I always recommend listening to podcast interviews with these big casting directors so you can understand what they're looking for in auditions. That said, there is absolutely nothing wrong with improving and creating your story in the booth - even if it's like 10 minutes of rambles - as long as it gets you where you need to be performance-wise. You can always trim that part off. Hope this helps. -DJ

[@airozo59]

@@djdykes_vo Absolutely helps, thanks DJ. Have an awesome day.

[@broadaxeallion]

I've paid coaches $150.00 and didn't get gold like this. Thank you!

[@jordanchabiel]

Would you recommend using Backstage to get roles? I keep getting ads on social media and im curious what your thoughts are.

[@djdykes_vo]

Hey, I have no direct experience using the Backstage platform so I can’t give an opinion.