In ep 112 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Diane Brooks joins Sam and Mark to talk about being more empathetic in a corporate script, when slowing down your read can really make a point, and we look at what is and isn't a "genuine" laugh in a commercial. Plus there's a grumpy farmer and quite a bit of open-top car fun!
Our VO question this week is all about how a previous career can help your voice career by identifying the transferable skills.
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Script 1
Across the world, millions lack access to clean water, reliable energy, the internet and safe transport to take them to education or work. Infrastructure like this is the foundation of a thriving economy - but financing it is a challenge in lower-income countries and those affected by conflict.
AssureCo enables private sector investment through the provision of guarantees, mobilising finance for essential projects wherever they’re needed most.
Our goal? To improve lives, promote climate resilience and economic growth, and alleviate poverty.
Script 2
(sfx car driving with laughter)
It’s always good to take a break – maybe an overnight with friends or a mini holiday here in Scotland.
But don’t take a break from your medicines.
If you rely on a repeat prescription, remember to pack it along with your toothbrush… oh…(gentle laugh)…and your clean undies.
Whatever you do, don’t get caught out, so you can spend more time (having fun sfx) ...enjoying yourself.
For more information about managing your medicines, visit your pharmacy - for the care advice you need, whenever you need it.
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About our guest:
Diane Brooks trained with Bauer media in 2008, which led to an extensive range of work over the years, including: Radio Commercials, Corporates, E- Learning, IVR/Telephony, Audio Drama, Animation, Gaming, Apps, Audiobooks and Video Narration for numerous types of businesses and organisations all over the world, but especially in Scotland.
Diane won the Best Overall Performance for Telephony/IVR at the One voice Awards in London 2019 and was nominated for Best Overall Performance in Audio Drama performance in 2022.
In her spare time, she has produced several short films and one feature film.
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