In ep 138 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Ciaran Saward joins Sam and Mark to work out how much storytelling you can squeeze into an informative Health & Safety script without sounding like the voice of disaster. We work out how to translate seemingly occult corporate speak... and if the script talks of legends - do you automatically go all Lord of the Rings on it, or is there a more subtle approach?
In our VO question this week Ciaran tells us how he approached his first big audio drama, with some national treasures in the room, without running scared.
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Script 1
Before the task, a mobile crane operator completed a Job Risk Assessment (JRA) and a pre-operation checklist for his mobile crane.
He then drove the mobile crane to the job location site, but had to drive with the boom slightly raised to be able to see, as one of his cameras was faulty.
At the job site, the lifting operation required a load to be lifted onto the back of a low-bed truck…
…but the truck’s load capacity was not enough and the rigger correctly cancelled the job.
The mobile crane operator then left the job site the same way he came, again with the boom slightly raised.
Script 2
Contracts.
A monstrous mess seen too many times.
Complicated.
Stressful.
And long.
But not for some…
People call them Contract Legends.
Like Astrid.
Turning pain…
Into productivity.
Chaos conquered.
Contracts on boss mode.
Be a contract legend.
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About our guest:
Ciaran Saward is a full time voice actor best known as the voice of the award-winning audio comic-book 'Bunny VS Monkey.' He's narrated over a hundred audiobooks, and performed in award-winning audio drama and videogame productions, including Audible's 'The Sandman' and SEGA’s 'Metaphor: Refantazio'.
He's also voiced for brands like American Express, M&S, Phillips, Sainsburys and Fentimans, and as well as commercial and corporate clients he enjoys the practicality of ELT work.
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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