Question 1

How much does a voiceover cost?

Accepted Answer

Voiceover fees depend on the word count, usage, and medium. For a short 100-word web video you might be looking at around £49-£99. For broadcast TV or radio, fees are higher and typically calculated per usage or as a buyout.

Question 2

What is a voiceover artist?

Accepted Answer

A voiceover artist is a professional performer who records spoken audio for adverts, TV promos, radio, explainers, e-learning, video games, documentaries and more. A good voiceover artist does more than just read a script - they bring it to life with the right tone, pacing and personality.

Question 3

How many words are in a 30 second voiceover?

Accepted Answer

A 30 second voiceover is usually around 65 to 75 words at a natural pace. That can vary depending on the style.

Question 4

How many words are in a 60 second voiceover?

Accepted Answer

A 60 second voiceover is usually around 130 to 150 words. The exact number depends on how fast the script needs to move, how many pauses are required, and whether the read is conversational, dramatic or packed with legal copy.

Question 5

How quickly can you turnaround a voiceover?

Accepted Answer

Most voiceovers are delivered within 4-8 hours if received before 4pm. For urgent projects I offer a 2-hour turnaround.

Question 6

What is the difference between narration and voiceover?

Accepted Answer

Narration is one type of voiceover. It usually helps tell a story or explain what is happening on screen, often in documentaries, brand films or factual content. Voiceover is the wider term, covering everything from adverts and radio imaging to e-learning, character work and TV promos.

Question 7

Why hire a human voiceover instead of AI?

Accepted Answer

A human voiceover artist can properly interpret a script, respond to direction, understand humour and deliver genuine personality. AI can be useful for some basic jobs, but it still lacks the instinct, nuance and natural performance that real commercial voice work needs.

Question 8

Is that you on GB News competition promos?

Accepted Answer

It very well might be. I voice a wide range of TV and radio promos, commercial campaigns and continuity-style work, so there is a fair chance you may have heard me somewhere without knowing it.

Question 9

Why does your voice sound familiar?

Accepted Answer

Probably because you have heard me on major TV and radio campaigns, national commercials, station imaging, character work and promo voiceovers over many years.

Question 10

Can you sound like the polished Apple-style voice?

Accepted Answer

Yes - that calm, clean, premium British delivery is one of the styles I am known for. It works particularly well for technology brands, high-end explainers, product films and modern commercial campaigns that need clarity without sounding stiff.

Question 11

Do you only do straight reads, or can you do character voices too?

Accepted Answer

I do both. Alongside natural British commercial and narration reads, I am also known for character voice work including Santa, pirate, gameshow host, spooky voices, comedy reads and impressions.

Question 12

Can you make a script sound less boring?

Accepted Answer

Yes - and sometimes that is half the job. A good voiceover can lift a flat script with better pacing, emphasis, intention and energy.

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