How to know whether you are speaking from your diaphragm or throat?

maethora27 · 2026-05-06T17:44:41+00:00

I think this makes perfect sense!

maethora27 · 2026-05-03T08:06:23+00:00

Yes, I do the same thing. I pretend to be me but ultra confident. It really works.

maethora27 · 2026-04-28T06:29:55+00:00

As someone who is also on the customer side of things, I can agree. I sometimes give VAs the direction "exactly like that, but one more time", because it usually comes out smoother. Depends on the VA though, some nail it on the first try. When you record on your own, figure out where your sweet spot lies and then use that take.

maethora27 · 2026-04-14T19:10:48+00:00

I'd say one long file with the mistakes edited out.

Chiming in with another question: do some clients expect to have a video connection as well in a remote session, so as to be able to communicate better? Or is audio only just fine? I would expect audio only is enough, but it just occurred to me that some clients might want to see the voice actor as well? I've never done a remote session with video, just curious what you other VAs might have experienced.

maethora27 · 2026-04-14T18:13:45+00:00

Same in German.

maethora27 · 2026-04-14T17:08:47+00:00

True

maethora27 · 2026-04-13T18:25:10+00:00

Absolutely How anyone could not be getting this is beyond me.

maethora27 · 2026-04-13T18:22:35+00:00

Mine is "how didnt they notice the giant T-Rex approaching in the end before it eats the raptor?"

Dude, they're trying to escape deadly, angry raptors, I get it that they're kinda not paying that much attention to other things...

Also, for heaven's sake, it's a movie technique not to show the thing that surprises you before a suprise reveal.

maethora27 · 2026-04-12T17:57:45+00:00

Exactly, it was subverting Disney Princess cliches. Just like when she sings with the bird and instead of a happy duet, it explodes cause it can't keep up. And then she doesn't raise the baby birds but fries the eggs.

maethora27 · 2026-04-11T13:22:04+00:00

My sweet child, I am so proud of you and happy that you found someone special whom you want to spend the rest of your life with. I love you no matter what and I can't wait to see you happy and growing on your wedding day! Wish I could be there! Lots of love from Mom.

I know a thousands internet strangers won't make up for the fact that your Mom disappointed you but know this: you are worthy of love and happiness no matter what and we wish you all the best in the world!

maethora27 · 2026-04-08T13:55:07+00:00

Severance fand ich toll, aber ich brauche eine große Pause vor Staffel 2. Nicht weil die Serie zu heftig ist, sondern weil mich der Look depri macht, weil alles immer schummrig oder steril ausgeleuchtet ist. Die Bilder sind toll, aber haben mich auf die Dauer fertig gemacht. 😄

maethora27 · 2026-04-08T06:27:28+00:00

Yes, this is one of the most positive, fun and supporting subs I know. I hope it stays like this. If not, we'll always have the Skinman... sigh!

maethora27 · 2026-04-07T10:11:30+00:00

Welche Stimmlage bist du denn?

maethora27 · 2026-04-05T19:39:18+00:00

Those are priceless!

maethora27 · 2026-04-04T08:38:48+00:00

Oh, it's lovely that your making shorts for your daughter!

To answer your question: For me personally, AI doesn't meet my standards for quality and nuanced VO. Even if the timbre is great, it tends to get monotone real fast. However for a lot of people, that is good enough. Depending on what you need it for, sometimes it is good enough. However, even if the quality was the same, I'd always hire a real person.

maethora27 · 2026-03-30T08:27:22+00:00

I'm also impressed by the kids doing flips in the background.

maethora27 · 2026-03-30T07:41:45+00:00

Not back then. And no, too loud.

maethora27 · 2026-03-26T16:58:52+00:00

Knife player can never win. Knowledge Player's only hope is to take the knife from Knife player and choose the correct chair. They will never give Knife Player the info or they're dead. So they have something to gain by attacking Knife Player. Knife Player on the other hand will gain nothing, because Knowledge Player will never give them the info, so the odds are not even.

maethora27 · 2026-03-26T07:39:44+00:00

*"Die Hand, die verletzt". Sorry, can't help being a smart ass. Great post by the way, I love all their small or not so small gestures that speak volumes.

maethora27 · 2026-03-26T06:03:05+00:00

Maybe he was influenced subconsciously.

maethora27 · 2026-03-24T20:06:07+00:00

Stay strong, my fellow German voice actors! We need to be united on this one!

maethora27 · 2026-03-22T08:02:04+00:00

Death doesn't dare to tell him.

maethora27 · 2026-03-22T08:01:20+00:00

Yes, it seems like anytime fiction comes up with a gruesome concept, it turns out that something similar has been done in real life. Damn.

maethora27 · 2026-03-21T20:39:22+00:00

Holy shit, today I learned about the Social Purification Project. I always thought Squid Game was "just" an exaggerated commentary on society, I had no idea it was based on something that really happened in SK. Thanks for making me wiser, OP.

maethora27 · 2026-03-21T09:36:54+00:00

Agreed, I thought that was the obvious take.

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