Apex Shadow - Narrators and characters for a dark superhero audio drama
Stez for Narrator
For our pilot, we had the privelege of working with an incredible narrator, who is currently away. So we're looking to get some assistance in the narration department! I don't want you to try and mimic our previous narrator's voice. But simply use this for guidance, as to the type of neo-noir, grim sort of vibes we're looking for!
[Regarding a supervillain returning home from a night of corporate espionage, putting his feet up, thinking he's safe. Spoiler alert... he's not.]
Maybe it's the years catching up to him. The loneliness. Maybe it's the things he had to do to get paid tonight. Or so many nights before. But this is getting harder for him.
[The main characters are responding to a domestic violence call, involving a noted superhero.]
At Jack's request, Kate forgoes a siren. It's a fifteen-minute drive in midday traffic, but the Champion has enhanced senses, so they can't be too careful, he reasons, in not provoking him further. So she sticks to just an emergency light, and opts to commit as many traffic violations as possible on the way there.
[The main female character is staring down the aforementioned superhero in a confined space. Nothing to protect her.]
Kate is all too aware that there's nothing to protect her, here in the interrogation room. Even if she'd been allowed to enter with her weapon, the bullets would do as much good against Turner as they did against the Man in Black a few weeks ago. This man could turn her bones to powder, her insides to jelly.
Hey, man! I’m gonna give it to you straight, this audio quality leaves a lot to be desired. It sounds like there’s some pretty aggressive background noise going on, and the acoustics are really rough. Is that a laptop mic you’re using? It sounds like it might be, and those are a no-go for voiceover , I’m afraid.
Don’t be discouraged. I’ve been doing this as a hobby for a long time, but I only just recently started really taking it seriously and trying to go more professional. I’m still working out my audio myself. I have a lot to learn!
Here’s a great video from Joe Zeja, The English VA for Claude from Fire Emblem: Three Houses. It should give you a good starting place for getting set up! https://youtu.be/js2W9BcFNjA Booth Junkie and FunnyGuyTim are both excellent resources on YouTube, as well.
I hope this doesn’t come across as overly harsh! It just looked like my project was the first audition you did, and I wanted to take the opportunity to hopefully send you in a good direction! Don’t give up! I wish you nothing but the best! Good luck!
Thanks for the advice especially the resources on how to improve :)