Guy Michaels

Here's Part 4 of my thoughts on the new M4 iPad Pro? Can it really replace your laptop? Well, it depends... To see the full video go to: https://lnkd.in/etBz2pMz

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Here's Part 3 of my thoughts on the new M4 iPad Pro? Can it really replace your laptop? Well, it depends... To see the full video go to: https://lnkd.in/etBz2pMz

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Here's Part 7 of my thoughts on the new M4 iPad Pro? Can it really replace your laptop? Well, it depends... To see the full video go to: https://lnkd.in/etBz2pMz

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Here's Part 1 of my thoughts on the new M4 iPad Pro? Can it really replace your laptop? Well, it depends... To see the full video go to: https://lnkd.in/etBz2pMz

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I wrote an article for THE VOICEOVER NETWORK LTD magazine The Buzz all about the Embodied Voice. Your message can be rehearsed and carefully crafted but if you don’t feel it neither will your listener. Learn how to embody your message! I have a little 3-session offer you might find useful. Drop me a message #story #listenup #sharpenyourpencils #wisdom #speaking #businsswomen #somaticoach #publicspeaker #somaticoaching #voiceartist

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Voice actors have special brains - fact! My amazing Royal Northern College of Music colleague Dr Michelle Phillips very kindly shared this Cortex article with me. It's relevant to my PhD research - I'm exploring how my experience as a voice actor influences how I compose music. Do voice actors perceive and express sound in specific ways that are different to non-actors? My lived experience would suggest that yes, absolutely we do! But is that really true? This study suggests it is. In summary, this study demonstrates several key abilities exhibited by voice actors: - Enhanced Neural Encoding: Voice actors show more consistent encoding of pitch in speech, despite not requiring fine sound discrimination. - Prosody and Musical Perception: Voice actors perform better at recognising prosodic patterns and musical phrases. - Attention and Memory: Their training enhances attention to acoustic cues, memory for sound features, and control over sound production. - Cross-Domain Learning: Voice acting experience transfers to improved perception in other auditory domains, like music. - Emotional Communication: They excel in conveying emotions through exaggerated prosodic features. If you'd like to read the full article, here's a link: https://lnkd.in/eCYnrvpm #musicpsychology #voiceactor #phd

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Here's Part 5 of my thoughts on the new M4 iPad Pro? Can it really replace your laptop? Well, it depends... To see the full video go to: https://lnkd.in/etBz2pMz

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🎨 We're looking to team up with an animator to support us E-DEN elearning LTD on a new project. We're looking for a hand drawn style, yet true to life, in a realistic style. 😜 Our client has had feedback previously that cartoon style characters feel child-like, so we're looking for new ideas. Post your freelance animation heroes in the comments below, we'd love to see some work examples 😎 #animation #animators #aftereffects #freelance #elearning #videolearning

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💡Trying something different 💡 Updating my demos, and one of the most popular styles of read right now is the natural, conversational read - the non-voiceovery read. I’ve done a load of them for different clients over the years and got lots of examples to choose from 🔍 🤔But I want to try something a bit different - audio that doesn’t just relate to a specific client and their chosen audience. So I thought I’d make it more personal and tell a story that happened to me. It’s still a script. 📄 I’ve tried to make it sound as spontaneous as possible, but I did type it out and read it just like I would any other script What do you think? Is this a valid option for a natural/conversational demo, or is it too odd, too far from what a client would find useful to imagine how their own script might sound? Would I be better off choosing something from past work and sticking with a more familiar demo format? 🗑️❓ #voiceover #voiceacting #voiceactor #naturalvoice #narration #audiobook #conversational #voiceovers #advoice #storytelling #anecdote #voiceartist

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This week I’ve recorded a Health & Safety induction programme for a global engineering company! Maybe you have some important training material I can help you with voicing? Here’s my e-learning reel… #voiceover #britishvoiceover #elearning #corporate #training #voiceoverelearning #british #corporatevoiceover #homestudio #voiceoverartist #brandawareness #voiceoverbusiness

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#careersadvisers #careersleaders Don’t miss our NEW webinar helping you support young people to find the right fit in the screen industries. #screencareers

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After two hours of psychological torture we won - just! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 However, as much as we love seeing England win, we love even more helping companies to build and develop their own video production capabilities. You can check out our highly effective video production training courses at VideoMastery.co.uk #videoproductiontraining #videoproductioncourses #editingtraining #editingcourses

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The BBC and ITV Studios is now withdrawing episodes because they're falling short in supporting viewers with visual and hearing impairments. 😓It's unacceptable for contestants to be promised subtitles or audio descriptions during filming, only to be denied these essential services. This isn't an isolated issue—it reflects a broader, troubling trend. Every day, thousands of companies neglect the needs of 23% of their workforce who face various limitations and disabilities. Exclusion is not an option. Inclusion is mandatory. True accessibility means ensuring that every recording, every meeting, and every video meets the diverse needs of our workforce and audience. This includes providing subtitles, audio descriptions, colour contrast adjustments, and support for individuals with dyslexia—and that's just the beginning. That's why we founded Subly. #Accessibility #Inclusion #DiversityAndInclusion #DigitalAccessibility #DisabilityInclusion #Subtitles #AudioDescription #CorporateResponsibility

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It's been an interesting few months in the world of voiceover! I've noticed a significant trend: ROUGHLY A THIRD OF MY RECENT PROJECTS HAVE INVOLVED RE-RECORDING SCRIPTS initially produced using AI voiceover. Each of these clients has come to me after realising that the AI voiceover had failed to deliver what they or their end-client needed. More importantly, it would not have the desired impact on the end-listener - their customers. While AI voice technology is rapidly advancing, it seems many clients are still finding that the nuances and genuine human connection of a real voice actor are irreplaceable. Freelancers, listen up! Don't let the rise of AI make you doubt your worth. The shiny-new toy is not all it's made out to be. Remember that true creative power lies in the hands of the artist, not the technology. For genuine human connection in your next project, book me at https://lnkd.in/gVrF4cXZ #voiceover #voiceactor #ai #artificialintelligence #humanconnection #authenticity #voiceoverartist #creativity

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