bring on some characters…
A few years ago when I was a fulltime writer/producer, I used to read quite a few ‘character’ reads. Now days as a fulltime producer, that has really slowed down since I don’t write for ME anymore. I guess that was one of the luxuries, as a radio writer, producer & voice guy, I got to write for my strengths, these days I need to really try to sell the fact that I can pull off these different character styles.
I really love the opportunity to act, which we’ve heard over the last few weeks with some of the great copy I’ve been able to read, but getting to act as a character is just that little more challenging. Check some of my older characterisations on the Voices page.
Last week one of my old team, Peter Laurie, now Creative Director at Sunshine Coast Radio Centre, sent me a script to be a ‘snooty Professor type’. This characterisation came easy for some reason, and it was fun! I’ve included the ‘snooty Professor’ plus another script from Peter, a straight read, below. The direction on the straight read was to read quite ‘deadpan’ …but not too much. Please take a listen to both and leave your thoughts.
Nice work, Jas. You do a snooty professor very well, I recommend you try to keep it up through the first class you teach next semester and see what kind of “Is this guy for real?” looks you get from your students 😉
Great job, Jas! I really liked the subtle touches as well, such as how you said “Red Bull.” It had the slightest hint of a “I don’t drink this, it’s what the kids are doing” feel to it–hard to explain, but really added a lot. And the Harley ad as well, very nicely done. It was deadpan enough to be almost a “warning” message, without sounding at all boring. Excellent job, and I look forward to hearing more character reads in the future!!
MATE – I love the reads.
The Harley ad just rocks SO HARD and really is the Jason I know at his absolute professional best.
Kieron 🙂
Great job, Jas! I really liked the subtle touches as well, such as how you said “Red Bull.” It had the slightest hint of a “I don’t drink this, it’s what the kids are doing” feel to it–hard to explain, but really added a lot. And the Harley ad as well, very nicely done. It was deadpan enough to be almost a “warning” message, without sounding at all boring. Excellent job, and I look forward to hearing more character reads in the future!!