In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Martine Richards joins Sam and Mark to talk about doing voiceover in the sweltering heat, scripts that appear to be one thing and turn out to be another, and how flapping and screaming is very common!

Our VO question this week is all about how improvisation can make you a better voice actor!

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Script 1

This is Smithson Architectural Services. I’d like to introduce you to some of the specialised services that we provide. There’s screen printing, handles, machine engraving, bronzing, bespoke and standard signage in all materials, specialised fabrication, sand blasting, CNC machining. We now have large custom-made bronzing tanks and we’re able to achieve many different tones and shades of bronze to suit all tastes and requirements. Please speak with our Sales Team about your bronzing projects.

Script 2

Due to gender bias, women frequently get overlooked for management opportunities.

Research has revealed that people identify different traits with different genders, and link management attributes like risk-taking and decisiveness with men. One study found that women are over 80% more effective than men in management proficiencies like stepping forward and pushing for results. Despite numerous research proposing that men and women are equally capable of working in leadership, women are promoted less than their male colleagues.

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About our guest:

Martine Richards is a British/Canadian actress and award-winning voice actor based in West Sussex. She's probably best known for her on-screen roles in SYNC and BBC2 drama DANCING ON THE EDGE. She is proud to be in the cast of Stonewall UK’s vital campaign, which recently scooped up two British Arrow Awards. Last year, Martine’s Gaming Demo won ‘Best Female Performance’ at the UK One Voice Awards and, this year, she won VOPeeps' international scholarship to attend VO Atlanta. Some of her clients include: McCain, Barclays, Disney, Hoover and Pantene. Martine loves meditation, long walks in nature and a good VO social.

Martine's Website

@voice_actor_martine_richards on Instagram

@MartineRichard8 on Twitter

Martine on YouTube

Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!

Martine talked about doing improv with Ace Ruele - the founder of Creature Bionics. Here's the link to his training page: https://www.creaturebionics.com/training

and you can find Chris Mead at: https://chrismead.co

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin