Submission rejected due to not sounding like 'Young Adult', but that's what I am?
Hey everyone!
I have just submitted and received back almost instant feedback (props to VoiceBunny for that, I love the efficiency!) on my Application to join VoiceBunny, but I have been rejected because I did.. 'not meet the project requirements specified as the voice does not match the age selected by our client...'
The age selected was Young Adult and the Accent Scottish, I am 20 years old and from Scotland.
So, as you might guess, I'm a little mystified as to why my application was rejected.
Perhaps I sound more like a Teen? I do realise my voice is on the higher side!
Here is a listen/download link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7WAHq-wvNNETFgzdHFpdkVXbVU
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, I truly want to be a Bunny! :D
Wonderful wishes,
Stefan Lee Goodwin :)
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Hey, Stefan!
Thanks for sharing your application in our community :)
I agree with you. Your voice has more potential in the teen category. It has an energetic character that makes me think of a teenager, rather than a young adult (even if you really are one).
Additionally, I hear a loud and undesired sibilance issue. I invite you to review the webinar we hosted on how to control sibilance and hiss here https://goo.gl/nlaCvU. It'd help you learn more about the issue.
Keep trying different tones and styles. Try a more natural and conversational tone. Get to know your voice. Keep
I hope this helps. Good job and keep practising, Stefan.
Best.
Juan.
Hello there, Juan!
Thank you for settling the category my voice should be placed into.
Hmm..Now you mention it, I believe I can hear the sibilance - that's the hiss that's present whenever I say the 's' or 'sh' sounds, right? I'll be certain to reduce that.
I appreciate your critique. So it's best to re-record with a more natural, less-pressing tone, like I'm just talking about VoiceBunny to a friend? My experience is mainly in Character/Animation Voice Acting, so I do have a tendency to be a tad excited when it comes to voice recordings! I shall certainly work on this.
So, how should I proceed to change my voice-type to 'Teen' instead of 'Young Adult'? I have the 'Request reconsideration' button, however I'm afraid to push it incase it's 'Young Adult' again! ha.
I've read that perhaps the best way is to close your account and open another, but maybe it's as simple as changing an option?
Thank you for your help, Juan!
Wonderful wishes,
Stefan :)