[Spaztian]

Hi all, I'm a long time reader of the Hard Light Production's forums, though I think this is the very first time I've actually posted here.

I've been looking around, keen to try and contribute to the source code project in any way I can.

I thought that whilst I learn to command fred well enough to make decent campaigns, I would like to give voice acting a go. It is something I have never done before and I'd like to start now and maybe gain some experience. It sounds like a lot of fun and I am seeking any advice or assistance anyone would be willing to lend me.

Here is my first attempt at a few phrases, I took them from the SYNC sample thread.
http://dasn.co.nz/VoiceSamples.zip (400k)

The phrases included are:
Libra wing inbound!
Hostile craft closing on our position! Alpha, engage!
They're not here. Where are they?
The cargo's gone. Destroyed or been stolen, I don't know. But it's not there anymore.

All four samples have not been edited in any way, purely speech to mic.

Thanks,

Spaz

[Darkblade]

For a newcomer, that was surprisingly well delivered. Emphasis more on emotional delivery.

Quality is good. No breathing to mic, no clicks/pops and other recording errors.

I'm sure someone will find good use to you.

[haloboy100]

Very nice indeed. And the accent (it's an accent to me, being Canadian) makes you sound even more authoritative.
let that be

to you!

[Ransom]

Like Darkblade said, your delivery is too deliberate. That's the main thing you ought to work on. It sounds like someone reading from a script rather than a character in a story - this is especially obvious in the 'cargo' line. People generally don't speak slow and careful like that.

But yes, for a first attempt it's really quite good. Just work on word pacing and let some personality seep into your lines.

[Spaztian]

Thanks for the advice and feedback, I really appreciate it
I'll practice and post a new set once I feel I've made some improvements.

Oh and thanks for the Welcome beam

Spaz

[Mobius]

You may wish to voice act for projects like Silent Threat: Reborn and Warzone SCP. Contact Goober5000 for ST:R and Tinman for WSCP

EDIT: (Link to profiles added)

[Tinman]

Great! Look into your PM. Join Warzone SCP..! 

[shiv]

Hey! Would you like to voice act for Earth Defence? We'd love to hire any voice actors