English voice over

Voice over in English

 

Let's face it- even with so many English voice over providers out there, it is still quite challenging to come across an English voice over service that can both meet your business goals and fit your original media needs. There is no doubt that most English voice over companies put a lot of effort to achieve it- most have an extensive number of voice talents available; some cover various accents or simply work at affordable rates. Many record and produce in an acoustically treated, professional studio environment, have skilled personnel and strive to ensure fast, secure delivery.

 

But there's a catch.

 

The original English media serves multiple purposes beyond providing a linguistic comprehension and simply placing suitable English voices or producing decent quality audio is not enough to fulfill and enhance the production intent of your content. In a result, your media is often irrelevant to certain groups of viewers or poor as a source material before localization in another language and instead of expanding your market by including new audiences, it ends up being a sunk cost.

 

At GoPhrazy London we specialize in English voice over services where we have been setting the quality standards in the UK for the last 25 years. Our cross-disciplinary competences in the fields of linguistics, marketing, production and culture make us stand out from the crowd and provide you with a competitive advantage based on the original English audio over your rival companies. Whether you are a TV producer or film director, a marketing manager or a corporate professional, an online course or video game developer, we are here to assist your English voice over recording needs. From considering your marketing goals and creative intent to addressing the specifics of your target audiences, we take a culture-first, holistic approach to your media and enhance the viewer experience while at the same time we turn it into a multipurpose, global media tool.

 

Here's the deal- it takes just 3 easy steps with us to make the perfect voice over in English:

 

 

 

Since 1994 we have localized over 50 000 hours of TV programming in foreign languages for providers like Discovery Channel, TLC, HBO, FOX, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and many more. The list gets bigger when we add voice over of over 1000 film titles for theatrical and TV distribution, as well as blockbuster games like League of Legends, GTA and Civilization.

 

But that's not all.

 

We are also a preferred multilingual voice over vendor to leading advertising agencies like Ogilvy, Leo Burnett and Saatchi & Saatchi, localizing countless TV commercials for Fortune 500 companies like Coca Cola, Nestle, Procter & Gamble, Samsung, Gillette, Sony, BMW, Danone and many more.

 

Mean what you say in English

What makes over 300 companies come back and reward us with more than 10 000 projects over the years is the fact that we apply cultural intelligence in our localization and voice over services. It’s a group of methods that ensures your original English audio provides both superior, native viewer experience and is suitable for localization. We don’t simply translate and voice your script. Instead, we assist you in meeting your business goals while fulfilling your creative media intent. Capture the hearts and minds of your international audience and expand your global reach.

Your English voice over- quick, easy and convenient!

English voice over services

 

Why you need English voice over services is what determines our approach on your VO project. We align with your business goals to define success before planning and executing on production. Voice over (voiceover, voice-over) is mostly used by Entertainment, Education, Media, Technology, Film and Video game industries for making their videos accessible to a local audience. Voice over, also referred to as "UN style", is a production technique where a voice that is not a part of the narrative is added to the media file. We mean voice over when we hear the voice of someone we can't see on the video. The script is recorded by a voice artist off-screen, generally in a narrative, storytelling tone. Voice over is the preferred approach on localization for short-form audio-visual content of narrative or documentary nature where translation of the script is the main objective.

 

British English voice over

 

British English, often referred to as Queen's English is the official language of the United Kingdom, spoken by 59.4 million people (98% of UK population). The UK includes also 14 overseas territories like Gibraltar, the Falkland Islands and a part of Antarctica. It is also home to 14 other languages like Welsh, Scottish and Irish, along with other numerous immigrant languages.

 

GoPhrazy provides British English voice over in the following accents:

 

• Scottish
  
• Irish
  
• Welsh
• Regional (Geordie, Cockney, Northern, West Country, Midlands, Estuary)
  

 

 

American English voice over

 

Given the size and cultural diversity within the United States, American English has both regional and nuanced differences. It includes many pronunciation, vocabulary and spelling characteristics that are unified throughout the country but distinct from other English accents. Many Americans use Standard American English which is perceived as "neutral" as it is considered free from ethnic, cultural and regional differences. It is also the English accent that is used in official media. GoPhrazy provides American English voice overs for both broadcast and non-broadcast content.

 

International English voice over

 

Thanks to globalization and technology there is an on-going trend towards a "neutral" accent for all kinds of English voice over production. The International English accent is for content that targets global markets where English is not the native language of the audience. Foreign viewers understand or speak English to different degrees and varying levels while businesses don't always want to sound as being native English. International English is meant to be a catch-all for any brand, product or message that distances from identification to any particular country or region.

 

Accented English voice over

 

Although businesses and brands address their international audiences in English, they often intend to sound more "native" to a foreign language audience. In order to communicate with a global authority to a local group of viewers, brands often use a local native voice that speaks accented English to establish credibility and connect to the public on a different level. This is a combination of authority and trust that grabs the attention and triggers the desired response.

 

GoPhrazy provides Accented English voice overs in 150+ languages.

 

Other supported English accents

 

• Canadian
  
• Australian
• New Zealand
  
• South African
  
• Transatlantic
• Jamaican
• Indian

 

Here are our voice over services:

 

• English transcription
• English voice over translation
• English voice talent castings
• Professional English voice over directors
• Recording and dialogue editing
• English radio imaging
• English jingles
• English audio description
• Graphics localization in English
  
• Audio post-production
• 2.0 and 5.1 mix
• Sound design
• ADR
  
• M&E QC
  
• ISDN/ Source Connect

 

 

Media content genres

 

GoPhrazy provides English voice over services through our network studios for the needs of your TV, film, cartoon, animation, commercial, theatrical, e-learning, IVR and video game media. We harness emotional intelligence and employ empathy to make sure that your media content transcends the genuine concept, fascinates and engages your local audience on a cultural level. Thus you can establish a deeper cultural and emotional connection with your local public, deliver an authentic and immersive experience regardless of any cultural or communication differences.

 

English character voice-overs

 

English voice over services for TV series, feature films, 3D movies, animations, cartoons, motion pictures, impersonations, video games, children songs, theatrical and cinema, pre-school content. Casting the right voices, with relevant experience and executing the voice acting performance is essential for the retaining of the authentic meaning and conveying the original media experience. We are here to guarantee absolute consistency between the original and the English version. 

 

English commercial voice-overs

 

English voice over services for TV and radio commercials, ads, announcements, promos, trailers, imaging, jingles, corporate, explainer, PR and marketing videos. Companies promote to connect with viewers on an emotional level and establish a relationship that leads to the desired action. We understand the central role of voice to humanize your communication and are here to help you with competence to reach out and achieve your commercial goals on the local market.

 

English video game voice-overs

 

English voice over services for action, adventure, arcade, board, casino, educational, racing, simulation, sport, strategy, mobile and social media video games. As an experienced video game voice over vendor, we know the specifics of this cross-disciplinary field that combines elements from audio-visual and software localization. Regardless of your video reference availability, our agile approach guarantees a seamless production and an exceptional video game experience.

 

English narration voice-overs

 

English voice over services for documentaries, instructional and training videos, audio-books, audio dictionaries, podcasts, PowerPoint presentations. Storytelling is one of the oldest ways of communication. Its ability to influence and power is beyond words. Narration is to be presented with an alluring voice of command and authority to lead English viewers through the storyline. We see behind your narrative and take your audience towards another place in their imagination.

 

English e-learning voice-overs

 

English voice over services for e-learning modules and courses, e-learning software, multimedia training, online lessons, webinars, language learning programs. Technology changed the way we perceive information and distribute knowledge. From neuroscience, we also know today that people learn by forming emotional footprints while establishing certain semantic relationships. We take into account that modern learning is an emotional experience that goes through a painful learning curve and understand the importance of human-feel motivation for local trainees.

 

English interactive voice-overs

 

English voice over services for GPS navigation, mobile apps, audio tours and tutorials, museum and in-store kiosks, in-flight and elevator messages, talking toys, website audio. Modern media is a key component in technology automation and language services are a major ingredient for scaling resources. Users enjoy interacting with content as long as it feels human and personalized and that's where our native voices come in. We tailor your interactive media to local users and use our voice over competences to make the experience feel seamless and truly natural.

 

English mobile voice-overs

 

English voice over services for mobile apps (games, entertainment, utilities, social networks, productivity, lifestyle, reference, travel, sports, navigation, medical, business, education, weather) and mobile content (mobile TV, audiobooks, news, films, podcasts). Innovation and technology have opened a whole new universe of possibilities to experience media, express and share real-time emotions throughout social network channels. Content personalization, multichannel interaction and device interconnection form a digital echo system that enables viewers to communicate in new ways and where content follows, assists or entertains you wherever you are. We help you take full advantage of the mobile revolution and share your content on any device, anywhere, anytime by creating an authentic and truly immersive experience-to-go in English!

 

English IVR voice-overs

 

English voice over services for IVR, music and messages on-hold. Telephony and phone marketing take a special place in our list of interactive voice over services. We know how much is at stake when it comes to sales or customer support and how important it is to utilize every single opportunity to inform you current or potential Customers on what your company does, what your brand stands for and how you create market value. We are aware of the responsibility to give your brand a voice and we carry it with the pride that we have contributed to your local success.

 

Content distribution channels

 

Our English voice over services cover a large spectrum of industries and distribution channels. Knowing your market enables us to deliver consistently across mediums, platforms and formats. We apply a holistic, customer-driven view to identify your needs and consult you on your project. Through employing cultural intelligence, we engage your local audience in its native tongue and within its cultural context, considering all their local memes, cultural patterns and sensitivities.

 

What is our voice over industry experience

 

• TV channels
• Content distributors in English
  
• Film producers
• IPTV service providers in English
  
• VOD and OTT platforms
• Advertising agencies
• E-learning platforms
• Video game companies
• AI and machine learning
• Other LSPs

 

Our quality

 

Every English voice over company states they provide great quality but what does that mean? We have a very clear definition of voice over service quality and to us these are not just empty words that we throw at our Clients. We define our quality as a service delivery that is consistently:

 

• On-time
  
• In-full
  
• Error-free

 

We constantly measure the OTIFEF KPI and tie achieving targets with financial compensation for our crew to enhance the motivation, dedication and commitment for sustainable quality delivery. 

 

What makes us different

 

While other English voice over vendors are focused on technology (mostly to make their lives easier), we are focused on the local viewer. It's our audience-centric concept on voice over production that sets us apart from the crowd. We understand that we are a part of a much bigger picture, a supply chain that exists to co-create end viewer value. For us staying true to the original and delivering a memorable viewer experience in English is the ultimate goal of all our efforts. 

 

• Holistic view
• Culture-first approach
• Focus on viewer experience

 

Select English voices that fit your genre and characters!

English voice over agency

 

As a boutique multilingual and English voice over agency, GoPhrazy provides a selection of professional English male, female and kid voice talents (actors, artists) at competitive rates. We connect you with the best, most talented and top-performing English voice over actors! So welcome to our extensive, megadiverse, hyper-organized, super detailed and search-friendly English voice over library! Our voice bank of professional, handpicked male, female and kid English voice talents, voice over artists and voice-over actors stand out to reflect your vision.

 

English voice talents

 

Are you looking for native English voiceover talents that will make a difference to your project? Do you crave professional male, female or kid English voice-over actors that will perfectly fit your content, articulate the ideas, emotions and experiences behind it? Are you in a search for English voice artists that will bring your script to life and tell your story in a way that will make your English viewers fall in love with your products, services, characters or with your brand?

 

Relax. Your search is over.

 

We handpick English voice talents that put love in what they do. We work along with them to ensure they take a fresh look at every new script with the same passion as nothing is acquired and everything needs to be reinvented every single time. And when your viewers take their seats in the conference hall or in the living room, they fasten their seat belts to embrace nothing but the authentic, original experience. Whether it's the welcome voice of Microsoft's phone system, the new Ariel commercial or it's the latest Hollywood blockbuster movie, they nail it every single time. So let us do the talking and take this off your chest thus you can focus on doing what you do best.

 

Professional English voice actors

 

All our voice actors and actresses are based in-location. We are well aware that many English-native nationals live abroad and some of them have a professional voice acting background or even a home-based voice over recording studio. Sure, a mother tongue is developed phonetically and grammatically in early childhood. However, when living in a foreign country, especially for a long time, there is a risk of developing an accent which we are not willing to take when working on your English voice over project. Thus all our English voice over actors reside in-location.

 

Experienced English voice artists

 

Our native English voice artists paint beautiful pictures in words. They capture the nuances of the English language to enrich the images through sound and create authentic personalities. Besides the official language, we also cover all the local English accents and every remote dialects. And if you need an English-accented tongue to add some local flavor, we've got you covered! Thanks to our artists and directors, your media is believable, realistic and engaging in English!

 

English voice over training

 

All our English voice over talents are required to retain the authenticity from the original dialogue. To ensure a superior voice acting performance, each voice artist goes through intensive training before becoming a GoPhrazy approved talent. We apply qualification tests on our English voice actors, including voicing various characters and content of different genres. Besides voice acting, we also put a lot of extra stress on grammar to make sure that our English voice overs are always accurate and linguistically compliant with the English language, the accent and its cultural norms.

 

English voice talent castings

 

Stay true to the original while considering the local context in your selection of English voices! Ensure consistency with the authentic experience by taking advantage of our extensive network. Our audition process is simple, flexible and affordable, providing you with only relevant options. We support several approaches on voice casting and upon your instructions, we can organize:

 

• English voice talent casting by demo (free of charge)
• English voice talent casting by a custom script
• English voice actor live casting
  
• Celebrity English voice talent castings

 

English voicebank

 

Dive into a pool of handpicked English voices and select the one (s) that fit your content needs! Browse through our voicebank and listen to our English male, female and child voice demos. Our voice library archive is segmented into different categories to facilitate access to English voices by gender, accent, tone, pace, emotion, reading style, voice age and vocal characteristics. All our talent roster voice demo reel is professionally recorded and produced, compliant with global audio standards. From voice actors with e-learning or video game background to voice artists with film, commercial and animation experience, our voice library provides uncomparable detail and insight to help you select the most appropriate speakers for your English voice over recording. Samples of completed English voice over projects by genre are also available in our database.

 

Meet your dedicated Project Manager

 

With us, you are not left alone to figure out how things work or what's next! Your dedicated project manager will lead you throughout the entire process of your English voice over project and assist you in navigating at every step of the way! Take a full advantage of voice over service personalization and individual approach. Terminology questions? Talent selection? Format issues? Simply contact your PM 24/7, sit back and relax while we address it with unparalleled attention.

 

Get your English audio files super-secure, super-fast!

English voice over studio

 

What makes our English voice over studio so unique is the people, process and technology. Our audio production facility is where we tell your stories and where the real magic happens. Imagine a studio environment of unique architecture, designed for the finest sound reproduction. From microphone positioning, through frequency corrections, dynamic processing and sound effects, to a perfect balance of the final mix, our sound engineers will apply various techniques to extract the perfect broadcast-quality sound for your English voice over recording project. Optimize your budget by reducing the need for retakes! Your English voice over will sound so beautiful and crystal clear that your most demanding customers will be delighted to thank you for our work.

 

Our studios

 

• A professional acoustic studio environment
• Pro Tools & Mac Pro workstations
• Neumann microphones
• Integrated production ecosystem
• Storage in temperature and humidity controlled areas

 

 

Voice over technology

 

Accelerate your time-to-market and expand your reach in English with workflow orchestration! Take advantage of our cloud-based project management system to save cost, time and track the progress of your English voice over translation project! It is a unique collaborative environment designed to our specific needs in order to manage, centralize and automate voice over workflows. Thanks to our platform we can now streamline the localization process, providing consistency and transparency at every step of the way. With a global remote workforce and empowered by our technology, you get a competitive advantage that sets the stage for the success of your project.   

 

 

Media asset security

 

Trust your media assets to our security-certified English voice over service! We know how important security is for the major studios, global broadcasters and OTT platforms we work with. We partner with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to ensure the best specialists and the most cutting-edge security infrastructure in the world for you! From the physical design at our office and studio locations, through our bullet-proof platform, media sanitization procedures and studio insurance policies, we have gone far and beyond to guarantee the ultimate security for your media content.

 

English voice over tips

 

• Review the English script for spelling errors and grammar issues
  
• Confirm that you send the final version of your script for recording
• Prepare a glossary of terms, names, etc. that need to remain unchanged
• Provide reference materials and check if the subject might already be translated
• Be aware of usage as voice talents grant permissions for agreed-upon channels only
• Consider buyouts for broadcast distribution

 

Take advantage of our most competitive rates!

English voice over rates

 

How we provide the most competitive English voice over rates is one of your biggest assets. The rates for voice over production have 2 major components - production costs (transcription, translation, studio costs- recording, edit, mix, post-production a.k.a. file cutting, trans-coding, naming etc., talent fees) and usage fees- royalties or buyouts which reflect the nature of the content - broadcast (TV series, films, commercials) or non-broadcast (e-learning, video game, IVR), the channel of distribution (TV, theatrical, web etc.), its geographical coverage (local, regional, national, global) and requested usage period (a month, 3 months, 9 months, a year, unlimited). Urgency charges may also apply for express (within 2 days) or rush (same day) file deliveries. Discounts are available for large work content volumes and/ or long term working commitment.

 

It might seem too complicated for you to navigate at first but all our quotes are very transparent. Offers are all-inclusive, with no extra charges or hidden costs and come with a friendly account manager to explain all the details so you can easily evaluate and compare with other proposals.

 

English voice over prices

 

Due to economies of scale, technology utilization and supply chain integration GoPhrazy provides you with the most competitive prices for English voice over services in the industry at no compromise with quality. We build collaborative supplier relationships to guarantee consistency with the prices over time and make your ongoing projects predictable with budgets. At the same time, we know that each project is unique. We consider your content genre (broadcast- TV series, movies, cartoon and animation or non-broadcast- video games, e-learning, IVR), distribution channel (TV, OTT, VOD or other), the volume of content, number of voice talents involved, project complexity and other factors to provide you with a custom quote that best suits your VO needs.

 

English voice over studio costs

 

The length of your script (in words or minutes), the genre and volume of your content, the complexity of your production specifications and requirements (synchronization, edit, post-production) affect the production costs of your project. We consult our customers on how these costs could be optimized without compromising the expected sound quality. Our individual approach allows us to be precise on your needs and reduce your expenses in order to provide you with a cost advantage over your competitors for English voice over recording studio services. Upon request, we offer our most competitive, professional studio voice over production costs for:

 

• English voice over studio booking per hour
  
• English recording, editing and mixing
  
• English kids songs voicing
  
• English voice over directors
• English audio post-production
• Remote monitoring (ISDN, Source Connect)
• Rights authorization, usage and buyouts
  

 

English voice talent fees

 

Our English voice over talent fees are affected by the same factors as the overall rates, along with several other individual criteria like talent's voice acting experience or union membership. Some have a local celebrity status, charge a minimum recording session fee or are generally busy and hard to book. As we know our English voice over talents and that every case is unique, we approach every project individually. Upon request we can provide our custom, most competitive:

 

• English union voice talent fees
  
• English non-union voice actor fees
  
• English celebrity voice artist fees
  

 

 

The beauty of diversity

 

Here at GoPhrazy we are all fascinated by cultures and engaged in promoting cultural diversity. Our best way to pursue and communicate our purpose is to do what we do best- to provide you with professional English voice over services for your audiovisual content. By helping you connect to your local audience we assist you in sharing new experiences to the English speaking viewers. It's an exchange that nurtures understanding and respect among people of different cultures.