After 22 years of working in a recording studio control room with no light, I have finally opened the room up to natural light with a large 2 metre wide window with studio glass plus underfloor electric heating installed by Woodstow Build and Design. Whilst it might seem desirable from an acoustic point of view to have no window, the downsides of working without natural light and air are manifest – light and oxygen provide energy and being able to see the outside world going by makes you feel connected. Especially if you’ve been in a bunker for a couple of decades!
The acoustic treatment of the room was designed by GIK Acoustics. They offer a very good service where you can send in the dimensions of your space and they will recommend acoustic traps and placement. Highly recommended. Take a look here. The room has a nice acoustic feel for doing vocals and acoustic instruments like violins and guitar – but for voiceovers I still use the dedicated voice booth and Neumann U87.
Finished New Control Room at Jono Slatter Voiceovers
When you import a video file into Reaper with audio on it – it comes in as one file / one item. So if you try and edit the audio – you’ll be editing the video too. This is the quickest way I have found to work with the audio on a video in Reaper.
Import video file into Reaper
Duplicate the track – label the top one ‘video only’ and the duplicate ‘Audio’
Mute the track you labelled ‘Audio’
Select the video track, ‘View’ the video (Shift Cmd V) and right click on the footage – choose video properties
Select ‘Disable Audio’ and OK
Move the payhead and the video track will lose it’s waveform. Minimise the video track
If you want to you could hit the route button on the video track and uncheck the master parent send
Unmute the audio track. We still have video on this track so to get rid of it select the item – right click and choose Glue
That will convert that item to a WAV file and so Audio Only
I produce explainer and training videos for companies in the UK and US – including for MacProVideo and for UK software company Barn2, who produce excellent plugins for WordPress and WooCommerce. Producing these videos includes the video capture, video editing, graphics and production as well as the voiceover.
Software I use to create Explainer Videos:
Screenflow for screen capture and post production
Davinci Resolve for animation and effects
Reaper (for the voiceover & audio)
If you’re interested in having an explainer video made for your business, please use the email link above to get in touch. Prices depend on the overall length and complexity of the project but start from around £750 + vat.
How to add a bit of polish to a voiceover recording with the PSP Infinistrip plugin to make it sound crisper, richer and more pleasing to the ear.
Voiceover by Jono Slatter British Voiceover https://www.jonoslatter.co.uk/ Original voiceover recorded dry in booth with Neumann U87 mic.
Try a demo of the PSP Infinistrip Plugin https://www.pspaudioware.com/products/psp-infinistrip Review of Infinistrip in
Sound on Sound https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/psp-infinistrip
Nice to see some TV ads for theatre shows coming back in. Here’s one for the fabulous new Tom Jones Musical – What’s New Pussycat – at Bimingham rep. Fab!
I have just voiced the new Funky Pigeon 2020 Christmas radio advert…take a listen below!
To check out the great offers mentioned in the ad, like 40% off when you buy 4 or more cards just head to funkypigeon.com
The adverts will be running on Heart NW, Heart Yorkshire, Gem and Hallam FM radio stations during November.
If you need a voiceover for a radio or TV advert, YouTube video or any online media, email jono@jonoslatter.co.uk or use the contact page here.
I offer a fast affordable voiceover service, have almost 30 years experience and am regularly on UK TV & radio.
‘Creating your own podcast can be an extremely fun and rewarding experience. If you ever dreamt of being a podcaster but were not sure where to begin, this course by Jono Slatter will show you how to get started the right way!
Podcasting is bigger than ever, and it doesn’t look like its popularity is going to slow down anytime soon. It is one of the most accessible platforms for home-based reporters, musicians, business owners, etc. to reach and build an audience. In this course, you will learn everything you need to start recording your own podcasts, from connecting your gear, to recording and editing your voice using the free software Audacity.
This course starts by looking at all the essential gear you will need to start recording your podcast. You learn how to choose, handle and connect your microphone, and how to record your voice with the free software Audacity. Jono then explains how to edit your recordings, how to import music and adjust everything to get a well-balanced mix. You also learn to correct mistakes with punch-ins, how to record interviews with multiple microphones, and export your final podcast. Jono closes the course by sharing some invaluable tips to make your podcast even better.’
The the new Father’s Day radio commercial for Funky Pigeon. If you need a card or a lovely gift for something like Father’s Day…it’s quick, it’s easy…it’s funkypigeon.com
