Andy Bowyer
Andy Bowyer
Voice Actor at a.b. Voices
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    Andy Bowyer

    A provider of Voice Talent services, Andy specializes in eLearning narrations that are clear, concise, and engaging for learners in all areas.
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Pros and cons of working as a freelancer?
"I'm a voice actor who has done both the "day job" and "freelance" thing. I realize this is an older discussion, but this is a very releva..."
  • over 5 years ago12/03/18 at 3:08 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Looking for tips on how to "coach" a narrator
"That said, when presenting a script to a VO person, NEVER let a sentence span two pages. Format your script so that sections appear on a..."
  • 10 years ago02/17/14 at 7:32 pm (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Looking for tips on how to "coach" a narrator
"(Too, when you beat a VO talent down (and let's face it being told "do it again...and again...and AGAIN" can be palpably demoralizing)--t..."
  • 10 years ago02/17/14 at 7:28 pm (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Looking for tips on how to "coach" a narrator
""Exhaust the amateur talent"? That sounds like torture. Gentle coaching, in my experience, is the better way. I can, if necessary,  tak..."
  • 10 years ago02/17/14 at 7:19 pm (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Looking for tips on how to "coach" a narrator
"And, as he generally is, Bruce is exactly right: one of the biggest "fear factors" in the role of a new narrator is knowing that they're ..."
  • 10 years ago02/05/14 at 5:56 pm (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Looking for tips on how to "coach" a narrator
"Teaching, as it were, a "new narrator" to sound natural is quite a task, but it can be done. Early in my career as the night-time host fo..."
  • 10 years ago02/05/14 at 5:42 pm (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion How do I start freelance work?
"This advice may seem pedestrian compared to what others have already offered, and it certainly comes from a different perspective, but he..."
  • over 10 years ago12/18/13 at 5:42 pm (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion A very different kind of success story
"Thanks everyone. And yes, by and large, I think her experiences working in my studio have helped her "in real life". Understand that she'..."
  • over 10 years ago12/18/13 at 5:25 pm (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion A very different kind of success story
"Thanks, Bruce. It has been a tremendous journey. It's nice to see that while those in my immediate surroundings have generally "taken for..."
  • over 10 years ago12/09/13 at 12:00 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Freelance Heroes
""Varnish cache server"??? Better get out the Polyurethane...."
  • over 10 years ago12/08/13 at 10:32 pm (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer started a new discussion A very different kind of success story
"Greetings all! I was encouraged to share a story with everyone here, and thought it would be a good idea, so here goes: I have a wonder..."
  • over 10 years ago12/08/13 at 10:17 pm (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Audacity or Articulate
"It always amuses me how home-recording types have a tendency to "apologize" for their approaches to sound-dampening their recording space..."
  • 11 years ago01/28/13 at 1:50 pm (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Audacity or Articulate
"Chris, it sounds (no pun intended) like you've got a good handle on how to effectively enhance the visual side of a presentation with sub..."
  • 11 years ago01/28/13 at 10:47 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Number of narrators
"Hi Russ-- As an eLearning narrator (in addition to narrating everything else from TV commercials to audiobooks), being able to "bounce of..."
  • over 11 years ago01/17/13 at 7:13 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer started a new discussion Bravo!
"I wanted to drop everyone a note to say that although I haven't been participating much lately, I have been a'lurkin', and finally figure..."
  • over 11 years ago11/20/12 at 10:33 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion DEMO--Storyline presentation on writing voiceover scripts
"Sounds like...oh...ME when Wednesday or Thursday rolls around. I can send you reference pics if you like."
  • over 11 years ago11/09/12 at 1:08 pm (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion DEMO--Storyline presentation on writing voiceover scripts
"It's a really well done presentation. Nice work! (And VO guys can have long hair...it's OK, really.) ab"
  • over 11 years ago11/09/12 at 11:18 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Audio in Storyline - do you use the recorder or another program??
"Since I'm strictly an audio/Voice Over guy, I use a 3rd party audio package (Adobe Audition) and a Shure SM27 condenser mic with an M-Aud..."
  • over 11 years ago09/04/12 at 5:49 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion How did you start?
"Sheila Cole said: I started my consulting practice when the company that I was working for closed down…  I had planned to one day go into..."
  • over 11 years ago08/28/12 at 10:57 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Pretty Pesky Pronunciations?
"Ahh, Sarah...Been there, done that, got the revisions! Hope it helps you!  I've bookmarked it and plan to use it extensively...when the ..."
  • over 11 years ago08/27/12 at 6:11 pm (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer started a new discussion Pretty Pesky Pronunciations?
"Problem solved! I just tripped across an amazing site, and had to share: ForVO According to their slogan:  "All the words in the world.  ..."
  • over 11 years ago08/27/12 at 4:53 pm (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Crediting a person's or business name
"I can certainly appreciate the desire to see one's name on something one created, but I think the principle that needs to be applied here..."
  • over 11 years ago08/17/12 at 10:39 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Writing for Speaking
"Believe it or not, something I think has vastly improved my own ability to effectively communicate in the "written" form, is years and ye..."
  • over 11 years ago08/15/12 at 8:13 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Can you recommend an USB audio interface?
"OK...make that $150...they've gone up in price in the last couple of years... Sorry 'bout that...still GREAT bang for the buck."
  • over 11 years ago08/14/12 at 10:13 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Can you recommend an USB audio interface?
"You can't go wrong with the MicPort Pro by Centrance.  For about $99, it's slick, easy, and works like a champ. MicPort Pro  It not onl..."
  • over 11 years ago08/14/12 at 10:11 am (UTC)