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 Quality voice over software?
"Huh.  I question myself everyday.  Oh...wait..."
  • over 11 years ago08/14/12 at 9:33 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Quality voice over software?
"David-- Nice suggestion on the re-writes.  Very clever!   ab"
  • over 11 years ago08/14/12 at 9:23 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Quality voice over software?
"Oh, and if Bruce can plug his Barney the Dinosaur, I can plug my "Goofy", Fred and Barney, Kramden and Norton...ahhh, I got a bunch.  And..."
  • over 11 years ago08/14/12 at 9:04 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Quality voice over software?
"Give this a listen: Audio Pitch Change Example The "lower pitch" is still rough sounding, but with some time, it could likely be refined ..."
  • over 11 years ago08/14/12 at 9:00 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Quality voice over software?
"This is going to seem an obvious reply, especially from a professional narrator, but it's very likely that you're going to spend more tim..."
  • over 11 years ago08/14/12 at 8:41 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Storyline hangman demo
"That's great!"
  • over 11 years ago08/14/12 at 4:24 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion [Instructional Design Topic] - "Un-learning"
""Unlearning" is perhaps one of the most difficult things for a person to do, because the challenge lies in helping a person to recognize,..."
  • over 11 years ago08/14/12 at 3:41 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Writing for Speaking
"Belen-- I don't think the way you describe things is "quirky" at all.  In my experience, having the voice work laid down first is always ..."
  • almost 12 years ago08/01/12 at 8:49 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Writing for Speaking
"Mary-- Old Time Radio is one of my hobbies.  There is no greater example of the POWER of that medium than the Mercury Radio Theatre's pre..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/31/12 at 11:19 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Writing for Speaking
"As a narrator, I have to say that I feel like the "bottom of the food chain" for most projects.  And even though I have a brain, sometime..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/31/12 at 10:01 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Writing for Speaking
"OH...and Denise, as for *everything* you said, I couldn't agree more. It's one of the "underlying" components of the "tutorial" I produce..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/31/12 at 9:51 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Writing for Speaking
"If there is a "Golden Rule" about narration in my experience, it's this: THE SCRIPT MUST BE READ AS WRITTEN. Many's the time I've receive..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/31/12 at 9:42 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Narration Tips
"Patti-- "Pay no attention to the dog behind the curtain!"   "Conversational Narration" is a tough one to pull off, mostly because "con..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/31/12 at 8:28 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Narration Tips
"Thanks, Colin!"
  • almost 12 years ago07/31/12 at 7:35 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer started a new discussion Narration Tips
"Ask and ye shall receive. Recently I've gotten several requests to share "tips" on how to narrate eLearning for "non professional narrato..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/30/12 at 3:46 pm (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Narration Resource
"Hi, Jill. I have to say that in all my years of doing "voice work", the best advice I *EVER* got was in my early years of radio broadcast..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/28/12 at 10:45 pm (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Narration Resource
"You're all very kind, and I hope the kit brings your presentations many helpful elements. Thanks! Andy"
  • almost 12 years ago07/26/12 at 8:53 pm (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Saying Hi and Wanted to meet friends and clients
"There are some dandy people here, though.  And you never know what relationships you'll cultivate just by sharing.  I love it here!"
  • almost 12 years ago07/25/12 at 8:39 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion [DEMO] - Double Agent GARBO
"That was really, really cool."
  • almost 12 years ago07/23/12 at 2:15 pm (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion [DEMO] - Sensitive but powerful (?) treatment of difficult subject
"Nicely done, Bruce.  And that was quite a good VO, I'd also like to add. ab"
  • almost 12 years ago07/23/12 at 2:10 pm (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Writing for Speaking
"Steve, I couldn't agree more with many of your points.  And I like the "shop floor guy" description you used.  Certainly there is a time ..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/17/12 at 10:35 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer started a new discussion Writing for Speaking
"I just did some audio editing on a project (can't say what, sadly) and I noticed some very AWKWARD phrases the voice talent had to spit o..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/17/12 at 8:59 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Child Voice Narration
"Gina-- How old of a child, and how much script are we talking? Lemme know.  My daughter(s) enjoy narrative work.  Bet we could find a fit..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/12/12 at 5:00 pm (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Question on narration
"Cool vid, Travis, and GREAT VOICE.  Nice stuff.   Thanks for sharing! ab"
  • almost 12 years ago07/10/12 at 2:42 pm (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Voice over costs
"I've been narrating/producing eLearning for going on seven years.  The only times I can recall wishing I had a "director" in the booth wi..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/10/12 at 9:35 am (UTC)