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 [DEMO] - The Power of the Timeline
"Timing things to the beat (or beats) in a music track is an old, but effective tool I've employed as an audio editor many times.  Once up..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/09/12 at 4:46 pm (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Question on narration
"I did "state a case" for using remotely outsourced voice talent. Sadly, I've yet to hear back from them...given the speed with which they..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/09/12 at 11:37 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Question on narration
"I thought as much. I asked that last bit because I put out an inquiry today, and was encouraged--until I was told I had to be local to th..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/09/12 at 11:25 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Question on narration
"...aaaaaaaannnd another question: How important is it, really, that someone who provides your narrations be "on site" when the recordings..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/09/12 at 11:10 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Question on narration
"Here's another one of those "awkward" questions for you: Understanding that not all budgets are created equally, what is the ballpark you..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/09/12 at 10:48 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Question on narration
"Excellent points all around."
  • almost 12 years ago07/09/12 at 9:48 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Question on narration
"Laura-- That actually depends on a few factors.  If you're changing a few words here and there, or even a few 'sentences", changes can be..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/09/12 at 9:14 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion having difficulty at work.....
"I agree with much of what Bob said. And this may seem like an idiotic suggestion...but have you considered putting together an eLearning ..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/06/12 at 1:52 pm (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Fading Audio
"YAY!  Congrats, Tallula!  To quote Obi-Wan Kenobi:  "You taken your first step into a larger world." ab"
  • almost 12 years ago07/06/12 at 8:49 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Fading Audio
"I started playing around with Audacity last night just a bit...I find it a very usable tool. However, the challenge is that I'm so immers..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/06/12 at 8:44 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Helpful Tool
"James, given that I'm "just a narrator" and not an eLearning designer, I essentially take scripts that are handed to me and say the words..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/06/12 at 8:41 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Fading Audio
"There are, speaking of, LOTS of tutorials about Audacity on YouTube: Audacity Tutorials There are lots of neat tricks here. ab"
  • almost 12 years ago07/05/12 at 1:37 pm (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Fading Audio
"I swear, I really need to learn Audacity.  But every time I try it's like riding a bicycle with my hands crossed over to the opposite han..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/05/12 at 1:35 pm (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Fading Audio
"Absolutely!  That's exactly how it works."
  • almost 12 years ago07/05/12 at 1:12 pm (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Fading Audio
"Tallula, if the fading effect is "time" based, which is to say the slide itself is an "event" that plays to a given point and then auto-t..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/05/12 at 1:08 pm (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Question on narration
"Sheila-- That's very clever stuff, and you're right, of course:  content is king.  And I guess I really like the "branching scenarios" id..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/05/12 at 8:37 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Helpful Tool
"I've seen that exact verbiage in several scripts.  But like I said, be careful:  these things don't account for "activity" time or situa..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/04/12 at 10:39 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer started a new discussion Helpful Tool
"In another discussion, the idea of "timing narration" came up. As a professional narrator, I'll always be a fan of having audio recorded ..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/04/12 at 9:31 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Question on narration
"Thanks Sheila and Guy, for the very kind words! Sheila, though I've only ever dabbled in the "design" aspect of eLearning--and that was a..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/04/12 at 9:26 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion There has to be a better way...
"I'm not sure about the "recording during the presentation" part, but if you can get that accomplished, a good audio editor can break thin..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/04/12 at 8:39 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Question on narration
"Years ago, I was in charge of the commercial production department for a cluster of six radio stations.  Many times I'd receive a piece o..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/04/12 at 8:35 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Question on narration
"Great suggestions, Guy.   Of course, in the scenario I was describing, I was only a "hired gun" for one phase of the project, so I can on..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/04/12 at 7:21 am (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Question on narration
"Guy-- First off, THANKS for the kind words.  It's always a pleasure to work with you and yours on any project. That said, in terms of "ba..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/03/12 at 5:31 pm (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Question on narration
"Daniel-- You're quite welcome.  For the equipment, and I could go on for days about this one too--very long stories involved here--I curr..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/03/12 at 1:39 pm (UTC)
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Andy Bowyer replied to the discussion Question on narration
"Over-taxing a learner's imagination, I've been told, limits the learning process as the brain is focused on "processing" information, rat..."
  • almost 12 years ago07/03/12 at 11:01 am (UTC)