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"Doing a documentary is about discovering, being open, learning, and following curiosity." Spike Jonze What is Real Storytelling? The unique world of docs and audio guides • We'll look at different styles of documentaries • Where and how audio guides are used • Engaging different audiences • The role of the storytelling narrator Telling authentic stories • Create a connection with your audience • Interpret and analyse scripts • Use Pitch, Pace and Pause to bring more personality to your reads • Respond to live and in-the-moment direction • Use music to transform your reads Make yourself more bookable What kind of work is available in this area of voiceover? Where to find the right clients Discover what you need to get booked Where do YOU fit in? About Sam Sam is a working full-time voice actor and voiceover coach. She teaches voiceover and audio drama workshops, courses and 1-2-1 sessions in the UK and globally - working with actors and voices online and in-person. She's voiceover tutor at the Institute for Contemporary Theatre and creates bespoke audio workshops for TV broadcasters, theatre companies and directors. As a voice actor, she has recorded documentaries and audio guides for clients including the BBC, Channel 4, Sky, Netflix, the V&A and the Getty Museum. Sam was Creative Head at the BBC for over 25 years - directing talent, kids, puppets, cartoon characters and even astronauts live from space! She's also the host of two industry podcasts: “Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover Directing” and “How Do You Say That?!”.

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