When it comes to subtitling and closed captioning, most people think it’s mainly for foreign language, or for the deaf or hard-of-hearing audience. However, with the rise of social media, we see subtitles used more frequently. In a study from 2006, Ofcom found that 7.5 million people in the UK use closed captions, but only […]
One of the most important choices you will make when opting to create an audio or video advertisement is choosing the literal voice of your brand. But, how do you find the right voice over artist? This is often one of the most exciting parts of the project, and that’s what we’re here to help […]
The modern video game has evolved to far more than mere children’s toys, with releases now being multimillion-dollar projects that encompass engaging and emotional storytelling with complex characters that have become closer to interactive feature films than just a game. However, a debate has been sparked by an article on The Gamer about the increase […]
Britain’s advertising sector shared in the economic misery of 2020, but could be set to bounce back forcibly in 2021. While some might have raised an eyebrow at a recent report forecasting advertising spend will grow enough to exceed 2019 levels, such optimism appears far from starry-eyed, as it has the backing of a leading […]
When producing films, and in some cases television shows, the production team will sometimes need the actors to enter a voice-over studio to record more audio, even if the actors have already spoken and recorded their dialogue on-set. This is a major part of post-production and happens in films for many different reasons and as […]
High quality, effective voice acting can transform any business or artistic project by giving it a voice that viewers can readily attach and connect to on a deeper level. The best way we can see this in action is through how video games have taken advantage of voice-over studios and helped bring interactive creative projects […]
The 25th James Bond movie, No Time To Die, was due to be released at cinemas in April after having been previously postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but now fans will have to wait even longer as the film is delayed for the third time. BBC News reports that the film, which marks Daniel […]
Wales is a country rightly proud of its mellifluous ancient language, and works hard to preserve its usage in the present day. According to the latest data from the Annual Population Survey, around 75% of the population of Gwynedd can speak Welsh, and 28.5% of the country as a whole speaks the language. While there […]
When it comes to translating a voice-over or script into other languages, several hurdles need to be clambered over. It was a major issue in the past, particularly in the video games industry to see exceptionally poor, literal translations of games into other languages. Even games that have since become hugely successful such as The […]
The arrival of the festive season is marked these days by the airing of anticipated Christmas adverts from the UK’s retailers, often sparking conversations over which advert is our favourite, from the top contenders and annual heavyweights such as John Lewis, Tesco, Marks & Spencer and more, over which no one can ever agree! One […]
