That's what I spent last week doing...
But all within the sound-proofed warmth of Games Workshop's Black Library, working on my fourth Warhammer audiobook.
It's lovely to mix things up by working in person in a new studio, but what I most admire the directors I work with here are their consideration.
🔷 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 🔷
They're clients who know what they want.
Because they know the material inside out.
Every project has been prepped twice so there's absolute alignment about what the end product should be.
🔷 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 🔷
The Black Library supply the most material in advance of any producer I know.
✅ Thorough pronunciation guides.
✅ Character breakdowns.
✅ Chapter guides.
You name it - all bases are covered in advance.
And that potentially stupid question you want to pose just to be safe?
It's dealt with 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺.
🔷 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗧 🔷
They let me do my job.
Even when I keep getting the same pronunciation wrong.
They still always allow me space to play creatively.
And because of that, I'm encouraged to try things, be playful and offer my best work.
These are ALL fundamental qualities I look for when working with any client.
If you can have a clear brief, provide the supporting materials necessary and are willing to provide space for the voice talent to do their thing, then the job is 99% done.
Do you provide your clients with a checklist of requirements?
By Chris Tester - British Male Voice Actor