Gary Mac Productions is a small digital recording facility in
Melbourne, Australia, specialising in voice-over recording and production
for a wide variety of audio applications.

For 20 years we created, owned and operated the Melbourne Radio School, successfully placing hundreds of graduates into voice-overs and radio positions throughout Australia and overseas. We continue to provide
quality training for those who are keen to get into voice- overs.

THE VOICE OVER PERSON

Trained voice-over artists or voice-actors are employed on a free lance basis
by advertising agencies, radio and TV stations, audio and video production facilities, to do commercials, product promotions, documentaries, instructional videos and DVD’s, telephone on-hold messages, CD Rom and corporate narrations, character voices and much more.

The rewards for using your voice in audio productions can be very lucrative. Yes, competition is high, however there is definitely room for new voices and production companies are always looking for the next fresh voice.

To get yourself going in voice-overs, you will need a ‘voice-over demo’ and some ‘voice-over training’. That’s where we can help you.

VOICE OVER TRAINING

Voice over training will immediately enhance and build your natural ability; develop studio confidence, microphone technique, how to interpret a script, vocal techniques and more.

We cater for all levels of ability, so if you are new to the world of voice-overs and recording studios – don’t worry, we’ll hold your hand if needed. Just bring your voice. Everything is done at your pace.

Remember versatility, a sense of humour and the ability to take direction and respond accordingly, are the most important requirements. You will be given a CD copy of each studio training session to track your progress. These CD’s will contain my advice, comments and tips and will be helpful as reference
material when you practice at home.

You’ll also receive industry information as to where to seek out voice over work; what not to do and what you must do in order to promote or market yourself…. you will learn how to get your foot in the door.

My proven ‘one-on-one’ voice over training is conducted in our voice-over studio as 4 x 2 hour sessions at times to suit your work and personal commitments.

THE VOICE OVER DEMO

Recording a demo is essential to showcase your ability and talent.
Demo playing time is around 2 - 3 minutes in duration.
Your master demo is digitally recorded and produced to professional
standards and supplied on compact disc.
An mp3 file of your demo will also be sent to you for distribution via email.

RECORDING THE DEMO

On the day we record your “voice-tracks”, we allow about 1½ hours in the voice-over studio to enable you to ‘get the best out of your ability’ with a variety of scripted material. Each script may be recorded several times to find the ‘take’ that best demonstrates your overall style and ability. These are called “cold voice tracks”.

THE PRODUCTION

As with any audio post production, careful consideration is given to
‘the sweetening processes’ i.e. the addition of appropriate music or sound effects or atmosphere etc., so as to enhance and compliment each voice track.

We have produced a huge number of demos over the years that have enabled many people to get their start in voice-overs.

If you'd like to know more about becoming a voice-over person, please click the link below and I’ll post or email you information regarding voice coaching, that can bring you up to a professional standard within a short time. The info wiil also contain details about the production of an industry standard voice-over demo.

Click the video below and have a listen to a cross section of recent demos produced for those who completed voice over training...

Take a look at one of Briony's video presentations...

Tim James completed voice over training late last year.
I produced this demo for him just before Christmas.


"Thanks to Gary's comprehensive training in the studio I've been able to come away with the skills, knowledge and confidence to produce voice over work I never thought I could achieve. Thank you Gary " Cheers,Tim James