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Paul Cartwright: The one WITHOUT the Crafting and Polishing!
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In ep 180 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Paul Cartwright joins Sam and Mark to talk about trusting your senses as a VA to do the work in a script without actively trying to do the work. We explore a commercial script using Paul's theory of pulling back on the crafting and being less voiceovery and less polished to make a real connection with the audience.
As an artist, your body is naturally going to add pitch and depth and resonance and highs and lows... so what Paul shows us is comparable to the difference between stage acting and film acting - and it can be a rough uncomfortable ride.
We also look at how to create a story arc for a famous tale re-told, but telling it in an authentic way, and our wildcards include Jack's giant, an old lady and a nervous best man delivering a speech.
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Script 1
Senior Living THE COMM, is an international community for those aged 65 and over. Enjoy an active, independent lifestyle with comfort, peace of mind, and healthcare assistance whenever it’s needed.
Find out more today on 966 878 400.
Senior Living THE COMM. For those who already know what life is all about.
Script 2
Long ago, in a sleepy village on the outskirts of a busy town, there lived a boy named Jack. Jack's father disappeared when he was a child, and all Jack could remember of him was the joy of his laughter and the tenderness of his voice:
But for Jack and his widowed mother, things were what they were: they were poor, and their farm was failing.
But Jack wasn't worried. He was an unusual boy, cheerful to a fault and rarely complained. That, and he had a secret...
He could speak to animals.
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About our guest:
Paul Cartwright spent more than two decades as a full-time actor doing musicals and plays before moving to the U.K. to get his MFA in Acting: The British Tradition from the Royal Conservatoire. After working with the best voice coaches in the world, including the Royal Shakespeare Company, Paul moved to Los Angeles to continue his on-camera and voiceover career. Some of the clients Paul worked with are: Disney Animation, Game of Thrones, Mercedes Benz, Pepsi, Google, Samsung, Epic Games, Genshin Impact, Nintendo, Bethesda and more. Paul has since moved to Salt Lake City, Utah with his family. He is a full-time voice actor and director.
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