Rates
“How much does a professional voice over cost”? is a very tricky question to answer because no two voice over jobs are the same.
In order for me to able to give you an accurate quote, I need to know as many facts as possible about your project, such as genre, usage, length, timings, language and others.
I work with clients all over the world, and in three different languages. So I adapt my pricing to each individual client’s needs.
See below for a handy guide of how what information I need to be able to quote for your project:
If you aren’t sure about some of these yet and are currently looking for a ballpark figure, here are a few base rates for different genres:
TV/Online Commercial
from £300 BSF + Usage
Corporate & Narration
from £300 BSF + Usage (if broadcast)
E-Learning
from £0.30 per word
Gaming, Animation & Audio Drama
from £250 BSF + Usage (Indie projects priced according to VAC Indie Rate Guide)
IVR
from £50
Questions?
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BSF stands for Basic Studio Fee. It is the base rate you pay to hire me for 1 hour of Voice Over Services and includes the following:
Preparation of your script, including research and rehearsal before recording
Studio Hire with high end broadcast quality equipment
Recording of your script (multiple takes of short scripts if desired)
Editing and cleaning the recording so you receive a ready-to-use, high quality audio file
Delivery of the files in your desired format (standard is WAV 48k, 24bit)
Revisions and retakes in case of errors until you are happy
Live directed session, if desired, via Zoom, Teams, Cleanfeed, Source Connect or your preferred platform
Non-broadcast usage for internal projects
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In short, usage is the license you pay to use my voice for your project.
The higher the expected reach of the project, the higher the license fee.
Usage fees depend on the genre of a recording, as well as which media, territories, timeframe and scale it is used in.
For a more detailed explanation, have a look at this easy guide for voice buyers.
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If you are not happy my recording, I will provide retakes until we achieve what you want. Those retakes are always included in the quote.
If you change the script or brief after I have recorded, re-takes are subject to additional charges.
These charges fee will be proportionate to the extent of the changes and the time it takes me to execute them.