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Breathing Techniques For Voiceover

We all breathe, but are you doing it correctly? When it comes to voiceover, breath control is essential for supporting your words,...

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Try to pitch the breath as low as you can by making the opening in the back of your throat as wide as comfortably possible. One way that you can build up your breathing stamina is to take a script—any script—and read it in an easy, relaxed, but expressive manner, all while eliminating every pause.
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Inhale through the mouth or nose for 4 seconds, hold your breath for 8 seconds, exhale in a slow and controlled manner, hold your exhaled breath for 8 seconds. Please note, when you 'hold' your breath there should be no tension – the throat should be relaxed as though in a surprised position.
Practice taking a breath from your diaphragm. Imagine your lungs and diaphragm filling up with air like a balloon. Feel your stomach expand and contract as you inhale and exhale. Make sure not to hunch up your shoulders around your ears or gasp.
  1. Drink soothing, warm liquid — lemon juice and honey in hot water are my go-to brew, but even warm water will help in a pinch.
  2. And don't hesitate to take a thermos to the podium, meeting, or workshop room and sip your soothing drink as needed. Stroke your throat with your hand, as this picture shows.