16 The Voice Itself
I'll start with your voice. I'm going to teach you to become aware of what you can do to improve your voice: Its pitch, its tone and its resonance. I'll give you some narration-reading techniques so your viewer will stay with you.
But you must be realistic when dealing with your voice. You don't want to become self-conscious or embarrassed. As you try new ways of using your voice, that can happen. Many of my students are shy about it. So accept the fact that you will probably feel a little strange when you start to use these techniques as your voice becomes richer and more resonant. Be willing to try your best. Practice these techniques always out loud and loudly. When possible use a tape recorder so you can play it back and ...
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