Howard Ellison
Stoke Canon, EXETER, Devon UK, United Kingdom
Highlights
GEORGE the FIRTH? Sure, but not all Stiff Upper Lip. As well as Attenborough, Churchill, H.G. Wells, meet the Madman in the taxi, Simp Bratson, Professor Kulmus, a lad in trouble, lovelorn Ingrid of iPad fame.
I'm a narrator who can ACT. Own full-service studio, BBC-trained.
From basso boom to sneaky villain. Sweet talking to sharp suited.
GENRES: Straight 'n clear, dramatic, conversational, intimate, poetic, experimental.
I Iove performance. Posh, neutral, cockney, character. Unbroken FIVE STAR FEEDBACK.
'Ingrid' video I voiced for Zagg won ADDY GOLD 2011. BEST ACTOR semifinalist Amazon Studios Oct 2011
Languages
English (British)
Accents
'Standard' well-spoken English, mild Welsh, London suburb.
Ages
Young Adult, Middle Aged, Senior
Special Skills
Documentaries, Audiobooks, Business, Educational, Videogames
Experience
ACTOR'S TRAINING with voicework and public performance Mountview Academy, London.
UK news agency writer and editor. Professional studio technique BBC Film Unit. Freelance voice actor.
VO COACHING: Kevin Delaney.
VOICED 62k multi-voice book, history documentary, medical videos, radio & YouTube spots, charity podcast, online encyclopaedia, children's stories, iPhone apps, Cathedral guides, cod-sports commentaries.
Credentials
Education
UK state schools, Open University humanities, journalist, senior career in voluntary & community sector.
Studio
Microphone
Coles 4038 ribbon, Rode NT1A LDC.
Computer & Software
iMac OSX10.6.4. Twisted Wave, Cooledit Pro. Backup Windows pc.
Special Equipment
P1 pre+compressor, phonepatch, linked Skype, whisper space.
Delivery Methods
MP3 8-320, 16/32 bit. WAV/AIFF, zip. FTP/YouSendit, CD, flash.
Turnaround Time
12 hours or immediate if short.
Service Description
FREE TRIAL READS: Narration, stories, guides, characters.
SCRIPT DOCTOR: Inflexion and subbing for voice will cut your word count - and costs! Ask me how.
DIRECTION is welcomed by phonepatch or Skype - I am used to it, and can also self-direct.
QUALITY tracks (I am BBC trained), recorded in silent acoustic. Breaths and clicks hand-cleared.
PRODUCTION? Yes. Music bed or a complete spot, including writing. Sold examples available.
OWN STUDIO = fast, flexible, almost 24/7... and great value!
Testimonials
Video for major i-goods supplier, Salt Lake City.
'OUTSTANDING voice talent. Brought to life an idea
and made it exceptional. Very easy to work with' - Director Scott Meyer.
Tim Powell films
'The reads were right-on from the beginning. One of the best I have worked with' - Director Tim Powell
Client List
JDFtv - Inspirational video15Four - Executives online
Soap fm - Street reporter
Webnation - Entrepreneurs
Zagg.com - Animation voice
Tim Powell - Historical documentary
Daxic Group - Smartphone apps
N3RD London - Voice replacement
Global Poverty - Vaccine appeal
Big Top Games - Role of Raphael
Soundart Radio - Improvisation narrative
Suetvess, Rome - Social documentary
Home Positions - Lifestyle web ad
Clean Fantastic - Radio spot production
Mastercard Skrill - Company launch
Clarity Consulting - Interactive storybook
Dr Dave Hill, DCH - Warmup PA
Author H.L.Watson - Audiobook
Swansea University - I am a Tree
Dalhousie University - Arts documentary
Mexpo tourist guides - Cathedral tour
Emanuel Altenburger - Event documentary
Staffordshire University - Futurist narration
Medecins Sans Frontiers - Doctor recruitment
Matthew Chappell comedy - Straight guy
Payment Terms
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