To record your voiceover, you need a computer that has a microphone and speakers. You also need a program to record your voice. Audacity is one such program, but there are many others. Ask your teacher for help choosing a voice-recording program that will allow you to create audio files that can be incorporated into a presentation.
When you record the audio track or tracks for your presentation or video, you'll be reading your voiceover script aloud. Follow these tips:
| Break it up. | If you're recording voiceover for slides in a slideshow, each slide should have its own audio file. If you're recording for a video, though, you should create one continuous sound file. |
| Keep track of time. | Most programs have built-in timers that show you how long your script is running. Compare the time length of each audio segment to the time you have allowed for each slide or frame on your storyboard. |
| Speak slowly and clearly. | Allow your voice to reflect the content of your script. If it is exciting, sound excited. If you are asking a question, raise your voice at the end of the sentence. |
| Avoid "mouth noises". | Try not to audibly cough, swallow, or sneeze. If you do make any extraneous noises, re-record that section of the script. |
| Avoid outside noises. | If you can hear noises while you record (phones, dogs, etc.), your audience will hear those sounds too. Find a quiet place to record and let the people around you know what you're trying to do. |
| Listen to your recordings. | If there are any issues (you're too quiet, you're too loud, you stumbled over words, etc.), re-record that section. |
Keeping these tips in mind, locate your voiceover script and your most recent storyboard. Use a headset or microphone to record each section of your presentation. Save these files someplace where they'll be easy to find when you need them.
