Knowledge — notes from voice-over practice.
Short, concrete notes on English voice-over for the German market: why a native speaker audibly raises a corporate film, what a professional English voice realistically costs, how German-to-English translation for video works, and when British English carries better than American English. Practical reading for producers, editors and communication leads.
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Four selected notes on the most common questions in day-to-day English voice-over work.
- 01 · NATIVE
Why a native English speaker makes your corporate film better
The audible difference between a native and a non-native — stress, rhythm, pre-production. Native English voice-over for corporate film and B2B.
- 02 · PRICING
English voice-over: what does a professional cost?
Pricing for English voice-over in Germany — base fee, usage rights, edit, translation. Realistic ranges for corporate film, commercial and industrial.
- 03 · TRANSLATION
German-English translation for video: why word-for-word does not work
DE→EN translation for corporate and commercial video — syllables, timing, speakability. Why translation and voice-over from one source deliver better films.
- 04 · ACCENT
British vs. American English: which accent for your marketing?
British or American? Which English accent carries for German B2B brands — industry, automotive, premium vs. US market and tech.
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