Documentary narration, paced for the long form.
Long-form narration for documentaries and features, with pacing, names and sources agreed before the first line is made.
Who it is for.
- Independent documentary makers
- Narration without a studio session for every pick-up.
- Production companies and broadcasters
- Versions in many languages for international sale.
- Museums and cultural bodies
- Films that explain objects, places and history with authority.
What we produce.
- Feature documentaries
- A narrator voice held steady over a long running time.
- Series
- The same voice and tone from episode to episode.
- Nature and science films
- Latin names, units and terms said correctly.
- History and heritage
- Names, places and dates agreed up front.
Sources named for the ear.
As first written
Per Dr. J. Okafor et al. (2019), p. 14.
As written for the ear
A study led by Doctor Okafor, published in twenty nineteen, found the same.
How a project runs.
Send what you have
The cut or script, the running time and the languages.
Cast and adapt
Names, places and technical terms are listed and agreed, and the script is adapted for the ear.
Voice and review
The producer directs long takes for a consistent tone, and a native speaker checks each language.
Delivery
Narration delivered by chapter or episode, named for your editor.
Languages and accents.
International sales need several language tracks, and each is checked by a native speaker against the picture. Every language and accent is on the languages page.
Questions before you start.
Can the narration be changed after picture lock?
Yes. Send the changed lines and we produce them again with the same voice.
How do you keep a long film consistent?
One voice, one direction note and one pronunciation sheet are kept for the whole project.
Do you record interviews or do voice-over for interviewees?
We voice the translations of interviews when you need them. We do not impersonate the speaker.
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Tell us about your project.
Tell us your content, languages and timing on one short page. A producer replies.