All the effort you put into writing and shooting a story may be wasted if your narration doesn’t measure up. Voice coach Ann Utterback says how you sound can make viewers decide to click away or stay tuned for the rest.
The most important aspect of a broadcast voice is breathing, Utterback says, but it doesn’t get the attention it deserves. After all, everyone knows how to breathe, right? The trouble is, many people breathe all wrong when it comes to vocal delivery. Learn and practice proper breathing techniques and you’ll be on your way to improving your delivery:
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Advancing the Story 
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[…] Breathing for broadcast, Advancing the Story (via Music for Media ) The most important aspect of a broadcast voice is breathing, Utterback says, but it doesn’t get the attention it deserves. After all, everyone knows how to breathe, right? The trouble is, many people breathe all wrong when it comes to vocal delivery. Learn and practice proper breathing techniques and you’ll be on your way to improving your delivery: […]