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English (Canadian) Voice Actor Cyd V.

Cyd V.

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English (Canadian)
Canada

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Commercial Demo
Narration
E-learning
Corporate Videos
Promos
IVR
Automotive
Political Ads
Others

Overview

Voice over, Theatre, Film, TV and Radio in Canada and the USA. Nationally syndicated on the Rock Radio Network, and the signature voice of Hurgada Radio of Egypt, the voice of North Americas Miffy and typecast as the Bad Apple in Veggie tales.
Cyd is the voice of the USA’s Department of Homeland Security online training tutorials , and most recently the voice of The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation AGM…again.
Client satisfaction translates to personal satisfaction!
Whether it’s medical or pharmaceutical copy, documentaries, station imaging or commercials, I’ll lift your copy off the page and make your client stand out from the crowd!
If you have a moment to look at my experience it will give you an entertaining ( I hope ) idea of what I can do for you.
Pretty dry…but accurate…and it took me most of the day to come up with it. But seriously, I love what I do and a variety of clients allows my creativity to run wild so it’s always a challenge. Which is the main reason I do what I do. I strive to get it right the first time in the fastest turnaround possible. Talking to a producer and feedback from a client improves my skills as a voice talent so I’m always available for suggestions and direction. (phone patch)

Experience

A few highlights,
the Paul Newman Foundation - so exciting to talk about the good work they do around the world!
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation AGM 2014/2016 - think he'll give me some 'puter' swag?
Microsoft-Tutorials for software programs - hmm still no swag
Tiffany & Co. - their security training course, and no, no diamond swag either
The voice of 'the Department of Homeland Security' Online Awareness Course - and yes...I do get special attention at the gate... when I mention it
Whirlpool - the voice of the Goddess campaign, one of the most expensive in ad history...and yet I am still working for a living
TIFF Bell Lightbox – Fellini - dagnabbit, should've negotiated for red carpet privileges
The Shaw Festival
Samsung Smart TV - and yes I convinced myself and bought one
Woodbine Race Track - The Queens Plate
Kimberly Clarke - no I didn't sell toilet paper for them, I taught the employees worldwide all about how not to hurt yourself making toilet paper
Amazon - another tutorial about how NOT to hurt yourself on the job
PetSmart - another tutorial about how NOT to hurt yourself on the job,
what the heck is going on in these companies???
Philips – Flouroscope tutorial…ow
Haliburton - I now know all about drilling underwater...yeah...that'll come in handy someday
Texas Film Hall of Fame 2009/2010:Awards Announcer - like announcing the Oscars, Texas style!
Texas A&M University
KBTX - TV News Team Imaging promos
WBZ TV Boston “Boston Marathon”
NBC Connecticut
KIRO 7 Seattle
Vegas PBS…and I'm the voice of the Vegas Monorail
Vocaboly - University of British Columbia...literally reading the dictionary and yes, it WAS mind numbing
Miffy (PBS kids / TVO / Treehouse) Narrator - speaking of mind numbing
Veggie Tales: Larry Boy and the Bad Apple- ‘The Bad Apple'...yeah yeah yeah we all know I was typecast
Totally Spies: Ep:56 'Space Much' – ‘Lady Luna’, the villain...hmm, do I detect a trend here?
Cal IT - Los Angeles (personal auto direction guidance) so, if you get lost in Hellay, it's my fault BWAHAHAHA
Cal IT 2 - San Francisco & Area
(personal auto direction guidance ) seriously...you cannot get lost in SF
The Black bearded Barbarian of Taiwan: Documentary
The Defiant Ones: Documentary
One Country, the Tamil struggle: Documentary
Diabetes UK: Documentary-did that one with a posh Brit accent
Ontario Works – First Nations On line e learning ONWAA
Deloitte & Touche Podcast Interviews....yawn (no offense guys)
TVs the Home Shopping Network, Voice of CHCH TV, The Real Estate Channel Ontario, Nova Scotia and Colorado ...weird little grouping
OK, so it wasn't a brief list, but it does give you an idea of what I can do.

Credentials

Years of experience in acting in the theater & ON Air in Radio & TV...there's a BFA in Acting in there too

Companies I have voiced for

Whirlpool, PetSmart, Microsoft, Haliburton, Samsung, Tiffany & Co,
Kimberly Clarke , Amazon, Philips, TIFF Bell Lightbox , USA Department of Homeland Security, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Turner Television and MANY others

Equipment I have

Audio Technica Mic
Protools - Windows

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Member Since

February 2022

Completed Jobs

0

Last Active

3 months ago

Avg. Response Time

12 hours

Rates starting at

200 USD

Location

Canada

Languages

English (Canadian)

Voice Ages

Middle-Aged
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Senior

Specialized in Categories

Narration
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E-learning
,
Corporate Videos
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Promos
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Documentaries
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Audiobooks
,
IVR
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Video Games
,
Animation
,
Podcasts
,
Movie Trailers
,
TV Shows
,
Automotive
,
Political Ads
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Others

Pitch

Character Voices

Styles

Hire Cyd for your Project Today!

1. Click the “Get my quote now” button on the top right.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to get Cyd’s proposal to your inbox.
3. Review and approve Cyd’s quote and fund the project.
4. Once the project is complete to your satisfaction, simply release your payment to Cyd and rate the work.

FAQ

Question: How much does it cost to book this voice actor?

Every voice actor sets their own rate. All of our talents are pros, but the cost can vary depending on their experience and skill level.

Generally speaking, voice over rates depend on:

  • Will the voice over be for broadcast and paid ads, or organic, non-promotional use?
  • The length of the script (word count).
  • Do you need the voice over fully edited and production-ready, or just the raw audio?
  • Do you want to direct the voice artist in real-time, or can they record independently?

Many of our voice actors follow our pricing schedule, but you’ll find that rates are negotiable, so if you let them know what you can afford, there’s a good chance they’ll accommodate you!

 

Question: How quickly can I receive the voice recording?

Every voice talent works to get your recording back as quickly as possible. Turnaround time often depends on:

  • The talent’s availability and workload.
  • How long the script is.
  • Whether there are technical or difficult-to-pronounce words in the text.

The sooner you hire, the faster you’ll get it! Some offer a 3-hour turnaround for urgent requests.

To get quotes quickly, we suggest posting a project or getting quotes from 15-20 voice actors who might be a great fit for your project.

The more you choose, the faster you’ll get quotes in your inbox.

Question: Where does the voice actor record my script?

All our voice actors record in their professional broadcast-quality home studios using high-end microphones.

We pre-screen each individual voice talent to make sure they can produce audio that is 100% pristine!

Since they will be representing your brand, the sound quality directly impacts your business’s image—so you deserve the best, especially for recordings meant to last for years!

Question: Can the voice actor record my script to help me make a decision?

Yes!

When filling out the quote request, you’ll have the option to upload or paste your script.

This will trigger an option to ask the voice actor to record a part of it, so you can get a feel for the final delivery:

 

Voice Crafters' quote form - request an audition

 

Question: Can I listen in and direct the voice actor during the recording in real-time?

Yes!

Once the project is funded, you can schedule the session with the voice actor and offer real-time direction, so you get your voice recording exactly how you want it!

Question: What if I need to make some fixes or add changes in the script?

In most cases, voice actors won’t charge for pickups if they make a mistake. Small script changes after the recording may also be free, as long as they’re reasonable and not major.

Just keep in mind that each actor has their own policy, so it’s best to clarify this upfront.

Question: What if I need an additional recording after the project has been completed?

If you need another script recorded for a completed project, you can agree on a price with the voice actor and then click the “Add more funds” option under their proposal:

Button to add funds after the project has been completed

 

This option is also available mid-project if the scope changes and you need additional recordings before releasing your payment to the voice actor:

Button to add funds during the project

Question: Can the voice talent split the recording into separate files or sync it with my video?

In most cases, the voice actor can split the recording into separate files and deliver them in formats like WAV, AIF, mp3, or others.

They should also be able to sync their voice to your video.

If not, feel free to reach out to us, and we’ll gladly assist!

Question: Can I get help with adding background music and mixing it with the voice-over?

Absolutely!

We have our very own royalty-free music catalog you can use to find the perfect piece of music for your project.

Once you buy music from our site, we can professionally mix it with your voice-over and even sync it with your video, so you’ll get the final product without having to ask your video editor.

Get in touch with us, tell us what you need, and we’ll be happy to take care of it.

Question: Do I get full rights to the voice recording? What’s the licensing agreement like?

Non-broadcast voice-overs, such as phone messages, YouTube clips, e-learning, audiobooks, and personal projects, typically come with a buyout in perpetuity.

This means you own the recording for any non-promotional use forever, with no extra fees.

Broadcast recordings, and/or ones used in paid advertising for TV, radio, or internet commercials, are licensed for a specific time period starting from when they’re first used, as defined in your quote request.

The usage time will be noted in your invoice.

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