Articles written by Dan McCurdy

The voice over industry is becoming increasingly crowded so new entrants need to be well prepared to succeed.

May 2, 2009 - Dan McCurdy

Understanding how to record interviews is fine but it helps to have a subject to interview. Getting agreement from a potential interviewee can be quite simple.

Apr 26, 2009 - Dan McCurdy

A Radio Interviewer needs to have two main skills; how to ask the right questions in the right way, and how to listen.

Apr 23, 2009 - Dan McCurdy

Knowing the pitfalls and possible areas where there might be problems in capturing audio effectively, will help ensure a better final recording.

Apr 23, 2009 - Dan McCurdy

Few broadcasters are born to be radio personalities. Most learn their trade by making the most of the voice they have and learning how to use it.

Apr 18, 2009 - Dan McCurdy

A radio script for a presenter is largely a safety net but it needs to contain certain characteristics to make it effective.

Apr 16, 2009 - Dan McCurdy

In most industries there are templates and general formats those working in the industry all recognise. Here is the most common script layout in the radio industry.

Apr 15, 2009 - Dan McCurdy

Whether it's face to face or with the help of technology, remotely; a question and answer session or a general discussion; know the ground rules for interviewing.

Apr 14, 2009 - Dan McCurdy

Anyone who thinks that most radio shows are ad-libbed is in for a big shock as a radio presenter when the mic opens in front of them and they don't have a script.

Apr 8, 2009 - Dan McCurdy

What is the best microphone for Voice Recording? What are the most common do's to get the best audio recording and the main don'ts to avoid the most common mistakes? Here

Apr 8, 2009 - Dan McCurdy

In any audio production it is essential to use the right microphone. This non-technical guide will help improve the initial recordings and the final audio production.

Apr 8, 2009 - Dan McCurdy

If these words were a script for broadcast on radio, very different rules of writing would apply, and the way it should be written would be totally different.

Mar 27, 2009 - Dan McCurdy

All good radio stations are on the lookout for new talent. The news editors in most radio stations want the best broadcasters in their news team.

Mar 27, 2009 - Dan McCurdy

Of course most people are interested in what's happening in the world, but they are more interested in what's happening in their own street or town.

Mar 27, 2009 - Dan McCurdy

One of the biggest strength Radio News possesses over its rivals in the media world is its inherent immediacy. Few other mediums can react quite so quickly to any story.

Mar 27, 2009 - Dan McCurdy

There are very few born radio friendly voices. With a few simple exercises and techniques, however, the power of the human voice as an instrument can be greatly increased

Mar 27, 2009 - Dan McCurdy

Before any creative work starts, any time spend getting the brief right, will pay dividends later, and cut down time wasted on unnecessary work.

Mar 23, 2009 - Dan McCurdy

Some writers find radio a difficult media to work in. Others, who learn how to write for the medium, enjoy the creative freedom it offers them and their imagination.

Mar 23, 2009 - Dan McCurdy

Creative writing is easy for those writers who stop being their own harshest critics, and easier for those writers who also write more frequently and edit more often.

Mar 12, 2009 - Dan McCurdy