[SB] "Sound Talk: Producing Quality Voice-Over Recordings" at ThoughtSpot

Sound Talk: Producing Quality Voice-Over Recordings
presented by Rich Mattiello

Because video production is fast becoming a part of technical documentation, many tech writers are having to become video producers as well. However, it is easy to forget that half of video is audio, when there is a voice-over narration. Your video might look terrific, but if the audio sounds like it was recorded in a bathroom your video will scream, "Amateurs!" In this presentation, you will learn the basics of obtaining a good quality voice recording, the proper equipment to use, how to create a modest yet effective recording setup, eliminate noise, hums, and reverb (the "bathroom" effect), and some tips and best practices for audio editing.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Rich Mattiello is a technical writer and editor at Hitachi Vantara. In a prior career he was a corporate communications video and event producer. He has created and narrated instructional design videos for Google, where he also trained colleagues in the finer points of video production. He has a side hustle performing voice-over narration for scientific and medical training videos, which he records in his home studio, a skill he honed as a long-time student at Voicetrax voice acting school in Sausalito. You might have noticed him as our expert videographer for Write the Docs Bay Area meetup events!

AGENDA:
Networking & Announcements: 6:30-7:00
Presentation and Q&A: 7:00-8:00
Discussion & Networking: 8:00-8:30

FOOD & DRINK:
ThoughtSpot is generously providing food and drinks. You are also welcome to bring in your own food, if you like.

VENUE DETAILS:

• Building Access - A Write the Docs representative will greet you in the lobby and escort you to the training room, which is on the first floor and wheelchair accessible.

• Car Parking - Free parking in the lot next to the building. Any available space is fine.

• Public Transit - Caltrain Sunnyvale station and VTA Light Rail Middlefield station are each about a 30-minute walk away.

• Bike Parking - There is a bike rack outside behind the building.

• Restrooms - There is an accessible, gender-neutral restroom near the training room. We will also have access to larger restrooms in the main office area if needed.

CODE OF CONDUCT:
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