Booking the Right Moment: Timing Your Narration Request

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Booking the Right Moment: Timing Your Narration Request
When should you contact a narrator? We explain the most efficient timing in the production flow and what materials to prepare to elevate your video's quality.
1. The Ideal Timing: After the V-Cont (Storyboard)
The best time to reach out is when your V-Cont (Video Continuity/Storyboard) is finalized. At this stage, the length and atmosphere of the video are clear, allowing the narrator to provide a precise estimate and schedule.
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2. Why "Earlier" is Better
Waiting until the video is 100% complete often leads to rushed recordings and difficulty in matching nuances. Contacting us during the editing phase allows us to:
- Synchronize the reading speed with the scene transitions perfectly.
- Provide advice on script readability.
- Secure the best delivery window in our schedule.
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3. What to Prepare for a Smooth Booking
| Material | Importance |
|---|---|
| Script (Draft ok) | Essential for calculating the fee |
| Concept/Purpose | Helps define the tone |
| Desired Deadline | Secures the narrator's slot |
Summary
Optimizing the timing of your narration request reduces production stress and improves work quality. As your partner in video production, please reach out as early as possible!

Masahiro Kobayashi
Professional Narrator
A Japanese male narrator handling over 200 projects a year across corporate videos, commercials and documentaries. Recorded in a broadcast-quality home studio and delivered fast.
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Narration Enquiries & Quotes
Corporate VP, commercials, e-learning, product manuals — you do not need everything decided. Send the script length, intended media and target date, and I will come back with a proposal.
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- ¥50,000〜
- Turnaround
- 24 hours
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- WAV / MP3
* If you have a fixed budget, let me know and we can work from there.
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