Booking the Right Moment: Timing Your Narration Request
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!
Narration from ¥50,000. Usually delivered 24–48 hours after script approval; rush delivery is subject to availability.
* If you have a fixed budget, let me know and we can work from there.

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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CONTACT
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.
- From
- ¥50,000〜
- Turnaround
- Usually 24–48h after script approval
- Format
- WAV / MP3
* If you have a fixed budget, let me know and we can work from there.
Or email directly: info@kobatee.jp