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Booking the Right Moment: Timing Your Narration Request

By Masahiro Kobayashi / Japanese narrator

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

MaterialImportance
Script (Draft ok)Essential for calculating the fee
Concept/PurposeHelps define the tone
Desired DeadlineSecures 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.

Pricing & turnaround
Masahiro Kobayashi - professional Japanese narrator

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