From Book to Voice - Voice Over Training: Reading Audio Books in Arabic

This voice-over course will give you the skills you need to become a professional narrator of audio books in Arabic.
You will learn the essential vocal techniques: articulation, diction, breathing and voice modulation.
The programme includes practice sessions to master expressive narration, adapt tone to content, and bring characters to life.
Studio workshops familiarise you with recording tools. This course is aimed at amateurs and professionals wishing to specialise in reading audio books, with the emphasis on quality and expressiveness.

4 days

Safahat

Espace Mass’Art

Registration deadline

13-10-2024


Objectives :
- Master the techniques of narration and interpretation.
- Adapt their voice to different literary genres (fiction, non-fiction, poetry).
- Develop clear, fluent diction in Arabic.
- Manage emotions, tone and rhythm to captivate the listener.
- Use professional equipment for quality recording.

Four days of training :

- Introduction to voice-over:
o Introduction to the voice-over profession.
o Understanding the specifics of reading audio books.
o Analysis of different literary styles.

- Vocal techniques :
o Breathing and breath management.
o Articulation and diction in Arabic.
o Working on intonation and volume.

- Narration and interpretation:
o Expressive reading: bringing the text to life through the voice.
o Learning to differentiate between the voices of the characters.
o Managing rhythm and pauses in narration.

- Recording practice:
o Introduction to recording tools.
o Practical studio recording exercises.

Target Audience:

This training is aimed at both amateurs and professionals looking to specialize in Arabic audiobook reading. No prerequisites are necessary, but a strong command of Arabic and an interest in reading are recommended.

Training schedule:n : 14/15/16/17 October 2024

Number of participants : 12

Speakers / Trainers


Ridha ben Mahfoudh

voice-over expert and interpreter of several audio books, founder of IFIMY Academy.