Barbara Karel
Hello, my name is Barbara Karel. You may know me as a former radio and television presenter, but anno 2024 I am a full-time voice-over with my own recording studio. Before my TV and radio career I was a producer for advertising. With over 25 years of experience in the media world, I have learned how to inspire and connect people with compelling stories. Real and positive, that’s what I stand for. Telling real stories is my passion. Anno 2024 I speak every language, including yours and your target audience’s. With professionalism and more fun than ever before.
My Story
MTV was my media big bang and then I became a DJ at radio 3FM. Having my head on TV was a fantastic and educational adventure. But what many people don't know is that before my TV career I was a producer for advertising. I flew all over the world for big clients and ditto advertising campaigns, because creativity with image and sound is my strength, I knew that from an early age. Storytelling and authentic communication is in my genes. In elementary school, elocution was my favorite and I took the whole class on the most beautiful adventures. Barbara Karel, storyteller at heart. Telling real and sincere stories is my strength. For you and with you.
My SKILLS
Of course, I have gained an awful lot of experience in the advertising, TV and Radio world on all fronts of storytelling and advertising. First, I wrote scripts and texts myself; second, I did several copywriting and media workshops; and third, I work with major advertising agencies and highly professional teams. And now I use all that knowledge to create perfect voice-overs for my clients. Any story short or long I create with know-how, passion and pleasure. In short, an authentic voice-over for your unique story, perfectly suited to your target audience. Fresh, familiar and positive.
What Barbara Karel Can Do For You
The power of a good story drives me. My portfolio consists of clients who make me happy, so I always work with passion and create the most beautiful voice-overs. Positivity and professionalism are my guiding principles. What do you get from me? A professional voice-over, a pleasant work flow, and good vibes. Happy clients come first, because they deserve bang up to date and lasting audio.
So are you looking for a voice that brings your message to life? Here are a few ways I can help you:
Corporate Films and Presentations
Want to take your corporate video or presentation to the next level? With a professional voice-over, I make sure your story is believable and trusted. As a result, your customers or co-workers really listen to what you have to say. Make a difference with an authentic and human voiceover.
Commercial Voice-Overs
For radio commercials, TV spots, and online videos, I deliver a fresh, recognizable voiceover that holds attention and delivers your story convincingly. I naturally tailor the tone of voice to your brand identity so that your commercial is always unique and stands out. An A-voice at a competitive price, that's Barbara Karel.
E-Learning and Instructional Videos
E-learnings and educational videos need a voiceover that is crisp, calm and clear. Making complex information accessible and understandable is what I do so that the user's learning experience improves. From business modules to youthful explanimations and instructional films for the elderly.
Voicemail and voice response
Just right! For companies that want a professional look when first contacting their customers, I provide clear and friendly voiceovers for voicemail messages and, of course, customer service. So from the first contact, give your callers a professional impression and pleasant experience.
Why WORK WITH BARARA
First of all, I always deliver perfect audio. From my own recording studio I make your voice-over custom and perfectly suited to your production. The audio is delivered ‘bare’ in high quality. Ready to be processed in a radio, TV or online production. No need to hire an expensive external studio for your TV campaign. You always get several nice takes so you can make the perfect edit.
Second: I, Barbara Karel, stand for super fine cooperation. Just direct contact. Calling, emailing, whatsapping. I’m always there for you, every day, except Sunday. Then I’m nice and offline. But otherwise I like close contact with my clients. That way we really work together and you get your voice-over perfect in one go. Just good and fast!
Third, my portfolio consists of clients that make me happy, as well as those that make you happy. Because I think it’s important that you can continue to be proud of your voice-over, I never “lend” my voice to gambling commercials, politics and sex-related products or dating sites. That way, you never get any unpleasant surprises. As a result, you can be sure that your high-end voice-over will remain high-end.
In short: with me you book a durable voice-over, a blissful collaboration and a bucket of professionalism that you can say hello to. I’m sure you won’t regret it!
What are your prices?
* No production is the same, but to give you an idea: web video 0-250 words: 250,- Radio commercial nationwide from 500,- and a TV commercial nationwide from 650,- . Want to know exactly what the price is for voicing your voice-over text? Then send me a message!
How quickly can you deliver?
*For texts up to 500 words, the standard is up to 1 business day, sometimes faster. Longer voice-over texts are always scheduled in consultation, but are of course always ready when you want them.
And what if I discover a mistake in the voice-over afterwards?
* The price always includes a retake for intonation or voicing errors. Text changes afterwards will be charged, but should it happen once in a while and be for a small thing, I will of course take care of it for free.
Do you voice everything?
* Almost did, but I don’t just say ‘YES’ to everything. It is important to me, of course, that I can relate to a text. And gambling, sex and politics I skip anyway. Want to know if we are a match? Send me your script and I’ll let you know right away.
Do you also give workshops?
Unfortunately, I don’t have the time for that. My voice-over tome and my beautiful family deserve all my attention. But read my blog“VOICELAND,” where you can read all the ins and outs about the voice-over profession.
Just a few of my happy uplifters
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