Retakes, Revisions, and Pickup Policy

Retakes of my mistakes (like a misread of the script) are included at no cost.

Revisions (changes made to the script after recording):

- Minor Revisions (one or two words): $50

- Major Revisions (more than two words): $100 minimum

- Re-Reads => 30% of the original script: Original rate

Performance Retakes:

- Undirected sessions (where I record in my studio at my own direction and send the voice over to you)

It is best to provide direction with final script submission. I can help determine what “direction” means. When you need me to re-do lines for performance reasons like a line was too fast/slow or the specs were interpreted differently than you envisioned, I’m happy to do one round of Performance Retakes at no cost. Please communicate any and all changes at this time. After the first round of performance retakes, subsequent rounds are charged as Revisions, noted above.

If you choose not to provide direction before recording, I will perform as I feel best fits your project. In these cases, performance retakes are charged as revisions, noted above.

- Directed sessions (where you direct me over SourceConnect, Zoom, etc.)

It is uncommon, but not unheard of, where you need or want an additional directed session for retakes or pickups after a completed direction session. This could occur for many reasons, including the client changing their mind on direction/style, revisions/additions to the script that you want to direct, timing changes, etc. Additional directed sessions requested within 30 days are billed at the original rate unless otherwise agreed upon.

Pronunciations and Pronunciation Retakes:

If retakes are required for pronunciation preferences that are not specified either by a pronunciation guide or otherwise in writing, these will be treated as Revisions and are billable. Examples: “ee-ther” vs. “eye-ther,” “off-ten” vs. “off-en,” “oh” vs. “zero.”

Pronunciations for unique names and terms that are not widely known or quickly and easily researched must be specified or explained prior to recording. Proper nouns, first and last names, brand names, acronyms, industry-specific jargon, and technical/scientific terms commonly fall under this category. If you know there are many unique names or industry-specific terms, please let me know and we will set up a quick and easy process to provide this upfront.

If proper nouns, names, and industry-specific terms are not specified prior to recording, I will use my best judgement and retakes for these types of pronunciations are treated as Revisions and are billable.

Submitting Changes:

When sending a change request, please highlight the lines in the original script OR list the full sentence to be re-recorded, along with the sentence before, and the sentence after. This ensures I will deliver what you need, where you need it. If applicable, please include the time index of the video or audio so I can better match tone and pace. Please submit all your changes at once.

Timeframe for Change Requests:

Please submit all change requests within 30 days of receiving the original voice over. After 30 days, any and all change requests will be treated as a new project and charged current rates.

New and international clients are billed upfront unless otherwise agreed upon.