Prerequisites

• A genuine interest in learning the art of dubbing and voice-over.
• Clear pronunciation and a suitable vocal quality for training.

Course Description

Sound is not an addition to the image; in many cases, it is the element that gives it life and meaning. In dubbing, the performer does not merely read the text, but re-enacts it vocally in a way that matches emotion, timing, and movement. In voice-over, the voice does not simply describe the scene; it guides the audience from the shot to the idea and meaning.

Course Objective

By the end of this course, participants will:
• Distinguish between dubbing and voice-over and understand the requirements of each in audiovisual production.
• Apply the stages of dubbing from preparation to vocal performance (translation, adaptation, performance).
• Practice professional voice-over techniques according to the type of production (documentary, drama, animation).
• Develop essential vocal performance skills, including pitch, articulation, delivery, pauses, and adherence to proper Arabic language use.
• Become familiar with working techniques inside a sound studio, including equipment, recording software, and proper microphone handling.

Course Outline

• Introduction to dubbing and voice-over:
- Definition of dubbing and voice-over and their respective uses.
- Fundamental differences between performative (acting) voice work and interpretive narration.
- Vocal performance requirements in terms of emotion, timing, and synchronization with the image.

• The art of dubbing (from performance to synchronization):
- Introduction to voice acting and the actor’s tools.
- Vocal pitch, articulation, delivery, and pauses.
- Adherence to Arabic language rules in vocal performance.
- Stages of dubbing: translation, adaptation, and vocal performance.

• The art of voice-over:
- Overview of audiovisual production types (animation, drama, documentary).
- Voice-over styles and their narrative functions.
- Choose the appropriate tone and rhythm according to the nature of the content.

• Technical skills inside the sound studio:
- Introduction to the sound studio and its components.
- Recording software and audio production techniques.
- Fundamentals of microphone use to achieve clean recordings.

• Practical applications and performance evaluation:
- Record practical dubbing and voice-over exercises.
- Provide feedback and guidance to improve tone, timing, and clarity of articulation.
- Identify common mistakes and methods for correcting them through practical steps.

Course Benefits

• A graduation certificate by Al Jazeera Media Institute.
• Training manual.