Things You'll Need:
- TV News script
- Audio booth
- Microphone
- Audio recording device
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Step 1
Begin with a well-written script. Even the most seasoned anchor would have a problem reading a poorly written script. Be sure your TV news story has short sentences, active verbs, straight forward words and good flow. A well-written script is a joy to read. A badly written one will make a weak voice sound worse.
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Step 2
Know your script well. Read through it aloud several times so you can hear what you sound like. Often words that seem fine in print don't translate well to the spoken word. Being familiar with your script allows you to follow the inflections and pauses with confidence. You should never have to guess when a sentence is going to end while you are reading.
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Step 3
Position the microphone so that you speak into it indirectly. If you talk straight into the mic the audio will ping when you make sounds like P, S and T. Keep the microphone to the side of your mouth a few inches away. Be sure to stand up or sit up so your diaphragm is not constricted as you speak.
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Step 4
Speak conversationally in an active voice. Do you best just to talk. You don't want to sound like you are reading. An active voice is excited about the subject and conveys energy and enthusiasm. The undertones of this kind of voice attracts the ear. People get excited when others sound excited.
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Step 5
Talk with your hands. When you gesticulate, your voice follows your motions. This happens without thinking. Wave your hands around as you record a voice track for a TV news story. Don't be embarrassed. No one will ever see you do it, and your voice track will be much better.
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Step 6
Signal what is coming with your voice. English is full of warning signs. When your voice rises, it signals that the sentence poses a question. Use other signals as well. A slight pause tells people to ponder your last word. A rapid clip indicates that the passage isn't so important but you have to say it. A down tone signals that a thought or sentence is concluded.
