{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/655b38214c0cfb0012a0f672/657afd303d9b3700172ba864?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Extreme Voicing with Sébastien Croteau","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/655b38214c0cfb0012a0f672/1702557415550-6536c484da1cc48643728892ebcca41c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this fascinating talk, BRAVA Founder, Melissa Thom, welcomes special guest, Sebastien Croteau, an accomplished metal vocalist and extreme voicing expert.</p><p>They discuss Croteau's extensive career - his unique skills as a Tibetan, Mongolian, and Inuit throat singer - and his contribution to a huge number of video games, including the recently acclaimed Baldur’s Gate 3, Prince of Persia, Assassin's Creed, and more.</p><p>Croteau explains how the fine control and understanding of the different parts of his vocal apparatus, developed through years of throat singing, have made him a sought-after voice actor for creating monster and creature sounds.</p><p>He shares insights into the science of different voice techniques, along with demonstrations of extreme voices. Croteau also provides a glimpse into his <a href=\"https://lafabriquedemonstres.com/en/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Monster Factory,</a> a talent agency specialising in extreme sounds. Sebastien offers valuable advice for aspiring voice actors interested in learning extreme voice techniques and highlights the importance of proper training and warm-ups.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.brava.uk.com/subscribe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more by subscribing to the BRAVA newsletter</a></p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Welcome</p><p>00:16 Guest's Background and Achievements</p><p>01:59 Guest's Journey as a Metal Vocalist</p><p>02:40 Transition to Creating Monster and Creature Voices</p><p>05:08 Guest's Training and Experience in Throat Singing</p><p>06:09 Guest's Entry into the Video Game Industry</p><p>07:03 Challenges and Experiences in Voice Acting for Video Games</p><p>08:50 Demonstration of Throat Singing Techniques</p><p>18:24 Application of Throat Singing Techniques in Creature Voice Acting</p><p>27:36 Guest's Experience and Advice on Voice Acting Training</p><p>28:59 Debunking Vocal Distortion Myths</p><p>30:27 Recommended Channels for Accurate Vocal Distortion</p><p>31:04 The Science Behind Rough Vocal Effects</p><p>31:37 The Lack of Research in Extreme Voices</p><p>33:04 The Importance of Proper Warm-up and Training</p><p>33:44 The Role of Science in Vocal Distortion</p><p>37:11 The Importance of Vocal Assessment</p><p>38:38 The Journey to Creating the Monster Factory</p><p>38:38 The Inception of the Monster Factory</p><p>41:42 The Future of Voice Acting in Gaming</p><p>41:42 The Future of Monster and Creature Voices</p><p>45:34 The Importance of Proper Warm-up for Extreme Voicing Performance</p><p>45:34 The Importance of Vocal Warm-up</p><p>52:16 The Challenges of Teaching Extreme Voices</p>","author_name":"Melissa Thom "}