Audio production was our original focus when Laurelwood Productions opened in 1989, and it remains the core service we offer. What, you ask, does "Audio Production" mean, exactly? it may seem a bit vague, but for our purposes, let's define audio production as the creation of audio content for almost any business need, from on-hold messages to radio advertising… from cartoon voicings and backgrounds for animations to voiceovers for business presentations and training videos. Our specialty is audio for web sites, Flash animations and other internet applications. But we can provide custom audio programming for practically any need, including cost-effective, yet powerful announcements for live events.
Typically, our work consists of voiceovers with music or some kind of ambient background mixed in. From time to time, we create custom audio ambient environments for events or multimedia use. And, naturally, we can also deliver voiceovers without any background.
With over 18 years experience in the business, we have some excellent voices at our disposal. Atlanta, our home, is a major market for talent, so if your project calls for something unique, we can deliver the perfect voice. If you visit our "Choose A Voice" page, you can hear samples of the folks we work with most often, but there are other very talented folks who are available for your project if you don't hear exactly what you need.
Contracting for and buying audio production via the internet may seem daunting, but it's really not. The first thing you'll need is a script. Along with production, we also offer script editing services, so if you're not sure your script is right on target, we can help. To price your job, we'll need to time your script, know your voice choice and know what, if any, directions you may have concerning the way your piece is produced. We'll also need to know how the piece will be used… particularly if it will be used in a broadcast format.
Once we agree on a price, we'll invoice you 50% of the cost, which will need to be paid before we begin work. Once your job is completed, we'll put it up on our website for you to review and approve. Typically, for shorter programs… 2 minutes or less… we'll produce two or three versions from which you can choose. For longer programs, we usually have a clear enough understanding of your direction that we'll only provide one. Once you approve your project, we'll invoice you for the final payment. Once that invoice is paid, we will deliver your audio production via email or ftp, depending on its size.
99 times out of 100, our clients are extremely pleased with our work… a record we're very proud of… but sometimes we miss. When we miss the mark, we're glad to try again for you. Our goal is your complete satisfaction. If for some reason we cannot produce work that satisfies your requirements, we'll refund your deposit. As an aside… I can't remember the last time we had to return a deposit.
Hopefully, this little treatise has helped you to better understand what we do and how we work. If you have a project that's ready to go, just Email Us and we'll be glad to get started. Otherwise, I hope you'll make our site one of your Favorites and come back when you're ready.
Dave Sansom
You want samples? We've got samples! Audio production was our original service 19 years ago… and remains one of our primary offerings today. The audio playerrs below feature our range of audio services, including Audio for Multimedia Presentations, Cartoon and Character Voiceovers, Web Audio. Audio for Trade Shows & Live Events and Radio Commercials.
Audio puts the "Multi" in Multimedia, giving life to images and video. Working with ad agencies, marketing consultants, Flash designers and video producers, we create that "Just Right" audio magic. And deliver it on time and within budget.
The samples here were produced for a variety of industries… from photographic image creation to yacht manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.
Flash Animations take many forms, but one area for which we commonly provide audio production is animated sales and marketing pieces. These productions may be cartoonish or they may be very business-like and professional in their styles. Sometimes these programs are delivered via the internet. Sometimes live. And sometimes on business card CDs. But the common thread is the consistently professional programming we provide and the power that our audio adds to a great visual presentation.
For destination management companies or production companies providing staging services and equipment for trade shows, sales meetings or other corporate events, Laurelwood Productions provides recorded speaker introductions, welcoming messages, sponsor ads and more. Prerecorded announcements give you and your client the opportunity to fully approve all your programming prior to the big event, and it's surprisingly cost-effective.
As the creators of Audio Billboard, for years a staple of the trade show industry, we're well aware of the pressures you face every day. Let us be your "in-house" recording studio and help make your events all they can be.
One of the first services we offered when we opened our doors in 1989 was on-hold messages for business telephone systems. Now, after 3 years of not providing this valuable business tool, we are once again in the on-hold business. We represent the finest digital announcers available, from Prodigital Manufacturing, and our audio programs are the best you'll find anywhere. If you're dissatisfied with your current on-hold vendor, or in the process of setting up your business telephone service for the first time, give us a call. We can help.
Creating cartoon and character voices is one of our specialties… and one of my favorite kinds of projects. Because of our experience with Flash design, we're able to provide audio to Flash designers in a way that makes syncing audio to animation a breeze.
It may seem that cartoon animations are limited in their appeal, but our clients include a wide range of industries one might not typically associate with cartoons. Industries like insurance, deli meat and real estate investment.
Even without video or animation, audio can add power to your web site's message. Often, if your site is text-heavy, a well-produced audio program can hold the attention of your visitors and keep them interested. Let's face it, a page full of text isn't always the most fascinating experience. But turn on the sound and it's entertainment!
In spite of the explosion of online business activities, radio advertising is still a staple for businesses intent on building market share. We have been producing radio ads for over 18 years so if quality matters, we can help. If you advertise on multiple stations, we'd also suggest that you forego the freebies that come with your time buys and opt for the consistent imaging that comes with providing your own ads to your radio station.
We're proud to be the preferred vendor of radio ads for 1-800-Repairs, so most of the ads featured here are part of that program.
Some projects defy categorization and I've gotten my share of them. Here are but a few.