Your Home Studio: Environment Matters
September 8, 2008
After talking with one of my voice over coaches and getting feedback as to how to revitalize my home studio, he said that personalizing and revitalizing your workspace is a frontier for many voice over artists.
Collectively, the only goal that has been set so far in the area of home recording studios is the building of a booth or the acquisition of tools that help you sound your best, but so far no one has really touched on the aesthetics of the home studio and connected them to how the ambience you work in may affect your performance.
I really started researching this and decided to take a step into the fashion world and take a look at some neat ways you can personalize your studio, including decor, furnishings, and style that’s functional (and affordable) with a focus on ergonomic use.
One great place to look around for crafty additions to your studio is etsy.com. I was scoping some items out there myself this morning and thought it was an interesting spot to find unique decorations etc. to match any personality and theme.
Your Studio With the Emphasis on “YOUR”
You want to make your studio a place where you can comfortably work, be refreshed, and find inspiration.
Does your studio need some more “you” in it?
Consider the following:
Family photos
Art
Wall hangings / tapestries
Throws
Accent pillows
Carpeting
Vases
Figurines
Candles
Functional and Fashionable Furnishings
Chairs
Desks
Lamps and Lighting
Stands for scripts
Microphone stands
Portable studio for on the road
Nature
Greenery
Flowers
Sunlight
Windows
Hidden Benefits
Some of the furnishings, decor, accessories and natural elements listed above come with brilliant benefits other than their physical attributes such as additional soundproofing, a touch of the organic, and many will possess the innate gift that creates a “feel good” state of mind for you when you’re working and put a smile on your face as you get down to business each day.
A fresh coat of paint may just be the ticket to an energized studio to get you through the winter in good spirits. Who doesn’t love a newly painted room every so often?
I found that it doesn’t have to cost a lot for your studio reflect more of your personality. You can make use of things from around your house and incorporate them into your workspace. A little can go a long way.
When you are creating a work space, be sure that it is comfortable, that there is enough light (a mix of natural and artificial light is good) and has sufficient ventilation.
Happy recording everyone! :)