
VOICE-OVER RATES
General Auditions
This is the hourly rate for all cinema/radio/TV auditions:
Auditions = R980 (per artist, per character, per accent, per script)
Cancellations
This is the rate charged for recording cancellations in ANY category (radio/TV/online/cinema etc.) once the artist has been called out to site on a given project or brief. This applies to strict cancellations only, not postponements which are NOT charged,
Cancellations = R980
Rejections
This is the rate charged for a submitted voice over being rejected by the client after a final script was shared and performed, over and above the full quoted performance fee.
Cinema/Radio/Tv/Online = R980
All long form narration categories = 50% of total recording fee.
BROADCAST
NON-BROADCAST
TELEVISION (min rate/12 month usage cycle)
Local = R4,450
Regional = R6,290
National = R9,290
CORPORATE NARRATIONS
Any recording that is distributed by a company to a specific distribution list to any of the following USAGE AREAS : Email, MMS, AMS, or any other similar format as a marketing exercise with commercial content or intent. Usage for 12 month consecutive period. All rates under 2 minutes are inclusive of a R700 flat fee for studio time.
RADIO ADVERT - 30 second
(min rate/12 month usage cycle)
Local = R1,480
Regional = R2,840
National = R3,540
RADIO IMAGING / PROMOs
(min rate/12 month usage cycle)
10-15 Second Spots (minimum of 3 per order)
- No music or SFX (raw read) = R500*
- With music or SFX = R900*
*plus relevant individual usage fees from 12 consecutive months
Usage = +50%
15 sec = R300
30 sec = R450
45 sec = R550
60 sec = R600
2 - 5 mins = R2,980*
5 - 10 mins = R4,115*
10 or more: Request a separate quote*
*plus individual usage fees based on 12 consecutive months
EXPLAINER VIDEOS / ONLINE COMMERCIALS
All rates are inclusive of a R700 flat fee for studio time.
0 - 1 min = R600*
Every extra 1 min or part thereof = + R500*
*plus relevant individual usage fees from 12 consecutive months
Usage = +50% performance fee (website / YouTube channel only)
Usage = +100% performance fee (website AND social channels)
DUBBING
(Playing anything from 1 to 5 characters & more)
- R 5.50 PER line
(a line is considered to be between 8 - 10 words)
- Minimum Call Rate - R320
- Minimum Studio Time : ½ hour
- Maximum Studio Time : 4 consecutive hours
PUBLIC LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Includes in-store announcements, Airports, Stadiums, Garage Forecourts, IVR Systems.
All rates are subject to a usage rate that is 50% of the recording fee.
Pre-recorded Announcements
R980 per script - up to 3 separate announcements
(30sec max each)
Live Event Announcer (seen / unseen)
R920 per hour
Availability: Weekdays (7PM to late) & Weekends (time flexible)
ANIMATION/PUPPETRY/GAMING
DUBBING
Recording a voice for character that has ALREADY been created.
R980 per minute, per character, per episode EXCLUDING Usage
PRE-LAY
Recording Voice ONLY, PRIOR to the creation of the characters.
R1300 per minute, per character, per episode EXCLUDING Usage
CINEMA ADVERTISING
R980 performance fee (per artist, per character, per accent, per script) + Usage (consecutive period)
USAGE
4 weeks = R980 + R1,387.50 = R2,367.50
2 months = R980 + R1,735 = R2,715
6 months = R980 + R2,655 = R3,635
12 months = R980 + R4,155 = R5,135
DIRECT DIGITAL MARKETING
Any recording that is distributed by a company to a specific distribution list to any of the following USAGE AREAS : Email, MMS, AMS, or any other similar format as a marketing exercise with commercial content or intent. Usage for 12 month consecutive period.
Performance fee = R980
Usage fee w/ visuals = 75% of applicable Television Commercial usage period PER usage area
Usage fee w/o visuals = 50% of the applicable Radio Commercial usage period PER usage area
TRAINING / TUTORIAL MATERIALS
R3 / word
Minimum 1000 words
INTERNET INSERTS (WEB / SOCIAL MEDIA)
A recording specifically for the Internet that will not be used on ANY other medium
Performance fee = R980 + usage fees as applicable
Client website only = 100% of the applicable Radio (no visuals) or Television (with visuals) usage fee
Social Media only = 75% of the applicable Radio (no visuals) or Television (with visuals) usage fee
Packaged deal for web & social = 150% of the applicable Radio (no visuals) or Television (with visuals) usage fee
TELEPHONE ON-HOLD MESSAGES
R700
Open to budget negotiations. Request a separate quote
MOBILE IVRs
R596 + R50/prompt
VIRTUAL TOURS
0 - 2 mins = R2,000
2 - 5 mins = R2,600
5 - 10 mins = R4,000
If you have a budget for your project that doesn’t seem to line up with the rates posted, please don’t just move on to another voice talent. I am more than happy to discuss your project needs and your budget via phonecall or physical meeting so that we can settle on a mutually satisfying solution.
BUDGETS