01/03
Self-directed
You hand me the project, I take it from there.
What's included
- Recorded from my studio
- Help shaping your brief with the Creative Memo
- At least 2 versions
- Delivered within 24 hours
French male voice-over artistI love to talk.
But first, I listen.
What are you working on?
They trusted me
Three ways to work
Every project calls for its own workflow.
Self-directed, live-directed, or live with video monitoring. You choose the level of involvement, I adapt to your project.
02/03
Live-directed
We record together, you direct live.
What's included
- Live recording
- SessionLink Pro or Source Connect
- Zoom, Google Meet or Teams
- Final files delivered after the session
03/03
Live session + video monitoring
You follow the whole production, down to the last take.
What's included
- Recording + production monitoring
- With a sound engineer
- Real-time playback and monitoring
- Every take you select
Latest
work
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View project → Global brand film. A poised, elegant voice, in English with a French accent, for the brand's 50th anniversary.
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View project → Tech ad. Direct, straight to the point.
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View project → Kids' game ad. Lively and playful.
Working with a French voice actor
We move forward in two voices.
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The Creative Memo
A few simple questions to pin down tone, intention, audience.
02
We talk it through
A short call to refine. I offer two or three directions.
03
You approve the tone
One excerpt, several intentions. You choose, we adjust if needed.
04
We record
Live, you direct; self-directed, I handle everything.
05
You receive
Broadcast files, to your specs, on your deadline.
Why work with me
With a craftsman's care, and a partner's ear.
A voice actor for over fifteen years, I bring my experience and sensitivity to your productions. My mission comes down to two things: helping you choose the right interpretation, and delivering a recording that elevates your production and moves your audience.
Studio available
François Lidove
Voice actor
My commitments
A true partnership, at every step.
Availability
Always there
Available all year round, weekends and public holidays included if your project is urgent. Your deadlines stay your deadlines.
Experience
At ease on every project
15+ years of experience, from small teams to major accounts: videos, ads, e-learning. Whatever the project, I adapt to your world.
Support
The right tone from the start
My Creative Memo helps you structure your brief. The right tone is decided together, before recording, not after.
Studio
Sound that's ready to use
A custom-built home studio, reference gear. Broadcast-quality sound, ready for any format.
Studio & connection Source Connect SessionLink Pro Demvox ECO 100 Manley Reference Cardioid Manley Core RME Fireface UC
International recognition
4× nominations
at the One Voice Awards,
the international voice-over awards
They say it better than I could
Clients at ease.
★★★★★ 5 out of 5 · 145 reviews
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FlexivaES
Sin duda un auténtico profesional que ama su trabajo, una suerte poder trabajar con él. Conozco a François desde hace años, hemos compartido muchos proyectos y he visto su progresión profesional con admiración. François es igual a cercanía, a complicidad a la hora de trabajar en equipo. Sus registros de voz son fantásticos, controla a la perfección los estados de ánimo y logra que cada opción suene diferente, algo que no todos saben hacer. Without a doubt a true professional who loves his craft, and a real stroke of luck to work with. I have known François for years; we have shared many projects and I have watched his career grow with admiration. Working with François means closeness and genuine team spirit. His vocal range is fantastic: he has complete command of mood and intention, and makes every option sound genuinely different, which not everyone can do.
★★★★★
TMP SwedenEN
I am happy to give my warmest recommendations to anyone thinking of asking François for voice-over work. He was always reliable, delivering high-quality recordings on time. His kind and friendly attitude on top of his professional skills quickly made him my top choice for French voice over, from a commercial spot or computer game to huge e-learning projects. Je recommande chaleureusement François à quiconque cherche une voix off. Fiable, il livre toujours des enregistrements haut de gamme, dans les délais. Sa gentillesse, autant que son professionnalisme, en a vite fait mon premier choix : du spot publicitaire au jeu vidéo, jusqu'aux gros projets d'e-learning.
★★★★★
Cinéma & pubFR
J'ai travaillé avec François à deux reprises sur des films publicitaires. À chaque fois, il a été d'une grande écoute pour comprendre l'intention de la voix off. Il sait aussi se l'approprier, pour lui donner du corps et de la vie. C'est un comédien voix off fiable, efficace et de talent, que je recommande les yeux fermés (pour mieux l'écouter !). I have worked with François twice on commercials. Both times he listened closely to understand the intention behind the voice-over, and he knows how to make it his own, giving it body and life. He is a reliable, efficient and genuinely talented voice actor, and I recommend him with my eyes closed, the better to listen.
★★★★★
GHI MediaEN
We have been working with François since 2019 on a series of audio and video productions broadcast in many French-speaking countries. François always provides professional, kind and fast service while paying attention to the smallest details. The products are consistently outstanding over the years. He is a great team player and we recommend working with him. Nous travaillons avec François depuis 2019, sur des productions audio et vidéo diffusées dans de nombreux pays francophones. Toujours professionnel, aimable et rapide, il soigne le moindre détail. Des résultats remarquables, année après année. Un vrai partenaire de travail, que nous recommandons.
★★★★★
DynamikFR
Des années maintenant que je fais confiance à François, très professionnel et de grande confiance. Des dizaines et des dizaines de projets réalisés : il comprend instantanément les briefs et livre toujours une voix qui colle parfaitement au projet. Les clients apprécient sa voix qui sait s'adapter à tout type de vidéo. I have trusted François for years now: highly professional and thoroughly dependable. Dozens upon dozens of projects delivered. He grasps a brief instantly and always delivers a voice that fits the project perfectly. Our clients appreciate how well his voice adapts to any kind of video.
★★★★★
ZywakFR
François est un doubleur professionnel hyper compétent ! Un vrai plaisir de travailler avec lui. Quand je lui fournis la vidéo et la voix démo, je sais que je peux lui faire confiance les yeux fermés : il me rendra un taf parfait. Je le recommande chaudement ! François is an extremely skilled voice professional, and a real pleasure to work with. When I send him the video and the reference voice, I know I can trust him completely: he will deliver flawless work. I recommend him wholeheartedly.
★★★★★
LN RadioEN
Working with François since 2015. He is since then our station voice. Always the perfect tone, he understood very fast what we needed. François is not only very professional but also a very nice person... it always helps. ★★★★★
Benoît DessineFR
J'ai souvent fait appel à François pour des projets de vidéos explicatives, et je ne peux que recommander sa gentillesse, sa réactivité, son professionnalisme et la qualité sans faille de son travail. Merci beaucoup pour nos nombreuses et agréables collaborations ! I have often called on François for explainer video projects, and I can only recommend his kindness, his responsiveness, his professionalism and the consistently flawless quality of his work. Thank you for all our many enjoyable collaborations.
★★★★★
Agence F. CaironFR
C'est un bonheur de travailler régulièrement avec François ! Il tape dans le mille à chaque fois. Il est compétent, réactif et très professionnel. Je recommande les yeux fermés ! It is a joy to work with François regularly. He hits the mark every single time. Skilled, responsive and thoroughly professional. I recommend him without hesitation.
★★★★★
MotionKiwiFR
François est très pro, très efficace et très rapide. Notre agence le recommande systématiquement à nos clients pour assurer la voix off des vidéos que nous réalisons. François is highly professional, very efficient and very fast. Our agency systematically recommends him to clients for the voice-over on the videos we produce.
★★★★★
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Let's talk
Let's talk about your project.
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