About Us
OM are UK and US voice recording experts. We are the UK's most experienced dialogue production team working with video games. We are specialists providing casting, script, localisation, directing, recording and post production services. We're celebrating our 16th year in business and we're fast approachin our 500th production.
We work with video game publishers and developers world-wide. Microsoft, Sony, Electronic Arts, Atari, Ubisoft, Lucas Arts, Activision, Konami, Namco, Telltale Games, Koch Media and Square Enix are just some of those who trust our skill in adding vocal magic to their titles. Titles that have generated $ billions in revenue.
Latest News
Develop Magazine's Will Freeman at OM London ...a new model for talent direction is evolving.
26-01-2012
We were featured in the January 2012 issue of Develop Magazine. The article titles "Direct Action" scratches the surface of the methods we've been developing to empower directors, studios and actors in producing truly subtle, real and connected dialogue for video games. It is one thing to talk about what we're doing, but the nicest thing about the work we're doing i...
What We Do
Studios
The recording studios are designed to meet a wide variety of voice recording needs from solo voice to complex ensemble work. Recording services also include location recording and performance capture.
Script Writing
At OM we are a collaborative creative team. We have the talent and the experience to work magic.
Talent & Casting
Comprehensive UK and US casting, talent sourcing and negotiation. We host full to-camera and recorded casting for all styles and genres. OM provide full talent signatory services for the US. Every year we see upwards of 1,000 actors and ensure that on top of the household names you will find fresh exciting new talent.
Directing
Seasoned and innovating UK & US directors are our strength. Our video game expertise is enhanced by years of experience with TV, radio, film and stage. Post Production
The dialogue editing team are seasoned like no other. Supported by the most advanced technology, the art in editing for game use is brought to new heights. Superfast, accurate, hassle free and cost effective.Foreign Versions
English localisation (US & UK) is our specialty and we have over 20 years experience localising in-territory for all major languages. Localisation with OM is driven by the same creative focus and core values that are applied to origination work.
PES was localised into Portuguese & German.
Consultancy
As a passionate team dedicated to production excellence we like sharing our knowledge and experience. We're happy to run dialogue workshops, provide training to resource designers and producers in best practise. We welcome anyone interested in dialogue excellence to visit the London studio and we're happy to visit you to talk about any aspect of voice work in games.Voice for Animation
The techniques and recall technology developed by OM for producing voices for video games are leading the way in dialogue production for 'voice lead' cartoon and animation. The London recording studio is at the forefront of the revolution.Dubbing
We provide full ADR services for multilingual dubbing. Services include script translation and adaptation, casting, recording and post-production.Voice Workshops
One Saturday each month the London studio hosts the 'Voice acting in video games' workshop for professional actors run by Laurence Bouvard and Mark Estdale. The workshops are a challenging 'hands-on' at the cutting edge of dialogue production for games. The workshops welcome interested observers. utterbrilliance.com.Good Coffee
The London studio is a coffee lovers hangout. We have our own little roastery. Every day starts with a roast and tasting. It's a passion, shared and enjoyed. Green beans find their way to us from all over the world. Be warned, like tasting a great whisky, once sampled there's no going back to mediocrity.Swords
Anyone who has visited the London studio can't fail to miss the 'armoury.' Rapiers, Long Swords, Short Swords, Bastard Swords, Epees, Foils, Basket Hilts from quillion to foible, the collection is for sound design and exploring the hidden history of European Martial Arts. Handle with care and hire for authenticity.