Documentary Pace: Letting the Story Breathe
Vois TeamTLDR:Slow down to 0.94-0.98x base pace. Use 750ms-1000ms pauses between paragraphs. Let statistics and emotional moments sit in silence.
Frequently Asked Questions
How slow is too slow for documentary narration?
If the pace feels like it's dragging or viewers lose the thread, you've gone too far. 0.90x is usually the floor—below that feels artificial.
Should historical documentaries pace differently than nature docs?
Slightly. Historical content benefits from measured, authoritative pacing (0.94x). Nature docs can breathe more (0.90-0.96x) to match visual rhythms.
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