Author Archives: Catherine Marshall

How to Complete a Voice Over Job You Don’t Wish to Be Associated With

If you’re a new to voice overs, this may not have happened to you yet. But it will! Continue reading

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4 Ideas That Are Bad Advice For Voice-Over Artists

If you do a basic Google search for training techniques for voice overs, you will probably find a mixed bag of tips on how to get a lower voice, how to raise your voice, or how to get a more interesting sounding voice. As a new voice actor, it is often a good idea to follow the advice of the voice actors who have been making it big in the industry for a long time. Continue reading

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Is Voice Over Work a Good Fit for Your Lifesytle?

Every now and then I like put out a gentle reminder that working in the voice-over industry isn’t always as glamorous as it sounds from the outside. It’s certainly not for everyone — no matter of how good your natural speaking voice is! Continue reading

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Understanding Your Roll In a Voice Over Script

When working with a short commercial script or even reading a long narration piece, you don’t have time as a voice talent to “develop” the character as you go along. Part of your pre-recording practice involves breaking down the script to figure out things, like: Who is your character? What is the point of the script? Who is the demographic you’re trying to reach? Continue reading

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Local Meet-Up Group Helps Voice-Over Talent

A big part of successfully marketing yourself as a voice actor involves networking. Networking with potential clients as well as other voiceover artists. Having professional relationships and friendships with other voice actors is good for both your career and your sanity! Continue reading

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