Tag Archives: Voice

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

Posted in Actors | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

Posted in Actors | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

Posted in Actors | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

Posted in Actors | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Three Key Elements for Analyzing and Reading Voice-Over Copy

When you’re listening to the radio while driving your car, do you keep it on one station, or do you flip through different channels? What makes you stop — a favorite song, the latest breaking news, or perhaps a commercial that really grabs your attention? If the voiceover talent reading the script is doing a great job in acting the part, then you may stop because the topic sounds exciting or relate-able. A good voiceover actor really brings a script to life! Continue reading

Posted in Actors | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Should You Watermark Your Voice-Over Auditions

This topic recently popped up on Such A Voice’s Facebook page, and the person wanted to know whether or not she should be watermarking her auditions for sites such as Voices.com or Voice123.com Continue reading

Posted in Actors | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

How: be a voice over talent

Translate Request has too much data Parameter name: request Translate Request has too much data Parameter name: request When I was a little girl I was intrigued with voices. Not just any voice, but those of people you never see. … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment