Having a good voice is not enough to become a voice artist.
We have outlined 6 easy steps to become a voice artist, that is getting substantial income from voiceover recordings
There are many different genres of VO so when you first enter the industry it can be a bit overwhelming trying to decide which is your niche and where your talent really lies. Examples of the different genres include: Commercial, Documentary, Audiobook, Animation, E-Learning, IVR, Apps, GPS Navigation, Narration, Video Games, Radio imaging We could go …
So you agreed a price, you’ve completed the voice over and now it’s time to send that all important invoice. You have a great chance to do one of two things here. Screw things up completely by sending through an unprofessional back of a cigarette packet invoice or send through a branded invoice which presents …
Paul is the flying Dutchman of voiceovers both in Dutch and neutral English. This a captivating interview full on insights on the art and business of voice acting.
It’s an extremely sensitive ear with the amazing capacity of capturing more sounds than our auditive organ. But it’s just one single ear, so don’t shout at it. Always be aware this impressive device will pick up more nuances of your voice than you can imagine. It can be so receptive in the world of …
You have surely heard it before : it takes more than a pleasant sounding voice to become a voice talent. You need many hours practicing voice acting technique. When I started back in the early 80s as an aspiring radio journalist, most stations in Europe had decided to cut off « superfluous » spending. One …
There is no substitute to real, face-to-face rendezvous where long-term relationships are fostered. In fact, network creation, the old-fashioned way, is very much a need in the voice over industry. Real, human connections require handshakes, eye-contact and the buzzing noise of an engaging conversation. With all its advantages, social media remains a virtual alternative, therefore …
Are your voiceover samples worth listening to? We keep on writing on this aspect because is so important to optimize chances of getting hired. Well to help put you in perspective, here is a short story: A turkey was chatting with a bull. “I would love to be able to get to the top of …
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An experienced voice talent from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Rose Caiazzo tells us about her career in the VO industry and reveals her recipe for a healthy voice
“Oh no! Not that word again, I thought I escaped all of that when I finished school!” Ah, but yes! It’s back, and you may find that your 3rd hour marketing classes were, in fact, useful! Marketing is the only element that BRINGS MONEY to you! All of those other investments required spending money…. Do …
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The industry of voiceovers has become so competitive these days that as a matter of course any voice actor needs to build and enhance his online presence. This means for voice talents deploying an active role on social media of course, but also having website which is both functional and trendy in design as well …