Thursday, September 1, 2016

Discovering Different Roles Of A Voice Artist

By Jerry Wood


When working with film, television, stage or audio sound, there are several different aspects in which an individual can perform. One of which is that of a voice artist. These individuals can range from being someone involved in a poetry and spoken word community, a radio talk show host or Disc Jockey(DJ) to someone who narrates film and television. While this is the case, there are often many other areas in which individuals working in the vocal arts can be found contributing talent.

Generally referred to as voice actors, the term can also indicate a person which provides voice overs for public service announcements and television. When it comes to television, these individuals can either be narrators or show hosts such as Jeff Probst, Nick Cannon and Ryan Seacrest. While DJs primarily select and play different cuts of music, many also make announcements related to news and weather. As such, these individuals are often thought to be working in the field of voice acting.

Whereas, DJs are often considered to be working in the vocal arts when reading material live on-air. In other cases, where the material has been prepared by other sources, it would be the originator or originators of the material whom would be considered to be working in the field. In either case, these materials are generally related to public service announcements, news and weather reports.

The term DJ has taken on new meaning in the 20th and 21st centuries. For, up until recently, it only referred to individuals who worked at radio stations that played recorded music over the airwaves. Now, it can refer to these traditional disc jockeys, or to those whom entertain by spinning and scratching music at clubs, private parties, festivals and other events.

The field is quite competitive though individuals interested in this work can often find an outlet. For example, another aspect of this work is that of a MC. A MC is someone who makes announcements and introduces artists at music festivals and other events. In fact, many individuals develop a career in this area. For, MCs are often needed at parties, wedding receptions and other events.

There are a number of specialized companies which post listings on a daily basis related to this type work. To discover one of these websites and current offerings, type vocal acting into a search engine, then click on any results of interest. After which, an individual can often sign up to receive e-mails related to future opportunities in this regard.

Poetry reading and slam hosts are also considered to be working in this field. In addition, sites like E-poets out of Chicago feature poets reading live on-air. As such, these individuals while often referred to as spoken word artists are also considered to reside under the larger umbrella of vocal arts.

When it comes to working in this field, the best jobs are going to be found in areas in which film productions, television studios and radio stations exist. For example, there are now a number of studios located in Hollywood, Northern California and Austin, Texas. In addition, there are a number of agents looking for talent through online sites which feature current work and audition information.




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