Sunday, February 12, 2017

Locating A Qualified Voice Talent Coach

By Harold Parker


While individuals can often find vocal acting work without training, the best jobs often require at least some level of coaching. As such, to make the most of a career as a voice talent artist, it is often good to have a coach. For, these professionals can provide insight into auditions while finding the highest paying jobs in the business.

In most cases, these professionals have had several years of training before becoming qualified to work as a coach. There are other ways of getting into the business. However, while there are a number of professional webinars and workshops, those with a coach often get the best work.

Once having located a qualified coach, it is important to follow all advice and instructions. For, these individuals often have better insight into what directors are looking for than others. It is also important that those seeking a coach know what area of vocal work one is most interested in becoming involved.

When it comes to voice acting, there are often many different areas of focus. While most artists work in many different areas, others prefer a specific focus. As a result, it is important to understand the difference between different acting styles. For example, when working in the area of commercials, the spotlight is always on the product or service. Whereas, when working in film and television, the artist generally needs to be able to create and portray the voice of a specific character or characters.

When it comes to working in this field, individuals must be adaptable and flexible. For, this type of work is in no way a nine to five job. Rather, it is one in which one must be ready to make revisions on rather short notice. As such, most of these artists remain on call twenty four seven so as to make emergency revisions as requested.

While an artist may do everything exactly as requested, those working in the industry can often change scripts on a regular basis. Most often individuals are provided a packet with the project information including any specific accent, dialogue, scripts and deadlines. After which, the individual generally works to record the information, then returns the packet to the director or project manager on or before the deadline provided.

Once the person in charge of approving the work has reviewed the audio file or tape, the artist is then notified as to whether the work needs revision. In this type work, revisions can often include working with the accent, dialogue, tone or other audio aspects. As such, individuals must also be able to understand how the work needs to be revised and by what date.

Most often, those working in this area enjoy the work and are often successful. Although, there are also individuals who are just not cut out to be vocal artists. While this is the case, it is often possible to direct these individuals into other areas in which any proven talents may be better suited. For example, one may not have the voice necessary to be an audio artist, though could very well be good at directing, reviewing or writing commercials or other content.




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