Friday, January 25, 2019

Doing Work Providing Voiceover Services

By George Wood


Actors come in a wide variety of forms such as those performing on stage, on television, in film, as characters at amusement parks or events, and much much more. There are some individuals who make their living as an actor without being seen. These artists offer voiceover services and are utilized in more ways than most people even realize.

Using only the power of their voice, these artists bring both stories and characters to life. Some of the purposes for which they may be used include video games and public announcement systems; advertisements on the internet, radio, in movie trailers, and television; as well as in animated features. There are hundreds of options for work of this type.

While this field is widely used and in high demand, getting started and noticed can take quite a bit of work for those interested in becoming a voice artist. Performing in this way involve much more than simply speaking or singing into a microphone. One must be able to do everything a physical actor would do without the benefit of visual aid to help the audience connect.

When deciding to get started in the field of voice work, the first thing one might consider doing is taking vocal lessons with a qualified instructor. Most might think their voice is fine as it is but knowing how to control one's breathing, tone, and pitch, can be quite useful when needing to speak long dialog with specific demands. Coaching is also a very effective way to learn other tricks of the trade.

There are times when vocal artists will have specific requirements for a job. This might mean something like using certain accents to portray one or more characters, creating a voice especially for a role, or emoting effectively enough to sell the scene. Improving skills in these essential areas are just some of the benefits reaped from proper coaching.

After some training, the next step would be to go to a studio and have a professional demo tape made. These are left at every audition and mailed to advertising and casting companies in introduction packages, throughout their target region. Agents will utilize these to help decide who to cast for a role or to call back.

The competition in the field is quite stiff, so it is important that actors continue to work on their talents, update their dossier, and be diligent on submitting their introduction packages. It also does not hurt to occasionally call everyone who was sent a package just to touch base and keep their name fresh on the list. Being flexible and capable of adapting to the demands of the current culture, will be a valuable advantage.

A lot of fun and versatility can be found working as a vocal artist, though one needs to be aware that having a good voice alone is not enough. Keeping one's talents consistently improving and current requires that one takes professional training and coaching sessions as often as necessary. To follow up on submitted packets regularly, diligently seeking roles, and never giving up are a few of the key points any aspiring voice artist should keep in mind.




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