Voiceover acting is a fulfilling and lucrative way to build an acting career, and with the rise of digital submissions it’s easier than ever to work on a global scale from almost anywhere. Get ready to jump into an exciting world with these 10 essential tools for voiceover actors!
A Laptop, iPad, or TabletBecause many auditions (and even some finished products) are recorded, edited, and submitted remotely, a desktop, laptop, or well-equipped tablet is a very important tool for in your voiceover arsenal.
Reliable Internet AccessA solid Web connection will give you access to auditions, submission services, commercial copy, voiceover seminars, applications, and more, and will allow you to record and submit audio for a variety of jobs without ever leaving your home base.
Editing SoftwareThere are tons of smart applications designed for editing audio, many of which are very affordable. Audacity is a simple (and free) program that works for Macs, PCs, and tablets, and has all of the crucial editing tools needed for a refined VO submission. If you’re ready to invest in the highest end software, professionals swear by the all-encompassing (and complex) Pro Tools S6 and Adobe Audition CC. iPads and Tablets also have editing
Leave a Reply