“Voiceover” seems to be a buzzword in acting land right now. A few years ago, you’d be lucky to even get an eyebrow raise at the mention of doing VO work but now, you’ll likely be bombarded with questions about your agent, your setup, and your rates.
With voiceover garnering so much attention and interest, it’s definitely time to consider getting involved in the elusive-yet-busy-and-lucrative arena.
There are so many different types of voiceovers and a plethora of ways to approach getting into the industry depending on your voice skills. One thing worth noting is that the skills related to being a voiceover artist are very specific and don’t suit all actors. So before you make the great leap into voice acting, here are a few key things to consider.
See if you actually like voiceover work.The VO world is a funny, old one and some people won’t like it enough to try making a living from it. For others, maybe their voices just aren’t suited to what they want to be voicing.
Take the time to have a go at recording yourself voicing scripts, games, books, and even commercials—any material you can get your hands on. If you don’t like the act of recording or the
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