{"id":28426,"date":"2023-03-09T03:36:38","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T11:36:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voice123.com\/blog\/?p=28426"},"modified":"2024-04-10T02:21:49","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T09:21:49","slug":"what-is-a-voice-over","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voice123.com\/blog\/the-voice-over-industry\/what-is-a-voice-over\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a voice over and how to make it outstanding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is a voice over? The answer is the key to captivating audiences, whether they’re having a Disney villain<\/a> binge or swiping through Liberty Mutual’s insurance-selling emus<\/a> on social media. The internet market is set to hit $207.77 billion in 2027<\/a>, spotlighting the growing demand for skilled voice over artists with the increase in digital content consumption.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Voice123<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 your global voice over authority – you’ll find superlatively qualified voice actors<\/a> for all audio and video content. So, in this post, we’ll explore the ins and outs of what is a voice over and how to use it in various video projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get ready to unlock your audio narratives the Voice123 way! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a voice over?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A voice over is an audio\/visual production technique used in multimedia content to provide narrations, dialogue, or commentary in projects like radio ads, TV shows, films, commercials, video games, or social media. A voice actor narrates a scene or reads a character’s dialogue with the right tone, pacing, and style to convey their inner thoughts and personality, making them relatable to audiences. They will read a voice over script <\/a>and record the audio, which will then be synchronized with the video during editing. In the Batman video games<\/a>, Kevin Conroy<\/em><\/strong> and Troy Baker<\/em><\/strong> voice Batman with raw intensity and a commanding vocal style that draws players into the game’s narrative.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, now that you know what is a voice over, let’s look at 10 types of voice overs for AV projects.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 Types of voice overs for audio\/visual productions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Commercials<\/strong><\/a> are advertising strategies used on radio, TV, and online platforms. A dynamic and persuasive vocal style is crucial in selling products or services, like the Red Bull Gives You Wings<\/a> commercials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Documentary narrations<\/strong><\/a> guide audiences through stories that educate or inform about specific subjects. Sigourney Weaver’s<\/em><\/strong> soothing style brings life to the Secrets of the Whales documentary<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Audiobooks<\/a> bring famous stories to life for audio consumption with distinct vocal styles, tones, and accents for characters. Andy Serkis<\/em><\/strong> voiced 132 different characters for The Lord of the Rings audiobook.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Animation<\/strong><\/a> in films or TV shows convey the personalities of fictional characters. The X-Men ’97<\/a> show used the original cast from the ’90s animated series for authentic character representation.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. E-learning<\/strong><\/a> videos use clear, engaging styles to explain complex concepts, like Learning Sharks Tech Talks videos<\/a>, which combine user-generated content with different vocal styles.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. IVR <\/strong>voices<\/a> use friendly, professional voices to guide callers through a menu to reach the appropriate department, like Susan Bennett<\/em><\/strong>, the voice of Siri<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Podcast hosts<\/strong><\/a> narrate the episodes and discuss numerous topics, drawing listeners with humor and authority, like Alex Ashby<\/em><\/strong> in Something True<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Video game voice overs<\/strong><\/a> bring characters to life, enhancing a player’s virtual environment. This requires adopting heroic and villainous vocal styles, like Jennifer Hale<\/em><\/strong> from the Star Wars video games<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Corporate videos<\/strong><\/a> train employees and showcase product demos or company presentations with a professional, informative tone. Bott<\/a><\/em><\/strong> uses its employees in videos describing company growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. GPS audio prompts<\/a> give drivers concise, directional guidance with clear, conversational tones. Waze<\/em><\/strong> used Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator<\/a> style, while Garmin<\/em><\/strong> opted for a Homer Simpson GPS prompt<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    How to create the perfect voice over  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Choosing the type of video<\/strong>: Decide on the kind of video you’re producing since this will set the tone and purpose of your project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Script drafting<\/strong>: The script is the backbone of your video, detailing the narrative, dialogue, and direction, and it ensures your message is clear and engaging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Storyboarding<\/strong>: This step involves creating a series of sketches or illustrations to visualize the flow of your video and ensure coherent storytelling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Casting<\/strong>: Select voice actors who suit your video’s tone, style, and characters with emotions that bring out the character’s traits.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Editing: <\/strong>With video editing software<\/a>, you can use the best footage, add transitions, and synch the audio to the video, ensuring a smooth flow.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Hire a voice actor from Voice123<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      There are 3 main ways to hire a voice actor from Voice123: posting, searching, and Managed Services. Here’s more on each one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Posting: <\/strong>You can post a project for free<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>and include specific details about your project, like language, gender, budget, and style. You upload a script for custom auditions or receive related samples.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Searching: <\/strong>With Voice123’s <\/strong>search and booking too<\/strong>l<\/a>, you can search for specific vocal qualities or styles like a <\/em>deep voice<\/em><\/a> <\/em>or an Optimus Prime style<\/em><\/a>. You can listen to their samples, read their reviews, and hire them immediately with the Voice123 Booking Feature.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Managed Services:<\/strong> For a more streamlined experience, consider Managed Services<\/strong><\/a>. It covers everything from casting to payment, allowing you to focus on your project’s creative vision and leave the nitty-gritty down to us.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Whether it’s guiding viewers through a documentary, bringing characters to life in animation, or selling products in commercials, the right vocal style can enhance the impact and effectiveness of any project. The Voice123<\/em> platform connects you with a diverse pool of professionals, so your project always receives the attention and expertise it deserves.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Got an idea for your next project? Work with our Managed Services<\/strong><\/a> team to handle everything for you, or explore the talented voices on Voice123<\/strong><\/a> today to unlock your storytelling power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            From words to worlds, it’s time to unleash your audio story!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
            What is voice over used for?<\/strong><\/strong>

            It is a technique used in media production, like filmmaking, TV production, theatre, radio, and social and digital media, to provide narration and context to visual storytelling, unseen details, and convey a characters’ thoughts.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div>

            What is voice over in iPhone?<\/strong><\/strong>

            It’s an accessibility feature that helps visually impaired users by audibly describing what’s happening on the screen. It can identify a caller or the app icon a person’s finger is on, helping users interact with their devices through touch.<\/p> <\/div>

            What is the meaning of voice over?<\/strong><\/strong>

            It is a technique that uses voice actors off-screen to narrate and comment on visuals or provide character voices for media like radio, TV, theater, and film.<\/p> <\/div>

            What is the difference between a voice over and voice off?<\/strong><\/strong>

            Voice over is a specific technique used in media where a narrative voice is overlaid on visual content without showing the speaker. Voice off describes a situation where a voice broadcasts or speaks in real-time without complementary visual footage. It’s similar to radio or off-camera commentary.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            What is a voice over? The answer is the key to captivating audiences, whether they’re having a Disney villain binge or swiping through Liberty Mutual’s insurance-selling emus on social media. The internet market is set to hit $207.77 billion in 2027, spotlighting the growing demand for skilled voice over artists with the increase in digital …<\/p>\n

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