{"id":91725,"date":"2021-06-09T16:15:55","date_gmt":"2021-06-09T16:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voice123.com\/thebooth\/?page_id=91725"},"modified":"2022-12-14T07:02:48","modified_gmt":"2022-12-14T12:02:48","slug":"voice-acting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voice123.com\/thebooth\/voice-acting\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything about voice acting"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”2″ back_color=”color-720827″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”991344″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”2″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″][vc_single_image media=”97045″ media_width_percent=”100″ media_ratio=”sixteen-nine” alignment=”center” uncode_shortcode_id=”126763″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h1″ text_size=”h1″ text_weight=”200″ sub_lead=”small” sub_reduced=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”698785″]Everything about <\/strong><\/p>\n

voice acting\u00a0<\/strong>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”112457″]This section covers the ins and outs of what you need to start voice acting, from how to audition for voice acting jobs, to whether or not you\u2019d benefit from a voice over coach and why we think voice over demos are a thing of the past.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”2″ back_color=”color-188662″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”947161″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”165596″]The human voice is unique. As our primary means of communication, nothing can engage us like it; nothing can enrapture or enrage us like it. The human voice is our most personal instrument. Its range and infinite versatility make it a singular instrument. Those of us who have the ability to earn a living simply by speaking are remarkably fortunate.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”119891″]<\/p>\n

How to start voice acting<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”183092″]Can you really<\/i> earn a living doing this?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, you can – but it takes immense dedication and perseverance. The voice is present at the core of our personal power and can project whatever we propose; it expresses both the rhythm and the purpose of our existence.<\/span><\/p>\n

This industry is not about easy and fast money. Despite what your friendly \u201c15 easy online jobs to do from home to earn hundreds of dollars quick\u201d listicle says, voice acting is an art and a craft one must continually develop and refine. Voice over training and technical expertise are essential; the way you sound and the way you apply the tools you require to record your voice add so much to the impact of your message. All these things are critical components of your credibility and authority as a professional voice talent. As also outlined in How to become a voice over artist.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The auditory experience you\u2019re presenting includes\u2026 <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2″ back_color=”color-188662″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”768854″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][vc_custom_heading text_weight=”900″ uncode_shortcode_id=”407256″]<\/p>\n

Voice acting auditions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjI2MTUlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI1MTUlMjIlMjBzcmMlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbSUyRmVtYmVkJTJGaEhRNFhsRlBBWFklMjIlMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvdyUzRCUyMmFjY2VsZXJvbWV0ZXIlM0IlMjBhdXRvcGxheSUzQiUyMGNsaXBib2FyZC13cml0ZSUzQiUyMGVuY3J5cHRlZC1tZWRpYSUzQiUyMGd5cm9zY29wZSUzQiUyMHBpY3R1cmUtaW4tcGljdHVyZSUyMiUyMGFsbG93ZnVsbHNjcmVlbiUzRSUzQyUyRmlmcmFtZSUzRSUwQQ==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small”]You audition for voice over jobs. Clients who resonate with your voice may end up checking out your voice actor profile and listening to your demos and samples. This is the ideal journey of finding (and potentially retaining) a recurring client, starting a mutually beneficial relationship between the two. But how do you make sure you\u2019re prepared to take this on?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to improve your voice over auditions<\/span><\/a> covers the fact that it should be to no one\u2019s surprise that an audition is like a business pitch. It\u2019s your time to shine. This isn\u2019t a space to <\/span>practice<\/span><\/i> for future auditions, no, not at all.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve also got a list of<\/span> tips and tricks to improving your voice over auditions <\/span>and securing more work, as well as an exclusive interview with successful voice actors Courtney Greer and Gwendolyn Carter about their auditioning processes and advice. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2″ back_color=”color-188662″ overlay_color=”color-188662″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”167678″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette” overlay_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][vc_custom_heading sub_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”168059″]<\/p>\n

Voice over demos<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”197554″]Do you need one?[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner limit_content=””][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”167258″]A quick search on Google\u2019s got everyone echoing the same message: it\u2019s essential to have a voice over demo!<\/a> It\u2019s your resume, everything about what you can do, your portfolio\/showcase of work, etc.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h5″ text_size=”h5″ text_weight=”900″ uncode_shortcode_id=”193895″]<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe demo I had professionally produced, it’s out of date now. And [with samples] I’m able to update with spots that I’ve actually done that you pull out one conversational read for another and just constantly keeping it fresh that way. You’re kind of staying with the trends in voiceover.\u201d <\/strong>– Andy James<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n

[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”134938″]But we\u2019re taking a different stance on this topic. They\u2019re old-school. Overproduced and expensive for the return on investment you get back in the long run. We’re championing voice over samples; you can learn more about them here and how to put them into action.<\/a><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2″ back_color=”color-188662″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”173491″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”109456″]<\/p>\n

How to practice voice acting<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small”]There are many ways you can practice voice acting:<\/span><\/p>\n