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[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”985509″]Let’s start with ‘What is voice over?’ <\/span><\/i>This<\/span>\u00a0is something of a broad, collective term. In the UK and Europe especially, it\u2019s often used both to describe the profession (\u201cI\u2019m a voice over\u201d) and what voice actors produce (\u201cI record a voice over\u201d). It has also come to encapsulate the industry as a whole (the \u201cvoice over industry\u201d). Within the context of the industry, you\u2019ll frequently come across references to <\/span>voice over work<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>voice over tips<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>voice over guidelines<\/span><\/i>, and <\/span>voice over narration<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Originally, the term was devised to describe what a voice over provided: a recorded voice track accompanying visual imagery to offer either description or commentary, or simply descriptive commentary if there was no visual imagery – like during a radio broadcast.\u00a0 Today, of course, voice overs are commonly used in movie trailers, documentaries, e-learning material, as well as in advertising and marketing – with or without visual imagery.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][\/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-faded-cobalt” overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ position_vertical=”middle” align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”3″ 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_button border_width=”0″ link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fvoice123.com%2Fthebooth%2Fvoice-acting%2F|title:%20everthing%20about%20voice%20acting|target:_blank” uncode_shortcode_id=”951788″]LEARN ABOUT VOICE ACTING[\/vc_button][\/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-faded-cobalt” overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ position_vertical=”middle” gutter_size=”3″ 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_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ text_weight=”900″ uncode_shortcode_id=”772286″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”199135″]<\/p>\n [\/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-faded-cobalt” overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_custom_heading text_weight=”900″ sub_lead=”small” sub_reduced=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”159021″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”160315″]Despite contextual similarities as noted above, in reality, there are differences. So – for the sake of clarity – they shouldn\u2019t be used interchangeably.<\/strong> <\/span>Voice over actors are sometimes referred to as off-screen announcers and narrators. Their focus is on narrating or giving a voice over to the content provided. Some examples of this kind of voice over are: <\/span><\/p>\n Voice acting on the other hand focuses more on characters.<\/strong> The kind that may appear in movies, video games, or TV shows. Some examples of this kind of voice acting are:<\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ back_color=”color-voice-purple” overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”313567″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette” shape_dividers=””][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ 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=”3\/4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”502513″][vc_custom_heading text_color=”color-white” uncode_shortcode_id=”509736″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text text_color=”color-white” uncode_shortcode_id=”188153″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]<\/p>\n *For first-time paying voice actors<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ align_horizontal=”align_right” gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”2\/3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”165510″][vc_button button_color=”color-133053″ size=”btn-lg” border_width=”0″ link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fvoice123.com%2Fplans%2FBOOTH2022%3Futm_source%3Dthe-booth%26utm_medium%3Darticle-block%26utm_campaign%3Dupgrades%26utm_content%3Deoa-cta|target:_blank” button_color_type=”uncode-palette” uncode_shortcode_id=”566379″]VIEW DISCOUNTS[\/vc_button][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/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-faded-cobalt” overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading text_weight=”900″ sub_lead=”small” sub_reduced=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”900530″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”119032″]While voice over actors and voice actors are also used interchangeably, again the slight difference is that voice over actors record voice overs as opposed to voice acting. Often, this means voice over actors narrate stories that take viewers on an emotional journey. The most effective voice overs are easy to follow and relate to and passionate in the delivery. This means more is involved than simply describing different on-screen clips. (Consider Sir David Attenborough\u2019s tactful narration of <\/span>nature documentaries<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n In addition, these voices often become synonymous with the brand they voice. Another example of this is the famous actor <\/span>John Krasinski and Esurance<\/span><\/a>. The brand wanted to set its insurance apart from competitors with vocal humor that appealed to everyday people. So, for almost a decade Krasinski\u2019s distinct, vocal witty charm has been the defining feature of their voice overs.\u00a0 <\/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-faded-cobalt” overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ text_weight=”900″ sub_lead=”small” sub_reduced=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”108869″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”159488″]Voice acting involves more than just reading or narrating scripted lines. It involves \u2018acting\u2019 skills and abilities to become scripted characters. It also includes creating and\/or recording specific sound effects for a given character. For instance, <\/span>Mel Blanc, the man of a thousand voices<\/span><\/a> voiced some of his characters and their iconic sounds for almost 50 years. For instance:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/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-faded-cobalt” overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ position_vertical=”middle” align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”3″ 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_button border_width=”0″ link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fvoice123.com%2Fthebooth%2Fhow-to-do-a-voice-over%2F|title:How%20to%20do%20a%20voice%20over|target:_blank” uncode_shortcode_id=”339497″]LEARN HOW TO DO A VOICE OVER[\/vc_button][\/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-faded-cobalt” overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][vc_custom_heading text_weight=”900″ sub_lead=”small” sub_reduced=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”204857″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”150881″]Dubbing is more related to voice acting than voice overs as it involves more than narration. In dubbing, the original dialog is completely replaced with translated dialogue. <\/span>Netflix\u2019s hit show, Squid Game<\/span><\/a> is one example of what makes a dubbed show popular. Much technical work and synchronization are involved to match the exact lip movements of the dub to the on-screen actors. Voice actors use their voice acting skills to portray the depth and emotion of the character in the respective language that the original content is dubbed into. <\/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-faded-cobalt” overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_custom_heading text_weight=”900″ sub_lead=”small” sub_reduced=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”203507″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”198453″]Voice acting casting calls are similar to regular casting calls that ask for auditions according to certain requirements. Voice actors then submit sample audio reels or read custom scripts to audition for each casting call. Then, companies review the auditions or pass them along to external casting or directing agencies to find the appropriate voice actor. Usually, the aim is not to find the best voice actor, but to find the voice actor that <\/span>best fits the production.<\/i><\/b> In addition, from a production point of view, the voice over artist should capture all of the nuances of a story that make it unique. So be sure to read the directions carefully before submitting your audition!\u00a0 <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ text_weight=”900″ sub_lead=”small” sub_reduced=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”159653″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”109988″]The voice over industry is very competitive. That\u2019s why, most voice over artists don\u2019t rely on a single channel of income. Agents, websites, online profiles – these are all options to seek out voice over work. If you\u2019re just starting out, why not begin with a free online profile before working your way up, or look out for special discounts offered to first-time members. This is a great way to get experience, gain exposure and start building a client base.\u00a0 <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h=”3″][\/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-light-purple” overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”775182″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ position_vertical=”middle” gutter_size=”3″ style=”light” 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″ uncode_shortcode_id=”104892″][vc_custom_heading text_color=”color-white” text_weight=”900″ uncode_shortcode_id=”343569″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_accordion typography=”yes”][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”What is the purpose of a voice over?” tab_id=”1623196856-1-721630086914019″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”834537″]Voice overs are narrated audio recordings that deliver a message. It works with the on-screen video content to capture the audience\u2019s attention.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Is it difficult to do a voice over?” tab_id=”1623196856-2-731630086914019″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”201879″]No. With a combination of acting skills, a versatile voice, and plenty of patience you can set yourself up for a satisfying career. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”How can I learn how to do a voice over?” tab_id=”1646140032572-2-3″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”206168″]Learn more from our Ask the pros Section with professional voice actor Heidi Rew in the article: <\/span>How to do a voice over. <\/b><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][\/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-faded-cobalt” overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ position_vertical=”middle” align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”3″ 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_empty_space empty_h=”1″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ text_weight=”600″ uncode_shortcode_id=”945812″]\u201cI\u2019ve been doing this sort of thing for so long, but I still don\u2019t know that I\u2019ve got it. I just try to do my best. You start with the sound and make sure that it sounds like the original. And then, from there, you fill in the blanks with the acting. You have to stay true to the character.\u201d<\/span><\/em>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”544610″]- Jim Cummings, the voice of Winnie the Pooh<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_button border_width=”0″ link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fvoice123.com%2Fthebooth%2Fhow-to-find-voice-acting-jobs%2F|title:Do%20you%20need%20a%20voice%20over%20coach%3F|target:_blank”]LEARN WHERE AND HOW TO FIND VOICE ACTING JOBS TODAY[\/vc_button][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What is voice over and voice acting? 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Is voice over and voice acting the same thing?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Start voice acting with a special discount!<\/h2>\n
\u00a0What does a voice over actor do? <\/strong><\/h2>\n
Voice acting\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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What is dubbing?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What are voice acting casting calls?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
How can you grow your career? <\/strong><\/h3>\n