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The Quickest Way to Break into Voice Acting
Notes from the Field: Women Are Voiceover’s Last Taboo
As a woman in voice acting, I’ve been blessed to participate in some extraordinary career opportunities. When I look back on my career, however, I can’t help but recognize that it wasn’t the high profile bookings for global brands that fulfilled me, nor was it the occasional big payday. Save for a few extraordinary humanitarian […]
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Do You Need Actor Training to Do Voiceover?
To act or not to act? That is the question. Whether acting is “needed” to pursue a successful voiceover career is a common concern—especially among emerging VO talent—stemming from two main sources: First, acting training means time and money. Second, there are many successful voice actors who don’t have acting training. Both are worth considering, […]
Is Voiceover Acting Undervalued?
When it comes to voiceover and its value, you don’t have to look far for an answer. Voiceover fulfills the requirements of a global communication network the world depends on. The value of voiceover (pre-recorded speech) is unequivocal. This is true on the most basic level of communicating information, not just for marketing, entertainment, and […]
Voice Acting and the Power of Acknowledgement
– Voice Acting and the Power of Acknowledgement Awards and recognition are a major staple in every major industry, from employee of the week to the Nobel Prize. For most of us, it begins with grade school honors like Best Penmanship, then on to the debate team and college scholarships. The power of acknowledgment […]
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A Voiceover Actor’s Secret Weapon? An Effective Rehearsal Process
A Voiceover Actor’s Secret Weapon? An Effective Rehearsal Process. By Joan Baker and Rudy Gaskins, Revised 3/27/2021 (Originally printed in Backstage Magazine) Rehearsal processes take many different shapes for different actors, eventually becoming a highly defined skill. A solid rehearsal process allows for the best possible outcome in terms of a fully realized performance. […]
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What Makes a Voice Actor?
The most common question we hear in voice acting is, “How do I break in?” This question is followed by, “How do I get an agent or find a job?” Whatever the initial questions, they are all rooted in the premise of eventually earning a living. The question we never hear—the one that perhaps answers […]
38 Must-Know Voiceover Terms
Understanding the terminology of voice acting will enhance your proficiency and confidence, from the first audition to the final booking. Here we cover the most commonly used terms. Of course, directors have different ways of communicating, so the voice actor must be on his toes. Knowing the terms is helpful, but directorial communication is not […]
Why Voice Actors Should Learn to Think Like Producers & Directors
There are two employment hot spots in the world of voiceover acting. One is the buyer—often identified as the producer, director, or account manager—who provides the job, chooses the winning audition, and pays the bills. The other is comprised of talent agents, casting directors, talent managers, and websites that facilitate relationships between buyers and voice […]
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