7/15/2016

Tips To Help You Improve Your Voice Over Skills

By Helen Perry


If you ever audition for an audio role, chances are the person with the most pleasant vocal symmetry will be selected. Achieving that perfect pitch for a voice over is never easy. While a great voice comes naturally to some people, others have to work hard to train themselves to speak better. Use the tips below to fine tune your vocals in order to get that role you have always dreamed of.

For starters, strive to improve your clarity when speaking. Make sure your listeners can hear you well. Essentially, your train of thought should appear uninterrupted. To improve on this aspect, avoid speaking rapidly. Ensure a typical listener can discern your words with ease. You should also avoid very slow speaking as this may cause an otherwise interesting topic to become boring.

All the great orators in the world appear confident when delivering their speeches. Confidence is the only way to get someone to take a chance on the idea or product you are discussing. In case you choose to add one or two filler words in your speech, it may portray you in negative light.

Speak as though you believe in the idea or product you are talking about and you will get positive feedback from listeners. Filler words that have no meaning at all should never crop up mid speech. Your tone should also indicate that you are excited about what you are speaking of. This way, you inculcate a sense of belief in your audience.

In addition, understand what your subject matter is all about. This means getting a thorough grasp of the message being put across. For instance, you should try and find out more about engines when doing a car commercial. Chances are the commercial will include lots of technical jargon. If your tone portrays cluelessness on what you are advertising, customers will never put any trust in your product. Always strive to show your listeners that you totally believe in what your commercial is about.

Good bodily care is also vital when it comes to keeping your vocals great. Avoid exerting excessive strain on yourself. Limit the number of instances you shout to the best of you ability. When you are watching a match and your favorite team emerges victorious, ensure your celebration does not leave you sounding hoarse. If this is not possible, complete your recording project beforehand.

In addition to this, ensure you stay hydrated at all times. A dry vocal cord can be nasty especially when called upon to do an impromptu recording. It is also equally important to ensure you get sufficient sleep.

Like in any other profession, making yourself sound better involves a great amount of practice. Footballers who are at the pinnacle of their careers have reached the heights they are at professionally thanks to hard work and dedication. You are no different. To build yourself a great reputation among your peers, engage in as many practice sessions as possible. This is so even if it means doing it while taking a shower or when standing in front of a mirror in your bedroom.




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