1/23/2019

Doing Work Providing Voiceover Services

By George Wood


Actors come in a wide variety of forms such as those performing on stage, on television, in film, as characters at amusement parks or events, and much much more. There are some individuals who make their living as an actor without being seen. These artists offer voiceover services and are utilized in more ways than most people even realize.

Using only the power of their voice, these artists bring both stories and characters to life. Some of the purposes for which they may be used include video games and public announcement systems; advertisements on the internet, radio, in movie trailers, and television; as well as in animated features. There are hundreds of options for work of this type.

While there is plenty of work to be had in this field, it can be a little challenging for interested individuals to get their foot in the door to become a voice artist. These types of performance involve way more than just singing or speaking into a microphone. These actor must be capable of doing all that physical performers do but need to command audience attention with their voice.

The first thing most people do while starting out on their journey to become a vocal artist is find a highly rated instructor to take vocal lessons. Even when one is satisfied with their sound, training in techniques for controlling pitch, breathing, and tone, can help increase the flow when needing to carry out a long dialog. There are plenty of tricks used in this trade and coaching can be highly effective at learning them all.

Vocal artists sometimes need to fill special requirements for a particular job. This can mean being able to effectively emote to sell a scene, using a specific accent for one or more characters, or even creating a unique voice for a role. Improving one's skills in these areas is just another of the great benefits of proper coaching.

When ready, the vocal artist needs to have a professional demonstration tape made in a studio. These should be sent out in introduction packages to casting and advertising agencies within one's preferred region for working. These tracks are used by agents to figure out who needs to be called back in, or who gets the role.

The field has some rather stiff competition so serious actors need to diligently submit their intro packets, continue training to improve vital skills, and update their dossier frequently. Calling agencies that received demo tracts to make sure they are still being actively considered and touch base, is highly recommended. Two desirable advantages are the ability to adapt to the preferences of modern society and flexibility.

The vocal acting industry is one where work can be quite versatile and often a lot of fun, however, it requires one to have more than just a suitable voice. In order to keep one's talents sharpened and to steadily improving, it is necessary to continue getting professional coaching and training. Aspiring actors need to always keep in mind how important it is to never give up, follow up on submissions regularly, and be diligent in seeking roles.




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