Launching a Career in Voiceover Is Tough Work
Commercial voiceover is an actor's medium today. But the competition is stiffer than ever, thanks in large part to voiceover casting websites and electronic self-submissions.
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Creating Your Own In-Home Recording Studio
One of the beauties of voiceover work is that you can do it at home by creating your own mini-studio. But you've got to find the proper equipment. That takes research.
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Schools and Coaches for Voiceover and Animation
Acting without gesture and facial expression, using voice only, is a craft all its own and often requires specialized training.
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Kristin Linklater's List of Vocal Dos and Don'ts
"Know your voice—it's strong, it's sensitive, it's resilient, and it's you," says Kristin Linklater, founder of the Linklater Center for Voice and Language, before launching into her lists of voice dos and don'ts.
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For the actor, voiceovers for video games are time-consuming, vocally stressful, and satisfying.
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Voiceover Agent Jeff Danis Dispenses Wisdom
DPN Talent head Jeff Danis gives actors tips about the voiceover business.
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Loop Groups are a Great Opportunity for Voice Actors
Actors Erin Matthews, Tara Platt, and Yuri Lowenthal say it's great to be part of a crowd.
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The voiceover landscape in New York is shifting beneath everyone's feet, but one thing remains constant: Getting work starts with getting an agent.
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The demands placed upon the vocal actor can be extreme, and without proper care and exercise, the voice will undoubtedly suffer.
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Putting Your Voice to the Test
It's probably accurate to say that I have "decided" to make a voiceover demo at least six times in the past ten years.
