There are two sides to the voice over industry: the social and the technical. The social is occupied by concerns of networking, schmoozing for connections and perhaps even some free studio time. The technical—while similarly nuanced as its counterpart—necessitates a different basic toolkit altogether. A challenging industry to succeed in, a serious voice over actor […]

In a profession where your primary instrument—your own voice—is easily accessible and ready to go at any time, shelling out money for studio time may seem like an unnecessary expense. Shouldn’t a voice over actor have the option of recording where it’s most convenient, save themselves a few bucks, and still produce high-quality work? Recording […]

When breaking into an industry – we not only want to be prepared; we want to know the ins and outs of the trade. Podcasts have become an enormous source of gritty, raw and real information for both newcomers and experts in the business. Here are some of our favorite Voice Over Podcasts: Mike Lenz […]

After a day spent pressing ‘RECORD’ and ‘DELETE’ on an audio device, countless warm-ups, stretching their voice to its limits, and too many cups of tea, the last thing a voice over actor wants to hear is that they didn’t get the role they were auditioning for. While discouraging, rejection is a large part of any […]

Stressful and exhilarating, auditions can run the gamut on an actor’s emotions. The pressure is on: You have a finite amount of time to make a lasting impression on the casting director; therefore, all your groundwork has to be laid ahead of time to maximize the effectiveness of your presentation. Preparedness breeds precision—if you want […]

One of the undeniable benefits of voiceover work is its comfortable place behind the camera, away from the watchful eyes of the audience. This distance allows an actor the opportunity to showcase their talent without being on display themselves, unencumbered by standards of appearance and action required in on-screen roles. For the virtuosic performer, the […]

Voice acting can be a difficult role to ease into, no matter how long you’ve been in the industry. While some of the pressure may be off, being behind the camera does not automatically make the job any easier; if anything, you may need to work even harder to portray your character with the sincerity […]