1/25/2019

How To Get Started In 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.

These artists use the power of their voices to breathe life into characters or stories. They are used for such purposes as cartoons and animated films; advertisements for television, movie trailers, radio, and internet; even video games and loudspeaker announcements. There are endless possibilities for how the talents of this type of actors might be utilized.

There is ample work to be had in this genre, but getting one's foot in the door as a vocal artist can take a bit of hard work. Simply speaking or singing into the mic will not be enough. These types of performers also have the challenge of being as skilled at those actors who do physical performances, but use only their voice to engage the audience.

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.

There are times when vocal artists will have specific requirements for a job. This might mean something like using certain accents to portray one or more characters, creating a voice especially for a role, or emoting effectively enough to sell the scene. Improving skills in these essential areas are just some of the benefits reaped from proper coaching.

Once confident, the artist needs to have a professional demo track prepared in a studio. This will be submitted as part of every audition as well as mailed in introduction packages to advertising and casting companies in the region one wishes to be employed. This is what agents will use to make decisions on who to call back or cast in the role.

The competition in the field is quite stiff, so it is important that actors continue to work on their talents, update their dossier, and be diligent on submitting their introduction packages. It also does not hurt to occasionally call everyone who was sent a package just to touch base and keep their name fresh on the list. Being flexible and capable of adapting to the demands of the current culture, will be a valuable advantage.

Working in the industry as a vocal artist can be very versatile and a lot of fun, but it does take more than a great voice. Continued training and coaching are necessary for keeping talents sharp and always improving. Some things that all aspiring actors of this sort need to keep in mind is to be diligent, never give up, and make sure to follow up on submissions.




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