الأربعاء، 17 أغسطس 2016

A Comprehensive Guide For Voice Over Artists

By Ruth Young


The voice remains one of the highest paying talents the world over. It is an asset for journalists, advertisers, documentary producers, events and promotion managers, etc. As a voice over artist, there are numerous tools you will require to actualize your dreams. There also are skills that are in high demand and that open greater opportunities for you. You need to know how to prepare demos that will earn you a job invitation and ways to ensure that you get paid. This guide helps actualize your career as a vocal artist.

It is easier to produce own demos if you own certain basic tools. They include a mobile device, high speed internet, sound booth, software and a sound production system. A microphone and computer will help in capturing and preparing the demo. There are incredible apps and software with a host of features to manipulate your demo. Learn the software and its features to get the most out of it.

Voice artists have an option of working independently or registering with an agent. With a well prepared demo, you can promote your talent online or register on websites that facilitate contact with clients. To be an own manager, you will need such skills as sound management, an entrepreneurial mind, excellent writing, communication and people skills as well as basic and advanced computer skills. For the purposes of creating the best demos, sound copy writing skills will be an asset.

A client will be confident about your talent only after previewing it. This is best done using a demo. Each industry demands something different from its vocal artist. As such, create a demo that is specific to your target industry. A demo for an announcer differs from that of a journalist. Get assistance from a coach during preparation.

Marketing your skills is now easier especially with wide internet coverage. Some of the options include having an own website. The traditional method is registering with a talent pool website from where clients search for artists. The ease with which you get hired depends on the details you provide on your profile. Your demo will also make you a more attractive artist. SEO, email and social media marketing are the other options to consider.

Vocal artists must ensure that they get paid. The point to begin is to set a reasonable rate for your skills. The price should be informed by the value of your talent instead of focusing on the budget of the client. Beginners should avoid the trap of getting exposure. Furthermore, the client is not there to train you. Bear in mind your overheads, existing market rates and the amount you wish to make as profit. Such parameters will inform your rate.

Safeguard the right to all the materials you produce. Creative content is easily stolen if the rights are not legally reserved. Thoroughly understand the contract before signing and keenly negotiate all the clauses. Imitating other artists will only damage your character or lead to unnecessary lawsuits.

Payment rates and methods should be negotiated including milestones for release of payments. Do not take up a job before a contract is signed. Maintain clean records of all transactions you have with your client. The records will be handy in case a dispute arises. Take up a project only if you can deliver. This will boost your profile and open up more opportunities especially repeat jobs.




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