الاثنين، 14 مايو 2018

7 Skills You Need To Land A Voice Over Actor For Hire

By Karen Barnes


You never forget where you were when you heard a voice that absolutely affected you and completely resonated with you. Like the iconic voice of Vegeta from Dragon Ball Z or that hilarious laugh that SpongeBob has, or the impactful and powerful speech carrying that favourite national geographic documentary you love so much. This is why we decided to do a list of five of the best actors who did voice over actor for hire job.

One of the most important thing about being a voice actor is the ability to articulate yourself in a clear and impressive way. Each and every single word you speak needs to be definitive and precise in a way where meaning can be conveyed. You have to avoid habits such as mumbling, swallowing words, and garbled phrases. The key is to find the perfect balance between articulation and enunciation.

Tara Strong. This Canadian-American actor has one of the most recognizable voices in the industry. She is able to bring characters to life in a captivating and completely unique way. She has been in a number of films and television both live action as well as animation. One of her most iconic characters include Twilight Sparkle from My Little Pony, Ben from Ben 10, Bubbles from the Power Puff Girls, Timmy Turner from The Fairly OddParents and Bat Girl. Her career spans decades. She basically voiced your entire Childhood, depending on when you were born.

YouTube is a suitable place to show case your skills and abilities. This is true especially if you are still a little new to the industry. YouTube allows you to build your voice-over portfolio for potential clients to view. You may also link your YouTube channel onto your LinkedIn so that potential clients can see what you are capable of. In order for your videos to stand out, create a YouTube channel, make sure you create some branding for it, specifically a profile picture and a cover photo. Also remember to give it a clear description page, as well as appropriate tags and a title to make it easier for businesses to find your videos. Another way of using YouTube is to contact various youtubers who may be interested in voice over artists. Specifically look out for information channels such as looper, Vox and BuzzFeed.

Over and above his amazing speech, he is also a great actor of our time and has starred in legendary cinematic films such as the Shawshank redemption. Where it came out as trusting, calming, soothing and full of wisdom. He brings every character he voices to life in an authentic and beautiful way. Tom Kenny is another comedic actor on the list, he is the legendary man that brought SpongeBob SquarePants to life in both the television series as well as the films. One of his other most notable characters is the Mayor in the ever-popular superhero TV series Power Puff Girls.

If there were ever a necessary skill in this particular job, it would be control. This means always being in sync with your voice and the sounds it is producing. Your control will allow you to be deliberate in your performance. You will have to learn how to control your pitch, your volume and even the consistency of your breathing.

James Earl and Morgan Freeman could probably have a battle to see who has the most recognizable one. His career spans over 60 years in both film, television, and motion pictures. He is a household name and a legend in his own right. One of his most unforgettable and probably most iconic character has to be that of Darth Vader. His eloquent and free-flowing and rhythm make it hard to believe that he was once a stutterer in his younger years.

Voice acting is one of those gigs that require an insane amount of skill and precision. And since it is highly competitive you need to find your niche and then upskill yourself.




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