Contrary to some beliefs, getting into the voice over
business is very similar to breaking into other areas of the entertainment
industry, like film and TV acting or singing. Some people think that voice over
actors simply read from a script with little or no practice, and that’s all
there is to it. However, they couldn’t be more wrong. There is a lot of prep
work involved with beginning a voice over career, and it takes time and
dedication to be a successful voice actor.
Practice, practice,
practice
Even if you have a natural aptitude for doing voices, you
MUST practice to develop your talent.
Consider hiring a voice coach who can help you expand your range and
work with you on sound and volume control. Acting classes or workshops are also
a good idea, as you can learn from others in the industry, getting tips and
other pointers to help you get started.
Have a demo reel
A demo reel is a sample of your work that is used to
showcase your skills to prospective employers.
This is what you’ll send out when you’re looking for voice over jobs, so
make sure it includes your best work – preferably within the first 30 seconds
so you grab their attention. Remember to
include a variety of sounds and voices as well to diversify your demo reel.
Get an agent
Just like film and TV actors, voice actors need agents too. An agent will help you find and book jobs,
letting you know about casting calls and matching you with work that suits your
voice. When you’re searching for an
agent, look for one that specializes in voice over. You can narrow it down even
further by deciding which area of voice acting you want to get into – TV,
radio, film – and finding an agent that deals exclusively with that type of
work.
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