Look at the men and women who have been most successful in
the voice over industry, and you are likely to find one common thread – a
strong understanding of comedy and a perfect sense of timing. Comedic timing is, in fact, one of the
greatest tools that you can possess if you are hoping to build a successful
career in the voice over industry. Yet,
for many, this skill doesn’t come naturally.
It is something that requires practice and training. Some would argue that it is not possible to
teach the talent, but that is not the case, and many comedians have admitted
that they always wanted to be funny, but failed many times before they hit
their stride.
Don’t Learn; Unlock It
is important to understand, as you set out to improve your own comedic timing
that it is not that a teacher will be able to hand you a textbook that will allow
you to understand and adapt the skill.
Instead, the right teacher will pull out what already exists within
you. It is, in fact, already within you
to know how and when to deliver a punchline.
You already possess the innate abilities needed to perform improv. You just need to unlock those hidden talents,
which is exactly what an excellent teacher or coach can do for you.
Think Outside the Box
Acting- and improv classes are widely recommended to voiceover artists, but
these aren’t always the settings that teach the timing that you seek. It is much more about understanding the
importance of pause, or melody, or rhythm, and you may just find that you have
a better chance of capturing the knowledge that you desire in a music
class. Singing, playing instruments, or
even dance can teach you a great deal about timing, and that can actually
transition quite nicely into comedic delivery.
These things can also force you out of your comfort zone, which is where
you will have to be if you hope to become a success in voice over. You must be willing to open yourself to new
experiences, an array of different characters, and scripts which you might not
to choose to read otherwise.
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