TOP 10 FACTS ABOUT VOICEOVER:

Voiceover is not just the narrated sound behind your video but a connection that audience feels. The voiceover actors are not restricted to a particular region, but they are providing their services around the world from the comfort of their homes. It is definitely the new trend in Nashville, Tennessee and the rest of the world which has caught everyone’s attention. Read on to know everything about this new trend.

1.      TRAINING IS REQUIRED:

A lot of people believe that voiceover talent is natural and no training is needed. However, it is not completely true. Voiceover artists may have some skills naturally but still they need training to enhance and polish their skills to make their art professional.

2.      ONLY GOOD VOICE IS NOT Enough:

For voiceover, you definitely need great vocals but voice is not the only thing required. You also need to have the accent, skills and the kind of energy, the medium requires.

3.      COPYING OTHER VOICES IS NOT WRONG:

Copying voices of other voiceover artists is very common among voiceover actors and it is not considered as imitation. It helps you with learning and constructive self-criticism.

4.      THE MONEY DOES NOT COME ROLLING:

A lot of people who start their career as voiceover actors assume that once they get trained, they can make easy money. This is true only in a fantasy world. In the real world, you have to get and pass the auditions and still work out of the box to gain a significant position.

5.      CONNECTING WITH AGENCIES CAN BE BENEFICIAL:

Voiceover agencies services might be underrated but they play a key role in the career of voiceover actors. These agencies work as a catalyst in getting the job, they can put your ad on the casting list for voiceover actors and get you your desired roles.

6.      EXPERIENCE AND PROFESIONALISM WINS:

The voiceover talent is professional and experienced because they understand the medium and the objective the brand requires for the voice. The voiceover actors are versatile and can be cast for several diverse roles. 

7.      80/20 RULE:

A fact about voiceover acting industry a lot of people may not be aware of is that only 20% of voiceover actors are hired and they make 80% of the money.

8.      EQUIPMENT:

The voiceover actors possess some basic equipment required to record their voices. The equipment includes a quiet place, recorder, microphone, and an editing software.

9.      MOST OF THE VOICEOVER ARTISTS ARE HOME BASED:

Since the voiceover artists have basic equipment at home, they prefer to work from their home premises. Voice actors are trained to work with diversity and for different regions. Therefore, they work with a lot of companies around the world.

10.  VOICEOVER ACTORS KEEP MOVING:

There are endless opportunities for voiceover actors around the world. That is why, they don’t always depend on just long term projects. They keep on looking for bigger and better opportunities.

These are some facts about voiceover jobs and actors. Although, being a voiceover actor is not as easy as it looks, but if you are good and honest with what you do, you can make a decent future out of it.