Places To Find Voice-Over Work
Ultimately, most of us would love to finish our voice-over training and have a clear path to all of the opportunities that are out there. But if it were that easy, then it would be a super long line of …
The Importance of Taking Direction as a Voice Actor
In order to be a successful voice actor, we’ve got to be outstanding at a lot of different things, including script analysis, marketing, and recording. It’s a life-long journey that’s always challenging and never boring! Naturally, the ultimate goal …
Moving Towards Dialect Accuracy
Moving Towards Dialect Accuracy We all know how powerful the internet is. The amount of information that we can find on the internet is limitless (and instant). For instance, we now have instant access to examples of dialects from just …
Acting Techniques: How They Apply to Voice-Over
There’s much more involved in voice-over than having a great voice. Of course, a voice that an audience will relate to and want to hear can certainly help, but it’s called voice acting for a reason. There are a plethora …
Talent Spotlight: Andre Johnson
Such A Voice student Andre Johnson completed his training with us last spring, and since then has been busy doing commercial spots and recording TWO audiobook projects. Let’s check in and see how his VO journey is going! SAV: What …
The Art of Voice-Over Cadences
“Your cadence is your music.” – William Shatner We’ve all heard those voices around us that seem to resonate with us right away. Whether it’s a voice-over on radio or television, a motivational speaker, or someone in your …
Working Wednesday: Finding Your VO Niche
I was drawn to voice-over acting through my love of listening to audiobooks. I had an Audible membership and had listened to audiobooks on my way to and from work every day for years. As I listened, I found that …
VO Pointers from a Producer’s POV
Click Here to Hear Scott Read this Article! As a voice talent, you are most likely in charge of all aspects of your business, including quality control. Your name is on everything that leaves your studio, so make sure your …
Three Beeps: Timing in an Animation VO Session
An animation recording session is slightly different from other voice-over genres such as commercial or narration. Aside from the fact that you are using many different vocal resonators and varying pitch(depending on the character and voice you are bringing …
Greeting Card Exercise: Organic Copy and Your Imagination
One night I was shopping at my local drugstore and was in the greeting card aisle. I was looking for a card for my mom and while reading the card, it hit me: this is great voice-over copy! I started …
Talent Spotlight: Dave McClain
After completing our voice-over training program, Dave McClain recorded his demo reel with Such A Voice back in November, and has been rolling along with his VO career ever since. Dave is a multi-disciplinary artist, and brings that perspective to …
What to Expect During an In-Studio Voice-Over Session
Over the course of your voice-over career, you may be asked to go into a professional studio for a recording session. If it’s your first time, congratulations! Here’s what to expect, as well as some tips, for when you go …