As I was beginning my voice-over career, I couldn’t help but wonder, “What type of voice acting would I be most successful at?” We all have strengths and weaknesses as voice actors, what were mine and where would they lead? …
Trends have always shaped the voice-over industry, but few buzzwords have had the staying power of conversational. For years now, this descriptor has appeared in casting calls and creative briefs, often leaving voice actors – both newcomers and seasoned pros …
When you think back to Halloween as a child, what was your favorite part of the festive season? Of course, there’s the massive amount of candy, the late night followed by a sugar hangover in the early morning, and the …
When it comes to voice-over work in commercials, adding more drama is a good way to grab the listener’s attention and make the commercial more memorable. Commercials are often short, meaning every second counts. To make the most of that …
Creating a vision board and using manifesting techniques can be powerful tools to help you achieve a successful voice-over career. Here are some examples and steps to guide you through the process: Vision Board Gather Materials: A board (corkboard, poster …
Voicing or playing characters in commercials and advertising goes beyond just delivering a message. It’s about creating a memorable scene that resonates with the audience and is consistent with what the commercial is trying to portray. We all know commercial …
Beat the Heat: Essential Tips for Voice Actors to Stay Cool While Recording in the Summer – Hannah Trusty Summer can be a challenging season for voice actors. Between the sweltering heat and the need to maintain vocal clarity, long …
Those of you who have worked with me likely know that I have been a burnt out pile of goo many times in my voice-over career. Even while my success was rising, I was crashing-and-burning. A lot. I finally went …
Whoops! You’re in a directed session for a dream client and you just flubbed up the one line that matters most. One of three scenarios begins to play out. Which one do see yourself slipping into? Scenario #1 “Nice going!” …
Once upon a time there was a little girl whose parents told her that she could be or do anything she wanted. They sang her songs with lyrics like, “When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you …
As voice actors, we are always looking for innovative storytelling methods and new ways to ply our craft. Commercials, video games, and animation are some mainstream avenues to broaden our voice acting portfolio, but there is another medium that is …
In voice-over, words are brought to life through the power of sound, energy, and projection. Whether you’re narrating a documentary, voicing a character in an animated film, or recording a radio commercial, focusing on energy and projection is essential for …