The Genetic Make-Up of a Great Voice Over Demo
Casting directors and agents weigh in on demo length, file order, format and slating your name. Your first 30 seconds do the work.
Casting directors and agents weigh in on demo length, file order, format and slating your name. Your first 30 seconds do the work.
Chris Hemsworth narrates funny guided meditations for his Centr app, plus a rundown of other celebrities lending their voices to sleep and calm apps.
A rundown of voice over genres, from ADR and anime to games, e-learning, audiobooks, commercials and IVR, and the skills each one asks for.
A rundown of the tools that let clients direct a voice actor in real time, from Skype, Mikogo and Source Connect to ISDN and a plain phone patch.
Hiring a voice actor? A client’s checklist covering profiles, demos, custom auditions, reviews, home studio setup and how fast they reply.
Ten reasons voice acting suits students, from demand across TV, radio and audiobooks to remote work, freelance freedom and career prospects.
What dries out your vocal cords, from cold weather to coffee and cigarette smoke, plus daily habits and warm-ups that keep your voice ready to record.
What casting directors and agents actually listen for in a voice over demo: ideal length, file order, format, slating, and the mistakes to skip.
Voice acting is acting first. Tips on training, reading out loud, setting up a closet booth, free recording software, and listening closely.
Working from a home studio blurs the line between job and life. Practical steps for voice actors on tracking time, setting boundaries and not burning out.