7 Qualities to Cultivate in College for an Aspiring Voice Actor
Seven traits college students can build while they study, from focus and clear enunciation to emotional range, confidence and plain consistency.
Author: Tom Lindqvist
Do I Need Voice Overs for My Videos? Yes!
Why your videos need a voice over, how the right voice shapes branding and mood, and when it’s worth hiring a pro instead of recording it yourself.
Doing Voiceover Work From Home
A look at whether remote work really means earning less, the commuting and wardrobe costs you skip, and where voice acting fits in.
Pros and Cons to Using a USB Microphone for Voiceover Work
USB mics are easy and everywhere, but they’ll cap your career fast. A guest post weighs USB against XLR setups for new voice actors.
Things I’ve Learnt in Voice Over Industry
Koop, a Sydney voice actor with a radio background, on what he’s learned going full-time: booth before mic, saving every audition, coaching.
Basic Steps in Achieving an Awesome Audition
Six basics for a better voiceover audition, from closet booth setup and vocal warmups to script notes and file formats, from Gracia, a Chicago narrator.
How to Handle Difficult Clients
The types of difficult clients you’ll meet in voice over work, why they act that way, and how to stay calm and fix the problem without losing them.
Satisfied Clients is Good for Your VO Business
Five simple habits that keep voice over clients coming back, from beating deadlines to staying reachable and taking notes without arguing.
A Beginner’s Guide to Voiceover Acting. (Part 1)
Part one of a beginner series on voice acting skills: breathing, enunciation, reading with emotion, taking criticism, and finding a coach.
What Voice over Genre Fits Your Voice?
A rundown of voice over genres, from ADR looping and commercials to radio drama, IVR and e-learning, plus what clients listen for in each.
