The Elements of a Great Voice Over Demo
What casting directors and agents actually listen for in a voice over demo: ideal length, file order, format, slating, and the mistakes to skip.
What casting directors and agents actually listen for in a voice over demo: ideal length, file order, format, slating, and the mistakes to skip.
Building an online presence for your voice over business, from SEO and your own website to PR, partnerships, email promos and social media.
Voice acting is acting first. Tips on training, reading out loud, setting up a closet booth, free recording software, and listening closely.
Sitting or standing at the mic, both have trade-offs. A look at mic distance, posture, energy, and which position suits long scripts.
Floor stands versus desk arms, plus six stand types and where each one fits. A plain look at picking the right mount for your booth setup.
Workism, the belief that your job is your life's purpose, can burn voice actors out. A case for keeping work and identity separate.
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.
William is an American voice actor working in animation, commercials and e-learning. He talks about recording at home and where the industry's headed.
Eleven ways to turn one-off voice over gigs into regular work, from beating deadlines to never arguing with the client.
Andrew, an Australian voice actor, swapped a hospitality career for the booth. He talks demos, working from home, and where the industry's headed.