There are dozens of situations in which a business or other institution might require Male Voice Over Talents. It's not easy to pay the rent doing this work exclusively, at least there isn't any one, narrow way into the field. There is no telling whether one might find oneself playing a character in a novel for an audiobook, recording pages of nonfiction prose for a documentary, or playing some other role.
Recognized actors take audio acting roles because they're a relatively easy way to make extra money. The recording studio is a relaxed environment, without any need for makeup and costume. Often big stars will take roles in cartoons for the pleasure of performing for an audience of children, but even for them that extra paycheck can come in handy.
The good news is that there are vastly more speaking jobs than can be filled even by the obscure celebrities and aspiring actors of Hollywood. This is good news for all of us non-movie stars. As a rule, though, some background as an actor, even if that was simply in the class room, will be advantageous in finding sound recording work.
Acting appears in many forms. One sort would be that of the telephone salesman, mastering and delivering a scripted pitch at least forty times before lunchtime. The sales pitch can well be compared to a dramatic performance, with an audience of one. Any person capable of being an effective telemarketer likely can be effective in voice work, and might need the second income stream as well.
Not just telemarketers, but anyone making their living through any customer work, from technical support to fund raising, might find themselves with an aptitude for voice-work. Those doing this work teach themselves to note when they are truly getting their point across, always with the help of professional coaching in the office. Over time what they shape is a personality not quite the same as their own everyday self.
Certain traits will always help in finding work. A resonant voice with an unaffected, everyday tone opens the most doors, making available the enormous bulk of text that is constantly being recorded for posterity. In this kind of narration work, it is often preferred that the reader have no distinct personality of any sort. The only identity intended to take the stage is that of the text.
People with appealing personalities can succeed regardless of their accent. No one should be dissuaded because they sound like they came from somewhere rather than nowhere. There is need for those who can speak or at least recite languages other than English, bringing opportunities for Spanish speakers as well as speakers of Tagalog, Chinese, Polish, and several other languages.
There are those who manage to make their living entirely through voice-work. This requires more than the sort of voice and talent the market demands. It also requires the ability to see an opportunity, to plan, to network, and to market oneself. Those who make a living through audio work treat it like a small business in which they are not just the performer, but also officer manager and floor manager. But when all is said and done, this can be an unexpected source of income.
Recognized actors take audio acting roles because they're a relatively easy way to make extra money. The recording studio is a relaxed environment, without any need for makeup and costume. Often big stars will take roles in cartoons for the pleasure of performing for an audience of children, but even for them that extra paycheck can come in handy.
The good news is that there are vastly more speaking jobs than can be filled even by the obscure celebrities and aspiring actors of Hollywood. This is good news for all of us non-movie stars. As a rule, though, some background as an actor, even if that was simply in the class room, will be advantageous in finding sound recording work.
Acting appears in many forms. One sort would be that of the telephone salesman, mastering and delivering a scripted pitch at least forty times before lunchtime. The sales pitch can well be compared to a dramatic performance, with an audience of one. Any person capable of being an effective telemarketer likely can be effective in voice work, and might need the second income stream as well.
Not just telemarketers, but anyone making their living through any customer work, from technical support to fund raising, might find themselves with an aptitude for voice-work. Those doing this work teach themselves to note when they are truly getting their point across, always with the help of professional coaching in the office. Over time what they shape is a personality not quite the same as their own everyday self.
Certain traits will always help in finding work. A resonant voice with an unaffected, everyday tone opens the most doors, making available the enormous bulk of text that is constantly being recorded for posterity. In this kind of narration work, it is often preferred that the reader have no distinct personality of any sort. The only identity intended to take the stage is that of the text.
People with appealing personalities can succeed regardless of their accent. No one should be dissuaded because they sound like they came from somewhere rather than nowhere. There is need for those who can speak or at least recite languages other than English, bringing opportunities for Spanish speakers as well as speakers of Tagalog, Chinese, Polish, and several other languages.
There are those who manage to make their living entirely through voice-work. This requires more than the sort of voice and talent the market demands. It also requires the ability to see an opportunity, to plan, to network, and to market oneself. Those who make a living through audio work treat it like a small business in which they are not just the performer, but also officer manager and floor manager. But when all is said and done, this can be an unexpected source of income.
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