By Alan Shires
Filed Under: Commercials 
Welcome to the fun and fabulous world of voiceover work, where commercial gigs are not just a paycheck, but a playground for the vocally gifted! Let’s dive into the vroom-vroom of automotive commercials, where practical meets aspirational, and voice actors are the unsung heroes behind the whee....
By Alan Shires
Filed Under: Commercials 
Radio commercials have a unique space in the wide world of voiceover commercials. Voiceover artists really shine here—they're not just voices behind the mic, but the emotional link that ties products to consumers. It's a pretty sweet gig if you can land it, bringing in both bucks and kudos in ....
By Alan Shires
Filed Under: Commercials
So, you know those travel and tourism voiceover commercials that make you want to pack your bags and head out on an adventure? Yeah, the magic behind those is all in the voice acting. It's not just about selling you a trip; it's about taking you on a journey before you've even left your couch. These....
By Alan Shires
Filed Under: Commercials 
As voice actors, we often explore various avenues to lend our voices too. But few areas are as well paid and chased-after as commercial work. The retail sector represents one part of the commercial genre which certainly encompasses high pay. This avenue requires a unique blend of vocal flare and emo....
By Joe Davis
Filed Under: Voiceover Genres
The Vibrant World of Animation Voice Over Animation voice over is the heart and soul of animated storytelling, giving life to characters, unfolding narratives, and engaging audiences with a unique blend of performance and sound design. It involves lending voice to animated characters in films, telev....
By Alan Shires
Filed Under: Business
A voiceover manager is a very interesting job. In this article, we will look at a manager more generally as well as how they differ in the voiceover industry. Additionally, people often confuse agents and managers so we will work to clear up that confusion. Without further adieu, let’s get to ....
By Alan Shires
Filed Under: Business
Let us talk headshots for voice actors. Why do we need them? That is the number one question everyone asks and to understand that we need to go back to basics. Voice acting is acting that nobody sees but everyone hears. That means as an actor you are expected to have a headshot. Maybe that sounds si....
By Alan Shires
Filed Under: Business
Understanding your casting bracket as an actor is important to ensure you are booking the right roles. Wait a minute! I am a voice actor, why am I reading an article about an actor's casting bracket? That is a great question, and the answer is because the same applies to you. A casting bracket is th....
By Alan Shires
Filed Under: Business 
The voiceover industry has seen remarkable growth over the years, with opportunities expanding across commercials, audiobooks, video games, and even virtual assistants. Amidst this burgeoning demand, understanding and leveraging the inherent value of your unique voice is more crucial than ever. This....
By Joe Davis
Filed Under: Voiceover Genres
The following is an overview of audio description voice over by longtime fulltime voice actor Melissa Exelberth, who added Audio Description to her voiceover and narration work years ago. For those not familiar with Audio Description, it’s the audio track for blind audiences. A narrator,....
By Joe Davis
Filed Under: Home Voice Over Studio
Every professional voice actor needs a reliable, versatile, and accessible digital audio workstation (DAW), and Audacity checks all these boxes. This free and open-source digital audio editor is a favorite among beginners and professionals alike due to its user-friendly interface, rich feature set, ....
By Alan Shires
Filed Under: Business
Embarking on a recent project, I found myself in the unique position of seeking out a diverse array of voice talents to bring a project to life. The challenge was not in the shortage of talent—far from it. My usual go-to actors were a fantastic starting point, but the specificity of thi....
By Joe Davis
Filed Under: General Education
The history of the voice-over industry is deeply intertwined with the development of broadcasting and entertainment mediums over the past century. It's a tale of technological innovation, creative expression, and the transformation of cultural norms. The term 'voice-over' pertains to a production te....
By Alan Shires
Filed Under: Business
Voiceover rates are something that changes from country to country. The nature of the voiceover be it a video game or a telephone prompt dictates the rate as well. We of course do have excellent rate guides such as the GVAA rate guide and the GFTB rate guides. But how does one succeed in navigating ....
By Alan Shires
Filed Under: Business
The landscape of the voiceover industry has undergone significant transformations in recent years, marked by the emergence of AI technology and the rise of Pay To Play (P2P) sites. While these avenues may not enjoy unanimous approval from the traditional voiceover community, they offer accessible op....
By Alan Shires
Filed Under: Business 
The recent agreement between SAG-AFTRA and Replica Studios marks a significant development in the use of AI in voiceover work, particularly within the video game industry. This deal, which has stirred both interest and controversy, reflects the growing intersection of technology and creative industr....
By Alan Shires
Filed Under: Business 
Voice Clone Work, and Royalties Let us look at the compensation for AI voiceover work. Companies like Deepdub have introduced a Voice Artist Royalty Program for voice actors whose performances are used in generative AI-powered projects. This program pays voice actors when their unique vocal profiles....
By Alan Shires
Filed Under: Home Voice Over Studio
Do you need to spend over $10,000 for a great acoustic setup? Voiceover vocal booths will be the subject matter of this article and in this, we will look at quality, price, and what's available. One point of consideration before we begin sits with the truth that you should not spend outside of your ....
By Alan Shires
Filed Under: Narration 
Meditation voice acting is a distinct and enriching field that offers unique challenges and rewards. Through this article, I aim to shed light on what constitutes an effective meditation voice actor and the essential abilities needed to create a voiceover that resonates deeply with listeners. To sta....
By Alan Shires
Filed Under: Narration 
The Challenge of Medical Terms Medical narration is a highly specialized field, significantly more challenging than standard voiceover work. It requires a mastery of complex medical terminology, often comprising lengthy, multi-syllabic words. This daunting aspect of medical narration cannot be under....
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