One of the first things you’ll hear as a new voice actor is that you should never ever ever make your own commercial voiceover demo. While many voice actors should follow that advice, I don’t believe it should be a hard and fast rule. There are many voice actors out there who, I personally believe,
When I first started auditioning for voiceover jobs, I came across many projects that said a live directed session would be required. I wasn’t exactly sure what this entailed, but after a little bit of research, I realized it meant that I would have to connect online with someone telling me how they wanted me
I cannot believe that it’s already been (or only been) almost three months since I jumped into the world of voiceover! Some have advised me not to mention my lack of chronological VO experience here, but I’m not too concerned. In just the last three months since my first audition on June 8, I’ve submitted
I first started doing voiceover work in early June 2020, and while I had some idea of what I was getting myself into, you never really know 100 percent. This is my third major career switch in my 45 years on this planet, and I already know from experience that while you can research for
So, what are those weird curved metal or circular mesh screens in front voice actors’ microphones? They’re called pop filters. When you say certain letters, usually hard consonants and especially the letter P, air escapes your mouth very quickly and makes a popping sound on a recording. These are called plosives. They usually still have
How I Turned My Closet Into a Home Recording Studio
Before you utter your very first word into a microphone as a voice actor working from home, the first thing any seasoned voice actor will tell you is to create your recording space. Home recording studios have become more important than ever because of Covid-19. Although many voice actors have professional recording studios nearby, many
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