FIND YOUR VOICE
Voice acting can cover a range of subjects: from voiceovers in commercials to embodying video game characters. And don’t forget about all those amazing musicians out there. We’ve complied some interesting tips and facts for those of you who are using your voice to get yourself out there!
In the past, strong, authoritative voices ruled the air waves. As technology and society changed, so did the voices in advertisements and news shows. Rudy Gaskins and Joan Baker explain the interesting history of popular voices in the media and how it has changed since sound recording first came about. They also explain what about a voice will interest an agent which boils down to: you!
In another article, the voiceover duo (Gaskins and Baker) give some great advice for voice work-related networking, which can also help anyone looking to network a specific part of their talents.
If you’re trying to make your way in the voice-based side of the industry, it’s crucial to keep your instrument healthy and strong. This care is especially important to those who greatly alter their voices for their work. Lin Parkin gives some great tips for keeping your voice as best it can be.
Feeling like there’s not enough conversation about the difficulties of the voiceover industry in pop culture? Fear not! Last year, a star-studded comedy was released about the often harsh side of the voiceover business towards women. Check out the trailer for “In a World…” below!
