If you've ever considered ending up being a voice-over artist, you most likely won't like what I will reveal, but it needs to be said. Yes, I will be the Debbie Downer of the voice-over community and the rain on your parade, but it has to do with time that you ought to know the fact (or at least my version of it). If it injures, even.

I think no one ever informed you that almost 40% of professional narrations earns less than $25,000 per year, even after having actually remained in business for 10-25 years. Over a quarter of those surveyed earn less than $10,000 per year. (Source: VoiceOver Insider publication, May 2009). Identified commentary artists Ed Victor recently shared that he had actually submitted 50 auditions on Pay 2 Play websites in 20 days. The net outcome: no tasks. Mind you: Ed is referred to as "The Huge Weapon" of the company. In my opinion, he is the best of the best. But even if your last name is Victor, it doesn't automatically make you a winner.

Sadly, it takes some time, appropriate method and a bit of talent to produce some truly excellent voice overs for video and the majority of us do not have those luxuries.

This part must be extremely simple for you. Simply do a look for "Voice Over Class" and "your city" with Google. Obviously, there might be classes provided at your local universities and performing arts centers. Ask around for excellent word-of-mouth about them. Then sign-up with the very best and attend! (Prevent classes that end with you paying another $1000 for a demo reel).

I suggest that you listen to the timing of your music and drop the volume so your first words start on the very first beat of the 2nd or third bar. Do not do a slow fade however wisely drop your music at the Fourth or 3rd beat of the bar preceding the bar you will speak.

Get feedback from individuals you regard if you're uncertain about how your demonstration is sounding. However, take all the input with a grain of salt. It's YOUR demonstration after all.

This suggests that you require to hang around listening to (imperfect) recordings of you speaking. This will offer you the ability to hear yourself as other hear you and this will be the primary step in managing how you sound. Do not worry - no matter how bad you believe you sound, you always sound better to others because they sound just as ridiculous to themselves as you do to yourself.!