Sometimes when I tell somebody I do voice overs, they ask what that suggests. I mention that commercial on the radio. That's a voice over. What about that industrial on TV with a voice speaking over random images that do not make sense or relate to anything? That's a voice over. Voice overs are all over, and you have probably never thought of hiring one. Should you?

This energize your mic and can also warm your voice prior to being tape-recorded, saving some EQ-ing time later. This is something to discuss with your Assistant.

The apparent one is to simply tape-record audio for a commercial. When I inform them I am a voice over artist, that's the normal thing individuals think of. Nevertheless, that's not the only type of audio I've recorded. I have actually done everything from Telephone prompts and welcome messages for phone systems to podcast intros, and a narrative for an audio tourist guide. Basically ANYTHING that has a recorded voice on it needs a voice over artist to put it there.

COUNTRY folk, your most significant difficulty now is to get clients. Focus on getting your website seen (pay-per-click with Google and Yahoo) and sending your link to all the regional companies in your town. They'll enjoy to know they don't need to go far to get a professional voice over for their in-house or industrial narration.

Has anyone ever informed you that you have a voice made for radio? Then you might be up for some work in voice overs, if you have actually had this. The reason for this is that while directors do select a variety of different voices you will need to have the ability to do certain things with your voice. Having your voice examined by a professional business is an excellent way to discover if your voice is right for VO work. When assessing your voice the company will do a number of things. At the beginning you will be sent a script that you will need to tape-record for the company so they can examine you. The first thing the business takes a look at is the quality of your voice. Then they will determine how well you take directions and can translate the script. Finally your ability to carry out using only your voice is examined.

This part must be really simple for you. Simply do a search for "Voice Over Class" and "your city" with Google. Of course, there might be classes offered 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 go to! (Avoid classes that end with you paying another $1000 for a demonstration reel).

C.Y.A. by saying that the quote is subject to seeing the final script, and that an use cost might be suitable depending upon which media the work will be relayed in.