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voice over opportunities: How do you work on different types of voice-overs?
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Voice Over Opportunities
There are many voice artists in the world and they work on different projects.
In this topic, we have discussed the various types of voice-over categories on which talents have been worked.
We are explaining what kind of instructions should be followed before recording voice-over auditions that can help you win the specific voice-over job,
as many times you won’t get the recording instructions from the client However voice talent should always ask for the recording instructions this makes a clear understanding of the client’s requirement.
#1 E-Learning
#2 Instructional Video VoiceOvers
#3 Dubbing for films
#4 T V & Radio Commercials
#5 IVR Voice Overs
Now let’s discuss all the voice-over opportunities in detail,
what are the basic things, instructions and tips required to work on every script according to the type of the voice-over project?
E-Learning Voice Over Opportunities
It’s one thing to create a course online and another thing to sell it effectively, when you give eLearning voice-over, you will discover an array of benefits that it attracts.
Such benefits include knowledge retention and a boost in user engagement.
But you can only enjoy these benefits when your voiceover is well developed in terms of pronunciation, modulation,
and pace and it offers real value to the user as well as improving the overall eLearning experience.
Direction: Generally Flat, normal pace, no excitement, less enthusiasm
e-Learning voice sample :
Instructional Video VoiceOvers
Explainer videos are meant to tell your audience exactly what you are offering, how you are providing the … Read more
How Do I get a deeper baritone voice
One question that comes up again and again is how does one improve one’s voice, now the word “Improve” is what does that mean, usually when people say how do I improve my voice? they want to sound more like an announcer with lots of resonance or depth in voice is a very good aspirational thing to get,
Basically resonant deep voice gives assured authority, gives you the sound of someone that you want to listen to, it makes it easier to listen to as well so resonance is a good thing for men and for women by the way and people who have maybe thin voice want to know how to make a little bit deeper,
well! we will give you some general tips, but you really need to work hard on it by observing experienced voice talents, especially dry voice-over samples, not mixed ones i.e. without background music.
# Tips to get Baritone Voice
Usually larger the body the larger the sound the more depth you get more resonance you get, if you notice when you wake up in the morning your voice is always deeper; for some reason, it is because you are relaxed.
Here are the useful Tips
Get Relaxed
Take a deep breath IN and Out for 10 Minutes, Dont put over stressed on your vocal chords , go easy and try to speak out with your cavity above your stomach ,thats the source or root that gives you resonance or baritone texture . we are trying to add some strength on the muscles.
Humming
Start with HoneyBee sound ie zeeee,zoooo,zeee zoo, zoo ,zeeee,zooo..
It’s a daily vocal exercise you should practice dedicatedly, you may start enchanting “AUM” when you enchant “AUM” it directly comes out from your Diaphragm. You will notice your stomach goes in … Read more
How to earn and learn voice over from home
Learn voice over from home
If you’re thinking about making a career as a freelance voice artist then you should ask this question yourself, Do you want to have a home recording studio or want to visit a professional one? voice talents working in the USA and Canada reveal that a surprising amount of people used to record voiceovers from their homes only. But why should voice talents get home record setups? That’s because of the benefits they are getting almost every day. It saves their time, enhances confidence and no fear of multiple revisions, they can do a fair amount of practice as well.
There’s no Commute
Why would you work from home if you aren’t literally working from home? One of the key benefits is that you don’t have to commute anywhere. At the very least you’ll not be leaving your house. Maybe you’ll have to take a few steps into another room but that’s it.
Flexibility
A home studio gives you complete flexibility over when you work. If something comes up with the family then you’re free to stop working. If you fall ill then, again, you’re free to stop working. With a studio, you are confined to the hours that they are open and if you have to leave the studio early you’ve wasted money on hiring it out.
Privacy
Voice-over training and work can be somewhat embarrassing, particularly for people that make a lot of gestures while they talk. These habits carry over to voice acting. You can make all the funny faces and gestures you want from the privacy of a home studio without having to worry about someone walking past and looking in.
It’s Always Open
You’re out of luck if the weather gets too bad for travel or the studio you work … Read more
How to Laugh Like Shahrukh khan
Do you want to learn how shahrukh khan laughs in his style ?, If yes, here we have tried to train all of you, how you can laugh in shahrukh khan’s voice, We have explained in a very simple way in Hindi. Basically, you have to put a little concentration on what we are talking about in this voice-over training module,
Arcana of Online Voice Over Industry
What are the top secrets of voice over industry ? Let’s Implement them in 2018
Secret No # 1
Generally ,people used to ask initial deposit of 50% payment in any business that’s how we all fix a deal , right ? the very simple logic is pay half of the amount advance and rest of the payment after final delivery of the files. In this way both buyer and voice over artist are safe but at times we get the first amount to start the voice over job and it takes months to recover the balance amount from the buyer, not always but it happens many times so let’s have a serious thought on it.
why we are wasting our time in collection ? now its a time to disclose the secret that will save your time and help you out in concentrating other jobs coming on your way.
Simple 😉 Go for 100 % upfront payment , and this is the Great secret to survive positively in the industry.While practicing this habit, don’t get afraid of loosing the job , if they like your voice then they will pay you for sure.
Payment Done !, Files Delivered ! , Go for the Next Job !
However, Be polite ,humble and Get ready to the amendments.
Secret No # 2
If you have a normal voice, nothing special , you can still enter into the voice over industry .Generally, We have a perception that only bold,powerfull,deep bass voices are preffered in the market and they are gettting regular voice over jobs, thats true ! but partially . Voice-Over Market is huge and there is regular requirement of every kind of voices But still you have a question ?
Can someone still get into the voice over industry ? Yes,
… Read moreTips to Learn Irrfan Khan’s Voice
Following are the tips that will help you out to understand how you can make your voice similar to irrfan khan’s voice, its a very simple video that will train you right from beginning .
Tip #1
Use your lower Jaw line by contracting your lower jaw and with half mouth opened.
Tip # 2
Relaxed your upper jaw as we are actually using lower jaw line’s muscle to make out the speech similar to irrfan khan’s voice.
Tip #3
Try to follow Irrfan khan’s typical UP accent , “arre bhaiya” , “kat lo”, “likh lo ” etc.
for more details you may watch this video for detailed instructions.… Read more
Secrets to the Excellent Voice Over career
The voiceover industry is today an industry that we cannot do without; audio recording play predominant roles in advertising, radio, stage presentation, etc.
Before this time, people rarely pay attention to voice acting and those who labor and keep at it, often get peanuts as compensation for their efforts. Not anymore. Currently, the audio industry has grown to be a serious endeavour; the sector is one of the few professions where people earn reasonable sums from using their skills. This article will reveal some important secrets to excellent voiceover acting and will correct some wrong notions associated with the entertainment industry.
What does voice-over entail? Many people who have an interest in acting jobs ask this question often. voiceover acting involves communicating a message with words in a way that the words sound true and they connect with the listeners. It goes beyond having a good voice, but being able to pass a message.
Interestingly, being an excellent voice talent is not a product of voicing skills, but a product of deliberate and concerted efforts.
This is what I mean. The first requirement necessary to master the art of voice acting is not skills. Anyone can train himself or herself to become an excellent talent and can easily grab the voice-over job, however as much as your skills and the efforts you put into them determine how much your vocal chord craft turns out, there are several loopholes that you need to watch carefully.
If you ask any prominent voice actor, what is the secret to their success; they will all say different things. However, what you will find quite astounding is the fact that the different things they would tell you have thin lines connecting them. If you are an aspiring artist or you have interests in dubbing, … Read more
How to get access to online FM radio stations
Listen online Fm Radio through an android app . Here you can get the instrucions how you can access the top radio stations around the world in different languages.… Read more
How to earn and practice voice overs ?
What is your per day target for earning money through voice over assignments ?
That ‘s the question every new voice talent wants to know or an experienced voice over talent wants to achieve ,
As a per day target from a voice over assignments one must have Specific Number and should know how to quote best price that lets you win an assignment
Before that you should ask yourself , how much money you wanted to earn everyday ? its $50 per day or $100 per day or may be $1000 per day , it does’nt matter how it comes to you but what matters is regular practice ,vocal exercises and a positive attitude towards the goal, that you should always carry with you.
If you have a strong passion to accomplish the task then you can reach to your target by sharpening and improving your skills day by day , but if you think someone will call you for an audition then you’ll submit your voice samples only then you will get the regular assignment , this won’t work out in a long run,
So it is always advisable to all upcoming voice talents just keep spending time to improve your voice using some vocal exercises on regular basis; Every talent has gifted with a voice and should know how to make his/her voice perfect ,its in your hand ,you just have to grab it.
Every voice over has its own importance , Following are the key daily challenges are faced by any voice over artist
Dubbing artist tends to earn with their Right timings and Perfect modulation
Narrators must know how to manage the Pace of the Voice Overs.
Mimicry artist takes the challenge of Maintaining Accuracy
Should I take 100% advance payment ?
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… Read moreShahrukh Khan and Nana Patekar Interaction Mimicry By sandeep Salwan
Let’s Enjoy mimicry of Shahrukh khan and Nana patekar… Read more
Mimicry artist: Unveiling the Secrets of this amazing talent
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Mimicry Artist: Essential Skills for a Successful Mimicry Artist
Mimicry is the art of imitating the voice, mannerisms, or behaviour of another person, animal, or character. It’s often used for entertainment purposes, such as comedy or impersonation. Here are some steps to help you get started with mimicry:
To become a mimicry artist you need to understand these basic points.
The Role of Observation in Mimicry
1. Choose the Personality: It could be Shahrukh khan or Your school teacher
- Select a specific person, character, or animal that you want to mimic. It could be a famous celebrity, a friend, a fictional character, or even a particular accent or dialect. That’s how mimicry artist learn the beautiful art of copying someone else voice.
2. Observe Your Subject: A very common thing mimicry artist follows regularly
- Study your chosen subject closely. Pay attention to their voice, speech patterns, body language, facial expressions, and any unique quirks or characteristics that make them distinctive.
3. Practice Listening:
- Listen to recordings or watch videos of your subject to familiarize yourself with their voice and mannerisms. Try to identify key features that you can replicate. Use the famous dialogues or lines they have used as a character that the celebrity has performed.
4. Start with the Voice:
- Focus on mimicking the person’s voice. Work on matching
Devdas Shahrukh Khan Dialogues Mimicry
I am just playing with dialogues from the film Devdas ,Please rate me how the attempt worked, hopefully you will enjoy it .
Please Watch it now ,thank you
How to do Naseeruddin Shah Mimicry
We have tried to explain you , how you can impersonate like naseerudin shah in a very unique ,simple and interesting way while watching this video ,please try to focus on the key points which i have explained in details and with lots of emphasize on, how to use cheeks and lips for understanding naseerudin shah’s voice timber and how he modulates his voice or deliver dialogues.
… Read moreRare and Fair Voice Over Tips
Voice Over as a Career
Whеthеr people hаvе told уоu in уоur еntіrе lіfе thаt уоu have a grеаt vоісе оr уоu’vе recently discovered a hіddеn talent fоr сrеаtіng voice сhаrасtеrѕ, this аrtісlе іѕ for you.
Stаrtіng a саrееr іn voice оvеr іѕ dіffеrеnt tо just getting work оr ѕіmрlу wаntіng аn еxtrа income.
If уоu hаvе dесіdеd tо do vоісе оvеr аѕ a саrееr уоu wіll probably bе mоrе fосuѕеd than іf уоu have a main саrееr аnd dоіng this аѕ a ‘sideline’.
Be Natural & Real
Let’s bе rеаlіѕtіс thоugh. It tаkеѕ tіmе to buіld a саrееr іn vоісеоvеr so you dо nееd to have аnоthеr regular source оf іnсоmе while you learn thе ѕkіllѕ, dеvеlор your personal brand аnd get еnоugh rеgulаr work tо mоvе оvеr tо being a рrоfеѕѕіоnаl voice оvеr асtоr.
Being a successful voice асtоr tаkеѕ time tо fіgurе out hоw to use уоur voice. It’ѕ nоt just аbоut уоur vоісе, but аlѕо hоw you uѕе іt. Althоugh you uѕе уоur voice in vоісе асtіng, іt’ѕ much mоrе thаn juѕt tаlkіng, аnd thе craft саn brіng уоu a lifetime of еnjоуmеnt.
What is the Scope of Voice Over Industry?
Whеn wе thіnk оf vоісе-оvеrѕ, mоѕt реорlе іmmеdіаtеlу jumр tо соmmеrсіаlѕ thаt thеу hеаr on rаdіо оr tеlеvіѕіоn. Mоvіе trаіlеrѕ mау соmе tо mind fіrѕt. But, tоdау less than 10 реrсеnt of vоісе-оvеr wоrk is еѕtіmаtеd tо be соmmеrсіаl wоrk. Aѕ you gо thrоugh уоur day, trу tо be аwаrе оf all thе tіmеѕ уоu hеаr ѕоmеоnе’ѕ voice without seeing thе реrѕоn ѕреаkіng–аftеr аll, thаt’ѕ the bаѕіс definition of a vоісе-оvеr. Yоu’ll bеgіn tо discover thеrе аrе many mоrе орроrtunіtіеѕ tо еаrn a lіvіng wіth your voice that hе mіght have оthеrwіѕе thоught. The other 90 percent оf vоісе wоrk will include рrеrесоrdеd announcements thаt
… Read morehow to amend your Voice Over Skills
Voice оvеr training is аbоut more thаn grаbbіng a mіс аnd tаlkіng into іt. If уоu’rе trуіng tо brеаk into thе vоісе оvеr іnduѕtrу, you need to make sure уоur ѕреаkіng ѕkіllѕ are on роіnt. Check оut thеѕе tірѕ tо lеаrn hоw to іmрrоvе уоur speaking skills before tаkіng on аnу vоісе оvеr wоrk.
TIP # 1
Cоnсеntrаtе on Clarity
The mоѕt іmроrtаnt thіng a voice over аrtіѕt саn do is trаіn themselves tо ѕреаk сlеаrlу — аnd you nееd tо bе able tо ѕреаk сlеаrlу аt different ѕрееd levels. It’ѕ important thаt your listeners hеаr еvеrу word уоu say. Muddlеd uр phrases саn quickly sink уоur career. Sо рrасtісе speaking сlеаrlу, uѕіng thе correct еnunсіаtіоn and рrоnunсіаtіоn fоr еvеrу wоrd. This mау ѕоund odd to you аt first — іt’ѕ probably a bit more “over the tор” than уоu’d nоrmаllу speak. However, оn уоur recordings, іt will ѕоund gооd, аnd that’s thе whоlе роіnt.
TIP # 2
Be Confident
Yоu аlѕо need tо learn hоw to ѕреаk wіth confidence. If you’re stammering thrоugh a ѕреесh, your lіѕtеnеrѕ wіll have a hard tіmе connecting with уоu and vіеwіng уоu as a соnfіdеnt іndіvіduаl. Cоnfіdеnсе ѕоlіdіfіеѕ any point thаt уоu’rе trуіng tо mаkе. Yоu hаvе tо learn hоw to оwn your wоrdѕ. Prасtісе is thе kеу tо ѕuссеѕѕ here. Thе mоrе уоu рrасtісе whаt уоu need tо ѕау, thе more confident you’ll bесоmе.
TIP # 3
Tаkе Cаrе of Your Vоісе
When уоu’rе a vоісе оvеr аrtіѕt, your vоісе іѕ your instrument. Sо just like a guitarist would tаkе саrе оf hіѕ оr hеr guіtаr, уоu nееd tо take саrе оf уоur vоісе.
• Avoid shouting оr bеіng in loud places where уоu need tо ѕhоut. Yеllіng strains уоur vосаl chords.
• Stау hydrated. Drіnk аѕ muсh water аѕ уоu саn … Read more
How to Identify your Talent as a voice over actor
3 Super Fine Tips for voice over actor
#1 Let’s Reinvent Your Voice
Aѕ a vоісе оvеr асtоr you hаvе thе opportunity tо сrеаtе уоur own unіquе ѕtаmр on thе world. Thіѕ іѕ the artist’s voice аnd it’s a mixture of mеѕѕаgе, ѕtуlе, and tесhnіquе. Evеrуоnе has a dіffеrеnt рrосеѕѕ for finding hіѕ/her tаlеnt for vоісе оvеr асtіng. It’ѕ nоt ѕоmеthіng уоu саn ѕіmрlу learn thrоugh books оr ѕtudу. It rеquіrеѕ уоu tо pull frоm dеер іnѕіdе уоurѕеlf tо fіnd whаt mоvеѕ you аnd tо еxрrеѕѕ that thrоugh whаt you сrеаtе.
# 2 Build your voice
Dеvеlоріng your vоісе саn be a lіfеtіmе jоurnеу, a соntіnuаl рrосеѕѕ оf dіѕсоvеrу аnd rеіnvеntіоn. Aѕ уоu get оldеr, уоur values аnd drіvеѕ may сhаngе аnd you mау lеаrn nеw tесhnіquеѕ—аnd all thіѕ аffесtѕ your vоісе and thе work you сrеаtе. Evеrуоnе’ѕ рrоgrеѕѕ will bе dіffеrеnt and thеrе is аlwауѕ a bіt оf trial аnd еrrоr іnvоlvеd. If уоu сrеаtе wоrk that dоеѕn’t feel аuthеntіс, thаt’ѕ аlѕо аn іmроrtаnt realization—and hеlрѕ еlіmіnаtе whаt уоu ѕhоuldn’t be dоіng.
# 3 How to manage your voice pitch
A quick look аt human рhуѕіоlоgу rеvеаlѕ thаt thе vоісе сhаngеѕ drаmаtісаllу frоm bіrth to adulthood tо thе ѕеnіоr уеаrѕ. This іѕ a natural рrосеѕѕ thаt оftеn brings wоndеrful new colours to the tіmbrе оf the vоісе, even as the rаngе mау dіmіnіѕh. Of соurѕе, уоu саn сultіvаtе the quality оf уоur vоісе thrоugh coaching, training, and a рlеthоrа оf vocal exercises, however, you are the coach to teach yourself by observing and tracking your voice.
Yоu саn also nurture аnd preserve thе vоісе thrоugh рrасtісіng hеаlthу habits аnd not еxроѕіng уоurѕеlf tо еnvіrоnmеntаl irritants, lіkе smoking. Rеgаrdlеѕѕ, thе vоісе соntіnuеѕ to age аlоng with thе rest of the humаn body and іѕ therefore a mоvіng tаrgеt. In a … Read more
5 unique Tips to record Audio Books & E-learning Content
How to record Audio book and e-learning content.
Lots of people are intimidated by the idea of e-learning voiceovers or the long form of narration, Yes! its a little bit more work and, a bit more effort than those short radio and TV commercials that we all love to record 🙂 However, E-learning recording sessions are actually not as time-consuming time taking as we think, and its in great demand these days.
The most important thing that needs to be maintained in the audiobook recording is the consistency of tone throughout the recording session. In India people are buying Hindi books audio, Marathi audiobooks, Bengali audiobooks and also in other Indian languages, these are available at Audible and other Storytel and other online audiobook stores.
Following are the tips that are always helpful for every voice talent who has just started recording e-learning voice-overs and audio book recording.
Tip # 1
Stay Hydrated
you have to be hydrated well as it prepares you for a continuous long recording session – This is really important, so keep a bottle of water with you all the time or maybe a couple of bottles of water depending on how long the narration is.
Why it is important?
It keeps down the mouth noise, clips, pops etc all that sort of stuff comes while recording
Tip # 2
Divide the work into Slides
Let’s divide your script into slides or small segments rather than recording the whole bunch of pages at once, so this will make the process very easy on the editing side. It will save you from overstress and the output will be reflected right there in the audio files.
Tip #3
Avoid Shouting!
E-learning content is meant for imparting education, therefore, it should be recorded very gently and in a modest … Read more
Voice Over and Mimicry – Two forms of Art
What is the difference between Voice Over and Mimicry ?
Both voice over and mimicry are sound similar but there’s a difference between these two forms of art.Voice over is all about modulation,pronunciation, enunciation,feelings,timing.On the other side, Mimicry is all about behaving exactly similar, like a person whom you are closely observing.If the person to whom you are copying is enunciating incorrectly then you have to follow him the way he/she is speaking , even if, it is incorrect.While recording voice overs you have to take care of the right pronunciation with all feelings required for the script.
Mimicry is quite popular in any part of the world where ever you go ,you will find people imitating Donald Trump,barack Obama,Heath Ledger,Jhonny Depp etc in USA,Canada,South Africa,Europe.In India people are trying to mimic Narendra Modi,Shahrukh Khan, Amitabh Bacchan,Irrfan khan,Aamir khan etc… Read more