Postive Encouragement for Voice Talents

A little encouragement from one of our voice talents, Liz2...

After four call-backs for an audition for an animated feature film, I learned I didn't make the cut. While I had already picked out my Oscar dress, I chose to see the disappointment as an opportunity for growth. I began asking, "What can I learn," "What can I do differently next time." "was I acting out of ego, rather than connecting with the purpose of my character, the film?" And, of course, the bigger question, "How can I remain connected to my mission of using my talent to help others in the midst of such disappointment?"

While the answers to these questions are vital, most important for me is just the asking-- keeping my thoughts on the right path of self-discovery, searching for the answers. Today, I trust that higher thinking, envisioning success and believing in myself no-matter-what will propel me to the next level in my voice over career and in my life.

Listen to Liz2 HERE

Your True Character Voice

Some "character" voices actually come from somewhere inside you and don't require you to change your voice at all. If there is a mothering side to you, or you already are a mother, then you probably have a "Mom Voice". You may have a dry, droning, monotone voice you use when you are tired or bored with life at the moment. Used with the right copy, this voice could be funny. Maybe you use a funny voice when you talk to the dog, or when you are talking to yourself while driving.

A good idea might be for you to carry a notebook or recording device with you and make note of the voices that come out of you naturally. Sometimes the voices that sound like real, true characters are really just voice artists being themselves, and having a conversation as they normally would as a husband, wife, Mom or Dad.


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Finding that Perfect Voice

So your client needs a Voice Over for your upcoming project and you really want to make a great impression. Choosing a talent can be a tricky and stressful process. Professional voice over artist, Justin2 on VoicesOnlineNow.com, shared with us his list of top 10 things you should ask yourself before hiring your next voice over talent. Listen to Justin2's demo here.

1. Decide where to hold your recording session
2. Determine your time constraints
3. Determine the gender and age of your target audience
4. Determine the gender and age of the Voice Over artist
5. Consider the style and range
6. Decide if a voice attribute or accent is required
7. Listening to prospective Voice Over artist demos
8. Audition prospects and ask for resume and references
9. Be sure the client signs off on the artist
10. What is the preferred rate

Now do you want to make hiring your next voice over talent even easier than following these 10 steps? This is where Voices Online Now comes in.

Because all of our talent are hand picked we only provide the best of the best in the industry. You tell us exactly what voice you're looking for and we’ll find it!

We can even send MP3 auditions to make your decision easier. And when it’s time to record you’re the director during the session so you know you’re getting exactly what you want.

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