Self-Directing vs Live Direction: Which Voiceover Session Style is Right for Your Project?
Picture this: You're working on a project with a killer script and a tight deadline. But what's the best way to get the voiceover laid down? Do you let the voiceover artist work their magic solo, or do you jump on a call and direct them like you're Steven Spielberg in the booth?
How to become a working voiceover artist
I began my freelance voiceover career in 2019. I didn’t know anyone in the industry and I had to figure everything out for myself.
Most people will tell you the first step is coaching. Taking an acting class or working with a performance coach etc. But I would argue that before that, you need to have determination. Ultimately you will be running a business. You don’t just graduate acting school and get handed a full time position as a voiceover artist. You have to work for it every day.
Quick tips for a hassle-free voiceover experience
You’ve got the script ready, but how can you communicate your vision while avoiding multiple rounds of revisions?
The smoothest voiceover gigs are often the ones where the client has thought about references.
Follow this 6-step checklist to get the best voiceover performance for your project.