Is A Voice Over Career A Perfect Fit For You?
Go to: Article Next Article
Every now and then I like put out a gentle reminder that working in the voice-over industry isn't always as glamorous as it sounds from the outside. It's certainly not for everyone -- no matter of how good your natural speaking voice is!
Certainly no job is always perfect all the time, even your dream job. Voice acting, like other professions in the entertainment industry, often requires long hours for not a lot of money or recognition.
If you are considering getting into voice overs, ask yourself what your motivation is. Answer these questions:
1. Are you willing to work more than a 9am - 5pm job? If not, you might have a hard time as a full time voice actor! Some of the most talented and successful voice actors I know are up before dawn and can often be found recording work for clients well into the night. Sure, there are breaks throughout the day, but you should expect periods of feast and famine.
2. Do voiceovers come naturally to you? Think back to when you didn't know what a voice actor was and you didn't know that someone got paid to voice commercials and such. Did you always pay attention to public speaking techniques? Did you tend to notice the quality of someone else's voice or analyze what makes an effective speaker? Did you ever like reading aloud, whether dramatically or for comedic effect? The advice, "Find something you love doing and find a way to get paid for it," certainly applies to voiceovers. Basically, if you weren't paid to do it, would you still want to do voiceovers?
3. Do you need to work with others in a group setting to feel satisfied with work? Voice over artist spend a lot of time alone ... in a padded cell ... talking to themselves! If this sounds like a hard routine for you, especially if you don't live with other people, then you should at least make sure to get plenty of interaction out of the recording booth! Unlike working in an office setting, you are often only interfacing with clients via email or phone. One student recently told me, "If I get lonely, I just make up new character voices to keep me company!"
4. If you can't take a risk. Voice acting takes training, just like "regular" acting! Investing in voice over training is a prudent decision if you are pursuing a professional career as a voice actor. If you aren't willing or able to take both the financial and career risk, then consider a back up plan. The market for voice jobs is ever growing, so don't let me discourage you. Just remember to treat voice acting with as much respect as any new career -- it takes time to build it up!
Article Source: Articlelogy.com
Insurance Comparison Quotes - Selected Insurance Carriers eager to quote you a price, fast!-
Word Count: 474
Reduce Your Debts Without Bankruptcy. See How Much You Can Save. Free Debt Analysis
