[ad_1] With the world turning into one global village, the need for voice over talents has risen. The global village we envision the world to be has to speak a certain language. This happens to be English, for some it’s the standard American English for other it’s British English. The role of language in the expression of arts, culture, information…

[ad_1] Has this ever happened to you: you are chatting to someone on the phone or in person and they suddenly comment on your voice; it might be a remark about how deep, husky, or even sexy it is? They may have gone further and suggested you could have radio or TV ads. If this sounds familiar then perhaps a…

[ad_1] Even though they hear them all the time, in many surprising places, many people may not be aware just how prudent professional voice talent is in this world of ours. There is simply a lot of need for professional speaking to make certain projects happen. It's just that we are so used to hearing it, we hardly even notice…

[ad_1] Searching for and securing representation from a voice talent agent is usually on the top of a voice actors to-do list. Having an agent does simplify some aspects of a voice acting career, however, being contracted by one is not an easy process and many people who are very talented do not have representation for a variety of reasons.…

[ad_1] Here is an eye catching statistic: 80% of voice over work is done by just 20% of voice over talent. In other words the vast majority of voice jobs go to a minority of voice over artists. So why is this? Why does this successful elite seem to clean up when it comes to getting the work? You are…

[ad_1] Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is rapidly replacing landlines for delivering phone calls to homes and businesses. Common residential home VoIP providers include Vonage, Skype and now Google Voice. Businesses are replacing their now antiquated digital systems with providers delivering services called Hosted PBX, Hosted VoIP, IP PBX, Virtual PBX and many more. If you have plans to implement…

[ad_1] "Do we need to cast a voice-over talent for this project?" That's a valid question any producer might ask when creating an advertisement, corporate audio-video presentation, video game, etc. Of course, the answer depends on what elements the producer and client feel will best communicate with the audience. For a radio ad, a fully sung jingle with no voice-over…

[ad_1] It would be wonderful if you could find a way to start doing national commercials for Ford or McDonald's. However, that's pretty illegally. There are gifted professionals already handling these campaigns who have paid their dues for many years getting to that level. It's much more likely that you'll be able to pick up smaller jobs in your local…

[ad_1] While you can learn a lot about potential voice talent through face-to-face interviewing and listening to demo tapes, you will also need a sample script that will help you gauge if an applicable is the right fit for the job. With a well-chosen sample script, you can get a sense for the tone and style of the voice actor…

[ad_1] Voice overs have been used in cartoons, television shows, and motion pictures for many years. Television fans and movie-goers have heard them many times, if aware of it or not. This particular term is used to describe a voice that is heard without visually seeing the person who is talking. It is a technique heavily used in the entertainment…