A subscriber writes: I do funny voices and accents that keep my friends in stitches. How can I use this in voice over? Susan Berkley: Many people are born mimics. They can copy accents easily and entertain others with a variety of voices. While this innate talent might also mean you have a good…
Some years ago I booked a non-broadcast voice over job with a big corporate client whose name you’ll recognize. I made a few hundred bucks from that first job but they liked my work and we continued to work together for almost 15 years. One day I got curious about how much business they had…
“I’m brand new to voice over. However, the other day I was talking to a prospective client and they asked me about my experience. I didn’t know what to say so I told him I was a beginner and he said they don’t hire beginners and rushed me off the phone. It seems like a…
You might be wondering why I am stating the obvious here. I mean, you record a voice over, you get a check, right? Well… not exactly. An Inner Circle member who is just starting out told me she had gotten “stiffed” on her first three voice over jobs from three different clients. How frustrating!…
Planning your voice-over demo but feeling overwhelmed?What copy should you use? How do you produce a demo that will get you noticed? What do agents, producers and casting directors really want? Here’s how to start…To help you get the job done right simply remember my three favorite words: Levity, Clarity and Honesty. LEVITY: Choose humorous…