A subscriber writes:“I have a strange voice I can do. It sounds like one of the munchkins or chipmunks. Everyone has been telling me for years to check into this kind of thing, but to be honest, I was too afraid of rejection and embarrassment. Can my funny voice really make me money?” I get…
Busy? Who isn’t! Many people postpone getting started in voice over because they think it will take too much of their time. But finding the time to get started and succeed is actually easier than you think. If you can find at least 30 daily minutes of free time you can start a voice over…
Is having an accent a benefit or a liability in voice over? In this issue Of Inside Voice-over I’ll be discussing two types of accents: those from other countries, and regional accents from around the United States. Plus I also have some special tips for actors who can imitate foreign accents. FOREIGN ACCENTS Non-US speakers…
There is so much conflicting, and often confusing, information about the correct way to breathe for voice over work. Should your stomach go out or in when you inhale? How much breath do you actually need, and where the heck is your diaphragm anyway? If you’ve ever taken a Pilates or a yoga class or…
Many people have problems with an overly sibilant “S” that hisses or whistles in a distracting manner. A hissing “s” can be especially troublesome for voice over artists when a sensitive microphone picks up every nuance of your speech. Sibilance that may barely be noticeable in casual conversation can become a real issue in the…