vendredi 20 mai 2016

Gaining Employment As A Voice Artist

By Timothy Brown


In all the world of entertainment, there are a lot of different types of actors. Some specialize in feature film movies, others command the stage, and still more prefer to do television, commercials, and a variety of other genres. One very popular area of performance is that of the voice artist, which is used in many ways.

Each acting genre is going to have its own set of requirements and skills. The specifications and versatility are especially evident in the area of the vocal arts. These individuals are used in many projects such as video games, animated movies, radio commercials, television shows, computerized systems, and telephone ads just to name a few.

Contrary to popular opinion, there is a lot of preparation, hard work and health maintenance that goes into the vocal acting. In this job, a person's sound is what is important, and their looks are inconsequential. To ensure that one gives a quality performance each and every time, they will need to avoid straining their chords and continue to train themselves to improve on a regular basis.

Anyone considering entering this field would be advised to first invest in some high quality vocal training. One should choose an instructor that has plenty of experience working with people in this profession. Such classes will help an actor learn how to breathe properly, control speech breaks, and pronounce words and sounds clearly.

Cutting a demo tape that demonstrates the individual's full acting range, is the next logical step. It is recommended that one have this done in a professional studio so that the quality that is high and all technical imperfections are rectified and background noise eliminated. The majority of clients will only accept submissions that are either on a compact disc or in the form of digital media.

The job search typically begins by first deciding on what level and in which area one wishes to work. There are four basic categories in this field, which are Regional, Local, International, and National. Each of these is going to have a different set of challenges, requirements, and benefits.

Once one has decided which level and genre they are going to work in, it is time to start sending out demo tapes and resume's. The key to this part of the process is to apply for as many jobs as possible, and to have patience in getting accepted. There are thousands of people interested in the same roles, so diligence and perseverance are key factors to getting noticed and gaining profitable employment.

Public announcements, video games, television commercials, children's programming, radio ads, animated features, directional guidance systems and much more, offer vocal actors a lot of employment opportunities. In this field, a full range of different sounds are required, from the beautiful to the rough, and even the strange and unusual. It may be to one's advantage to have a high quality demo tape, be persistent when sending out resume's, and diligent in applying for a lot of different roles.




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