Voice-Over Artist

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What is a Voice-Over Artist?

A Voice-Over Artist is like an invisible actor or actress. They are heard, but not seen.

A Voice-Over Artist are used for:

• Selling products on the radio
• Radio acting
• Voices for animated characters in movies, tv shows, or adverts etc
• Recorded reading books for the blind

A Voice-Over Artist has to get ‘into character’ so their voice mimics the character’s emotion and personality properly. A Voice-Over Artist may use their natural voice or they may ‘put on’ a voice or accent that is specifically needed for a job.

What does a Voice-Over Artist do?

• meets with clients
• discusses the project
• reads the script / book
• does warm-up exercises for the vocal chords
• practices and ‘gets into character’
• goes to work to do the job at hand

Are you … ?

• interested in drama?
• a person with a good, clear voice?
• a person who can ‘do’ accents?
• confident?
• a good reader?
• able to put expression into your voice?
• work unusual hours?

How do I become a Voice-Over Artist?

Most Voice-Over Artists don’t necessary have a qualification, but a diploma or degree in performing arts would be extremely advantageous. – CLICK HERE

TRAINING:

• CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
• Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
• To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. 
• CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions. 

SOUTH AFRICAN VOICE OVER and VOICE ARTIST NETWORK

https://www.facebook.com/SAvoiceartists/

VOICE ARTISTS

http://www.voice-artist.co.za/

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Mime Artist … or … Performing Arts Technician

Is becoming a Voice-Over Artist the right career choice for me?