Voiceover Magic

So you  want to be a voiceover? Here are a few top tips:

·      Read out loud every day – anything and everything

    You don't really need to do those rather boring vocal exercises, the real thing is much better. 

 

·      Record your voice – use your phone your pc

Got a smart phone - you've got a high quality recording device.

·      Move emotions – put feeling and care into your practice

Understand the work, the emotion and the reason the script was written.

·      Play your work back, could you do better?

But don't beat yourself up - be constructive in your own criticism.

·      BUT don’t beat yourself up!

Did I mention don't beat yourself up, few voice-over artists are totally happy with their voice. 

·      Mimic ads on TV, Radio

Copy the real thing, use it but don't just steal it.

·      De-construct what you hear on TV and Radio

Lend a critical ear to what you hear and see.

·      Know your limitations!

At the same time understand what you are good at.