Learn How to Book Commercial Voiceovers from an Industry Pro

Name: Learn How to Book Commercial Voiceovers from an Industry Pro
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Learn everything you need to know to become a successful Commercial Voice Over Actor!

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Created byTessa S.

Last updated 8/2021

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What you'll learn

How to Become a Professional Voiceover Artist
How to Build a DIY Recording Booth at Home
How to Record Voiceovers on GarageBand for Auditions and Bookings
How to make your own Voiceover Reel - even if you haven't booked anything professional yet
Commercial Voiceover Acting - learn about Intention & Types of Commercials you will come across while auditioning
How to be Professional during at-home or in-studio recording sessions with Commercial VO clients
How to find an agent and how to represent yourself

Course content

5 sections • 30 lectures • 2h 0m total length

Introduction to the Course2:01
Welcome to Learn How to Book Commercial Voiceovers From An Industry Pro! In this lecture I will introduce myself, tell you about my resume, and why I am excited to teach this course.
What you will learn during this Commercial Voice Over Course2:53
We will go over everything you will learn in this course. Students will learn what is takes to be a professional Commercial VO artist, how to effectively audition and break down audition scripts, learn how to build a DIY recording booth at home, create online profiles for Voiceover submission websites, create a professional Voiceover reel, and how to get representation.
What you will walk away with after taking this Course0:54
This lecture goes over what you will walk away with after taking this course - some new skills and confidence!
Activity: Before We Dive In!1:48
Activity Lecture! Grab a notebook and answer the prompts mentioned in the video.

What We WIll Cover in this Section1:31
This lecture will cover what we will learn in Section One: Before The Booth.
We will cover:
1. Why Commercial Voiceovers Should Be Your Target
2. Types of Commercial Voiceovers You Will Come Across
3. Dissecting Voiceover Scripts
4. Acting Lesson
5. Activity
6. Wrap Up
Why Commercial Voiceovers Are Your Target4:15
In this lecture I will go over why I think Commercial Voiceovers are a great way to start your budding Voiceover Career!
Types of Commercials You Will Come Across3:20
In this lecture you will learn the different types of commercials that are out there and how to best audition for them when you receive Voiceover audition scripts.
Dissecting Your Voiceover Audition Script5:17
In this lecture you will learn how to dissect your Voiceover Audition script that will help you book that job!
Acting Lesson7:52
In this lecture you will get an acting lesson! Voiceover actors are artists and I will teach you what I have learned as an actor, and how these skills have helped me book all the commercial work I have booked thus far.
Activity: Imagination2:18
Activity: Imagination
Grab a notebook and answer the activity prompts in the video.
Have Fun and Be Yourself!2:22
We will go over bringing your unique self and voice to Voiceover Auditions.

What We Will Cover in this Section2:43
This lecture will cover what we will learn in Section Two: In The Booth
We will cover:
1. What Voiceover Equipment You Will Need
2. How To Set Up Your DIY Studio
3. How To Set Up Your Microphone
4. How To Use GarageBand For Voiceover Auditions & Bookings
5. Activity: Sound Test
6. What to expect "In The Booth"
What Do You Need for Voiceover Auditions and Bookings?5:54
We will go over all the professional equipment you will need for successful Voiceover auditions and bookings.
How To Set Up Your DIY Voiceover Recording Studio4:14
In this lecture you will learn how to set up a DIY Voiceover Recording Booth at home with items you probably already have!
How To Set Up Your Microphone2:33
In this lecture we will go over how to set up your microphone within GarageBand. For this lecture you will need a microphone - but if you don't have a microphone yet - you could attach your cell phone and use your voice recording app (Voice Memo on iPhones).
How To Use GarageBand for Voiceover Work7:10
In this lecture you will learn how to use GarageBand to record your audition.
How To Upload and Covert Voiceover Files4:39
In this lecture you will learn how to convert your Voiceover recordings into mp3 files to send to agents, and how to easily access your recordings as .wav files.
Activity: Sound Test1:28
In this Activity you will do a practice Sound Test of your DIY Sound Booth and practice your new GarageBand skills.
What To Expect in VO Recording Sessions with Clients/Directors/Producers7:04
In this lecture I will go over what to expect during a Recording session once you have booked your first Voiceover job.

What We WIll Cover In This Section2:33
This lecture will cover what we will learn in Section Three: After The Booth
We will cover:
1. How To Make Your Voiceover Reel
2. Representation
3. Casting
4. Voiceover Submission Websites
5. Marketing
Creating a Voiceover Reel6:04
In this lecture, we will go over how to create your Voiceover Reel in GarageBand, and what your Voiceover Reel should contain.
Activity: Starting Your Voiceover Reel5:38
This activity will jumpstart your Voiceover Reel on GarageBand with two practice commercials.
Representation7:47
This lecture will go over all things representation. We will go over how to represent yourself or how to find an agent.
Commercial Casting Workshops and Casting Directors3:02
In this lecture we will go over all things Casting. You will learn about Casting Directors and Casting Director workshops and how to be mindful about networking.
Voiceover Submission Websites6:04
In this lecture we will go over popular Voiceover Submission Sites that I think are a great place to start out your Voiceover Career to build up your resume.
Personal Website and Social Media4:51
In this lecture we will go over all things Marketing - how to market yourself on your website and on social media.

What We WIll Cover In This Section1:03
Our Final Section: Conclusion
What We Will Cover:
1. Highlights of What We Have Learned
2. What To Know Going Forward
3. Bonus Lecture
Overview of the Course6:44
This lecture is the Highlight Reel of the most important elements of "Learn How To Boom Commercial Voiceovers From An Industry Pro."
What Is Important to Focus On3:48
This lecture will talk about what is important to focus on going forward as a Voice Artist in this industry.
Bonus Lecture2:28
Bonus Lecture! Information for further study.
Email: TessaTalksVO@gmail.com

Affiliate Links to Equipment Used in this Course:
(**Disclaimer: Below are Affiliate Links of equipment mentioned in this Course that I use regularly -- I receive a small commission if you purchase something using these links, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!)
USB Microphone (Apogee): https://amzn.to/3f2pHgW
Tripod: https://amzn.to/2UUl6X8
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Sound Shield: https://amzn.to/2UVgDDx
MacBook Pro: https://amzn.to/3i9sGpO

Not an Affiliate Link:
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Requirements

Your voice! Everything else is suggested for this course but you can invest later on and do not need to buy equipment to take this course
You will need a Computer - I use an Apple MacBook Pro with the program GarageBand - there is a whole section and activities where the focus is on GarageBand and recording
You will need headphones
You will need a microphone -- you can use your cell phone if it has voice recording ability, but you will eventually need to invest in a professional microphone for Voice Over work

Description

Students will learn what is takes to become a professional Voice-over Artist. You will learn how to effectively audition and break down audition scripts; learn how to build a DIY recording booth at home; how to create online profiles for Voice Over submission websites; how Commercial Voiceover recording sessions work and the keywords you need to know in the recording booth; how to make your own professional Voiceover reel; and how to get representation.

You don't just need to have "a great voice" to be a successful and professional Voiceover actor. You need training and the understanding of this as a business. Yet, it doesn't have to be as daunting as it seems! As an industry pro myself, I want to teach you how to get your own foot in the door and take your voice over career into your own hands! It can be accessible, you can work from home if you like, or you can put yourself out there and hit the pavement if you have representation.

After taking this course, you will walk away with confidence that you and anyone who takes the time to learn these skills can be a successful Voiceover Actor and make a living off of VO work! The beginning of your successful Voiceover business starts right now.

I hope you enjoy this class as much as I enjoyed teaching it!

You got this!

Who this course is for:

People interested in learning about voice over work
All levels - Beginners to Advanced

Learn How to Book Commercial Voiceovers from an Industry Pro

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Course content

Introduction4 lectures • 8min

Before The Booth7 lectures • 27min

In The Booth8 lectures • 36min

After The Booth7 lectures • 36min

Conclusion4 lectures • 14min

Requirements

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