Voice Over Training from a voice America recognizes

Name: Voice Over Training from a voice America recognizes
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Learn from a National level voice talent and coach about this work from home industry that has a lot of people excited

Created byMike Elmore

Last updated 12/2015

English

English [Auto],

What you'll learn

Make an educated decision as to whether or not the "Wonderful World of Voice Over" is something they want to pursue

Course content

1 section • 21 lectures • 2h 18m total length

Introduction15:27
Voice Over is an industry that has been growing at an EXTREMELY rapid pace over the last few decades. There are more voice over jobs and opportunities out there now than ever before. Equipment to record yourself from the comfort of your home is now more powerful and MUCH more inexpensive than ever. You can buy a great sounding, studio, condenser, large diaphragm microphone today for almost nothing. In this series of sessions together we will closely examine all aspects of what it takes to get yourself set up and in position to find voice over work using the Internet and email……and communicate with the "voice seekers" out there.

Maybe you have been told (or know) that you have a great sounding voice and should do something with it. THAT'S GREAT!!! but---Not necessary. Today's voice over industry is one that leans largely toward what is known as the "REAL PERSON" sound. It doesn't have much to do with the SOUND of the voice but more with the way the words are delivered. This has opened up the industry for more people than ever before. What was once a male dominated industry now boasts a 50/50 playing field. More female voice overs are heard today than ever before. Plenty of work to go around, without a doubt.
Recording at home8:14
Preparing a script for performance8:20
Learn how to prepare a script for performance by breaking down copy, identifying the copywriter's intent, and tuning your delivery with voiceover technique to engage the intended audience.
Using your voice to get the message across to the listener8:35
Finding Voice Over work online5:11
Discover online voiceover work through paid and free sites, including explainer and whiteboard videos from Indian companies, and audition via voices dot com, voice123, and the voice realm.
More talk about free websites where voice over work is listed5:11
Explore free freelance websites where voiceover talent post demos and clients list jobs with pay and budget. Audition by reading scripts, recording demos, and sending cover letters to diversify submissions.
Quoting and Rates5:27
The Professional Identity5:46
Develop a professional identity to appear credible when clients search you or read your marketing emails. Build consistent branding with a professional email, website, banners, and business cards.
Voice Over Demo13:48
Learn how to build and update your voice over demo as your primary self-promotion tool, covering commercial and narration basics, demo production, and home-based auditioning strategies.
Types of Voice Over Demos9:27
Discover the two main demos—commercial and narration—and how mastering both expands voice over opportunities, including audio books, promos, and game trailers.
Auditioning 110:00
Explore auditioning for voiceover work, comparing at-home and in-studio approaches, and learn to self-direct, read scripts, understand audience, and apply voiceover technique for effective auditions.
Auditioning 28:45
Follow directions? Or not?7:09
Compare two audition philosophies—follow client directions or renegade reads—case by case, guided by experience and a sixth sense to secure fitting voiceover work.
1 take?……Or 2?2:37
Learn when to provide one or two reads in an audition by following the client's directions, offering variations if allowed, and defaulting to one read if no limit is stated.
"Slating" your auditions3:30
Read the audition specs closely3:42
Read every audition listing closely to catch required directions, deadlines, and file formats. Follow the provided visuals or audio cues to shape your delivery and avoid deal-breaking mistakes.
Naming the audition2:46
Learn how to name audition files precisely according to directions, follow file naming conventions, and understand why agents and casting teams value correct formatting for auditions.
Don't forget to attach the file3:01
Master auditioning tips and email etiquette for voice over, using a bottom-up approach to ensure the file is attached before sending and avoid emails without attachments.
What do you say? (email)1:37
Keep your audition email simple and short: open with a brief greeting, thank the client for the script and opportunity, and sign off with your name and phone number.
Those times when you don't win the job4:25
Wrap up5:39
Explore how the voiceover industry shifted to real-person voices, enabled affordable home recording, and open opportunities to be evaluated from home for aspiring voice actors.

Requirements

The only materials needed will be something to take notes with. Maybe some popcorn~

Description

CONNECT DIRECTLY WITH MIKE BY USING THIS NEW EMAIL ADDRESS THAT ISN'T MENTIONED IN THE COURSE:

MikeElmoreTalks@yahoo.com

Voice Over is an industry that has been growing at an EXTREMELY rapid pace over the last few decades. There are more voice over jobs and opportunities out there now than ever before. Equipment to record yourself from the comfort of your home is now more powerful and MUCH more inexpensive than ever. You can buy a great sounding, studio, condenser, large diaphragm microphone today for almost nothing. In this series of sessions together we will closely examine all aspects of what it takes to get yourself set up and in position to find voice over work using the Internet and email……and communicate with the "voice seekers" out there.

Maybe you have been told (or know) that you have a great sounding voice and should do something with it. THAT'S GREAT!!! but---Not necessary. Today's voice over industry is one that leans largely toward what is known as the "REAL PERSON" sound. It doesn't have much to do with the SOUND of the voice but more with the way the words are delivered. This has opened up the industry for more people than ever before. What was once a male dominated industry now boasts a 50/50 playing field. More female voice overs are heard today than ever before. Plenty of work to go around, without a doubt.

Who this course is for:

People that should take this course are anyone that has been thinking about figuring out how to get into voice over. Anyone that feels like they can "tell a story"....Anyone that is looking for a creative outlet and a way to work from home