I’d like to discuss the three biggest myths in voiceover, because they really distract from the main focus of a truly successful performance. Before that, I’d like to explain where these myths ALL came from. Understanding this will instantly help you understand why they are no longer relevant. Much of where voice acting began was in tv and radio...
You MUST OWN your voice-over script. Here’s how to do it:Here’s how it commonly plays out when beginner voice actors approach the idea of script analysis:They read the script in their head. Once, maybe twice if they really wanna read between the lines. I then ask them to tell me what it’s about. Here’s where things go wrong. Their choice of pronouns. Let’s...
There’s a creative side and an informational side to all voiceover scripts. Starting with the informational side, you have the hard facts about the product: zero calories, 100% organic, all natural, 4 out of 5 dentists recommend…..You can’t argue with the facts. They are what they are. They can be selling points for sure, but they’re still just facts. On...