I went to an introductory Voice Over class tonight which was a very interesting and fun experience. I've been thinking of doing Voice Over for while now. I know a couple of other people who do this work, it can be reasonably lucrative work done from anywhere. It works on a very similar basis as the extra work does. There are websites you subscribe to that send you notices throughout the day of Voice Over work. You create a profile on these websites that includes a demo of a voice over and a description of what your voice can convey. There are so many specialty areas in this work. I figure there is bound to be a niche I can find for myself. The demo you place on your website profile is akin to posting your headshot for the background work. This intro class provided really great info on inexpensive equipment to buy to do home recording, free software for recording and editing pieces, ideas for where to get the best sound in your living space (hello, walk in closet), important tips for reading scripts, posture for recording, how to get the message across and connect with the audience, different categories of voice over work, pay scale for various jobs, etc. Once I buy my equipment and subscribe to a couple of websites, I can start my own voice over business. I'll have to start thinking of a good name for my Voice Over business!
There were four of us in the class tonight, each had a very different script to perform. One guy had a truly AMAZING voice and natural talent. His voice is so rich and resonating. Beautiful to listen to. I have no doubt he will be successful in this business. I've been told my voice is very memorable but I'm not sure if that is good or bad. By the end of the class we each recorded a demo that will then be transformed with music and editing to a worthy example we can post on our subscription profile. I'll post it once I get it from the Voice Over company.
They offer packages for more coaching lessons and another professional demo. I think I'm going to sign up for one of their packages to really up my game. I'm thinking this is another real avenue for interesting work that I can do as it fits my schedule.
I'm excited to get going on this new work possibility.
There were four of us in the class tonight, each had a very different script to perform. One guy had a truly AMAZING voice and natural talent. His voice is so rich and resonating. Beautiful to listen to. I have no doubt he will be successful in this business. I've been told my voice is very memorable but I'm not sure if that is good or bad. By the end of the class we each recorded a demo that will then be transformed with music and editing to a worthy example we can post on our subscription profile. I'll post it once I get it from the Voice Over company.
They offer packages for more coaching lessons and another professional demo. I think I'm going to sign up for one of their packages to really up my game. I'm thinking this is another real avenue for interesting work that I can do as it fits my schedule.
I'm excited to get going on this new work possibility.
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