I’m not sure what it is, but I’ve been getting more and more questions lately about how to get started in voiceover. Whatever the reason, I always point people to this resource to start their research:
This wonderful e-book by my VO friend Peter O’Connell lays it all out quite plainly, and at times quite bluntly, but that’s far better than the sugar-coating that some resources provide. Some people think that voiceover is just talking for a living, but there’s so much more to it than that, and The Voiceover Entrance Exam is a great place to come to grips with the reality of the biz.
Once you have a handle on that reality, there are lots of resources online that will help the new (and not-so-new) voice talent. Thankfully another of my VO buddies, Dave Courvoisier, has compiled an ever-expanding list of these resources:
While you’re on Dave’s site, check out the “Education” link in the top menu bar. That will pull up other articles that Dave has written on the subject of VO education. And believe me, Dave has written quite a lot: over 2800 blog posts since 2007.
Just like any career, there’s more to voiceover than what is visible on the surface. Take the time to truly understand what you’re getting into before you take the plunge.
Update 3/25/16: Another great article on the subject was written by voiceover talent Anthony Gettig.
I remember reading “Grass Looks Greener On Other Side” well its a fact it just looks greener its not any better…
I mean what does a VoiceOver guy get…words written on a piece of paper and he has to dig deep into it find the context get that emotional feel in that line and phrase it….and not to forget he/she has to do it wearing a headphone in front of a mic…so there is really no other other VO guy in VO booth ha…so one just has to pretend so much and still get the things correct…