If you’ve ever been told you have a great voice, you’ve probably considered putting it to good use in the world of voiceovers. It is an industry that, while full of opportunity and potential, feels shrowded and reserved for people with insider information.
That’s just not the case. Professional voice over work is out there and waiting for you (and not just in commercials). Here is a short list of just some of the ways you can put your voice to work.
Commercials
Of course, commercials are the first option, here. Just about every commercial on TV and certainly every commercial on the radio has voice overs in them.
While they make up less of the field than you might think, commercial voice over artists are well-paid union members. This type of works offers a nice level of consistency for those involved.
Gaming
Video and online games have come a long way since Pong hit TV screens in the 1970s. Seemingly every game released on every platform available now comes with its own backstory film sequences full of theater-quality visual effects, animation, and yes, voice over work.
Whether its a full feature-length acting gig or a series of grunts, giggles, and celebratory whoops, video game makers are always on the lookout for new voice over talent.
Audiobooks
If you are skilled in expression and clarity, you might consider audiobook recording. Unlike commercial work, these voice over jobs are as much acting as they are reading.
Audiobooks, as a format, are growing more and more popular in our fast-paced world. As a result, there is more and more work available from audiobook publishers around the globe.
Corporate Videos
Many of the largest businesses, universities, and other organizations around the world use voice over professionals to record all sorts of videos. Whether it is for training, online courses, or other informational presentations, these jobs are everywhere.
If your talents don’t extend to acting, you should consider this professional tone work that requires little creative energy.
Your future career as a professional voice over talent is ready for you. Find the field for you and get started.
