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The word or phrase
voice over, also known as voiceover, VO or voice-over, refers to an audio
production method where a person’s voice is either broadcast live or
pre-recorded in radio advertising , television, etc. The voice over may be
spoken by someone who also appears on screen in other segments or it may
be done by a voice talent. Voice over is also referred to as "off camera"
commentary. A Voice over talent or announcer can also use voices and
characterization as a narrator of training videos and/or
documentaries.
The
term voice over can also mean the actual voice talent who performed the job. The
terms voice actor, narrator, voice talent, announcer are all used in
kind.
It
is common that a voice
over talent, narrator or announcer narrates the story and sometimes comments on
the action in voice over ( VO, announcer, narrator, voiceover talent
).
The
Voice over (VO, announcer, narrator, voiceover, voice-over ) technique is also
used in audio production to give voices and personalities to animated
characters.
In
films, the sound of a voice (or voices) over images on the screen that may or
may not be related to the images being shown is sometimes used to make a
counterpoint. In addition, they can be random voices not directly connected to
the images on the screen.
Voice over or VO, announcer, narrator, voiceover, or voice-over is often
used for storytelling by an omniscient narrator.
The
“film noir” genre is especially associated with the voice over
method.
In
radio and audio production, voice overs are a huge part of the typical radio
program. Though the announcer holds the prestige and claims all the glory, it is
the voiceover talent that can be the real drive behind the
show.
The
voice-over also has a lot ot do with non-fiction. TV news is often shown as a
series of clips with voice over by the reporters describing the
news.
Educational and documentary networks make extensive use of voice overs,
VO’s, announcers and narrators. Likewise, sports event broadcasts usually have
extensive voice overs by an expert announcer.
Voice-over comments by a critic, historian, or by audio production
personnel is often a prominent feature of films or documentaries on
DVDs.
In
commercials, the use of voice over in TV and radio advertising has been popular
since the beginning.
Before effective audio production and mixing, announcers were produced
"live" in a studio with the entire cast, crew and, usually, orchestra. A
corporate sponsor hired an audio production specialist, who hired writers and
voice actors to perform.
This industry expanded rapidly with the introduction of television in the
1950s and the age of highly produced serial radio shows ended.
Voice acting is the art of doing voices, voice over, or vo for animated
characters and in audio production for radio and audio dramas and comedy, doing
voice overs in radio and television commercials, audio production, and radio and
television advertising. An individual who performs such voice over roles is
called a voice actor or voice talent.
For
professional audio production, voice over acting done by the announcer or
narrator usually involves reading computer programs, instructions by telephone.
It is not
unusual to find regular on-screen actors doing voices, voice over, vo, or voice-over
jobs. For those actors, voice over has the advantage of offering acting work
without having to bother with makeup, costuming, lighting,
etc.
Voice over ctors have a small but furious fan base, making appearances at
events.
Commercials for
television and radio advertising are also done using voice over, vo, voiceover
or announcer or narrator agencies.
Education and direction in entering the voice over, announcer, vo,
voiceover or narrator marketplace and how to market one's self is offered at
various schools and facilities around the U.S.
VO coaches who
have had success in commercial, narration, and voice over offer private
training, tele-seminars and weekend workshops for both novice and experienced
voices. The VoiceOver International Creative Experience (VOICE) in Los Angeles
is an annual expo open to all voice actors, coaches, agents, and audio
production specialists within the VO industry.
Though lots of
fun and very creative, steady work as a voice over talent in the US is normally
realistic only in major metropolitan areas such as New York, Chicago, and Los
Angeles.
What are voice over directors looking for? Here are some tips
…
Good luck!
Voice
over vo, voiceover or
announcer or narrator talents often don’t make it because the talent doesn't understand the character
for which they are auditioning, or they have no versatility or they haven't
prepared a unique voice or they aren't able to take
direction.
What
voice over vo, voiceover or
announcer or narrator talent should do
is make themselves stick out at an audition. Be on-time, prepared and have
several different voices for each character. Versatility and the ability to take
direction are key.
Get some professional acting training.
Know your limits.
Know your strengths and take advantage of
them.
Get your demo tape professionally
produced.
There is nothing more disappointing than an interesting voice that can't
act. Be natural and don't try too hard.
Develop a versatile range.
Give a fantastic performance on your
demo.
Get yourself a broadminded agent.
Use contacts ruthlessly.
Develop a thick skin.
DON'T...give up too easily. An insanely tenacious attitude will usually
get you there in the end.
Here are a few tips for the auditions:
- Bring a lemon and as you step up to the mic, squeeze some of its juice
into the water and take a professional-looking swig. It's good for funny voices
and makes an impression on people.
- Pretend to understand everything that you are being told by confused
directors. Even if it sounds ridiculous or obscene, just make an interpretation
and blurt out something.
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