Work Up a (Character) Sweat
If you finish a character voice-over session looking exactly like you did when you walked into the booth, I’ve got a question for you: were you acting, or were you just reading? We don’t get paid to do voice reading; …
Under the Hood: The Science of Recording Equipment
Whether you are a seasoned voice actor or just beginning your journey with Such A Voice, delivering industry-standard, broadcast-quality audio requires more than just vocal talent. In today’s competitive voice-over industry, treating your equipment as a black box is no …
Check It Again!
One of the simplest pieces of advice I can offer any voice-over artist is remarkably straightforward: check it again. Always, and I mean always, check your audio, and then check it again. One last time before hitting submit. It sounds …
Eight Out-of-the-Box Ways to Get Voice-Over Work
When you’re trying to break into voice-over, it’s easy to assume that the only way to get work is to audition, audition, audition, and wait for someone to choose you. Auditioning is absolutely part of the business, but it isn’t …
The Ups & Downs of VO Assistant Work
Managing a voice-over business itself is a full-time job, and trying to do it all alone can be quite challenging. Delegating some of the tasks that have less ROI (or joy) not only can help you maximize the hours in …
How to Break Monotonous Reads
One of the fastest ways to lose a listener in voice-over is to sound like you’re simply reading words from a page.The best script in the world can fall flat when every sentence has the same pitch, pace, volume, and …
Five Things Blocking Your Next Breakthrough in VO (And What to Do About Them)
“Success in voice-over rarely arrives to the sound of trumpets. More often, it shows up cloaked as consistency.” If you’ve been in voice-over for any length of time, you’ve probably wondered when your next breakthrough is coming. Maybe you’re waiting …
How to Add More Energy to Your Voice While Staying Conversational
Have you ever listened back to a recording and thought, “Wow… I sound kind of flat?” Don’t worry, you’re definitely not alone. It’s one of the most common struggles people have when recording voice-overs. The funny thing is, you probably …
AI vs Soul: Why The Human Element Matters
The voice-over landscape is changing faster than a script rewrite during a live session with eight people from the ad agency weighing in on the Zoom…too real? Every day, a new software platform promises to clone human speech with uncanny …
Introducing The Voice-Over Pod with Justine Reiss of Such A Voice!
Hey there, voice-over artists! I’m Justine Reiss, the host of The Voice-Over Pod with Justine Reiss of Such A Voice, and I am thrilled to introduce you to an immersive exploration of the captivating realm of voice acting, where authenticity, …
Marketing Funnels for Beginners: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
Dear Paul, I get that I should be marketing, but I don’t know how. I hear about funnels, and I have no idea what that means. I find the whole thing complicated, and I have no clue where to start. …
The Phantom Menaces: Eliminating Hums and Hisses in Your Recordings
Low-frequency hums and high-frequency hisses can ruin an otherwise perfect take. A clean and quiet background is essential for voice-over tracks, and clients will expect pristine audio. This guide seeks to improve the quality of your recordings with the following …