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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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. …
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 …
You’ve trained. You’ve practiced. You’ve recorded your demo. Then the demo arrives in your inbox and you think, “Okay…now what?” I remember when I got my first demo, I was sure my career would magically take off. At that time …
Creating Strategy and Momentum in Voice-Over Success in voice-over rarely comes from random bursts of inspiration. It comes from strategy, consistency, and momentum. Sometimes voice actors can wait for motivation before taking action, but momentum is actually created through action. …