If you are wondering what it takes to start a voice-over career because it seems to be an exciting job, with big bucks and tons of fame to come, you are in the right place,
as I will walk you through the most common questions every voice-over artist has at the beginning of their career.
At what age you can start working as a voice-over artist?
You can start your voice over career from as young as 5 years old, being your parents responsible for the contracts the child obtains; on your own at 14 years old and has no maximum age limit, as the variety of voices and styles are what makes this particular industry so unique.
Does voice-over need special training?
No formal education is required to start as a voice-over artist but it is a highly competitive industry, you should focus on attending to workshops, voice training schools, join institutes and recording studios that will teach you how to be a successful voice-over artist. With perseverance, you will master your skill and earn enough experience to push your career to the top.
Is voice-over like reading from a paper?
No, a voice-over artist develops a deeper bond with the message through their voice. Take notice that exists a different type of content that evokes emotions from us, such feelings need to be heard by your audience to truly connect with the information, which is the principal job of the voice-over artist, read the script while using the voice to call those emotional states.
A voice-over artist brings depth and connection by helping communicate precisely and clear as listeners can understand and hear the intentions of the message, building intimacy with the audience.
Can you work as a voice-over artist as a full-time job?