Thursday, October 30, 2014

Intro To Voice Over Commercials

By Roseann Hudson


There are a lot of people who have vocal talents that are worthy of being used to create a career. It may be that they have a speaking tone that soothes, captivates or demands attention, or perhaps they just have a sound that is memorably unique. For many of those in this situation, getting work in voice over commercials might actually be a great option.

This is a job field that requires a person to use just their vocal faculties to spread information, entertain, or sell ideas, products and services. How an individual looks is not important in this type of career as the way they sound is all the client is interested in. The goal of the assignments is to have a written script performed effectively enough to convey emotion, create ambiance and make an impression through speech.

There are quite a few circumstances and situations in which the performed pieces might be aired. The two most commonly recognized are those used in radio spots and those that provide the audio for television clips. However, they are also heard in the ads that appear on websites, prior to a movie being played and also while one is on hold during a phone call, just to name a few.

Not everyone is suitable for this job as there are certain qualities they must possess and particular skills that must be mastered. The obvious requirement would be vocals that translate well when recorded, because though someone may sound great while talking, not everyone sounds the as good on electronic devices. One must also be able to speak clearly, even when using a pronounced accent of any sort.

It is often a mistaken belief that only people with amazing voices can make it in this field. The truth is that just as visual casting calls for many different looks depending on the role, the same goes for auditory spots, which will require many varied sounds. It is important that interested individuals has proficient acting skills because they will have to make pictures and set atmospheres with just their words.

This field of acting consists of the categories known as narration, animation and the wildly varied commercial area of work. Advertising of this type is done on the local, regional and nationally viewed levels. All are important, yet each is unique in the pros and cons, as well as the requirements set for working in that set.

Jobs on the local level include things like civic organizations and car dealerships that only need to advertise within a small area. Gigs are qualified as regional when they reach a larger broadcast zone that is normally centered around a large city and focusing on more wide spread subjects. National job positions are normally cast through major firms that are located in places like Atlanta, New York and Los Angeles and often only hire actors belonging to unions.

Regardless of which level an actor works on, there are common protocols to gaining employment. Most in this field find hiring vocal coaches and acting instructors with fine reputations can help the individual hone and perfect their skills. Almost always a demo tape of professional quality is required and needs to be submitted along with a resume' to multiple agencies.




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