From the rear cover
Learn to:
- Get into character
- Create a demo
- Prepare for an audition
- Land your dream role
Find expert tips and strategies on how to succeed as a voice actor
Voice acting is a unique career where the actor's voice can be heard worldwide -- in commercials, audiobooks, animated movies, documentaries, telephone systems, and much, much more. But where do you start? Voice Acting For Dummies gives you step-by-step explanations and an abundance of examples from everything on how to find your signature voice, how to create a demo, how to audition, and how to book jobs. Voice Acting For Dummies shows you how to improve your vocal talents and make a career out of them.
- Start with the basics -- learn the ins and outs of the voice acting business, and what it takes to be successful
- Audition like a pro -- understand the do's and don'ts of auditioning in person and online
- Create a demo -- discover how to demonstrate to prospective clients the types of voices you can perform
- Dig into the script -- develop strategies for understanding your role and bringing the written word to life
- Use audio recording software -- find out how you can add music and sound effects to your demo and edit your finished product
- Get into business -- explore ways to turn your voice acting talent into a business
- Build a home recording studio -- purchase the right equipment for your needs
Open the book and find:
- How to train your voice
- The benefits of working with a voice acting coach
- Suggestions for how to write your own scripts
- Tips on quoting fees for voice-overs
- Easy ways to promote your talents
- How to decipher studio terminology
- What to look for in recording and editing software
- Ten things you can do to be prepared for voice acting
Details
- Title Voice Acting For Dummies
- Author Ciccarelli
- Binding Paperback
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Pages 384
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher For Dummies, New York, NY, U.S.A.
- Date 2013-01-29
- Features Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9781118399583 / 1118399587
- Weight 1.25 lbs (0.57 kg)
- Dimensions 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.9 in (23.37 x 18.80 x 2.29 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Television advertising - Vocational guidance, Radio advertising - Vocational guidance
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2012906677
- Dewey Decimal Code 792.028
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