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CAREER A Voice Over Valentine: Why I Love Being A Voice Over Talent February 14, 2012  By Randye KayeVoice Actor & Coach When I teach Investigate Voice Over classes for Edge Studio or answer the inevitable cocktail party "So how can I get into VO?" question, I make the hard work clear: voice over is a business. I don't care if you have an agent or not - it is still a small business that you must run yourself - as talent, salesperson, marketing team, accountant, perpetual student, networker, and often editor and producer. So - why do we do it? What's the payoff? The other side of the coin? Like in any relationship that needs work, sometimes we need to be reminded of why we fell in love in the first place. So, dear newbie or pro, here's my love list ...  Why I Love Being A Voice Over Talent 1. Fun! This morning I got to play a baby owl (who spoke English - yeah, animation), this afternoon a16-year-old girl for an audiobook, and then a medical expert who could explain fibromyalgia. That is a blast. 2. Comfort. Yeah. I love sweatpants, old comfy sweaters, bare feet. I can wear what I want, as long as it's not noisy. (OK, for sessions out in the real world I do make an effort. Leggings or jeans, actual shoes, maybe some make-up too.) 3. Challenge. I love the process of bringing words to life - off the page, communicating the meaning for the listener's benefit. Who am I? Who is listening? What do the words mean? Why do I keep talking? Those questions help immensely. 4. Ego. OK, I admit it. It's kinda cool when I hear a commercial on TV or radio that I voiced, or when I call my daughter |
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