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Voiceover Tips & Info
Looking to learn more about the craft of voice over? Ian Russell shares helpful advice, industry knowledge, and practical tips for anyone interested in voice acting, narration, and audio production...


The Importance of Recognizing Voiceover Credits in the Entertainment Industry
Voice actors are often the silent heroes of many voiceover campaigns. The time has come for both the industry and audiences to fully recognize and appreciate their invaluable contributions. In a world where stories continue to enchant us, let us remember the voices that make these tales unforgettable.
Sep 29


Why Hire a Mature British Voice Actor?
Hiring a mature British voice artist can offer a unique set of benefits, blending professional expertise with the specific cultural and vocal qualities associated with older speakers.
Sep 9


Voiceover Subscriptions: 'Tax on Hope'?
There has always been an underlying theme that actors and voice actors should not have to pay upfront to have an agent or to be on a roster. This started changing in 2003 when Voice 123, the first subscription based voiceover online casting site was launched. Now there are hundreds of directories and online casting (pay-to-play) sites that have made a big business out of charging voice acting membership subscriptions. They give their members access to jobs acting as a marketi
May 27


Voiceover Usage
Much is said about the negative aspects of agreeing to "forever"- In-Perpetuity usage for 'broadcast' commercials. It particularly impacts negotiations where a potential client is seeking to use your voice exclusively in their market. Granting 'broadcast' usage rights indefinitely to a party means you cannot provide exclusivity in the same market to another party. The risk involved is that a prospective client, Company A, seeking exclusivity, might choose not to hire you beca
Apr 16


A Voice Actor's Guide to British English Accents
This is by no means a complete and comprehensive British voice over accent guide, as that would require an entire book and a linguistics degree. Instead, it serves as an accent taster to help you discover, cast, and be cast for the many beautiful British accents available.
Dec 12, 2024


Motion Capture Resource for Voice Actors
MoCap Resource for Voice Actors
Nov 21, 2023


A Voice Actor's Guide to Voiceover Demos
When you become a Voice Actor, one of the most important ‘equipment’ investments will be your Voiceover Demos. Lots of questions can crop up with Voiceover Demos - like where is the best place to get one, what kind are best, how many will I need and how much will it cost?
Aug 11, 2023


Doing Voice Over While on Holiday
Most voice actors will inevitably spend moments away from home under cover, trying to perform brilliantly in less-than-ideal circumstances...
Jun 23, 2023


Guide to Voiceover Awards
This is your year to apply for the many voiceover awards and scholarships out there!
Jan 13, 2023


Voice Actor Resume' Resource
Let's Talk Voice over Resumes'
Feb 16, 2021
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