Voice over Etiquette

Some simple voiceover mantras and etiquette guidelines:

To be respected as a professional, we must act like a professional

• Turn up on time

• Say please and thank you

• Be able to read/see your script clearly

• Be prepared (well hydrated and rested, read and practice the script in advance)

• Be able to reproduce consistently what you produced on your demo or custom audition

• Avoid noisy clothes or jewellery when recording

• Be Flexible and open to direction and different takes

• Label your files correctly and edit the audio in a timely manner

• Send out invoices and payments in a timely manner

• Be trustworthy and keep your NDA

• Keep communication open to see finished work when possible

Following these can help garner one’s reputation as a solid and dependable voiceover artist. These might seem like small things but can give one stand out appeal in what is already a crowded and competitive marketplace.

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