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Today’s Quick Voiceover Tip: Voiceover success takes time. Keep going and don’t be discouraged
Voice acting is a rewarding career, but it can also be a difficult one. It takes time to build up experience and gain recognition in the industry. Success in the voiceover industry is not something that happens overnight; it’s a long game. Patience, consistency, reliability, dedication, flexibility, and tenacity are all key components of success in the voiceover industry.
When starting out as a voice actor, it’s easy to get discouraged when things don’t happen quickly. You may have sent out countless auditions and not received any callbacks or you may have been passed over for roles that you felt were perfect for you. It’s important to remember that success in the voiceover industry is not something that happens overnight; it takes time and effort to build up your skills and reputation.
The first step on your journey to success in the voiceover industry is to make sure you have solid acting skills, strong marketing, and quality demos. Your demo reel should showcase your range as an actor and highlight your unique strengths as a performer. Make sure all your tools are top notch. Somethings you can’t control (economy, available projects, etc.), this is one area you can control. Sharpen the saw.
Another important factor for success in the voiceover industry is consistency. Voice actors need to be consistent and reliable when it comes to delivering their work on time and meeting deadlines set by clients or casting directors. Being consistent with your work will help build trust between yourself and potential employers which will lead to more opportunities down the line.
Additionally, being reliable means being flexible when needed; if a client needs changes made or requests additional takes, be willing to accommodate them within reason as this could lead to future work from them or referrals from other clients who heard about how accommodating you were during their project.
Dedication is also key when striving for success in the voiceover industry; having perseverance even when times are tough will help keep you motivated during those times where progress seems slow or nonexistent. Don’t give up after one rejection; keep pushing forward.
Additionally, staying up-to-date with trends within the industry can help give you an edge over other actors who may not be as informed about what’s happening within the field of voice acting at any given moment – knowledge is power!
Finally, tenacity is essential for success in any field – especially one as competitive as voice acting! Don’t be afraid to take risks when necessary; if there’s an opportunity that seems promising but requires some extra effort on your part then go for it.
Taking risks can often lead to unexpected rewards such as new contacts or job offers so don’t shy away from taking chances every now and then.
Success in the voiceover industry doesn’t come easy – it takes hard work, dedication, consistency, flexibility, reliability, patience and tenacity – but if these qualities are present then anything is possible! With enough effort anyone can become successful within this field so don’t get discouraged if things don’t happen quickly – stay focused on your goals and never give up!
M. Bruce Abbott is the Creative Director/Partner at Radio Lounge. Bruce has over 30 years experience as a voice actor, casting and production director, as well as extensive advertising, marketing, and podcasting experience.
