The Art of Voice Acting : The Craft and Business of Performing for Voiceover

The Art of Voice Acting covers all aspects of the craft and business of performing voiceover. This sixth edition is reorganized and completely updated to include the latest information on how to get started in voiceover, performing techniques, setting up a personal recording space, voiceover demos, the basics of running a voiceover business, working with agents, unions, and much more. Dozens of URL’s are included with additional resources and several chapters include all new scripts written specifically for this edition. Two new chapters include contributions from some of the voiceover world’s top professionals. Additional content can be found on the Voice Acting Academy website at AOVA.VoiceActing.com. This is the perfect tool for aspiring voice performers, radio announcers, and stage and screen actors. The Art of Voice Acting covers all aspects of the craft and business of performing voiceover. This sixth edition is reorganized and completely updated to include the latest information on how to get started in voiceover, performing techniques, setting up a personal recording space, voiceover demos, the basics of running a voiceover business, working with agents, unions, and much more. Dozens of URL's are included with additional resources and several chapters include all new scripts written specifically for this edition. Two new chapters include contributions from some of the voiceover world's top professionals. Additional content can be found on the Voice Acting Academy website at AOVA. VoiceActing.com. This is the perfect tool for aspiring voice performers, radio announcers, and stage and screen actors The business of voice acting -- Using your instrument -- Microphone technique -- The monologue -- Voice acting 101 -- Developing your unique style -- Techniques for developing style -- The seven core elements -- Wood shedding and script analysis -- The character in the copy -- Single voice commercial -- Multiples and dialogue -- Long form narration: corporate & eLearning -- Audio books -- Mastering character voices -- Imaging/promo/trailer -- Other VO genres -- Getting paid to play -- Your voiceover demo -- Your home studio -- Home studio technology -- How to work in the voiceover business -- Managing your voiceover business -- Establishing your voiceover identity -- The talent agent -- Auditions -- You're hired! the session -- Stop it! -- The changing world of voiceover -- Wisdom from the pros "The Art of Voice Acting covers all aspects of the craft and business of performing voiceover. This sixth edition is reorganized and completely updated to include the latest information on how to get started in voiceover, performing techniques, setting up a personal recording space, voiceover demos, the basics of running a voiceover business, working with agents, unions, and much more. Dozens of URL's are included with additional resources and several chapters include all new scripts written specifically for this edition. Two new chapters include contributions from some of the voiceover world's top professionals. Additional content can be found on the Voice Acting Academy website at AOVA.VoiceActing.com"-- Provided by publisher Now in its sixth edition, The Art of Voice Acting covers all aspects of the craft and business of performing voiceover, from basic acting techniques and exercises for keeping the voice in top condition to marketing and promotion of the actor.