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Thursday, 4 December 2014

Things To Consider When Looking For Male Voice Over Talents

By Claudine Hodges


The quality of the voice actor can make or break the entire film. You have heard comments about how good the character is voiced or how inappropriate it is for the act. Voice plays an important part in terms of getting the attention of the viewers. For instance, if the target audience is composed mainly of females, then a deep voiced male may do an excellent job.

Different companies are always in the lookout for persons who can deliver how they want their message to be received. This is where the services of male voice over talents are needed. These guys are gifted with a good voice that is fitted for a variety of messages. Professional ones even undergo proper training to enhance their gift.

But just like any other industries, talents also have their own differences. Not everyone have the same quality of voice. Some are deliver spiels in high pitch while others do it low. The choice is yours and your decision involves many consideration. Take a quick peek below.

First, consider how you want your message to sound. Talented talents will know what to do when you give them the instructions. But if you yourself do not have a clear viewpoint about your message, then this could be difficult. Prior to hiring, be sure to know about this area.

Two, look at the experience of the talent. His past projects will speak clearly of his ability. The more experience he has then most likely, the better his performance is. While this is not a general requirement it will help you later on when you have more than three choices on your end. If you think they are all good, then perhaps going for the veteran one is a wise move.

Pricing. When you go online, you will see a lot of sample clips with its corresponding prices. Getting the best deal is not only limited to searching for the best choice but also getting a list of the prices for your top picks. It is best if you look at different sites. It will take time to go over with the choices but it will be worth it in the end especially if you manage to find the best value one.

Four, do not disregard the versatility. This is also vital for it opens you to options. You will not know when you need another tone on your project. For a safer choice, it is better to choose someone who can do a variety of voices.

Enthusiasm of the talent. You will know when a voice actor has real interest on the job by the amount of enthusiasm he shows during the initial selection and even on your interview. Depending on the type of project you want to have, you may have to make him work for hours. He should have the energy and stamina to withstand long hours of work.

List down the other characteristics that you are looking for a talent. Be as specific as possible. If you are looking for a long term work partnership, then all the more reason to invest time on choosing the right one. The effectiveness of your video is only as good as how the message is delivered.




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