lundi 12 septembre 2016

Discovering Different Roles Of A Voice Artist

By Jerry Wood


When working with film, television, stage or audio sound, there are several different aspects in which an individual can perform. One of which is that of a voice artist. These individuals can range from being someone involved in a poetry and spoken word community, a radio talk show host or Disc Jockey(DJ) to someone who narrates film and television. While this is the case, there are often many other areas in which individuals working in the vocal arts can be found contributing talent.

While generally called a voice actor, the term can also refer to someone providing voice overs for commercials and public service announcements. Although, DJs are often thought of more as someone who selects and plays different types of music, these individuals often read announcements and advertisements. When it comes to television, Ryan Seacrest and Nick Cannon are good examples of individuals working in this area.

While there are pre-programmed announcements, news and weather reports, most often these are provided by others. As such, while still related, simply playing the material does not necessarily make one a voice actor or artist. Whereas, those who create this material are definitely considered to be working in the field.

The term DJ has taken on new meaning in the 20th and 21st centuries. For, up until recently, it only referred to individuals who worked at radio stations that played recorded music over the airwaves. Now, it can refer to these traditional disc jockeys, or to those whom entertain by spinning and scratching music at clubs, private parties, festivals and other events.

While the field is extremely competitive, there are a number of different areas in which interested parties can often find work. These include, voice acting, creating voice overs or volunteering as a poetry slam host. All of which are part of the larger definition of those working the vocal arts. While there are no degrees generally required, those having worked in the area, or whom hold a degree of Bachelors of Arts a major or minor in Film or Television are most likely going to get the most work.

When it comes to Hollywood, there are specialized companies and websites which offer work in this field. One example of this type website is that of Voices dot com. A website to which these individuals can subscribe to locate information on current auditions and opportunities. While there is no degree often required to become a professional actor in voice, those whom have a Bachelors of Arts with a major or minor in Theater Arts are most likely going to be given preferential treatment in the hiring process.

Poetry reading and slam hosts are also considered to be working in this field. In addition, sites like E-poets out of Chicago feature poets reading live on-air. As such, these individuals while often referred to as spoken word artists are also considered to reside under the larger umbrella of vocal arts.

When looking for work, individuals can either look to work remotely or at a local studio. Studio work can often be much harder to find than that of online work. For, a number of talent scouts now use mp3 audio files to rehearse and select individuals for these type positions. As such, it is often best that those wishing to work in this area work to develop a clear voice and speak in sentences which are grammatically correct.




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