Voice-over Artist Legal, Social & Cultural Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Voice-over Artist Do?
Voice-over artists perform the dialogues of animated television or movie characters. They empathise with their characters and make them come alive with their voice.
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Adapt To Type Of Media
Adapt to different types of media such as television, movies, commercials, and others. Adapt work to type of media, scale of production, budget, genres within type of media, and others.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Voice-over Artist
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialAdapt To Type Of Media skill
Adapt to different types of media such as television, movies, commercials, and others. Adapt work to type of media, scale of production, budget, genres within type of media, and others.
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EssentialAnalyse A Script skill
Break down a script by analysing the dramaturgy, form, themes and structure of a script. Conduct relevant research if necessary.
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EssentialFollow Directions Of The Artistic Director skill
Follow the instructions of the director while understanding his creative vision.
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EssentialFollow Work Schedule skill
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EssentialMemorise Lines skill
Memorise your role in a performance or broadcast, whether it is text, movement, or music.
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EssentialStudy Media Sources skill
Study various media sources such as broadcasts, print media, and online media in order to gather inspiration for the development of creative concepts.
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EssentialStudy Relationships Between Characters skill
Study characters in scripts and their relationships to each other.
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EssentialAdapt To Different Roles skill
Adapt to different roles in a play, regarding the styles, ways of acting and aesthetics.
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EssentialAnalyse The Original Actor's Way Of Speaking skill
Analyse the intonation, modulation, timbre, and other features of the original actor's way of speaking in a specific scene.
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EssentialPerform For Multiple Takes skill
Perform the same scene several times in a row independently from the plot until the shot is deemed satisfactory.
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EssentialPerform Scripted Dialogue skill
Perform the lines, as written in the script, with animation. Make the character come to life.
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EssentialRehearse Role skill
Study lines and actions. Practise them before recording or shooting to find the best way to perform them.
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EssentialStudy Roles From Scripts skill
Study and rehearse roles from scripts; interpret, learn and memorise lines, stunts, and cues as directed.
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EssentialSynchronise With Mouth Movements skill
Synchronise sound recording with the mouth movements of the original actor.
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EssentialWork With An Artistic Team skill
Work closely with directors, fellow actors and playwrights to find the ideal interpretation to a role.
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Optional Skills (5 of 15 displayed)
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OptionalBreathing Techniques knowledge
The various techniques to control the voice, body, and nerves by breathing.
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OptionalFilm Production Process knowledge
The various development stages of making a film, such as scriptwriting, financing, shooting, editing, and distribution.
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OptionalPronunciation Techniques knowledge
The pronunciation techniques to properly and understandably pronounce words.
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OptionalActing Techniques knowledge
The different acting techniques for developing lifelike performances, such as method acting, classical acting, and Meisner technique.
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OptionalVocal Techniques knowledge
The various techniques for using your voice correctly without exhausting or damaging it when changing voice in tone and volume.
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OptionalParticipate In Music Studio Recordings skill
Take part in recording sessions in music studios.
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OptionalPerform Improvisation skill
Perform dialogues or actions spontaneously or without preparation.
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OptionalPromote Yourself skill
Market one's own strengths in terms of skills and knowledge.
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OptionalSing skill
Use the voice to produce musical sounds, marked by tone and rhythm.
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OptionalAttend Read-through skill
Attend the organised reading of the script, where the actors, director, producers, and scriptwriters read the script thoroughly.
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OptionalInteract With Fellow Actors skill
Perform together with other actors. Anticipate their moves. React to their actions.
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OptionalPractise Singing skill
Study and practise lyrics, melody, and rhythm of songs.
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OptionalRehearse With Fellow Actors skill
Rehearse lines and acting with fellow actors to be attuned to each other.
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OptionalUse Dialect skill
Perform lines using a specific dialect as required.
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OptionalWork With A Voice Coach skill
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