How does one get into radio voice over work?
I hear people on the radio & think it’s a total possibility for me. I’m a master at voices, sounds & accents – & I think my city is big enough that there might be some opportunities through local businesses who have radio ads.
Yet…I have NO CLUE on how to get started. Anyone?
Put together a cd of you voicing a commercial or public service announcement (be creative) showing off your different voices, accents etc. Make the cd 2 or 3 minutes long if you can but no longer than that. Next check around your city for (legit) recording studios ask if they do television or radio commercials and give them a copy of your cd. Get cards made so you can pass them out as you network or meet people in all types of business (also radio/tv stations) that may want you to voice their commercial or refer you to other business’.
Recording studios do this type of work all the time and they are your best bet for finding(paid) work and they will let you know if you actually have the voice for this type of work or not.
Good Luck!
February 25th, 2010 at 1:16 am
Put together a cd of you voicing a commercial or public service announcement (be creative) showing off your different voices, accents etc. Make the cd 2 or 3 minutes long if you can but no longer than that. Next check around your city for (legit) recording studios ask if they do television or radio commercials and give them a copy of your cd. Get cards made so you can pass them out as you network or meet people in all types of business (also radio/tv stations) that may want you to voice their commercial or refer you to other business’.
Recording studios do this type of work all the time and they are your best bet for finding(paid) work and they will let you know if you actually have the voice for this type of work or not.
Good Luck!
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It’s my side gig
February 25th, 2010 at 1:56 am
You will need some very expensive equipment…skimping will result in poor quality audio. I spent about $5000 on my home studio, and it’s pretty basic.
Without radio experience it will be difficult, and there’s much more to it than just talking. It’s a skill, and not everyone can do it.
Also, radio stations produce commercials for free for their advertisers. How will you compete with that?
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February 25th, 2010 at 2:04 am
Myself, I would talk to a local dis-jockey or two, to see what their requirements are. This might get you in the direction that is needed. You could apply for a job but if they require some certain college course in your back ground. You just might be waisting your time. Or even just pick up a application to see what they might be requesting… It wouldn’t hurt to just ask questions… Good Luck!
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February 25th, 2010 at 2:39 am
The key to getting voice over work is getting involved in the voice over community. Edge studio offers a ton of free resources to help you in your career. Good Luck
References :
http://www.edgestudio.com/careerbuilding.htm