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Animation Voice Over Careers

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Voice Over Work: Overview

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When many people think of voice over work they immediately think of the voices that they’ve heard on the radio and radio commercials.  If you’re a bit more observant then you’ve noticed that the voice you hear on television commercials is often not “on camera.”  In fact the “announcer voice” has been recorded separately and added to the commercial at the end, after all the on-camera action has been filmed and edited.  As a matter of fact, this is where the term “voice over” comes from:  the narrative “voice that is added “over” the film or video.  But beyond these fundamental uses of an announcer or narrator there are now many requirements for those disembodied voice over folks.

List of Voice Over Careers

1.  Animation Jobs

2. Feature Film Animation

3. Television Animation

4. Video Game Animation

5. Radio And Television Character Voices

6. Internet Animation Voice Overs

Job Description for Voice Actors

Voice actors can perform in a variety of projects, from completing voice overs for commercials and movie trailers to portraying various animated characters. Depending on the project, a voice actor might work alone or with a group. Most of the work is done in a recording studio, with the voice actress reading lines in a recording booth while a sound engineer observes from the control room.

Voice actors are self-employed and typically have an erratic work schedule. They may experience times when there is a lot of work available, as well as times when they have few projects. Jobs for voice actresses can be long-term, such as providing the voice for the main character in an animated series, or very brief.

Voice Actors Duties

Good voice actors are able to speak in multiple tones of voice and with various accents. The ability to speak clearly and with a pleasing voice is essential. Unlike stage, television and movie actors, voice actors typically don’t receive scripts in advance to allow them to rehearse and memorize their lines. Yet despite the lack of rehearsal time, voice actors must be able to read from scripts in a natural, conversational way.

Voice actors also are responsible for maintaining their voices. Many do vocal exercises. Frequent practice, particularly with new tones and accents, prevents voice actresses from straining their vocal cords.

Requirements

Aspiring vocal actresses must make a habit of sending demo tapes to directors and frequently attend auditions. The field is very competitive, so voice actresses must be outgoing and network in order to find jobs.

There are no educational requirements to become a voice actor, but many schools that offer performing arts programs have courses in voice acting. Some of these are standalone, non-credit courses or workshops that can be taken for personal enrichment or professional development. Others are incorporated into degree programs in acting. Basic courses focus on performing voice over work for a variety of mediums, and students typically practice reading scripts and receive feedback from industry professionals.

 

Resume Samples: Animation

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Below is a basic format for creating an animation resume to begin your career.  You are also encouraged to be really creative and show your personality and style with your resume: 

   

Animation Resume Example By bestsampleresume.com

Carol Gonzales
12th Main Street
Boston, MA, 01234
Cell: 156-987- 0987
Email: carol.gonzales@gmail.comCareer objective:

Seeking the position of an animation producer with a view to utilize my credential and professional experience towards the growth and development of the organization

Summary of skills:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of the dissemination methods and techniques of media production and communication
  • Extensive knowledge of design principles, techniques and tools used in the production of blueprints, drawings, and models
  • In-depth knowledge of standard 3D animation software and computer animation techniques
  • Familiar with the techniques and terminology of Visual Effects
  • Attention to detail with excellent communication, problem solving and decision making skills

Work Experience:

Organization: Mid Networks, Boston
Duration: January 2009 till date
Designation: Animation Producer

  • Responsible for developing two-dimensional and three-dimensional images that depict objects by using computer animation or modeling programs
  • Play a key role in the design and production of various multimedia campaigns
  • Handle the tasks of providing directions to assistant multimedia producer and multimedia staff in background design, product coordination and progress tracking
  • Perform responsibilities of handling budget and scheduling work process
  • Responsible for creating storyboards that features the flow of the animation and map out key characters through story development, cinematography, and animation editing
  • Handle the tasks of creating basic drawings, designs, and illustrations for product labels and television shows

Organization: Plus Animation, Boston
Duration: September 2005 to December 2009
Designation: Assistant Animation Producer

  • Responsible for converting real objects to animated objects by using techniques like modeling and optical scanning
  • Perform the tasks of creating pen-and-paper images to be animated, edited, textured or colored by computer
  • Handle responsibilities of creating the basic storyline of animation series
  • Coordinate with voice actors, professional drafters, editors, writers, and post recorders to make their ideas for a new animation series
  • Handle the tasks of assisting animation producer in designing, choreography, music and costumes of animation characters
  • Perform responsibilities of finding script, securing project budget and hiring key staff

Educational Summary:

Achieved Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Designing
University of Boston in the year 2005

Personal Details:

Name: Carol Gonzales
Date of Birth: 24.03.1982
Employment Status: Full time
Relationship status: Married

Reference:

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