Wednesday 17 August 2016

A Simple Guide For Voice Over Artists

By Ruth Young


The voice remains one of the highest paying talents the world over. It is an asset for journalists, advertisers, documentary producers, events and promotion managers, etc. As a voice over artist, there are numerous tools you will require to actualize your dreams. There also are skills that are in high demand and that open greater opportunities for you. You need to know how to prepare demos that will earn you a job invitation and ways to ensure that you get paid. This guide helps actualize your career as a vocal artist.

It is easier to produce own demos if you own certain basic tools. They include a mobile device, high speed internet, sound booth, software and a sound production system. A microphone and computer will help in capturing and preparing the demo. There are incredible apps and software with a host of features to manipulate your demo. Learn the software and its features to get the most out of it.

Voice artists have an option of working independently or registering with an agent. With a well prepared demo, you can promote your talent online or register on websites that facilitate contact with clients. To be an own manager, you will need such skills as sound management, an entrepreneurial mind, excellent writing, communication and people skills as well as basic and advanced computer skills. For the purposes of creating the best demos, sound copy writing skills will be an asset.

A client will be confident about your talent only after previewing it. This is best done using a demo. Each industry demands something different from its vocal artist. As such, create a demo that is specific to your target industry. A demo for an announcer differs from that of a journalist. Get assistance from a coach during preparation.

The internet provides numerous opportunities for artists to market their skills. Beyond creating an own website, there are talent pool sites that take demos from artists and connects them to prospective clients. Register on these sites ensuring that you complete your profile in a way that makes you attractive to potential clients. You may also consider email, social media and SEO marketing.

Every artist must target the best way to get paid. Setting the rates for your skills is a business approach to your talent. Set a price based on your talent and not the budget of the prospective client. Consider existing market rates, your overheads, the market you are operating in and the profits you intend to make. Your level of experience should not push you to give a lower rate. After all, the client is not in the business of teaching you.

Safeguard the right to all the materials you produce. Creative content is easily stolen if the rights are not legally reserved. Thoroughly understand the contract before signing and keenly negotiate all the clauses. Imitating other artists will only damage your character or lead to unnecessary lawsuits.

Negotiate payment rates, payment methods, milestones and all necessary terms before taking up the contract. Keep all records of communications and transactions between you and the client. They help in resolving any payment disputes that may arise. Choose a project that you can deliver. It helps in raising your profile and could be the source of an excellent repeat job.




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