Voiceover: Creating Your Own Demo
A voiceover demo is a compilation of short recordings that display the range and quality of your voice as a voice actor. Here are the following methods to make a voiceover demo:
Determine the kind of demo you want to produce. Voiceover samples come in a variety of formats, including narration, audiobooks, commercials, and animated films. Select the category that most closely corresponds to the voiceover work you wish to do.
Choose your source. Pick a few scripts that are acceptable for the kind of demo you're making and that demonstrate your range as a voice actor. Online scripts are available, or you can write your own.
Create your demo. To record your voice, use a good microphone and recording software. For voiceover work, major recording programmes like Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, and Audacity are available. To reduce background noise, make sure to record in a place that has been treated for acoustics. More on this in another post!
Revise and enhance your demo. Edit your recording with a digital audio workstation (DAW) like the ones just mentioned to get rid of any errors or background noise. If you'd like, you can also utilise the DAW to add effects or music to your demo.
Submit your demo. Once you've finished creating your demo, you may send it through email, post it to your website or social media pages, or share it with potential customers or agents.
To gain a sense of what works well and what may be improved, it's also a good idea to receive feedback on your demo from other voice actors or specialists in the field. This can assist you in producing a compelling, expert voiceover demo that highlights your abilities and aptitude.
You can also always hire an expert to produce your demos. This is a great option but can also be pretty costly for talent without any work under their belt. Doing it alone is also an awesome way to familiarise yourself with software and self-direction, two very important parts of being a voiceover artist!
