We asked some of our top 100 voice talents to find out how they
get ready for a voice session. Here is what Steve K. says...
“It really is a state of mind when you prepare. In my 45 years of doing voice overs I
have encountered many different types of spots that require a voice talent to
be basically a chameleon. I first
look at the copy and see "what is the point"? Then I look for a "turn"...something
in the script that takes you in a completely different direction than what you
first thought. These are scripts that are well written by good copy writers for
image type advertising.
So I prepare by looking at the type of spot, is it a heavy voice
truck spot or is it an image spot for Cadillac? Then I try to create a sound
(character) that would fit that type of spot. You must be versatile and be able
to create a character type voice, just like actors create characters. Gritting
your teeth will create intensity, furrowing the brow creates yet another,
talking out of the side of you mouth yet another and so on. There are many
techniques to use.”
More responses from other talents are coming soon!
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