1.Requirements
The specific role of a voice-over recording varies depending on the type of video it accompanies. In infomercials, commercials and promotional videos, voice-overs can be used to provide additional information on or create excitement about a product or service.
Television shows and movies often employ voice-over artists to narrate important plot elements, while documentaries and news broadcasts can use voice-over talent to add commentary and context to video and images.
As such, the specific requirements for a voice-over talent varies as well.
The key requirements for a successful voice-over talent however are a good speaking voice and the ability to read a script with the appropriate tone, emotion, clarity and enunciation.
2.Responsibilities
Bringing the script off the page: The primary role of a voice-over talent is to read a pre-written script out loud in order to make a voice recording that will overlay a video production.
Developing a strong and clear speaking voice as a voice-over talent is a crucial part of the process of bringing the script to life.
In addition, the voice-over talent is often called upon to employ a range of acting techniques in order to bring life and emotion to the script while maintaining a correct and believable attitude and tone.
Conveying the message: Every voice-over project will have a different message depending on the purpose of the video it accompanies.
For example, the voice-over narration for a public service announcement will need to leave an emotional impression on the audience, while the message of the voice-over accompanying a commercial may be excitement about the advertised product.
In each case, the voice-over talent will need to decide how to convey the video’s message through the tone and attitude of their narration.
Crafting a voice: Depending on the role of the voice-over narration in a particular video production, the voice-over artist may be asked to create a distinctive voice in which to read the script. For commercial work, this unique voice may help with branding, while fictional pieces such as television shows may require the creation of a certain type of character and voice.
You as a voice-over talent will need to rely heavily on any acting experience or training in order to accomplish this task.
Creating alternate versions: Certain productions will require that the voice-over talent record several different versions of the script. In these variations, the voice-over talent may be asked to read the script in a different tone of voice or to emphasize different words or sentences.
The goal of creating alternate versions is to allow the director/project manager to choose the voice-over narration that best matches the purpose of the video.
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