Monday, August 15, 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.

Vocal artists can work online without having to be registered in an outfit or studio elsewhere. The demos you produce are uploaded on talent sites from where you get invitations to audition or act. Some of the skills you need to manage your talent include excellent communication, writing and people skills, basic and advanced computer skills, sound management skills and entrepreneurial skills. You also need copy reading skills so that you can manage your endeavors.

Clients hire after previewing your talent. This highlights the need to prepare a demo. Demos come in a variety of styles. Each industry, for instance journalism, advertisement, announcers, etc requires a different kind of demo. With the assistance of a coach, you will prepare a demo that fits your target market.

Marketing your skills is now easier especially with wide internet coverage. Some of the options include having an own website. The traditional method is registering with a talent pool website from where clients search for artists. The ease with which you get hired depends on the details you provide on your profile. Your demo will also make you a more attractive artist. SEO, email and social media marketing are the other options to consider.

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.

Intellectual property is a sensitive issue for vocal artists the world over. Safeguard all the content you produce without exposing it unnecessarily to theft. Comb through the contract and negotiate to the last clause. Never imitate other artists or copy their work. You will be liable for unnecessary lawsuits. Your character is also compromised.

Payment rates and methods should be negotiated including milestones for release of payments. Do not take up a job before a contract is signed. Maintain clean records of all transactions you have with your client. The records will be handy in case a dispute arises. Take up a project only if you can deliver. This will boost your profile and open up more opportunities especially repeat jobs.




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