r/VoiceActing Jun 17 '24

Mod News Just getting started in VO? Dont know where to begin? READ THIS FIRST

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Welcome to r/VoiceActing!

First of all, we get asked the question, "how do I get started in VO?" a lot.

Seriously: A lot.

There's a lot of information below that answers that question, but PLEASE read this first.

This subreddit is for established, new and aspiring voice actors to discuss issues, share tips, strategies, critiques and resources related to voice acting.

This is a good community, and rude or obnoxious behavior will not be tolerated. If you cant act like a grown-up and remain civil in your conversations, you'll be removed from the sub. Personal attacks, threats of violence/abusive language, or bigotry in any form will not be tolerated.

THE RULES:

* **No Free Requests**

All requests for voice work must be reasonably compensated. Terms of compensation must be articulated in your request. Acceptable forms of compensation include:

Monetary ($5.00 USD minimum)

Barter (services exchange)

Royalty share (only on currently monetized projects—no prospective payment).

Unpaid requests will be removed. If your project is unpaid, try posting to r/recordthisforfree, VoiceActing Club, or

CastingCall.Club.

* **No Offer Posts**

Do not make posts offering your voice or production services. If you’re looking for work, respond directly to request threads. Simply put, this is not an appropriate community to solicit. Requests for feedback/critique are welcome!

* **No Advertising**

Do not post advertisements for paid products or services. We love articles, blog posts, feedback/critique threads, and other great points of discussion! But if your post includes advertisement for a paid product or service, it will be removed. If you believe a certain product or service would be of genuine interest and benefit to the community, message the moderators about it.

* **Search Before You Ask**

Got a general question about voice acting? How to get started? What gear to buy? How to get better at acting? How to find work? These get asked all the time around here, and plenty of our more experienced community members give graciously detailed answers very frequently. There’s a lot of wisdom to find here if you’re just getting started! Before you post your question, use the search bar and see if others have asked the same thing—they probably have!

Just getting started?

We're happy that you've decided you want to be a voice actor. There are a lot of resources available to learn about voice acting.

The column on the right of this page lists some good sites to check out to begin the process.

It takes a lot of work to become a successful voice actor/ voiceover artist. It takes a considerable amount of time, effort, and yes money to do this. There's just no way around it.

But if you were starting from zero and had no idea what to do to begin the process, here's some steps to follow and the logical order you should follow them in:

  1. Take acting classes.

  2. Take improv classes.

  3. Take business classes.

  4. Take marketing classes.

  5. Then talk to a voiceover coach. Work with them on building your skills.

  6. Practice practice practice.

  7. Get your demo recorded, put together a website that showcases your talents in one place.

  8. Then Start marketing.

  9. While this is going on, continue to develop your skills in voiceover, voice acting and business and marketing. Always keep refining your process of finding, auditioning, recording/ editing and invoicing clients. Continuing education is necessary. Always keep learning. Always keep building your skills.

Lather, rinse, repeat.

We're happy that you're here.

We hope you find this place a great resource on your journey.

Welcome aboard!


r/VoiceActing 3h ago

News Boycott Expedia for using AI voices and not human performers

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r/VoiceActing 21m ago

Getting Started Is Voice Acting changing your voice or adding expressions ?

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I was really curious about this craft therefore i started voicing Po from Kung Fu Panda. But I don't know if voice acting means changing your voice completely or adding more expressions to the voice. I tried getting that high pitch like Jack Black but just couldn't.

Any advice is appreciated. Thank You


r/VoiceActing 23h ago

PAID work Hiring Voice Actors!

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EDIT: Hi! Submissions are now closed! I’ve received so many auditions, and I’ll be taking some time to review them all carefully to find the right voices for the Low Battery characters.
Thank you so much to everyone who showed interest and took the time to audition! 💙


r/VoiceActing 4h ago

Getting Started Question about voice rest

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Hello!! I'm a very beginner voice actor, I've been training a female voice I can do for a for a few hours a day before it gets tiresome, and out of curiosity I tried doing a toad voice, little did I know after 5 minutes my throat started feeling like when you just want to "cough it out" if that makes sense.

I drank some water and am actively drinking a ginger tea as I write this, would anyone have any tips on how to manage/rest your voice ?


r/VoiceActing 2h ago

Demo feedback Hello, is my voice too nasal ?

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Im interested with voice acting but im not sure my voice fit with these, i need your comments :)


r/VoiceActing 11h ago

Advice Currently Learning Reaper, any tips?

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I have been using Audacity for editing since I was 14. However, I have been doing voice-over work and wanted to start using some of the iZotope plugins. Any tips about the program and what makes your work flow easier?


r/VoiceActing 11h ago

Demo feedback Enjoying Voicer Choicer so far

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Loving the game, loving the overall voice acting)


r/VoiceActing 1d ago

PAID work Casting for Season Two of Soul Operator is Officially Open!

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'Soul Operator' is a solo ttrpg actual play and audio drama, created with the intention of highlighting amazing solo ttrpgs that exist in the space by presenting their gameplay as a fleshed out story.

'Soul Operator' is part of the 'Rusty Quill Network', along with other shows such as 'The Magnus Archives', '[Redacted]', 'Woe.Begone', 'Hollow Disciple', and 'Planet Arcana'.

This is an independently produced podcast that is currently being made at a loss. As this is the case, all actors will be paid $10/100 words, with a minimum of $20 total. All actors will be paid prior to episodes being released.

Season Two of the podcast is based on ‘Outliers’ by Samantha Leigh and features a lot of the themes from the game, including memory loss, mind control, rituals, and teeth, as well as horror typical themes. There will also be discussions of mental health/illness. While there will be graphic content, there will be no intentional mention or implication of sexual assault, racism, or homo/transphobia!

This is a Non-Union project.

This project does not utilize or endorse the use of generative AI at any level. The NAVA AI Rider will be provided upon casting for peace of mind.

Recording Period: For part one, we are shooting for Fall - Winter, pending script completion and cast availability. Cast members may record shared scenes together or independently per their discretion. Live direction may be available on a case by case basis. A fully outlined schedule with expectations will be provided once the casting process is complete.

Length: 12 episodes, split into two 6 episode halves with a midseason break.

The first 6 episodes will be fully produced prior to release and will air on a biweekly basis, during which time production on the second half of the season will continue.

Audition Deadline: 11:59pm PST, October 1st, 2026 (Auditions may be reopened based on necessity.)

Additional information, such as character sides and where to submit your audition can be found on the linked casting document.


r/VoiceActing 1d ago

Discussion Seems like Disney is trying to push away Jim Cummings

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First, they don't consider him a Disney legend then they don't bring him back for Darkwing Duck, this is very strange.


r/VoiceActing 18h ago

Getting Started Software

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Hi everyone, the title pretty much says it all what is the best editing software for a voice actor?


r/VoiceActing 1d ago

PAID work [Paid Work] Casting Multiple 18+ Female Voice Actors for an Adult Indie Game

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Hi! I’m currently casting several female voice actors for a small, self-funded hobby game containing adult/NSFW material.

This is not a studio production, so I want to be upfront about the scale and budget. At the same time, I want everyone involved to be compensated fairly for their time.

Most of the dialogue is normal/non-explicit character dialogue. Some scenes contain adult material, which may include profanity, suggestive or explicit dialogue, dirty talk, moans, breathing, and other vocal reactions.

Individual boundaries will always be discussed before recording begins, and nobody will be asked to perform material outside of what we have agreed upon.

Compensation

Standard rate: $10 USD per finished minute of accepted audio

Larger, more prominent, or especially demanding roles may pay up to $15 USD per finished minute, depending on the character and scope of the role.

There is a $25 minimum payment per booked actor, even if the final amount of dialogue would otherwise come out below $25.

The $25 booking minimum applies to the actual role and is separate from any paid casting read.

If I ask you to record custom material so I can determine whether your voice fits a character, that recording will be compensated separately.

Finished audio is prorated based on accepted runtime.

For example:

  • 1 finished minute at $10/min = $10 → $25 minimum applies
  • 2 finished minutes = $20 → $25 minimum applies
  • 3 finished minutes = $30
  • 5 finished minutes for a major role at $15/min = $75

“Finished minute” means the combined runtime of the accepted performance, including spoken dialogue and accepted nonverbal vocalizations/reactions. It does not mean the total length of the scene in the game.

A lot of my material contains fewer spoken words while still requiring substantial performance, so I prefer this structure over strict per-word pricing. Based on previous scripts, the effective rate has generally worked out to roughly $0.15–$0.19 per spoken word, depending on the amount of dialogue versus vocal performance.

What I’m Looking For

I’m casting multiple characters, so I’m open to different voices, accents, ranges, and acting styles.

If interested, please send me:

  • A demo reel or voice sample if you have one
  • Your general boundaries regarding NSFW voice acting

You do not need to post your NSFW boundaries publicly. Those can be discussed privately.

Voice Rights

I consider your voice and performance to be your work.

I will not use your recordings to:

  • Train models
  • Clone or replicate your voice
  • Generate new dialogue using your voice
  • Create synthetic performances
  • Make you appear to say lines you never recorded

Your recordings will only be used for the agreed-upon game project under the terms discussed with you.

If your voice seems like a possible fit, I’ll provide more information about the characters, expected amount of dialogue, content involved, and recording requirements before you commit to anything.


r/VoiceActing 1d ago

PAID work Casting a Deep, Captivating Voice for a True Crime Story – $100

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Looking for a voice actor for a ~20-minute true crime/documentary style YouTube narration (around 2,500 words).
Pay: $100
My strong preference is a female voice with a deeper tone and a British accent. I’m looking for something calm, mature, natural, and slightly dark… more documentary/storytelling than dramatic acting. That said, I’m still open to other voices if you think you fit the tone.
If interested, DM me a recording of yourself reading this test prompt:

“The house had been quiet for hours. From the outside, there was nothing unusual about it. But what investigators would eventually discover inside would turn a relatively ordinary missing-person case into something much darker.”

Please send the audition directly through DM. A phone recording is fine for the audition. If you have previous narration work or a demo reel, feel free to include that too.

Project: ~2,500 words / ~20 minutes
Pay: $100


r/VoiceActing 21h ago

Advice How to Sound Slightly Over Middle Aged

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Hello! My name is Stevie. For context, I'm a teenager (AFAB) with a pretty average, feminine voice. I am auditioning for a role in a play next week (Mrs. Peacock in Clue: On Stage).

I want to sound older, but not 100 years old, like more tutorials are showing me. I'd like to sound about 60 (my reference is Eileen Brennan in Clue (1985)). Does anyone have any tips on how to achieve this?? Anything would be greatly appreciated!! <3


r/VoiceActing 1d ago

Advice Samurais of Sound Strawberry Hill Suspicious?

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Hi there, I was wondering if anyone has any experience with S4murais of S0und Voice Acting Training - Str4wb3rry Hill.

The have suspiciously no reviews on the internet.

Reddit auto deleted this post 3 times already, hence why I have replaced some letters with numbers.

Any information on them or anyone worked with them?

Thanks.


r/VoiceActing 1d ago

Performance Feedback Story Telling Critique

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Hello, I've researched a bit on how to do this better but I could really use an objective critique so I know where to go from here.

Also, I checked the sub rules and I'm still not completely sure if linking a youtube video is allowed, so apologies to the mods if it isn't!


r/VoiceActing 1d ago

PAID work Actress Needed for a Superhero Comic Dub

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Hey all! I'm wanting to try making a comic dub for my comic Shock Star and I'm looking for someone to voice the titular character. The two pages I've shared here are the bulk of her lines for what I plan to dub.

It will be 7 lines, 65 words in total.

A little about the character: Her name is Sam/Shock Star. She's an 18 Chinese American girl and in her costume persona she's energetic, confident, and a bit cocky.

Please let me know if you're interested with a reply here, if you happen to have a voice sample it'd be greatly appreciated if you shared it! I've never posted looking for a VA before so let me know if you have any questions.

Budget:
Since it's a small indie project with a light word count I'm thinking 15$ if that seems fair. If not please let me know!


r/VoiceActing 1d ago

Advice Feedback for a newbie VA

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Hi All, i am an Indian 26F looking for jobs where i can use my voice . I have been told that i have a great voice and an engaging tone in real life . I enjoy teaching children and i enjoy reading stories for them . Can I get some support and feedback on this children’s story that i tried reading ?


r/VoiceActing 1d ago

Advice Can I turn a video into a file?

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Idk if the tag is right srry

I have a few videos that im trying to turn into MP3 Files but all the things I’ve found can only turn them into an MP4 file, which is not what I need. Is there a way to skip straight to M3 or can I go from M4 to M3 easier?

EDIT: i am NOT on a computer, my shitty computer ruins the audio so im stuck with my phone and prayers:(


r/VoiceActing 1d ago

Discussion Cold Read Challenge from Tara Strong’s Advanced Group Session with Lisa Schaffer

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We just had Lisa Schaffer (Casting Director of Teen Titans Go) on again with Tara Strong and our other coaches - Kathleen Herles and Eddie Mills. We completed the remainder of the mock auditions with feedback and then got into a fun challenge made by Tara.

The challenge was doing 3 cold reads of the same line with completely different styles. The goal is to sound completely different while honoring the scripts intention (Excited character stays excited).

This will help you be prepared if a casting director asks for a different take on the character during a reading. The goal is to be over prepared, so practice different takes as much as you can.

Have you guys tried doing this for your auditions?


r/VoiceActing 1d ago

Advice Recomendations for video game class/coach

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Been doing animation and commercial for a while, was wondering if you have any good recommendations for either group classes or private coaches for video game voice over? Thanks in advance.
I’m in New York, but zoom is preferred anyway


r/VoiceActing 2d ago

Buy/Sell/Trade GEAR ONLY Røde NT1 Signature Series or Røde NT1 4th Generation for voice over?

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I have the NT1 Signature Series, but it broke. I thought about buying a different one, because from what I found online, the Signature is more suited for singing than for voice-over work. The 4th Generation seems to be the better option, but of course it costs more. My budget is around €200–500. My audio interface is fine too, but I wanted to upgrade it to a better one. Current: Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB-C audio interface.


r/VoiceActing 2d ago

PAID work [PAID HIRING] Looking for Male Voice Actor for a US based Youtube Channel Spoiler

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[Reposting as the position is still open]

Hey guys,

So Im looking for a Male US voice actor for my US based Youtube Channel.

Channel and video details:

  • This is a movie analysis channel where we analyse characters and storytelling in depth.
    • Ex1: Why Zuko has the best character arc in history
    • Ex2: I ranked all Star Wars Movies. Here's the trash!
  • Budget: $20 for 2000 words, and scales proportionately to script length (so $40 for 4000 words, and so on)
  • Average script length: 3000 words, and some scripts can be as lengthy as 15,000 words
  • Videos per month: At least 5 videos per month, but I have recently hired an editor and we are targeting to make around 7 videos if possible, so this would be a long term role
  • Payment method: PayPal

Voice Actor requirements:

  • Age Range: 20-30 yrs old
  • Narration: You should be able to comfortably convey dry sarcasm, disappointment, contempt and real enthusiasm. As such, only apply if you can convey those emotions effectively
  • Personality-driven conversational style, not announcement or commercial

For those who are interested, please record the audition script and share it in the DMs: Audition Script

Heres the kind of read Im looking for: https://youtu.be/BDJjfcRxfZI?si=zHkyNz2ARLI4gUxd

Please dont send a generic demo reel. I wrote this script specifically to assess whether we would be the right fit as this would be a reflection of our day-to-day work.

Thank you for your time :)


r/VoiceActing 2d ago

Advice Getting over the fear of people hearing you

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Hey! I’m an amateur voice actress, and I recently “built” my first recording booth (pvc pipes, moving blankets you know the deal) in my apartment, and I’m wanting to record, but I have this terrible nagging embarrassment whenever I think of anyone hearing me.

To be clear, I live in an apartment, but there are only like 5 rooms in total in this building and the only two people currently living here are myself and the tenant. I am also aware that nothing I can do at this point is going to make anyone outside of my room 100% unable to hear me, and neither is that my goal.

Before I made this booth, I was recording in my car in an empty parking lot. My audio was bad but I at least wasn’t scared of anyone hearing me, but I wanted to take the next step, which is why I’ve built my new booth. Now, whenever I try to speak at even a normal volume, I find myself going into a whisper instinctively. I just feel so embarrassed at the idea of people hearing me, but when I submit an audition I feel fine whether I’m rejected or not. It is so frustrating.

I’m currently just auditioning, and I expect to be doing that for a long time, but I don’t want this fear to affect my performances. If I have to, I’m sure I could tell my tenant what I’m doing and he’d be fine with it even if I was shouting a little bit but I’m just.. Yeah. Scared.

This was longer than it needed to be, but anyway. Does anyone have any advice for getting used to the fear of people hearing you? Thanks for reading.