The voice over industry

What is a voice over and how to make it outstanding

What is a voice over? The answer is the key to captivating audiences, whether they’re having a Disney villain binge or swiping through Liberty Mutual’s insurance-selling emus on social media. The internet market is set to hit $207.77 billion in 2027, spotlighting the growing demand for skilled voice over artists with the increase in digital …

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Val Kilmer voice: image of Val Kilmer from the original Top Gun movie

Val Kilmer voice: the best comeback via AI tech!

Which film character best encompasses the iconic Val Kilmer voice? Could it be Simon Templar from The Saint or John ‘Doc’ Holliday from Tombstone? Or the legendary Lt. / Admiral Tom ‘Iceman’ Kazansky from Top Gun and the sequel. Whichever character resonates best with you, there’s no denying that Val Kilmer’s voice is the hallmark of 90s …

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Scratch Tracks: image of a sound engineer editing an audio project

Scratch tracks: how to make the ultimate audio guide 

Scratch tracks, you ask? Well, picture this: Your next commercial/explainer/social media video is almost ready to go live! All that’s missing is the voice over, which Dan from accounting agreed to record. Ah – the recording finally arrives. You anxiously hit play and scratch your head (excuse the pun) in confusion. The pacing and style …

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Source Connect voice over: how to direct a voice actor remotely!

Source Connect voice over is one of the latest trends when it comes to directing a voice actor remotely, despite the many alternatives and cheaper options. Why? Imagine you’re in Vancouver, Canada, and your chosen actor is in Cape Town, South Africa. Sure, the ten-hour time difference is easy to deal with because you simply …

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dialect vs. accent

Dialect vs. Accent: how to use them in voice overs

Dialect vs. accent – it’s the age-old debate of whether cotton candy is really candy floss and if Caramel is pronounced as Car-mel or Cara-mel? With over 1.5 billion English speakers worldwide, dialect and accent differences depend on age, background, city, and ethnicity. But, with over 160 different English accents worldwide, each term also represents …

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Darth Vader voice actor: how to go from in-person to AI

Darth Vader. A character so menacing and intriguing that you either love him or hate him. Memes, movies, TV shows, toys, stuffed animals, paraphernalia, cosplay, movie marathon nights, the list of Star Wars Darth Vader mentions, and inclusions go on and on. But who really is the voice behind the character and how can he …

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cast of Encanto

The cast of Encanto: Who voiced those truly awesome characters?

If there’s one thing we’re still talking about, it’s not just Bruno; it’s the entire cast of Encanto. This skilled ensemble acted and sang their way into the hearts of global audiences with Lin-Manuel Miranda’s award-winning songwriting. Through visual and vocal storytelling, the cast of Encanto addressed family dynamics and the importance of self-acceptance. At Voice123 …

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Metaverse meets voice over – what does the future hold?

Metaverse is a term generally associated with Ready Player One and The Matrix. However, the metaverse isn’t an alternate dimension of our reality. It’s a phygital ecosystem that functions as a digital blueprint – one that blends the physical world with a digital one. It also opens the door to a virtual future, leading to …

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voice over directing

Voice over directing: How to direct awesome AV stories!

Voice over directing is like the invisible hand guiding voice actors behind the microphone, shaping stories and characters. But a voice director doesn’t just sit on a chair yelling, ‘cut’ or ‘action.’ With a keen eye for detail, a sharp ear for tone, and a gentle tongue for constructive communication, they use their understanding of …

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