Opportunities For Voice Over Artists Continue To Grow!

By Author: Justin Mattison
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Opportunities for voice over artists continue to grow despite recent negative trends in more traditional employment. “People are looking for ways to take control of their income,” comments Voice Coaches President and Creative Director David Bourgeois. “Today’s technology coupled with changes in the way people consume information continue to present enormous opportunities for those with the right voice and skill set for the job.”

As computers and the Internet have become an integral part of daily life, the demand for skilled voice actors has dramatically increased. Many business and government agencies, that have traditionally have relied on expensive in-person seminars to educate employees are opting for computer-based education often presented by a voice actor. In addition to
cost savings, web-based training can be scheduled individually, lessening the impact on work-force productivity.

Audio books, gaming, telephone messaging, and cable television are also finding increasing demand for quality voices.

At the same time, the range in voices that are desirable has also broadened. “Our field ...
... used to be filled with announcers,” adds Bourgeois. “Today the goal has shifted to conveying information sincerely and believably. “This trend has opened our field to numerous voice types.”

Bourgeois, a 25-year audio production veteran, expects the trend to continue. “People are taking stock in personal skills and interests. In voice over, you don’t get laid off or downsized, instead, you work for yourself. This idea becoming increasingly popular, even with those holding good traditional jobs.”

Voice Coaches (www.voicecoaches.com) provides voice over training, individualized voice evaluation, voice over demo development, and follow-up support to clients across the U.S., Canada and abroad.