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How to Choose the Right Voiceover Talent for Your Video

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Jim Cissell
How to Choose the Right Voiceover Talent for Your Video

"The ability to do voice acting requires quick thought, polite acceptance of advice, and quick customer demand adaption. Although we've talked about this for years, it's important to remember that voice actors are professionals like you. Consequently, here's how to pick the best professional voice talent."


Voice acting is a unique ability that calls for quick thinking, courteous acceptance of guidance, and rapid client demands adaptation. So how do you choose the ideal professional voice talent in Seattle for your message and video if you're not an actor?


What to Think About When Choosing a Professional Voice Actor in Seattle


First, consider what information this voiceover artist will need to deliver


"Different voice talents have different skills," noting that some are better at specific delivery than others, who may have a greater range overall but a more specialised concentration. Is it necessary for your screenplay to have the actor vary tones and deliveries? Or does it necessitate consistent, measured information delivery?


Think About Your Audience


Similarly, individuals choosing voice talent should examine what their target audience wants to hear. Does the word "trustworthy" come to mind?


What aspects of voice do you associate with trustworthiness? Many talent agencies will let their actors describe their voices. Use these and the samples offered to find the voice that your target audience will appreciate. 


If your audience expects an enthusiastic delivery, use an actor who can provide it; don't experiment with 'different' voices.


Pay attention to pitch and voice quality


Savage also elaborates on the pitch, a feature of voice frequently overlooked and underappreciated. Aside from brand matching and tone, the pitch has a biological component that can make or break your decision. 


Think about the traits you want to convey


Here are a few more observations on the kind of voice acting that seem to appeal to viewers. The perceived ‘masculine' or 'feminine' nature of your message shouldn't be the only thing that influences your choice of a male or female performer.


Ask yourself whether your script will benefit more from an authoritative or calming read instead, considering how people will perceive it. Worry more about what consumers connect with men's and women's voices and less about the sex of your voice talent when trying to match your brand sound and deliver what customers anticipate and want to hear.


Think About Your Brand


The final critical factor is the sound of your brand. In other words, because the voice actor will represent your brand's de facto voice, remember that their delivery will define your brand for your listeners. Check if the voice actor matches your brand's culture and image.


Key Take Always Listening to as many samples of the voice actor as possible is possibly the most important advice when selecting voice talent in Seattle. You'll be able to pick what feels right to you, which is what ultimately matters. 


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