What is a voice over?

A voice over is a spoken piece of audio that is used to educate or entertain an audience. This may be recorded in a professional home-based studio or at a recording studio. Often the voice over audio is used alongside visuals, footage, sound effects and music. There are a wide range of applications for voice overs including, but not limited to, TV commercials, web videos, promos, radio adverts, elearning and IVR/on hold phone messages.

What does a voice actor do?

A voice actor uses their skills to add emotion, empathy and human connection to the words in a script or piece of copy. They may use an accent that is different to their own, if required, or make their voice sound a different age. Their main role is to engage the viewer or listener, adding meaning or context to visuals and can be used to help educate, inform, entertain or convert an audience into clients or customers. As a British female voice over artist, I use different accents and styles of delivery to help lift your words off the page.

Why use a voice over?

People sell to people and a human voice can make powerful connections with the audience. When the right voice is chosen for your brand, it can invoke trust and create a lasting impression. It can also convey meaning in a way that invokes a range of emotions. A voice actor uses their skill to make people feel something; be it happy, sad, excited, inspired, motivated and more! As a British female voice over artist, I can also help explain complex ideas or processes to an audience and can help the viewer to follow a concept more easily.

How much will it cost?

Every project and every client is unique - while there are general guidelines about how much a voice over will cost, I'd be delighted to chat through your project and find the most cost effective way to fulfil your needs!

How do you get into voice acting?

Voice acting is a competitive world and you'll need training and possibly some experience to succeed - even more important in this age of AI! There are hundreds of highly talented British female voice over artists all competing for the same business. You can find out about my journey into voice acting and read my blog about what it takes to be a voice actor. Or pop me an email hello@emmatopping.com - I'll happily give you as much information as I can.

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