Voice Acting
Audiobook Voice Acting
An Extended Deep Dive into Voice Acting for Audiobooks
Summary
Once you've learned the ins and outs of your voice, how to act with that voice, and how to audition in order for someone to pay you to act with that voice, you have some decisions to make! What sort of voice acting would you like to do?
One of (if not) the fastest growing market segments for voice acting is audio books. It is a way to get consistent work in large quantities, if you know where and how to find it. It is also one of the most demanding and wildly varied types of voice acting out there. It requires you to take on the role both of actor (a full cast!) as well as director, and oftentimes sound editor and proofer!
This class is designed to give you insight into a workflow that will cover the initial foray into the world of audiobook voice acting, auditioning and booking gigs, handling customers, editing audio, and all the way to managing your own overall business model for your work.
6-weeks, 90 minutes each week
This class is 6 weeks and will attempt to have multiple timeslots to accomodate all timezones. Each class session is 90 minutes, but some classes may go over. There will be discussion each week on your projects.
Video Recordings
This class is recorded so you'll be able to keep up to date even if you miss a session.
20 Credits
This class takes 20 credits to enroll.
Instructor, TA, and Peer education
This class has an instructor, a TA, and peer run assistance to help answer your questions. This class' format is feedback-based.
Small Class Size
This class' format is feedback-based. There are a limited number of students that can enroll in this class.
Dedicated Weekly Events
This class had a dedicated event specifically designed for it. This is in addition to the normal Closing Credit events.
Outline
Compelling characters
Objectives
- Knowledge on how to allow your unique, authentic signature voice to develop
- The ability to apply the principals of vocal health and how to maintain optimum strength for lengthy recording sessions
- A performable, re-creatable catalogue of characters
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One of (if not) the fastest growing market segments for voice acting is audio books.
We Want Results!
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Business Model
: There's an in-depth coverage of all of the business elements that go into forming a long-term career in Audiobook performance. This includesmanaging clients, handling schedules, and pricing your labor
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Performance
: There are unique aspects to performing an audiobook - this class will coverall of those things
. You should already have a strong understanding of vocal performance: this will take those skills and put them to the test on the overall approach toperforming an entire audiobook from start to finish
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Editing
: The ability to understand both how to edit audiobooks and what theexpectations are in today's industry
, as well as how to tell when something is wrong with your audio (as well as possible fixes).Critical thinking and problem solving in edits
will be covered.
Dig Deeper
Standard Member Benefits
What you'll get as a Closing Credits member
Every course comes with extra benefits just for being a member of Closing Credits
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Instructor Led Courses
- 6 to 12 week courses with an industry professional to guide you through.
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Closing Credits Community
- Access to our private Discord, forums, email lists. Work through fun and interesting challenges with your future colleagues and network.
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Weekly Events
- New Events, Workshops, Webinars, Panels, and Exercises Weekly.
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Material From All Available Courses
- Your interests change, and Closing Credits changes with you. Read and watch all the material from all available courses. We are always adding new courses you can consume on your own time.
Courses
Live Instructor-led Courses
Learn from an industry active expert
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Voice Acting
Voice Acting 101
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Voice Acting
Voice Acting 201
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Voice Acting
Voice Acting 301
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Voice Acting
Narration
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Voice Acting
Authentic Commmerical Voiceover
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Voice Acting
Becoming a VO Solopreneur
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Voice Acting
Mastering Characters
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Voice Acting
Business for Voice Actors
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Voice Acting
Audiobook Voice Acting
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Applied ADR
ADR/Dubbing is a post-production process used in filmmaking and video production in which additional or supplementary recordings are synced and mixed with original production sound to create a finished product.
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Voice Acting
ADR/Dubbing
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Audio Engineering
Demo Engineering
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Audio Engineering
Audio Engineering for Voice Actors
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Audio Engineering
Advanced Audio Engineering
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Acting
Improv!
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Acting
Improv for Actors
Train your instincts! Improvising is a learnable skill, not just something you’re born with. We will explore beats and instincts and develop skills for listening and being active and reactive ...
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Video Editing
Video Editing For Voice Actors
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Writing
Intro to Writing Professionally
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Illustration
Creating Manga and Webcomics
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Music Composition
Music Composition 101
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