The Voice Over Book: Don't Eat Toast (The Actor's Toolkit)

By Stephen Kemble and David Hodge

'How I wish this book had been available to me when I started my voiceover career!' Miriam Margolyes A concise handbook outlining the skills, the know-how and the business of voiceovers, with a particular focus on the UK industry. Stephen Kemble, a voiceover artist and voice coach, and David Hodge, who has worked as a sound engineer, voice director and as Company Manager at a voice agency, offer specialist advice on all areas of voiceover work, including commercials, narration, audio books, animation and dubbing. Knowing your voice Understanding and acquiring the skills of a voiceover How to prepare for recording sessions Technical aspects and protocol of working in a studio Knowing your personal strengths, making the all-important showreel and finding an agent Looking after your voice Dealing with dyslexia Tips from agents, producers, engineers and voiceovers Terminology An ideal guide for anyone who has a curiosity about voiceovers and what's involved. Of particular interest to drama school students preparing to enter the industry, and professional actors who want to tap into the voiceover business.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1350258768
• ISBN13: 9781350258761
• Release Date: July 2024
• Publisher: Methuen Drama
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 2.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 0.3" x 6.2"