Friday, September 9, 2016

Identifying Different Roles Of A Voice Artist

By Jerry Wood


When working with film, television, stage or audio sound, there are several different aspects in which an individual can perform. One of which is that of a voice artist. These individuals can range from being someone involved in a poetry and spoken word community, a radio talk show host or Disc Jockey(DJ) to someone who narrates film and television. While this is the case, there are often many other areas in which individuals working in the vocal arts can be found contributing talent.

In most cases, those working in radio are often referred to as voice actors. However, some MCs working in television now also refer to oneself in this way. For example, some might consider show hosts such as Julie Chin, Jeff Probst and Ryan Seacrest to be actors in this realm.

Whereas, DJs are often considered to be working in the vocal arts when reading material live on-air. In other cases, where the material has been prepared by other sources, it would be the originator or originators of the material whom would be considered to be working in the field. In either case, these materials are generally related to public service announcements, news and weather reports.

The term DJ has taken on new meaning in the 20th and 21st centuries. For, up until recently, it only referred to individuals who worked at radio stations that played recorded music over the airwaves. Now, it can refer to these traditional disc jockeys, or to those whom entertain by spinning and scratching music at clubs, private parties, festivals and other events.

While the field is extremely competitive, there are a number of different areas in which interested parties can often find work. These include, voice acting, creating voice overs or volunteering as a poetry slam host. All of which are part of the larger definition of those working the vocal arts. While there are no degrees generally required, those having worked in the area, or whom hold a degree of Bachelors of Arts a major or minor in Film or Television are most likely going to get the most work.

In all areas, individuals will most likely find some aspect of this type work. Whether working in radio, film or television. Although, the most opportunities are going to be found in areas where radio stations, film studios and television productions exist. When looking online, jobs can be found through a number of different websites with one of the best being Voices dot com.

Individuals hosting poetry slams are also considered to be working in this field. For, not only do these individuals announce contestants, most also announce featured poets who generally perform during breaks. In addition, it is these individuals whom at the end of an event often announce winners based on the judges final count.

When looking for work, individuals can either look to work remotely or at a local studio. Studio work can often be much harder to find than that of online work. For, a number of talent scouts now use mp3 audio files to rehearse and select individuals for these type positions. As such, it is often best that those wishing to work in this area work to develop a clear voice and speak in sentences which are grammatically correct.




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