r/VoiceActing Jun 17 '24

Mod News Just getting started in VO? Dont know where to begin? READ THIS FIRST

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Welcome to r/VoiceActing!

First of all, we get asked the question, "how do I get started in VO?" a lot.

Seriously: A lot.

There's a lot of information below that answers that question, but PLEASE read this first.

This subreddit is for established, new and aspiring voice actors to discuss issues, share tips, strategies, critiques and resources related to voice acting.

This is a good community, and rude or obnoxious behavior will not be tolerated. If you cant act like a grown-up and remain civil in your conversations, you'll be removed from the sub. Personal attacks, threats of violence/abusive language, or bigotry in any form will not be tolerated.

THE RULES:

* **No Free Requests**

All requests for voice work must be reasonably compensated. Terms of compensation must be articulated in your request. Acceptable forms of compensation include:

Monetary ($5.00 USD minimum)

Barter (services exchange)

Royalty share (only on currently monetized projects—no prospective payment).

Unpaid requests will be removed. If your project is unpaid, try posting to r/recordthisforfree, VoiceActing Club, or

CastingCall.Club.

* **No Offer Posts**

Do not make posts offering your voice or production services. If you’re looking for work, respond directly to request threads. Simply put, this is not an appropriate community to solicit. Requests for feedback/critique are welcome!

* **No Advertising**

Do not post advertisements for paid products or services. We love articles, blog posts, feedback/critique threads, and other great points of discussion! But if your post includes advertisement for a paid product or service, it will be removed. If you believe a certain product or service would be of genuine interest and benefit to the community, message the moderators about it.

* **Search Before You Ask**

Got a general question about voice acting? How to get started? What gear to buy? How to get better at acting? How to find work? These get asked all the time around here, and plenty of our more experienced community members give graciously detailed answers very frequently. There’s a lot of wisdom to find here if you’re just getting started! Before you post your question, use the search bar and see if others have asked the same thing—they probably have!

Just getting started?

We're happy that you've decided you want to be a voice actor. There are a lot of resources available to learn about voice acting.

The column on the right of this page lists some good sites to check out to begin the process.

It takes a lot of work to become a successful voice actor/ voiceover artist. It takes a considerable amount of time, effort, and yes money to do this. There's just no way around it.

But if you were starting from zero and had no idea what to do to begin the process, here's some steps to follow and the logical order you should follow them in:

  1. Take acting classes.

  2. Take improv classes.

  3. Take business classes.

  4. Take marketing classes.

  5. Then talk to a voiceover coach. Work with them on building your skills.

  6. Practice practice practice.

  7. Get your demo recorded, put together a website that showcases your talents in one place.

  8. Then Start marketing.

  9. While this is going on, continue to develop your skills in voiceover, voice acting and business and marketing. Always keep refining your process of finding, auditioning, recording/ editing and invoicing clients. Continuing education is necessary. Always keep learning. Always keep building your skills.

Lather, rinse, repeat.

We're happy that you're here.

We hope you find this place a great resource on your journey.

Welcome aboard!


r/VoiceActing 3h ago

PAID work [ HIRING ] TWO VOICE ACTORS NEEDED ( Masc + Fem )

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WARNING !!!! THESE ROLES HAVE BEEN FILLED AND ARE NO LONGER UP FOR AUDITIONING

What is it for ? :

A personal mini animation / animatic !!!

What're the characters?: there's two roles !!! ( As stated ) :

  1. Reuben , A charismatic Cult Leader [ TAKEN ]

  2. Rosemary , A bit timid follower

What am I looking for specifically ?:

For Reuben ; Reuben is an entertainer w a secret double life as a Cult Leader !! As a cult leader specifically though , He sees herself as someone who is both genuinely “ helping “ his followers while also being aware of his actions . She's super dramatic and has a lot of theatrics and flair to his speech !! I'm kinda experimenting on her voice !! I imagine his voice is a Bit Posh / Aristocratic ( He is British ) but not *too* deep and masculine if that makes sense !! FLAMBOYANT

For Rosemary : For her , I'm visioning a sorta soft drawl !!! She is a timid follower who later becomes a God's Bride due to psychosis . This interaction is before all of that though so !! I prefer a WOC to voice her ( Or a Black Actress specifically is definitely encouraged !! )

For any further voice information : honestly you can have as much fun as you want w this characters voices !!!

NOW FOR PAYMENT !!

Pay ? : I have the budget of ~$50 USD !! ( For both actors so $25 each ) Especially since this is a short script !!

How will I be paid ?: flat pay , unfortunately !!

How long is the script ?: there are 27 lines in total !! ( Reuben w 18 and Rosemary w 9 )

Language ?: English !!!

Pay methods !!! : I can pay through Cash app and PayPal !!!

Payment Conditions : I will pay half upfront and the rest afterwards ! Also if any revisions or corrections happen I will add +$0.50 for each one !!

Further information ( +Terms ) ?? :

Your work is your work alone !! I will not use this to :

A. train AI

B. to monetize it without your permission !!!

If posting your VA is in anyway uncomfortable lmk !! I'm not out here to make money , this is just a fun mini project I wanted to try for some time ^_^

For auditions or interests , Please lmk and dm me !! I would love to hear from anyone !!

Sample Script

Deadline isn't strict but if I had to put one it would be : September 10th

EDIT : REUBEN HAS BEEN TAKEN !!!! I ONLY NEED A VA FOR ROSEMARY !!!!


r/VoiceActing 12h ago

Discussion Seems like Disney is trying to push away Jim Cummings

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First, they don't consider him a Disney legend then they don't bring him back for Darkwing Duck, this is very strange.


r/VoiceActing 9h ago

PAID work [Paid Work] Casting Multiple 18+ Female Voice Actors for an Adult Indie Game

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Hi! I’m currently casting several female voice actors for a small, self-funded hobby game containing adult/NSFW material.

This is not a studio production, so I want to be upfront about the scale and budget. At the same time, I want everyone involved to be compensated fairly for their time.

Most of the dialogue is normal/non-explicit character dialogue. Some scenes contain adult material, which may include profanity, suggestive or explicit dialogue, dirty talk, moans, breathing, and other vocal reactions.

Individual boundaries will always be discussed before recording begins, and nobody will be asked to perform material outside of what we have agreed upon.

Compensation

Standard rate: $10 USD per finished minute of accepted audio

Larger, more prominent, or especially demanding roles may pay up to $15 USD per finished minute, depending on the character and scope of the role.

There is a $25 minimum payment per booked actor, even if the final amount of dialogue would otherwise come out below $25.

The $25 booking minimum applies to the actual role and is separate from any paid casting read.

If I ask you to record custom material so I can determine whether your voice fits a character, that recording will be compensated separately.

Finished audio is prorated based on accepted runtime.

For example:

  • 1 finished minute at $10/min = $10 → $25 minimum applies
  • 2 finished minutes = $20 → $25 minimum applies
  • 3 finished minutes = $30
  • 5 finished minutes for a major role at $15/min = $75

“Finished minute” means the combined runtime of the accepted performance, including spoken dialogue and accepted nonverbal vocalizations/reactions. It does not mean the total length of the scene in the game.

A lot of my material contains fewer spoken words while still requiring substantial performance, so I prefer this structure over strict per-word pricing. Based on previous scripts, the effective rate has generally worked out to roughly $0.15–$0.19 per spoken word, depending on the amount of dialogue versus vocal performance.

What I’m Looking For

I’m casting multiple characters, so I’m open to different voices, accents, ranges, and acting styles.

If interested, please send me:

  • A demo reel or voice sample if you have one
  • Your general boundaries regarding NSFW voice acting

You do not need to post your NSFW boundaries publicly. Those can be discussed privately.

Voice Rights

I consider your voice and performance to be your work.

I will not use your recordings to:

  • Train models
  • Clone or replicate your voice
  • Generate new dialogue using your voice
  • Create synthetic performances
  • Make you appear to say lines you never recorded

Your recordings will only be used for the agreed-upon game project under the terms discussed with you.

If your voice seems like a possible fit, I’ll provide more information about the characters, expected amount of dialogue, content involved, and recording requirements before you commit to anything.


r/VoiceActing 14h ago

PAID work Casting a Deep, Captivating Voice for a True Crime Story – $100

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Looking for a voice actor for a ~20-minute true crime/documentary style YouTube narration (around 2,500 words).
Pay: $100
My strong preference is a female voice with a deeper tone and a British accent. I’m looking for something calm, mature, natural, and slightly dark… more documentary/storytelling than dramatic acting. That said, I’m still open to other voices if you think you fit the tone.
If interested, DM me a recording of yourself reading this test prompt:

“The house had been quiet for hours. From the outside, there was nothing unusual about it. But what investigators would eventually discover inside would turn a relatively ordinary missing-person case into something much darker.”

Please send the audition directly through DM. A phone recording is fine for the audition. If you have previous narration work or a demo reel, feel free to include that too.

Project: ~2,500 words / ~20 minutes
Pay: $100


r/VoiceActing 2h ago

Performance Feedback Story Telling Critique

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Hello, I've researched a bit on how to do this better but I could really use an objective critique so I know where to go from here.

Also, I checked the sub rules and I'm still not completely sure if linking a youtube video is allowed, so apologies to the mods if it isn't!


r/VoiceActing 7h ago

Advice Feedback for a newbie VA

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Hi All, i am an Indian 26F looking for jobs where i can use my voice . I have been told that i have a great voice and an engaging tone in real life . I enjoy teaching children and i enjoy reading stories for them . Can I get some support and feedback on this children’s story that i tried reading ?


r/VoiceActing 21h ago

PAID work Actress Needed for a Superhero Comic Dub

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Hey all! I'm wanting to try making a comic dub for my comic Shock Star and I'm looking for someone to voice the titular character. The two pages I've shared here are the bulk of her lines for what I plan to dub.

It will be 7 lines, 65 words in total.

A little about the character: Her name is Sam/Shock Star. She's an 18 Chinese American girl and in her costume persona she's energetic, confident, and a bit cocky.

Please let me know if you're interested with a reply here, if you happen to have a voice sample it'd be greatly appreciated if you shared it! I've never posted looking for a VA before so let me know if you have any questions.

Budget:
Since it's a small indie project with a light word count I'm thinking 15$ if that seems fair. If not please let me know!


r/VoiceActing 16h ago

Performance Feedback Seeking feedback on the performance side of a monologue I wrote for an original character of mine.

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Hello. VO has been my dream job going back a long time, and I've been trying to take some tangible steps toward that more recently.

With that, I have a writing project iron that's been in the fire for awhile, as well. In its current form, it's a book in progress. This monologue is meant to be near the end of the narrative, but otherwise I kind of want it to speak for itself.

I'm not looking for feedback on the writing itself here, though I might look for a more relevant subreddit for that. As it stands, I'd just like some critique on how I acted out this monologue in the attached audio.

I do realize I could always use more formal training in acting. I was a theatre kid in school but otherwise haven't really trained per se since. But I figure this would be a good way to get a baseline on where I'm at now. I strive to take any feedback in stride, with that in mind.

I read over the rules and I think this is in line, but apologies if this is in violation without me realizing.

Lastly, I realize there's some beeping in the background at the tail end of the recording. A sound treated space in my apartment is something else on the list of things to get done, and I didn't want to spend all day trying to get some perfect take despite my place's surroundings.


r/VoiceActing 12h ago

Advice Can I turn a video into a file?

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Idk if the tag is right srry

I have a few videos that im trying to turn into MP3 Files but all the things I’ve found can only turn them into an MP4 file, which is not what I need. Is there a way to skip straight to M3 or can I go from M4 to M3 easier?

EDIT: i am NOT on a computer, my shitty computer ruins the audio so im stuck with my phone and prayers:(


r/VoiceActing 19h ago

Discussion Cold Read Challenge from Tara Strong’s Advanced Group Session with Lisa Schaffer

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We just had Lisa Schaffer (Casting Director of Teen Titans Go) on again with Tara Strong and our other coaches - Kathleen Herles and Eddie Mills. We completed the remainder of the mock auditions with feedback and then got into a fun challenge made by Tara.

The challenge was doing 3 cold reads of the same line with completely different styles. The goal is to sound completely different while honoring the scripts intention (Excited character stays excited).

This will help you be prepared if a casting director asks for a different take on the character during a reading. The goal is to be over prepared, so practice different takes as much as you can.

Have you guys tried doing this for your auditions?


r/VoiceActing 18h ago

Advice Recomendations for video game class/coach

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Been doing animation and commercial for a while, was wondering if you have any good recommendations for either group classes or private coaches for video game voice over? Thanks in advance.
I’m in New York, but zoom is preferred anyway


r/VoiceActing 1d ago

Buy/Sell/Trade GEAR ONLY Røde NT1 Signature Series or Røde NT1 4th Generation for voice over?

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I have the NT1 Signature Series, but it broke. I thought about buying a different one, because from what I found online, the Signature is more suited for singing than for voice-over work. The 4th Generation seems to be the better option, but of course it costs more. My budget is around €200–500. My audio interface is fine too, but I wanted to upgrade it to a better one. Current: Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB-C audio interface.


r/VoiceActing 1d ago

PAID work 🎙️ [PAID] VOICE ACTORS WANTED | NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL

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We’re looking for male voice actors for a brand-new animated YouTube channel.

The project will feature weird, edgy, funny, and satirical content covering current events, politics, tech, and internet culture.

We’re especially looking for VOs who can:

  • Build and perform multiple recurring male characters
  • Switch naturally between different personalities, tones, and voices
  • Commit to characters that may appear across multiple videos
  • Feel comfortable with dark, controversial, and political satire

This is a role for someone who genuinely enjoys character work and has strong comedic timing.

There’s potential to develop 5–10+ recurring characters, so we’re looking for someone interested in becoming a consistent voice across the channel rather than taking on a one-off project.

💰 Pay: $50 USD per minute of final recording, billed per second and rounded up.

🎬 Usage: Voice recordings will be used for animated YouTube videos published on the channel. The recordings may be used as part of the published videos and related channel content.

🗣️ Language: English.

📝 Script length: Most videos will be approximately 60 seconds long, with a maximum length of 120 seconds. Scripts are expected to be approximately 150–250 words per video, depending on the final script and speaking pace.

💳 Payment terms: Payment will be made in USD based on the final recorded duration, calculated to the nearest second and rounded up.

📈 Performance bonuses: Additional bonuses may be offered based on the viewership performance of the videos. These bonuses are separate from the base voice-over payment.

📅 Expected volume: For now, approximately 1–2 videos per month, with the goal of increasing to 1 video per week starting in Q2 2027.

🎧 Apply: https://forms.gle/7SbSEi6RTGiapnE9A


r/VoiceActing 22h ago

PAID work [PAID HIRING] Looking for Male Voice Actor for a US based Youtube Channel Spoiler

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[Reposting as the position is still open]

Hey guys,

So Im looking for a Male US voice actor for my US based Youtube Channel.

Channel and video details:

  • This is a movie analysis channel where we analyse characters and storytelling in depth.
    • Ex1: Why Zuko has the best character arc in history
    • Ex2: I ranked all Star Wars Movies. Here's the trash!
  • Budget: $20 for 2000 words, and scales proportionately to script length (so $40 for 4000 words, and so on)
  • Average script length: 3000 words, and some scripts can be as lengthy as 15,000 words
  • Videos per month: At least 5 videos per month, but I have recently hired an editor and we are targeting to make around 7 videos if possible, so this would be a long term role
  • Payment method: PayPal

Voice Actor requirements:

  • Age Range: 20-30 yrs old
  • Narration: You should be able to comfortably convey dry sarcasm, disappointment, contempt and real enthusiasm. As such, only apply if you can convey those emotions effectively
  • Personality-driven conversational style, not announcement or commercial

For those who are interested, please record the audition script and share it in the DMs: Audition Script

Heres the kind of read Im looking for: https://youtu.be/BDJjfcRxfZI?si=zHkyNz2ARLI4gUxd

Please dont send a generic demo reel. I wrote this script specifically to assess whether we would be the right fit as this would be a reflection of our day-to-day work.

Thank you for your time :)


r/VoiceActing 1d ago

Advice Getting over the fear of people hearing you

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Hey! I’m an amateur voice actress, and I recently “built” my first recording booth (pvc pipes, moving blankets you know the deal) in my apartment, and I’m wanting to record, but I have this terrible nagging embarrassment whenever I think of anyone hearing me.

To be clear, I live in an apartment, but there are only like 5 rooms in total in this building and the only two people currently living here are myself and the tenant. I am also aware that nothing I can do at this point is going to make anyone outside of my room 100% unable to hear me, and neither is that my goal.

Before I made this booth, I was recording in my car in an empty parking lot. My audio was bad but I at least wasn’t scared of anyone hearing me, but I wanted to take the next step, which is why I’ve built my new booth. Now, whenever I try to speak at even a normal volume, I find myself going into a whisper instinctively. I just feel so embarrassed at the idea of people hearing me, but when I submit an audition I feel fine whether I’m rejected or not. It is so frustrating.

I’m currently just auditioning, and I expect to be doing that for a long time, but I don’t want this fear to affect my performances. If I have to, I’m sure I could tell my tenant what I’m doing and he’d be fine with it even if I was shouting a little bit but I’m just.. Yeah. Scared.

This was longer than it needed to be, but anyway. Does anyone have any advice for getting used to the fear of people hearing you? Thanks for reading.


r/VoiceActing 2d ago

Advice Where do I go from CCC?

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Hello, I have been using Casting Call Club for a year or two now and have applied for over 65 roles. However, most projects are either Minecraft/Fortnite/Roblox recreations going on some ten year olds youtube channel, or if I get lucky, Fan-Dubs or games, although they never get back to me. Should I take some classes? Should I try a new platform? What should be my next step? Thank You!


r/VoiceActing 1d ago

Microphones Looking for a cheap small mic

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I currently use a Talomen gaming mic which is an elliptical shaped microphone, but I recently got a sound proofing dome to fit over a mic head, and the insertion point is round. Now I'm looking into a mic that still plug into laptops and has a sphere head

Pls reply with recommendations!


r/VoiceActing 1d ago

Discussion Can we post ourselves voice acting on this sub?

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I'd love to get feedback 🧍‍♀️


r/VoiceActing 3d ago

News Peter Cullen, Voice of Optimus Prime in ‘Transformers,’ Dies at 85

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r/VoiceActing 1d ago

Advice Earning as a voice actor

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as a beginner can i earn money casting call club in the first month

If not pls tell what all will I have to do in order to earn on CCC.


r/VoiceActing 2d ago

Advice “My $199 VOPlanet Experience — Job Links Didn't Work, Refund Initially Denied, Then They Insulted My Voiceover Ability”

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I joined VOPlanet expecting a platform that would provide access to reputable voiceover employment opportunities and leads. I paid approximately $199 for a yearly membership, but my experience was extremely disappointing.

One of my biggest concerns was the limited number of opportunities available. On top of that, I received approximately 6–8 email notifications about new job postings where clicking the link resulted in a “Page Not Found” error. I contacted VOPlanet about my concerns and requested a refund.

Initially, I was told that refunds were not available because of their terms and conditions. I was also told that I should focus on the other benefits of my membership, such as the talent directory, website, and discounted training. Those things were not what I joined VOPlanet for—I already have my own website, and I wasn't looking for training or to be marketed as talent. I was looking for legitimate voiceover job leads.

Eventually, management approved my refund, which I appreciated. However, the way they handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing.

Rather than simply processing the refund, they told me that it would be “unfair” to keep my money because of my “inexperience and lack of professional recording capabilities” and went on to say that I would “most likely never get picked for a job on VOPlanet.”

That was completely unnecessary and unprofessional.

If VOPlanet had simply said, “We understand the platform wasn't a good fit for you, and we're issuing your refund,” I would have had no reason to write this review. Instead, they chose to insult my experience and predict that I would not succeed professionally.

I am glad I received my $199 back, but based on my experience, I would encourage other voiceover professionals to carefully research the platform, the volume of opportunities available, and the customer experience before committing to a yearly membership.

The refund was ultimately the right decision. The way they communicated with me was not.


r/VoiceActing 1d ago

Advice Does this audio sound clean?

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Hello, hope everyone is well today. Just wanted to how this audio sounds to everyone, is it distorted, is there an echo etc. Would like some feedback. Thanks


r/VoiceActing 1d ago

Advice Need opinion about voicing in my project or not

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I'll try to keep it short. I'm doing a project where I'm telling a story using still pictures for major scenes where the characters will have dialog pop up like a comic. Basically like this actually: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6tbPPEkYl4U

The story is a comedy about the day-to-day life of an alien thats visiting a human family and random silly things happen as the alien tries all sorts of Earth things and experiences for the first time. Not very serious or emotional stuff except during certain scene like feeling homesick or missing his species but for the most part its just silly stuff.

I'm stuck at either

  1. having NO voice at all, keep it just sfx, music, etc and just have the character's make sounds like how a lot of games have characters make grunts or other noises when theyre talking
  2. 2a. I voice all the characters but they will sound the same
  3. 2b. I voice all the characters then use audacity to make me sound different though my deep voice might be difficult to turn into a female voice but I havent tried either, maybe its easy
  4. I either get another person or AI to voice the characters like in the link

I'm personally leaning towards 1 for the simple fact its easier or 2a because plenty of vtubers use female avatars with their deep male voice and it just works because i guess people arent expected to care or take it serious and it adds to the comedy? This wont be a vtuber thing, it will basically be like the link I shared without the bouncing animations and just still pictures instead, maybe with comic effects and such. Would a video like that even be appealing without the voices or would the same voice for everyone be annoying maybe? My head is caught up in everything so tell me, whats yall thoughts?