Many people think voice over artists just read, there’s much more to it. Without acting beats, scene study and improving skills, you won’t make it.

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Voice acting is more complex than just reading words. To become a successful voice actor, you need to do more than just read lines. You have to study acting, understand the scene, and continually work on improving your skills. If you don't put in this effort, you won't be able to make it as a voice actor.

About Tara Strong

Tara Strong is a Canadian-American actress known for her extensive voice work in popular animated series and video games. She has earned numerous award nominations and accolades for her diverse and acclaimed voice performances over the years.

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Start as early as you can. Make tapes of your characters.

Tara Strong

Canadian-American actress

Whenever you do an animated project or a voice-over project it’s inevitable that part of your personality comes into play.

Tara Strong

Canadian-American actress

There’s a lot more to see when you’re playing and because of the advances in technology it makes room for all kinds of new characters.

Tara Strong

Canadian-American actress

I think it’s definitely beneficial for these characters to have good acting voices behind them and it affects the characters in a way that people can feel like they’re part of the game and that they know these characters.

Tara Strong

Canadian-American actress

We all sit in front of our mics and our scripts lay on music stands. Then the silliness begins!

Tara Strong

Canadian-American actress

Sometimes a role might be difficult on my throat.

Tara Strong

Canadian-American actress

I had to make squirrel noises as Bubbles and without realizing it, I was making the face and putting my fingers up to my face to look like a squirrel and everyone made fun of me for the rest of the day.

Tara Strong

Canadian-American actress

I didn’t record any additional dialogue for this CD, they are excerpts pulled from existing episodes.

Tara Strong

Canadian-American actress

I’m not sure specifically but there’s definitely parts of me in Rikku.

Tara Strong

Canadian-American actress

I think there are more female characters in videogames now but I also think that’s because videogames in general are more diverse now.

Tara Strong

Canadian-American actress

If I am not right for something there are many talented actors out there that will get it.

Tara Strong

Canadian-American actress

We really have a lot of fun at these sessions, we all get along and kid around with each other throughout the job.

Tara Strong

Canadian-American actress

Don’t be afraid to look silly.

Tara Strong

Canadian-American actress

I usually have 10 different animation projects going at a time.

Tara Strong

Canadian-American actress

Many people think voice over artists just read, there’s much more to it. Without acting beats, scene study and improving skills, you won’t make it.

Tara Strong

Canadian-American actress

In general, I find that for videos the acting is more realistic.

Tara Strong

Canadian-American actress

My son is old enough to respond to my work. To me, that’s what it is all about.

Tara Strong

Canadian-American actress

Some shows, like PPG, tape in a group session, which is always more fun because you can play off each other.

Tara Strong

Canadian-American actress