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.
Meaning of the quote
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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We all sit in front of our mics and our scripts lay on music stands. Then the silliness begins!
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Sometimes a role might be difficult on my throat.
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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.
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I didn’t record any additional dialogue for this CD, they are excerpts pulled from existing episodes.
Canadian-American actress
I’m not sure specifically but there’s definitely parts of me in Rikku.
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.
Canadian-American actress
If I am not right for something there are many talented actors out there that will get it.
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.
Canadian-American actress
Don’t be afraid to look silly.
Canadian-American actress
I usually have 10 different animation projects going at a time.
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.
Canadian-American actress
In general, I find that for videos the acting is more realistic.
Canadian-American actress
My son is old enough to respond to my work. To me, that’s what it is all about.
Canadian-American actress
Some shows, like PPG, tape in a group session, which is always more fun because you can play off each other.
Canadian-American actress