When it comes to your career and what you want to do in life, don't let anyone stand in your way! Every industry is going to have its difficulties, it's ups and downs, but that shouldn't stop you from trying and exploring your opportunities in life. Get out there, explore what there is, and make those choices for yourself!
Well, I do not completely understand your industry. I watched a video a couple months ago where someone lost their job to AI. It’s a real fear that people in the arts have that there work can be reduced down to ones and zero if I remember correctly, he was a web design artist, I unfortunately don’t remember all of the particulars of that video if I find it, I will reply to my own video and send it through but basically if I’m remember correctly, he’s been there for about five years possibly, but within the last six months, his workload drastically was reduced and then he was made obsolete.
As someone who wishes to become a voiceactress this video is so highly interesting Thank you a lot for such a great video This was deeply comforting and very educational and I really appreciate it Hearing I can't do a dream job because xyz is constantly floating around my head so this video is truly encouraging
I so needed this! At a con this year I asked for some advice from a voice actor (who was elderly and still working), her shining big bit of advice was "Don't bother", which was.... Lovely. Been grappling with that for a few months now, thankfully some non profit work I got almost immediately after helped stave off the doubt for a bit but this honestly has been just what I needed to hear, thank you so much sir!
I met Troy Baker at a con asking him for advice and he told me to be ready to fail. I know that seems like he’s saying I’ll never be a voice actor but he’s actually saying that it’s hard to get into. It’s not impossible. Like Joe Zieja said, we gotta put in the work.
As someone who will likely never pursue VA (due to not being a native speaker among other things) but who works in the creative fields as a freelancer and greatly enjoys both these videos and your course, I have to say that if you decided to post content about creativity in general, writing, etc. (loved your book series!!), I’d be glued to it. I really, really appreciate your mindset around these topics, and it’s always great to get a glimpse into it!
As someone who started with your course when it was still early access, it's been a great resource and continues to help so many people! Thanks for the affirmation, Joe, and hope this can be an inspiration to other aspiring VAs!
Thank you for this! I just landed my second ever VO gig through Fiverr and it happens to be a corporate e-learning video. My channel is documenting the steps I’m taking in starting a new career in VO from the very start and it seems daunting so far but I’m sticking with it. On a side note, I’ve been waiting for my Warrior Voices info to get started and I’m really excited about it. I featured it in one of my videos. Really looking forward to this!!
thank you so much, one joe to another i feel really bad that a lot of other things in my life (full time corporate job, moving recently, etc) havent left me with time i can fully devote to progressing my va career, let alone any time to audition or upload my own videos, and i am constantly getting FOMO on VO as a whole. This video gives me hope that its not too late and that as soon as things calm down a bit for me i can start things up again without having any less of a chance at making it thank you for always helping to hold that door open
Thank you for the clarity. I do believe that when people think there isn’t a career in voice acting, they’re probably talking about the “fun” stuff like animated series and movies, video games and such, because of the rates and things like that. But it’s true that there are so many other sectors. Heck, I don’t have a career in voice acting and I’ve been asked to record some lines for my company at times because of budget (even recorded some phone survey stuff a few years back, although thinking back on it, I was probably underpaid). So yeah, in the grand scheme of things, there is still a market out there. It might not always be be your dream contracts, but sometimes, variation is good and it diversifies your skillset too.
Hearing some of this stuff did legitimately make me feel better - I recall reading Dee Bradley Baker's blog on voice acting, and while I do not want to delegitimatize his teachings, skills, career, etc, I felt really discouraged when he more or less said that if you don't do an insane amount of stage acting or whatever, you'll never make it. No doubt that helps, but it's still nice to hear another perspective from another professional voice actor
Thank you Mr Zieja for making a video like this, indeed voice acting is one of my dreams on doing in the future, just seeing a lot of shows that go on and seeing all the familiar actors that I'm aware of in certain games and anime, Just imagine if those were to hear my voice in those installments, I've been a huge fan of actors such as Richard Epcar or Sean Schemmel due to their amazing talent and I've always wanted to be like them, yes even Saab.
Thanks for the advice it really helps I always been a fans of your because of you and my determination I was able to land 3 roles on casting call club so thank you.
Thanks so much for the insights! I do still have one question staring me down though, which is when should I start with voice acting? I’m still quite young, not even in collage yet. Should I be waiting until I’m in/out of collage or are there some things I could do now to get myself out into the industry?
This a really good insight although I’m inspired to become a voice actor right now I’m just gonna stick to practicing until then All I need now is some good equipment
I enjoyed the use of "The Chase" during the 90s segment of waiting around to do your read at the agency. Also, I encourage anyone reading to watch the free training and seriously consider the full academy course.
When getting into art, it's tough (for me) to get started. I am afraid to create stuff because the possibility someone will put me in a cringe compilation. I am trying to get over this barrier.
Okay, Mr. Joe. For years, i listened to people saying i can't do this or that, and i felt miserable, so in my 30s, im starting to chase my dremas voice and singing. Simetimes, i feel like an idiot but aren't we all?
Life may have its ups and downs plus a lot of hurdles to overcome but even if I don’t make it I want to leave a trail that at least says I tried making it to acting. Creative arts helped so many find themselves and I’m no exception. Thanks for the video Joe.
Just follow your heart desire fellows. As Joe said, these comments come from sad people in general. Those people that spend their days scrolling through tik-tok, youtube, instagram and what not, because that’s relaxation to them. That’s how they spend their lives. One day they wake up, and realise that they never achieved anything, because they were too lazy and scared into putting themselves in uncomfortable territory. Getting into uncomfortable situations can be scary, I agree with that 100%, but that’s how things are. You wanna get uncomfortable, make mistakes and learn, there’s no shortcut to it.
I am 21 years old and taking film or theater related classes through college right now. Everyday I worry if I am getting into the film industry too late. This video was very reassuring. I look up to a few voice actors so much!
Well the answer to your question is it depends were you in England we don’t have any anime studios and video games are only done where the rich live in London. Also bang zoom entertainment wouldn’t let me win a voice acting competition for anime because I didn’t live in the USA.
I dont mind who answers this, but i just have a question or two. How is someone like me who has done now a two year media with film and tv course (with a year left) is able to look into voice acting? I admit im not that confident in my voice but i want to improve on that, i have struggled talking while growing up but have had operations on my tounge to make my speech clearer and it is much better now!, And I've always wanted to try get into any type of media industry from art, film (like scene making, concept arts, storyboarding, or just someone working with making film ideas) and the last few months i have been thinking about voice acting, i remember when i was about 15-16 ish i did some stuff with old freinds voicing characters (which were never good) but that's kinda where it started and i just want to know how it would be possible to look into it more even if i dont have any actual experience or did drama very much during school but i have worked hard in my film courses so i just thought of asking if it was possible
I'm more wondering how to get started with independent, amature projects for fun and practice - no career aspirations but don't really know how to start the unpaid hobbyist side of things....
JelloApocalypse has an excellent series of old podcasts called Tip of the Tongue on his channel. He's an actor, director, and casting director with detailed advice for hobbyists and aspiring pros.
Becoming a voice actor has been in my books for over 2 years by now, and there a few things holding me back - i live in my parents house since im still in high school and I don't have a place to actually record properly without commotion or annoying anybody. I'm incredibly passionate when I'm performing at school but I worry that recording at home may be difficult. Do you think I should find my way around it at my current age and get started as soon as I can or wait until I move out in 2-3 years?
This may or may not help, but I am kind of in the same boat as you, so I will just tell you about my problem and see if it helps. I live in my parents' small house with a lot of siblings, not much space, and I can't really do anything without their approval. It's their house, and they make sure that I understand that. I don't know if you can record in someone else's studio (I don't really want to), but I'll just keep practicing until I move out. I hope your dreams happen, no matter how long it takes. 🙏😇🙏
@@Kit-rn9nh thank you, i think for now ill just keep practicing wen i can and if an opportunity arises then ill work my way around it. I hope you will be able to become what you wish for, and keep pursuing your dreams
Joe can u pls wish me luck on my wriothesley pulls,I’m guaranteed to get him but I would be really happy if I still have your blessing so,I can get him early😍
When it comes to your career and what you want to do in life, don't let anyone stand in your way! Every industry is going to have its difficulties, it's ups and downs, but that shouldn't stop you from trying and exploring your opportunities in life. Get out there, explore what there is, and make those choices for yourself!
I want to be a teapot
I was literally gonna ask about this topic , bc you're the one who got me curious about voiceacting. Really grateful for the video. ❤
Well, I do not completely understand your industry. I watched a video a couple months ago where someone lost their job to AI. It’s a real fear that people in the arts have that there work can be reduced down to ones and zero if I remember correctly, he was a web design artist, I unfortunately don’t remember all of the particulars of that video if I find it, I will reply to my own video and send it through but basically if I’m remember correctly, he’s been there for about five years possibly, but within the last six months, his workload drastically was reduced and then he was made obsolete.
I certainly hope so. I've been trying most of my life to get into Voice Acting. I'm not giving up yet!
As someone who wishes to become a voiceactress this video is so highly interesting
Thank you a lot for such a great video
This was deeply comforting and very educational and I really appreciate it
Hearing I can't do a dream job because xyz is constantly floating around my head so this video is truly encouraging
Don't let anyone stand in your way!
Now that I actually have time in my life, my dreams of becoming of a VA should be able to come true.
The best thing you can do is try it out
@@JoeZiejaI tooo have that dream
As someone who is young I definitely would love to become a voice actress and nothing will stand in my way!
I so needed this! At a con this year I asked for some advice from a voice actor (who was elderly and still working), her shining big bit of advice was "Don't bother", which was.... Lovely. Been grappling with that for a few months now, thankfully some non profit work I got almost immediately after helped stave off the doubt for a bit but this honestly has been just what I needed to hear, thank you so much sir!
I met Troy Baker at a con asking him for advice and he told me to be ready to fail. I know that seems like he’s saying I’ll never be a voice actor but he’s actually saying that it’s hard to get into. It’s not impossible. Like Joe Zieja said, we gotta put in the work.
As someone who will likely never pursue VA (due to not being a native speaker among other things) but who works in the creative fields as a freelancer and greatly enjoys both these videos and your course, I have to say that if you decided to post content about creativity in general, writing, etc. (loved your book series!!), I’d be glued to it. I really, really appreciate your mindset around these topics, and it’s always great to get a glimpse into it!
As someone who started with your course when it was still early access, it's been a great resource and continues to help so many people! Thanks for the affirmation, Joe, and hope this can be an inspiration to other aspiring VAs!
Thank you so much, appreciate the kind words
This is really off topic, but I like the way you edit. It keeps my attention without going too much into visual overload territory
Thank you for this! I just landed my second ever VO gig through Fiverr and it happens to be a corporate e-learning video. My channel is documenting the steps I’m taking in starting a new career in VO from the very start and it seems daunting so far but I’m sticking with it.
On a side note, I’ve been waiting for my Warrior Voices info to get started and I’m really excited about it. I featured it in one of my videos. Really looking forward to this!!
It's great to hear you're making progress!
Congrats on the role, man!
@@anerdwithamic thank you, sir!
Congrats !!!
@@Gabycretin thank you!
thank you so much, one joe to another
i feel really bad that a lot of other things in my life (full time corporate job, moving recently, etc) havent left me with time i can fully devote to progressing my va career, let alone any time to audition or upload my own videos, and i am constantly getting FOMO on VO as a whole. This video gives me hope that its not too late and that as soon as things calm down a bit for me i can start things up again without having any less of a chance at making it
thank you for always helping to hold that door open
i love how you break things down. it really makes these types of videos easier to follow and understand. thank you joe!!
Glad you liked it!
Wondering if you can make video talking about equipment and software for voice acting at home
Thank you for the clarity. I do believe that when people think there isn’t a career in voice acting, they’re probably talking about the “fun” stuff like animated series and movies, video games and such, because of the rates and things like that. But it’s true that there are so many other sectors. Heck, I don’t have a career in voice acting and I’ve been asked to record some lines for my company at times because of budget (even recorded some phone survey stuff a few years back, although thinking back on it, I was probably underpaid). So yeah, in the grand scheme of things, there is still a market out there. It might not always be be your dream contracts, but sometimes, variation is good and it diversifies your skillset too.
Fantastic editing. Loved the scene work at 3:00.
I must say that the video editing is so amazing!!!
Hearing some of this stuff did legitimately make me feel better - I recall reading Dee Bradley Baker's blog on voice acting, and while I do not want to delegitimatize his teachings, skills, career, etc, I felt really discouraged when he more or less said that if you don't do an insane amount of stage acting or whatever, you'll never make it. No doubt that helps, but it's still nice to hear another perspective from another professional voice actor
As someone who's still partway through the JZVAA (hi from Scotland, by the way), god I bloody hope you can start one in '24.
Thank you Mr Zieja for making a video like this, indeed voice acting is one of my dreams on doing in the future, just seeing a lot of shows that go on and seeing all the familiar actors that I'm aware of in certain games and anime, Just imagine if those were to hear my voice in those installments, I've been a huge fan of actors such as Richard Epcar or Sean Schemmel due to their amazing talent and I've always wanted to be like them, yes even Saab.
Thanks for the advice it really helps I always been a fans of your because of you and my determination I was able to land 3 roles on casting call club so thank you.
Thank you for your answers. A lot of what I see online like on forums are very discouraging and "Dog-eat-dog"
Oh my I'm excited, hopefully my stutter won't get in the way too much
Work hard guys! Not think hard.
Thanks for this video. I am not a full-time VA (Yet) But I am practicing to be.
Never give up fellow VAs, Always try your best
Good luck on ur future VA career :)
@@Tataah7 Thank you very much!
Thanks so much for the insights! I do still have one question staring me down though, which is when should I start with voice acting? I’m still quite young, not even in collage yet. Should I be waiting until I’m in/out of collage or are there some things I could do now to get myself out into the industry?
Awesome video man, really loved hearing this!
I love you for encouraging people. I always wanted to try voice acting out but i fear my voice sounds to normal 😅 Still i really enjoy your Videos!
This a really good insight although I’m inspired to become a voice actor right now I’m just gonna stick to practicing until then
All I need now is some good equipment
I enjoyed the use of "The Chase" during the 90s segment of waiting around to do your read at the agency.
Also, I encourage anyone reading to watch the free training and seriously consider the full academy course.
When getting into art, it's tough (for me) to get started. I am afraid to create stuff because the possibility someone will put me in a cringe compilation. I am trying to get over this barrier.
i have always wanted to do voice acting or give it a try. it seems fun and honestly this just gives me hope to go though with it.
What about 2030? Its when I want to start since its when I turn 18 (im 12 rn) I rlly hope I have an opportunity. Great video btw :)
I would love to get into it but I don't actually know where to start as an beginner with no experience
Okay, Mr. Joe. For years, i listened to people saying i can't do this or that, and i felt miserable, so in my 30s, im starting to chase my dremas voice and singing. Simetimes, i feel like an idiot but aren't we all?
Last year as a 36 year old then I started singing lessons.
So if you want to learn.
And are able to.
Then i’d say it’s never too late imo.
Life may have its ups and downs plus a lot of hurdles to overcome but even if I don’t make it I want to leave a trail that at least says I tried making it to acting. Creative arts helped so many find themselves and I’m no exception. Thanks for the video Joe.
I am curious about doing some voice acting, but I am unsure where to start, especially since my microphone isn't of the highest quality
Can I say that this just doesn't apply only to Voice Acting but other jobs as well?
I hope you make more videos like these in the future!
I don’t know who that was, but it definitely wasn’t a welder!
Just follow your heart desire fellows. As Joe said, these comments come from sad people in general. Those people that spend their days scrolling through tik-tok, youtube, instagram and what not, because that’s relaxation to them. That’s how they spend their lives. One day they wake up, and realise that they never achieved anything, because they were too lazy and scared into putting themselves in uncomfortable territory. Getting into uncomfortable situations can be scary, I agree with that 100%, but that’s how things are. You wanna get uncomfortable, make mistakes and learn, there’s no shortcut to it.
I wish I can give it a shot. Hoping to find an opportunity
Get yourself out there and hunt for the opportunities, don't wait for them to come to you.
i’m a big fan of you buddy 😤 I WANNA BE A VOICE ACTOR BECAUSE OF YOU ❤❤ how old you gotta be though? 😭😭 I’m only 14
I'm 16 and I wanna be a voice actor too
I am 21 years old and taking film or theater related classes through college right now. Everyday I worry if I am getting into the film industry too late.
This video was very reassuring. I look up to a few voice actors so much!
It's never to late to try something you're interested in, don't let anyone stop you!
Well the answer to your question is it depends were you in England we don’t have any anime studios and video games are only done where the rich live in London. Also bang zoom entertainment wouldn’t let me win a voice acting competition for anime because I didn’t live in the USA.
I dont mind who answers this, but i just have a question or two. How is someone like me who has done now a two year media with film and tv course (with a year left) is able to look into voice acting? I admit im not that confident in my voice but i want to improve on that, i have struggled talking while growing up but have had operations on my tounge to make my speech clearer and it is much better now!, And I've always wanted to try get into any type of media industry from art, film (like scene making, concept arts, storyboarding, or just someone working with making film ideas) and the last few months i have been thinking about voice acting, i remember when i was about 15-16 ish i did some stuff with old freinds voicing characters (which were never good) but that's kinda where it started and i just want to know how it would be possible to look into it more even if i dont have any actual experience or did drama very much during school but i have worked hard in my film courses so i just thought of asking if it was possible
Interesting
I'm more wondering how to get started with independent, amature projects for fun and practice - no career aspirations but don't really know how to start the unpaid hobbyist side of things....
JelloApocalypse has an excellent series of old podcasts called Tip of the Tongue on his channel. He's an actor, director, and casting director with detailed advice for hobbyists and aspiring pros.
Becoming a voice actor has been in my books for over 2 years by now, and there a few things holding me back - i live in my parents house since im still in high school and I don't have a place to actually record properly without commotion or annoying anybody. I'm incredibly passionate when I'm performing at school but I worry that recording at home may be difficult. Do you think I should find my way around it at my current age and get started as soon as I can or wait until I move out in 2-3 years?
This may or may not help, but I am kind of in the same boat as you, so I will just tell you about my problem and see if it helps. I live in my parents' small house with a lot of siblings, not much space, and I can't really do anything without their approval. It's their house, and they make sure that I understand that. I don't know if you can record in someone else's studio (I don't really want to), but I'll just keep practicing until I move out. I hope your dreams happen, no matter how long it takes. 🙏😇🙏
@@Kit-rn9nh thank you, i think for now ill just keep practicing wen i can and if an opportunity arises then ill work my way around it. I hope you will be able to become what you wish for, and keep pursuing your dreams
Joe can u pls wish me luck on my wriothesley pulls,I’m guaranteed to get him but I would be really happy if I still have your blessing so,I can get him early😍
So many people tell me I should take up voice acting.
I'm in
Walmart John Krasinski
within a few years AI will replace voice actors.
Legislate it out of those fields.
No. Absolutely not.
enough people will stop watching things made with it even if they cant notice
the low end, for sure undoubtedly, and for much of the middle. But there will still be some middle priced things and the high end will never be AI..
Almost all of you disagree and i respect your opinions but i think you guys need to know a little more about AI and its capabilities.
I have been teaching myself voice acting and I have just started out
if you haven’t yet, check out voice acting mastery by crispin freeman, and pat fraley, there is a lot of free useful information there