How to Make a Voice Over Reel For Beginners!
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- Опубліковано 10 чер 2024
- How to make a voice over reel for beginners in 10 simple steps!
Chance are, if you have landed on this video, you have dreamt of jumping into the voice over world for a while now, and are finally ready to take that plunge and make your first voice over reel! First of all: godo for you, this step is a bit of a scary (albeit exciting) one to take. I hope I can help make it a litte easier. foryou.
In todays video, I go over all the important steps of making your first voice over reel, from picking your scripts, to recording them all the way through to adding royalty free music.
As a self taught, new voice over artist (only been in the game for 9 months!) with over 10 full length audio books, and 500 voice overs under her belt: It's safe to say that I know my way around the business at least a little bit. With that said, I have no formal training. Everything I have learned about becoming a self employed voice over artist, I have learned from research, trial and error. I still have a lot to learn, but wanted to share with you how I have approached tackling a voice over reel - in hopes that it will help get you started.
Good luck, and have fun!
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Thank you! After waiting 38 years, I am finally chasing my dream regarding Voice Over work (Disney, here I come! ...eventually) After HOURS of searching I finally found this video and it has been the ONLY one with actual content that matters and is applicable with resources for finding scripts etc. Your encouragement means everything, thank you!
Thank you so much for watching and for leaving such a wonderful comment. You’ve made my day a lot brighter. I am really glad you found this helpful and I hope you have fun jumping into his new endeavour!!!
Well - I definitely missed out mentioning that you need to put all of your voice overs back to back... that's a rather LARGE step. Apologies if that left any of you hanging, and I'm thinking of doing a follow up regarding that point. Also, I'm TOTALLY EMBARRASSED that I had something stuck in my teeth for those replacement shots. LOL. *Face Palm*. ANYWAY! If you found this video helpful, I've got another one on Voice Over work that includes information about how to source jobs, ect. here: ua-cam.com/video/OYmNunrfHhQ/v-deo.html. Thanks for watching!
When you say back to back, does that mean as soon as you are done one, the reel just goes right into the other? Do you need to say in the reel where the script is from and the name of the role? Do you need to slate, telling them where you are from or if you are part of a union? Thank you, the video was really helpful, these were just the only things that I wasn't clear about.
I really needed to hear that "nobody is perfect" segment. Thanks, Joey.
Damn, you've got a great spirit about you! I love how you just get to the point, all the while keeping things super positive!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!
Thank you! Such a brilliant and simple presentation! Subscribed♥♥♥
Super helpful, thank you! Your voice is strong & versatile - it’s clear why you’re a popular voiceover artist:)
This is amazing! Thank you!!
This video was EXCELLENT. Valuable information, to the point and well paced. As a teenager, I used to record people singing/rapping in my bedroom. I enjoyed helping by using my 'ear' during the music writing and editing for people afterwards! I was also known as the guy with the deep voice. Could this be a match made in heaven? I took notes on your video on a napkin, which will be framed if this goes anywhere for me 😅. Kudos to jumping in and avoiding perfectionism. Wishing you the very best!!
This is amazing - thank you so much for watching, taking notes and leaving feedback! I hope this brings you joy and wish you the best of luck on your journey!!!
Thank you for the tips! I was able to go to the link for scripts for my voice real! Thanks again! ❤
SO helpful, thank you so much for taking the time to do this. I enjoy your personality! You're naturally wonderful to listen to.. Bravo
This comment just made my day so much brighter - so very happy I could help, and good luck with your voice overs!!!
Very helpful pointers Joey. Musician to musician----yeah---Ive been suffering from a great deal of analysis paralysis. You are absolute----just doing it ---and doing it again---and again...and again...and again is the only way to get it done. Thanks for the reminders Joey!--instantly subscribed!
So very glad you found this helpful! Thanks for watching and for the support :D Drop me a comment with a link to your voice reel when you jump into the deep end? Would love to hear it!!!
This is extremely helpful, especially tip #10! Thank you for sharing!
Oh I’m so glad you found it helpful!
Thanks for the info. I am just getting started in VO work after a career as a television engineer.
I actually really needed to hear this. Not only the information, but the encouragement. Starting is the hardest part- but I know I can only get jobs if I start! Thank you for sharing
I’m so glad you found this helpful, and that you’re going to jump into this journey! The first step is ALWAYS the hardest, so just make sure you take small steps and celebrate the act of taking action. It all adds up, I promise!
SO SO helpful you mentioning the different "takes" as I started doing this myself for a few recent commercial ads I got recruited for. Big difference, esp for time and editing.
Thank you SO much for letting me know you found it helpful! I hope the commercials went well 😍
Awesome vid🎉 Thank you so much. Will use these tips. Great job💯
So glad you found this helpful! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment :)!
This video is so helpful
Great video, thanks for your efforts! Also, nice to see a fellow Aston user! I have the Spirit AND the Stealth, and judging by your video, I'm assuming you like yours as much as I like mine. Best of luck to you!
I don't need to make a voiceover reel, but always happy to support a vid from you!
Thanks Hugh!!!
With that said.... I would LOVE to hear you do a voice reel :D
Wow , this was very informative. i was having trouble with what to write for the voice reel script and i think you solved my problem. Thanks for this video
So glad I could help! How did your reel go?
Wonderful video 😊
Thanks so much!
Thank you, so helpful ! What do you use for recording and recording editing the audio?
Thank you for all of this, but especially for #10
So glad you found this helpful - thank you for watching :)
Wow, I am in need of consumption of food on this particular day of the year!
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Thank you for this video! What is the DAW you're using in this video?
Great info thank you. Certainly a lot to think about. One question though, in your reel you use brand names. Are these actual adverts you've done? I'm wondering if I could get in trouble for using trademark names whilst starting out on my reel.
I've also looked at other videos in other people's advice and they say don't add music or sound effects because that's not really what people are looking for. They can get that later and if you don't do it perfectly, it can often ruin or taint a performance.
Interesting - was this advice for voice over reels to promote your services, or for file delivery? I always deliver my voice overs (not audiobooks) as clean files with no music, unless otherwise requested/arranged - in which case I would deliver both the clean file alongside the musical version. For voice reels I’ve always used the music in the background, but I haven’t actually experimented with not using music. Definitely food for thought, and I think I’ll give the clean reel a try to see if it helps with securing any other jobs, thanks!
Awesome info! Loved your video!!! YES...could you please do a video live showing step by step how to create a demo reel from scratch! (Start to finish) If you’ve already done it...what’s the link? :)
Thank you so much for this feedback! I haven't made one yet, but this is something I'll definitely look into for a future video!
This is incredible. I've need just a little bit of advice for a few things, and this was amazing an inspiring. Could I ask, what do you use to edit your work? I have abelton, and it works pretty well/comes with filtering addons, and fun other things. But I've been told there is better software out there for it. Would love to know your thoughts!
So glad you found this helpful! Thanks for watching and letting me know :) I currently use Logic X Pro because it is what I learned on when I took a very brief production course, so it was easier for me to continue using it. I was lucky to get it with a student discount, otherwise it can run quite pricey. I’m not very familiar with abelton myself, but have heard great things from people who use it. I know that you can also sometimes get a pro-tools subscription with the purchase of sound gear, I’m not sure if focusrite still offers it, but they used to offer a pro-tools download with purchase of their interfaces
Can you explain how to clean up audio takes in Audacity with the noise gate?
Thank you so much for this! I have been wanting to get into voice acting for a bit and was recently let go from my job so now I really want to jump in! You have provided by far the most helpful information I've found online for beginners with such detailed steps that are answering all my major questions! I do have one question regarding gear though- I have an Audio-Technica USB mic that I've been using for recording singing. I don't have an interface since I plug it directly into my computer. Is this something that I absolutely need or does it depend on the mic you have? Thanks so much!
Heya Sarah! I’m so happy you found this helpful! I’m sorry to hear about getting let go, I’ve been there and that (with a mix of other things) is how I found myself doing voice overs as well! I’m a firm believer in getting started with whatever you can, doing the best job you can. If you’re not in a place to invest in a better quality microphone, I wouldn’t let that hold you back. I would get started practicing with the current mic you have and then upgrade when you’re ready and able to do so. You will come across jobs that require a better mic set up, but it’s not a deal breaker for all jobs - I hope that helps!
@@JoeyClarksonMusic Thanks! This is a well-known and reputable mic for podcasting but maybe for voice overs eventually something better is in order. :)
What do you read for demo reels? Is it any movie or show script or do you make it up?
This was a great video! I have a couple questions: What software were you using to adjust your audio? Also how long should a reel be? Does a reel need music?
The software looked to be Apple's Logic Pro X
1. OMG it has to have music?? Do you use a different song for each segment? 2. Thanks for the video, helpful!
There is a lot to know I don’t have the things to do it should I go to a studio ?
How would you approach a Voice agent / Agency when your giving them demo reel?
Hi, I’m 58 and everywhere I go ppl tell me that i sound just like Dolly Parton. Wonder if I could submit a voice over CD to Dollywood?
What software did you use? Looks like UA-cam Audio Professional. Will these technical tips also work for Audacity?
I was recording into Logic X Pro and then I master the audio on Audacity (because they have the ACX check plug in - so helpful!).
What sound editing software do you use or recommend? Is there any for mobile as well?
I use logic x pro because that’s what I have for my music production, but you really can get started with almost anything. If you’ve got apple and want to start on mobile, GarageBand is free and would work for beginners! Audacity is also free, and works with both PC and Apple but I don’t think they have an app.
I recently got asked to do a sample of video editing and voice over which turned into being working like a job with no contract or pay. I finally told the guy I was done unless we had a deal! He told me many times my voice overs were great. My question is do you use video when your doing voice over reels? Also would you use something like this I already did as part of a reel? I already have a template set up for voice overs with good audio settings. Do you just use a photo of yourself for demo reel, or video like a commercial edited? Thanks!
Heya Matt - sorry for the delay here, I’m just seeing this now! Thanks for watching and for reaching out :) first of all: I’m sorry you were dealing with a tricky customer, that sounds very frustrating. Unfortunately dealing with them is part of self employment, the worst part! Sounds like you handled it well though, I don’t provide services for free unless it’s for a charity and it’s been decided before hand. Re video with voice reels: I think It depends on where and how you are using them I think, but if you have the ability to produce a talking head video with some b roll of your studio set up mixed in (using the sound set up of course!) then I think these tend to perform well if you are connecting directly with clients/on Fiverr. If you don’t have the capacity to make this and have it look professional, then a simple photo of yourself with your demo reel also works really well! This last one is what I’m currently using while I wait to produce an introductory video, mostly because I’m lazy and have become complacent. Definitely time for me to step up my game though 😅 I hope that helps!
@@JoeyClarksonMusic Thanks yes that’s a great idea. I wouldn’t have done as much as I did if it was a freelance client. It was for a possible job but enough about that. Yes I have everything for making videos and I’m in the process of redoing my and have my drums down right now. Trying to get better use of my space. Thanks for getting back with me!
Curious if you could share about how much $ you made in about 1 years time doing voiceover work? You said you did 10 audio books & 500 voiceovers. I'm just curious at what that looked like financially?
what software did you use to do the editing?
I edit in logic x pro because I have it for my music production.
Excuse me miss I have hardwood floors and when I record it has a echo it's annoying how do I get rid of it
Oooo the dreaded hard wood floors! Beautiful, but so annoying when recording audio. Are you looking for a temporary solution or a permanent one? Temporarily, I would recommend throwing a duvet on the ground and then setting up on top of it. Then build a blanket fort around your mic set up using cushions and other large blankets to absorb the sound. Long term: investing in a decent studio rug, and some sound baffles, and eventually building a booth will really help. Either way, you want to make sure you cover as many of the reflective surfaces with material that will absorb the sound. This will help control the echo. I hope that helped!
@@JoeyClarksonMusic awesome so I cleared out my closet I don't need my clothes anymore I'm going to use that thanks a lot for your help I appreciate you because you're straight up and let everybody know what's going down with all voiceover name, one last question do you have a video showing how to structure your voice over demo
To be honest I thought VO was going to be a breeze and it is not. I have come a long way though and am learning as I go.
Is there a reason you don’t use your music on your voiceover reel?
Do you mean the music I release as an artist? I try to be objective when I’m creating things that are only connected to my music because of who I am. More often than not, the music I create isn’t actually the best fit for the topic/feel of the voice overs I’m choosing for my reels. I try to pick music that best suits the voice over/mock ads, rather than forcing my music to fit into something simply because it’s something I want more exposure on. I do the same thing with my UA-cam videos - and try to pick background music I feel is more universally attractive/not distracting from the content I’m producing here, because the focus is on creating educational content and tutorials. If not using my own music means getting more eyes on the content, then it’s worth it, because the content can then reach/potentially help more people.
I know one tip to get rid of the gross mouth sounds Is lemon juice and water and just drink water because it helps not sound all like Saliva
Such a good tip! I go through about 1-2 litres of water per hour I spend speaking when recording voice overs. Definitely helps with the gross mouth sounds!
Her voice is sharp and annoying 👂🏻🚫 and has vocal fry
That’s cool, thanks for your *super valuable and constructive* feedback 😂 The clients who have allowed me to do this as a full time job, and have left over 100 five star reviews all say otherwise 🤷♀️ but that’s the great thing about opinions: everyone’s got the right to have one!
Thanks for the engagement and watch time ❤️
@@JoeyClarksonMusic Actually, you can't take "super valuable and constructive feedback" if you could you wouldn't care what I posted. Anyone under 35 can't take any kind of feedback. Also, your flex on clients - no one who has actual "clients" brags about it.
@@JoeyClarksonMusic "Thanks for the engagement" what instagram reel or tik tok video did you swipe this from Goofy?
@@BigEighties1 Keep gifting me the free engagement, the youtube algorithm loves it ;)
@@BigEighties1 The engagement and interaction on my videos, as well as the watch time, is why my videos are still being pushed out with the youtube algorithm/having them pop up as a search result when people are looking for relatable content. I didn't swipe it from Instagram Reels, or Tiktok, I learned about it from the source itself: UA-cam :) It's great really, because even when we get unpleasant comments from people like yourself: it still helps push the videos out! If you're interested in learning more about the youtube algorithm, I learned most of what I know from Nick Nimmen, Roberto Blake and Annie Dube. I also use Tube Buddy to help streamline the SEO process.