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It's crucial for voice actors to stay alert and knowledgeable about the prevalence of overpayment scams. By staying educated, exercising caution, and trusting your instincts, you can protect yourself from falling victim to deceptive schemes and continue pursuing your passion for voice acting with confidence and peace of mind. Let's take a look at some of the biggest red flags to help you spot a voice over scam. 

Someone who does voice overs is called a voice actor, voice talent, voice over artist or narrator. But which term should you use? If you've ever wondered about the different terms used to refer to individuals who lend their voices to various projects, you're not alone. Whether it's commercials, animations, audiobooks, or video games, the talented individuals behind the microphone go by several names. Here are the common terms used to describe someone who does voice overs.

Welcome to our guide on crafting the best voice over auditions to help you land more jobs and advance your career in the exciting world of voice acting. Whether you're a seasoned voice actor or just starting out on your journey, mastering the art of auditioning is essential for success in this competitive industry. Are you ready to elevate your voice over auditions to the next level? Let's dive in and discover how you can win over voice buyers and grow your voice over business.

Hiring a voice actor isn't just about finding someone with a nice voice. It's about finding the perfect voice for your project. It requires careful consideration to ensure that the chosen talent aligns with your project's goals and resonates with your target audience. Let’s explore five essential considerations that you should bear in mind when hiring voice talent.

Are you looking to break into the competitive world of voice acting? Crafting a compelling voice over demo is a crucial step. We’ll walk you through the dos and don'ts of creating a professional voice over demo. Whether you’re just beginning your voice over journey or looking to freshen up your demos, by following a few guidelines, you can present yourself as polished voice talent. This can increase your chances of capturing the attention of voice buyers and landing lucrative opportunities in the industry.

There are many questions and misconceptions about how casting on pay-to-play (P2P) sites work. The client side of pay-to-play is a mystery to many voice actors. Before becoming a partner at the all new VOPlanet.com, I cast more than a thousand voice over jobs. Many were posted on pay-to-play sites. That makes me what the industry calls a “client” or “voice buyer.” I have bee­­­n casting on various platforms for fourteen years. I would like to share my knowledge of how things look on the voice buyer’s side of a pay-to-play site and answer some of the most common questions asked by voice actors. Let’s dive in.

When the pandemic hit a lot of people were a bit intimidated by the prospect of working from home and the long days without a break from kids and partners. Who could possibly handle all of this “togetherness?” Enter voice acting power couple Heather Dietz and Josh Mead. Not only are they balancing the work from home/life/kids thing, Heather and Josh are old pros at being together all the time. Both are full time work-from-home professional voice actors, raising two young children while building their voice over careers.

These days, there’s a podcast for everything. Voice over is no exception. Who loves to talk about talking more than voice actors? Plus, we already have all the cool gear to make a podcast! With so many voice actors cranking out podcasts, it's tough to know which ones are worth your time. As always, VOPlanet is here to make things easy. Here are seven voice over podcasts that we highly recommend.

Can voice actors work from home? Absolutely! Voice acting is very much a home-based business these days. Today’s voice actors not only work from home, they build full-blown professional recording studios in their homes. These are beautiful studios that rival the best that LA or NYC has to offer. Like you, we at VOPlanet geek out over gear, especially when it is set up in such amazing spaces. So, we chatted with the expert: George “The Tech” Whittam, who gave us a peek behind the mic of two of his custom built voice over studios.

Becoming a voice actor can be lucrative. Plus, you can work from home and you become a member of the vibrant voice over community. While there are many benefits to voice acting, starting a career in voice overs requires careful consideration. Read on for straightforward, actionable steps for starting a career in voice acting.