Voiceover Acting: An Animation Career Worth Talking About

By Debbie Wilson
Debbie.Wilson@computeranimationsschoolreview.com
Computer Animations School Review Columnist

If you're one of those individuals who commands attention with your unique voice, a career in animation as a voiceover actor might be the perfect for you. Today more than ever, blockbuster animated films are being produced with the hopes of entertaining children and adults alike. Take for example, Ice Age 2: The Meltdown. Not only do the voiceover actors appeal to children of all ages, but with classic voices, such as Ray Romano, the wooly mammoth, adults can't help but experience sheer entertainment as well.

Getting Started in Voiceover Acting

Getting started with your career in animation as a voiceover actor can be easier than you might think. Of course, possessing a truly unique voice is certainly an excellent start. But in order to have a lasting voiceover career, you'll want to obtain the proper voiceover training. Classes might include areas of acting, linguistic styles, computerized voice animation, and animated film production. There are hundreds of excellent colleges, universities, and technical programs from which to choose. Schools and programs vary in terms of voiceover animation training offered, so look for one that matches your style and specific goals.

Voiceover Opportunities

Like Ray Romano, voice of the woolly mammoth in Ice Age 2, a career in animation as a voiceover actor may not be something you've pictured yourself doing. However, voiceover acting can be an extremely challenging and rewarding career with benefits that last a lifetime. And what could be greater than being part of an animated production where your voice fills the hearts and minds of people everywhere? Your career opportunities will only be limited by the boundaries of your imagination and your voiceover talents. So let your fabulous voice shine through today!

About the Author Debbie Wilson currently operates a lakeside resort. Her previous experience includes profitability consulting for a national health-care company. Debbie holds a B.A. in Business Management with a minor in Physical Education.

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