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Are you a voice actor? So much as thinking about trying it?
I've a couple of exercises to recommend. Anyone can try these, newcomer or professional. The only equipment needed for this is your ears & vocal chords.
No idea if these are already established as basic lessons, but here goes.
Are you a voice actor? So much as thinking about trying it?
I've a couple of exercises to recommend. Anyone can try these, newcomer or professional. The only equipment needed for this is your ears & vocal chords.
No idea if these are already established as basic lessons, but here goes.
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Exercise 1: Pick a single line that you like from anything you want. Should be a short sentence.
Say it a few times, but put emphasis on a different word in that sentence each time.
This helps make you mindful of context. It can help you devise more organic sounding lines with less trouble.
Exercise 2: Pick something with acting that's considered 'Bad'. Listen to it, and think of how you could improve the delivery. Think of ways you can say it, then try it out loud.
Before long, you'll even look at AAA voice acting & spot how they could've done better in specific aspects 🧐
Keep in mind you can also use either of these to practice accents.
For example, if english isn't your first language, it could be as good a chance as any to work on aspects of a british/american accent.
If english is your first language, it's a chance to work on any kind of foreign accent.
Remember, you don't need fancy training & expensive equipment for this stuff.
This won't make you a pro, it's not an 'Overnight' thing, nor is it all you need to know; There's breathing control, rhythm, etc.
But I recommend these as a solid start, as well as good practice. Give 'em a try.
Best part is that you can do either of these recreationally. Just sit back & watch films or do some gaming, and you can think about the lines you hear, maybe even practice them a couple of times before the next bit.
Really hope this gives you a helping hand in starting.
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