5 Golden Rules of Voice Over

[@jengildz9104]

Awesome tips..and of course, LOVE the British accent, my fav. I think this is going to be my go-to vid for my voice tips.

[@GaryTerzza]

My pleasure - I am pleased it has proved a useful resource.

[@jengildz9104]

Hello from Michigan! And your voice DOES sound familiar......you are awesome, and so down to earth...bless u!

[@GaryTerzza]

J Gildz that is very kind of you - I really appreciate the comments. Good luck with your VO career.

[@jengildz9104]

Thank you.....I have not done one thing yet😁 lol. But I will! And I will be using your vids for help because I will never tire of your accent. I must say Sir that you kind of sound like Dudley Moore? I hope that's ok, he was one of my favs growing up.

[@imericlwilliams]

Solid advice. I make it a point to read in my head and out loud every day. I've got a theatre backgroud; so reading off the page has always been an important skill for me. But I've improved a lot since I started in voiceover.

[@GaryTerzza]

Eric L. Williams Sounds like you are doing all the right things Eric.

[@haku6136]

Thank you so much Gary!!! I am starting right now my german voice over career and your tips are so amazing and helpful! Never give up!

[@GaryTerzza]

You are welcome Haku - all the very best for your voice over career.

[@rampmony]

Thank you Gary! Thank you for these 5 rules. I really needed that. I'm a newbie in voice over and as keen as I am to learn, some parts of it actually terrify me! But through the process of visioning this video of yours, I actually began to relax. Now, I'm happy and peaceful. Thank you!

[@GaryTerzza]

Ram Mony That’s great to know. Good luck in your voice over career.

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

"Human occupation" is exactly right. These tips also apply to podcasting, which makes them a great reminder for the work I do - thanks! :)

[@GaryTerzza]

Good point Anthony. Thanks for taking time to comment.

[@doraentertainment6507]

Excellent video! Thank you, Gary. I am just starting to get into VoiceOver, and these rules are a perfect starting point.

[@GaryTerzza]

I am pleased you found the video useful and thank you for taking the time to comment 🙏

[@jasonsh01]

Five excellent rules, Gary. I can relate to all of them, but particularly #4. I spent the first few months of my VO career trying to be "Perfect" and then noticed that it showed in my reads...in a bad way, it made me sound robotic... I have since tried to learn to relax a little more, and it has actually improved my performance and clients seem to like the slightly more natural "me"... :)

[@GaryTerzza]

Glad you're not too perfect Jason!

[@OkazakiN]

Golden indeed! And may I say, you have such a warm and pleasant presence. Thank you for such helpful advice!

[@GaryTerzza]

Well that’s nice of you to say so, thank you.

[@snehakamra7973]

Thank you so much Gary for these amazing tips. Though very basic, but we always need to be reminded of the basics first. I am starting out in voice over and it really feels tough at times. Your words of encouragement sounded music to my ears. Thanks again Namastey from India 🙏☺️

[@GaryTerzza]

I am pleased the tips were useful Namastey. Good luck with your voice acting.

[@SweetShaymaa]

Love British accent, hope I ll master it soon . Thank you for the tips👍

[@GaryTerzza]

Just think Downtown Abbey 😆

[@feliciathomas9842]

Hello! I just came across your videos today, and they are very refreshing to me. Thank you so much!!!

[@GaryTerzza]

Felicia Thomas you are most welcome 🙏 Thank you for taking time to comment.

[@smorisch]

Thank you so much! Beginning anything is tough. I'm just beginning and so excited to see where this goes. :)

[@GaryTerzza]

Good luck with your voice over career.

[@smorisch]

@@GaryTerzza thank you! I'm super excited. Recording my demos on January 14th. ;)

[@GaryTerzza]

@@smorisch Happy recording.

[@michaelvalente4885]

Great Advice, Gary. Especially #4! I think I definitely fall into that trap a lot when I audition.

[@GaryTerzza]

I agree Michael... perfectionism sounds a decent enough aim, but its pursuit can really hold us back.

[@dailyspiritualdietelizabet7777]

Looking for a narrator artist for my book I did it His Way. Author Elizabeth Das

[@doaataha6653]

I'm very happy I found your videos. Thank you very much.

[@GaryTerzza]

I’m very happy to have you as a viewer - thanks for watching!

[@shirleycurlywurly]

Just as everyone else here has said, your voice makes listening and learning a pleasure 😊 Thank you Gary

[@GaryTerzza]

Shirley CurlyWurly Aww what a kind think to say thank you 🙏 Shirley

[@SolarisTraveller]

Hi, this is actually a very useful video, I never thought about reading out loud! I will start doing that right now, to get used to my voice and reading any text out loud, hopefully that will help sounding less like a robot and more a human!

[@GaryTerzza]

Solaris Traveller Yes it will definitely help. As voice-over artists we are always telling stories - even if it is a commercial. Enjoy your storytelling.

[@BulgBeats]

Great Tips, Thank you

[@GaryTerzza]

Glad you found them useful

[@cosmace438]

Very useful tips. Thank you so much sir

[@GaryTerzza]

You are welcome. Good luck with your voice acting 🎭

[@nancysokerka9829]

Thanks Gary! Sometimes we all need to be reminded of the important basics :)

[@GaryTerzza]

'tis true Nancy.

[@ahmedshalaby1188]

The 5th rule is very motivational Gary! Thank you for this wonderful video :)

[@GaryTerzza]

Ahmed Shalaby Thank you Ahmed. I am pleased it has proved useful.

[@patriciapalmer3899]

I’m grateful for your warm and encouraging intro. I’m a college professor who was asked to voice a character in a cartoon pilot. Of course I said yes! I am an experienced and typically confident speaker, but I have to say, now that I’ve accepted the assignment, it’s a tad nerve-wracking. 😬 I will keep your helpful tips in mind. Thank you.

[@GaryTerzza]

Sounds like you could be about to embark on a new career as a voice actor! Thank you for taking time to comment.

[@stevekrumlauf8178]

Great job, Gary! Good advice. Perhaps a summary of your five points would've been helpful at the end?

[@GaryTerzza]

Steve Krumlauf Good point Steve.

[@meh8945]

Your video gave me hope, I'm now doing it again

[@GaryTerzza]

You can do it!

[@MrBradlers]

Excellent info Gary, this will help my cookery voiceovers!

[@GaryTerzza]

Glad to be one of your ingredients Bradley 👍

[@MrBradlers]

A sprinkle of Gary will make ANY meal better

[@fdcox]

I really like tip #4. I've had a few voice over jobs in the past and am now seriously working to develop voice over as a career. I'm working through a book of voice over exercises, and one of my problems is I'm always trying to get the perfect performance. I've come to realise that the read is never going to be absolutely perfect.

[@GaryTerzza]

Good point - if you are perfect, you can never improve. Thank you 🙏 for taking time to comment.

[@scratcherscratcher11]

Thanks for sharing! Great advice!

[@GaryTerzza]

My pleasure 😇

[@tonyajsmith8829]

Great advice Gary . When I did radio I took in a Tigger Toy & spoke to it .Speaking to ONE PERSON ....it worked for ME .

[@CameronAllOneWord]

Any advice on how long you should wait to eat before recording and what types of foods/drinks would be preferable? Should the mic be higher than my mouth, lower, or at the same height? Also any advice for when I should take breaths? My biggest problem is that I try to read paragraphs in one breath. Sorry for so many questions but great video I just subscribed.

[@GaryTerzza]

Thanks for subscribing. This video should help put your breathing in perspective kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHatpnRvibWAgdU That’s a great question you ask about the foods to eat for optimum voice over performance… it will make an ideal subject for a future video.

[@CameronAllOneWord]

@@GaryTerzza Thanks! I figure it's best to avoid spicy foods but I find if I eat and try recording too soon it's harder to speak clearly but recording while hungry is also no fun.

[@Sanahira_Northstar]

Thankyou very helpful points, this lifed my spirit!

[@GaryTerzza]

I am so pleased the video helped.

[@Thehistoricals]

That's absolutely amazing way to teach ❣️

[@GaryTerzza]

Wow - thank you Jawaria!

[@anansistricksart8785]

Thank you! I'm doing my first voice-over for my art channel and I am finding it tttterifying. I currently have have words I don't really say completely and bunch of swears. 🤭

[@GaryTerzza]

Good luck with your channel - and the voice overs.

[@reckynut]

Really useful, many thanks for posting this Gary

[@GaryTerzza]

Reckord Media My pleasure 😇

[@GryphLane]

Thank you for this, Gary. I'm currently chasing promotion and need to do presentations to show what I can do. I'd also like to create for KZbin but I don't like the sound of my voice at all, so any help is invaluable.

[@GaryTerzza]

Getting used to hearing your own voice is part of the voice over journey. There are no shortcuts, it’s just a case of practice, record, playback and lots of listening. Try not to be too hard on yourself, it takes time to get accustomed to how you sound. Good luck!

[@phromprong2068]

Exactly what I needed to hear in one straight shot! Thank you. And does anyone know what mic that is? His voice was so clear.

[@GaryTerzza]

I am using the MXL Tempo USB mic. Thanks for the kind comment

[@phromprong2068]

@@GaryTerzza thank you!

[@draw_with_me_1]

Very Useful Tips

[@GaryTerzza]

You are welcome and I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

[@frazzleface753]

I hear your voice, Gary, and I just can't help but visualize Channel 4. :)

[@GaryTerzza]

... you may be wanting to hear me say "and that's coming up after the break!"

[@andregrimard1518]

Excellent advice!!!!

[@GaryTerzza]

I am pleased you found the tips useful

[@stevietturnervoiceoverserv5381]

Thanks for this Gary - I need these words of encouragement at the moment- it’s feeling like an uphill slog - but mustn’t give up 💪

[@GaryTerzza]

Go for it Stevie 💯

[@gusionnightslasher]

I actually have a question I am 14 years old and I would like to work as a voice artist for animations or games. Is it possible? At least on weekends or summer breaks Thank you

[@GaryTerzza]

Do as much drama at school as you can. When you are older consider volunteering at your local community radio station. Read out loud whenever possible - good luck!

[@shanasings164]

Thx Gary, I am in this situation and this really helped me:)

[@GaryTerzza]

I am pleased the video was helpful Shana.

[@RonakPatel1]

Nice work Gary - wonder if you could help me mentor

[@GaryTerzza]

You’re welcome Ronak.

[@AnalogicMindOfficial]

Ty! you are a nice influence!

[@GaryTerzza]

Analogic MindOfficial Thank you for your kind words.

[@AnalogicMindOfficial]

@@GaryTerzza This is my feel!

[@MickeyHassan]

Gary, where were you mate! Your first tip was all I needed. Here comes the bing watching🤗 For some reason I know all the answers regarding voiceover are here.

[@GaryTerzza]

Glad I could help

[@MickeyHassan]

@@GaryTerzza You certainly are a grand help.

[@Mike-pn1go]

thanks, this is going to help in my acting career.

[@GaryTerzza]

Good luck with your acting Mike.

[@ServantStatusMinistries]

Wow thank you. The tongue twisters were kinda fun…so basically go back to reading Dr. Seuss books for warming up lol 😂

[@GaryTerzza]

That sounds like a plan!

[@myrahouse2368]

Thankyou. I tend to do like a click (tut) sound when I start a new sentence 😖 how can I stop that? Yeh I tend to talk to slow and precise...

[@GaryTerzza]

Sounds like a bad habit you are aware of. I would simply edit out these unwanted noises.

[@JohnCRV]

Gary, good tips, thank you

[@GaryTerzza]

John C RV you’re most welcome.

[@andronews8983]

This is the first time I have seen actual voice over tips on KZbin I'm gonna be doing voiceover on KZbin on the latest mobile gaming news I was doing the first tip without even knowing it

[@GaryTerzza]

Thanks for the comment and good luck with your voiceovers.

[@andronews8983]

@@GaryTerzza thnx ☺️

[@danielacaliandro1326]

Thank you so much 😀🙏

[@GaryTerzza]

You're welcome 😊

[@maazvoices2206]

Hi, Garry I recently got a Pizza Hut commercial gig which says that your voice should be excited like a twelve-year-old but how do I get that kind of energy and also I have to read out loud so is there any tip you can give me.

[@GaryTerzza]

I’m sure you have recorded your ad by now, but for others looking to increase the energy in their voice overs, check this out kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3-8qpuBd5aLeLMsi=97oi96ztMIxGasOY

[@min.gloriaakuamoahboateng5592]

Beginner voice over tips Read. Read read.!! Read out loud. Make it believable!! Talk to one person!! Stop trying to be perfect!! Never give up! Best regards. MG

[@GaryTerzza]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@ChillingCoca]

Thank´s a lot Sir

[@GaryTerzza]

You are welcome Yassine - thanks for the comment.

[@bxchef829]

Thanks again.

[@GaryTerzza]

My pleasure - thanks for taking time to comment.

[@thatskindacreepystorytelli520]

New to your channel. Happy I found it. ☺

[@GaryTerzza]

Glad to have you along for the ride.

[@nevermore9271]

Thanks sir ❤❤❤❤

[@GaryTerzza]

Thanks for watching and for the comment 👍

[@islamtoday6550]

Thanks MAn ..Love from Pakistan

[@GaryTerzza]

Abnormal's Diary You’re welcome!

[@se7enscales650]

Thank You a million times!!

[@GaryTerzza]

Sailingcp3smurf My pleasure - thank you for taking time to comment.👍

[@dailyspiritualdietelizabet7777]

Looking for a narrator artist for my book I did it His Way. Author Elizabeth Das

[@GaryTerzza]

Hi Elizabeth, I can certainly recommend some excellent narrators. If you would like to discuss further, please fill in the form vomasterclass.wufoo.com/forms/z10fpjuc0nro8a7/

[@queenbalikis5562]

Thank you.

[@GaryTerzza]

You're welcome!

[@leslieolabisi835]

true

[@GaryTerzza]

Leslie Olabisi cheers Leslie!

[@rishiyanksharma8793]

Soo helpful 😀👍

[@GaryTerzza]

Thank you for your positive feedback.

[@PhilosophicallyInspired]

Nice video..

[@GaryTerzza]

Thanks for the visit

[@jeffboettcher2531]

Uh, not only have I given up, I regret believing I could even do this!!

[@aggo2008]

Don't feel bad. By and large, there's not much money in VO work anymore. Find something more stable. Best of luck.

[@jeffboettcher2531]

And since I am turned off to this, I can share what I think of them, and even used a hashtag to describe those people. They are a bunch of obnoxious blathermouths!

[@Inrezairo]

I'm sorry you feel that way, sounds like you met some unkind people. Regrettably there are unsavoury people in what ever field you choose to join. However from my side I've taken up VO work as a hobby and have been fortunate enough to speak to some truly wonderful people from across the world, many of whom I now count among my friends who have really helped me out in many ways. Wishing you all the best for the future in whatever you choose to try next.

[@jeffboettcher2531]

Guess that one of those "unsavoury people" IS involved in this, for over 30 years! But my experience with them soured me. However, they did put up a FB post about a year and a half ago advising "please please DO NOT attempt to be in this business unless you know with EVERY CELL of your being you must try". [Emphasis theirs.] But apparently I don't need to be in this business, but on the same token, don't need to support anyone that is! No animations, no video games, mute commercials when I can, none of that. Oh yeah, and no can convince me to reconsider either!! Forgot earlier that why no one can is that I don't look up to you people anymore, something else in this realm I also regret! You do not and cannot fascinate me anymore!! -_-

[@darkmew64]

Jeff Boettcher You’ve became such a negative and toxic person. If it didn’t work for you, it doesn’t mean that it won’t for others. Don’t be such a party-pooper. Let people follow their dreams and give it a try. And remember, if it didn’t work. It just means that you haven’t worked hard enough.

[@Dioyt]

Thank you sir

[@GaryTerzza]

My pleasure.

[@shortstorieschannel7691]

Sir can you my help for voice over

[@GaryTerzza]

Sure thing - you can find out more about my voiceover coaching here vomasterclass.com

[@GermaicanExperience]

The perfectionist in me💀 I'm not getting anywhere

[@GaryTerzza]

My advice is stop trying to be perfect kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4fciX2Eoc2Bi5I

[@miguellotuaco9841]

Thank you

[@GaryTerzza]

You are welcome Miguel. I appreciate you taking time to comment.

[@miguellotuaco9841]

It helped me a lot and my girlfriend noticed the difference when I did my live VO in a large convention center. I take a note of the 5 tips on a piece of paper, put it inside my phone case then subscribed.

[@GaryTerzza]

That's great Miguel - I am pleased the 5 rules proved helpful.

[@cmc388]

Do you happen to have advice on the basic set up for voice overs? 😅🤭

[@GaryTerzza]

That is a very good question and when I look back through my voice-over training playlist kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWbElYaVo5KNiKs a video on a basic recording set-up seems to be notable by its absence😁You have inspired me to produce a vlog on the subject - thank you👍

[@viscabarca1115]

thank you so much

[@GaryTerzza]

You're welcome!

[@monicaleon2601]

Yep, I like you and your advice! (Clicks on Subscribe button).

[@GaryTerzza]

Thank you for subscribing - sorry it's taken a year to reply!

[@monicaleon2601]

@@GaryTerzza It's never late ;) Happy Holidays

[@toddhowardforreal3912]

Googly eyes on my mich for #3

[@timmiller1668]

Thank you Gary, very much appreciated! Honored for you to view my work at: www.TimMillerVoiceOvers.com

[@GaryTerzza]

You have a great voice Tim!

[@jengildz9104]

Very good Tim! Your voice is very soothing...so important 😀

[@endlessoul]

Some really sound tips here. I have to remember to try not to be a perfectionist.

[@GaryTerzza]

Yes true, if you’re are aiming for perfection then you lose the fallibility that makes us human.