Top 3 Voice Over Platforms You Need To Be On Starting Out

[@onedayvoiceover]

Great video, Bill. Trust me, I have known Bill for over a decade. He not only talks the talk, he walks the walk! His VO advice is always simple and easy to understand; not vague and ambiguous, or get-rich-quick and pie-in-the-sky...and he cuts through the "noise" of the myriad of VO coaches out there who are selling their products and services. Above and beyond that, Bill is a genuinely caring guy who bends over backwards to help. Thanks Bill.

[@TheVoiceoverBlueprint]

Thanks for your kind words! :)

[@vmtz2001]

Word to the wise: Don’t do royalty share on ACX except as a way to get practice. That’s where you don’t get paid up front. You share the profits with the author. If the author doesn’t have money to pay you, he doesn’t have money to promote it nor is he a proven author.

[@Aggie_Smythe]

Do you not just research the specific author before deciding, to ascertain whether their books are successful sellers or not?

[@TheVoiceoverBlueprint]

@@Aggie_Smythe That's precisely correct!

[@SAY.8.18]

That's what I am learning as a new narrator. I need the practice, but I certainly would like to make a little bit more money.

[@lunarfifthstudios]

Being a voice actor in Colorado, when I first started in 2019 I never expected to get hired by clients in Italy, Columbia, New Zealand and many other places I've never been to- excellent video, Bill! Subscribing!

[@MileHighInTheSky]

I’m in Denver too- just now getting started. I did a few projects in the past, but nothing noteworthy. Any good VO coaches in Denver?

[@franciegwin]

@Texasgirlinacrazyworld Yes, I love participating in theatre. I've had many people tell me that I have the perfect voice for this.

[@MaryBartnikowski]

What platforms for VO work are you on for Europe, South America

[@Klay_Dubya]

Was an actor when I was young. Got into a bout of depression searching for my place in the world. Didnt think anything of acting could be done where i am with what i have. Discovered voice acting a bit ago and watched it change during covid. I want this.

[@chanselur]

that's inspiring to read!

[@BeholdOnline]

Wow literally same, I want to continue the craft but in a different way. Here’s to the future ✊🏾

[@MatriarchWellness]

JUMP!

[@4Usuality]

Ive been watching you for many years and the quality of your video always surprises me, thank you! Im a radio presenter wanting to get more into voice acting and your vids always give me hope 😀

[@TheVoiceoverBlueprint]

I'm so glad to hear that. Comments like this encourage me to keep making content. :-)

[@brettcollin3693]

i was previously in radio but never had an announcer type voice. always wanted to do this never knew how to. I had experience in voicing commercials and even producing them in the smaller stations. I've been watching all these videos and with a 1000 bucks I think I might be able to do this at least part time. thanks

[@kakeen1977]

Thank you so much for all of these videos. Videos like this are so helpful because when I went on the forums/Facebook group, to see what people were saying about voiceover, it was so overwhelming. All of the microphones, equipment etc, you have to have, agents, a coach @ $50/hr...I thought, I'm going to have to spend thousands of dollars to try to do this and it might not even be successful. But now because of you, I actually feel like I can give it a shot.

[@Sasha0927]

I'm so excited to start doing narration on ACX. And I love your insights about thinking of yourself globally. I'd never considered that but it's true enough that what we do transcends borders. Such a cool career. :)

[@shanasings164]

Thanks Bill for this video I would love to become a voice-over artist and your advice has been very helpful as to where to go and how to get going :)

[@fredericngangue8738]

Thanks so much Sir Personally I have started on UpWork and it is pretty much interesting for me, almost 10 contracts and on 🙏🏽

[@VidelHutchinson]

Any alive on how to get the contracts. I apply but no response

[@VidelHutchinson]

Advice

[@imanikaliid881]

Great and inspirational. Thank you, Bill. I’m in the process of transitioning into this.

[@adamtolan1869]

Thank you for the info. I am just getting started and all your content has been so positive. When I land that first gig I will give you the credit this is due. Thanks

[@ZoltanTheGamerMan]

well, I greatly appreciate this advice and the video! I am thinking about starting out in voice acting, and I'm from Transylvania! The platforms you suggested sound like great starting points so again, thanks! 😁

[@stevietturnervoiceoverserv5381]

Great video Bill! Always find you very motivating 👍🇬🇧

[@armandoc964]

Just viewed your video, enloyed it and learned from it. Thank you Mr.DeWees for always showing the way

[@jacobnoll8744]

Thanks Bill, great as always

[@BethBurns68]

Thank you so much for helping new talent along. :)

[@catjack90]

This video was very helpful, thank you so much for sharing!

[@TheVoiceoverBlueprint]

No problem! Really glad to hear it was helpful. :-)

[@catjack90]

@@TheVoiceoverBlueprint Hey there, I want to start on voice over as it looks like something I could do and would enjoy doing it too. I recently found your channel and your videos are really helpful for someone new like me so thank you so much for sharing. Currently I have a Shure sm58 and I think I'll just start using it as it is still a very good mic, and if I can land some voice over gigs with it I'll be able to buy myself a condenser mic to improve my sound quality. I've been looking in the range of about 300 dollars and I've seen 3 models that look attractive to me that I can afford without dying which are the Rode NT1, the Seinnheiser MK4 and the Audio Technica AT4040. Do you have anything to say about these mics? I've heard they are great to start on voice over if you want to become serious about it. Again thanks again for your videos and any feedback is very appreciated. Have a wonderful day.

[@piasan1652]

Hi Bill, I am totally new to this topic and I wanted to start for ages and I really want to start now. But the jungle is really big. I really need to check out what where why who etc. :D Do you know any good platforms for German speakers, likes voices? Only bodalgo or what elese? Thanky you

[@elevateeducation5652]

i have just subscribed your channel i have listen your two or three videos its really a great learning platform, thanks for sharing nice content. i also want to become a voice over artist especially of audio books. hopefully i will take all basic guide lines from your channel. b blessed.

[@nev72tep]

First: great video! The editing has been the best so far. You're getting great at this! (wow that sounded... just ignore me) Second: I'm glad my instincts about who to approach for coaching were on target. This information is amazing. Thank you, Mr. DeWees! Thrid: ...gonna check your website to see what your rates for coaching are. Can't afford a coach right now but hopefully soon?

[@LearnTrainPlay]

Sadly I can't get on ACX in spain, its only UK and US

[@TheVoiceoverBlueprint]

That is unfortunate. I highly recommend Craigslist as well. Fiverr, Upwork, and Craigslist are all great platforms. :-)

[@LearnTrainPlay]

@@TheVoiceoverBlueprint Thanks I am on fiverr and upwork, there is also another audio book site I'm going to join but need to do some audiobook demos/clips first. Love your videos and thank you for guiding us.

[@tomroan4660]

Hey Bill, what's the mic setup here. I'm blind in one eye and legally blind in the other. A total beginner who will have to aim for short scripts only and will need an overhead setup like this so I can get close to the computer screen. Is this a dynamic mic? At age 62 I've been told thousands of times I should be in VO. I know my voice is only a small part of the business, but I'll be needing at least a part-time income for retirement. Do you remember which Mike you were using here? Thank you so much for all you do. What makes you great is what comes out of your heart, not just what comes out of your mouth!

[@steveoatway7001]

Hi Tom good luck with this. Be aware that you have to be "perfect" on the day so practise, practise, practise. I had been a TV Host when a month after leaving the Network I was asked to do my first Voice-Over by a company I was doing some live Hosting for. I showed up and thought it would be easy because I had such a powerful voice that everyone said was great but was quickly brought down to Earth. I had a lot of trouble with a pronunciation or word slip or grammar and taking intense Direction which seemed silly to me so we took a long time to lay down the tracks. The engineer told me that just because people say you have a great voice unless they work in the biz they have no idea how hard it really is. Find some Talent Agency's pages where they have recordings of their pros. That will give you an idea of just how good you have to be.

[@MOAON_AABE]

Any tips on networking for specifically voice over English-speaking anime? Just need a direction.

[@stoicmindfulness]

Thanks a lot for this video!

[@JimMcNicholas]

Great Video Bill. Hope all is well in Ohio!

[@elverdad6805]

ACX seems to have a reputation for payment issues. Thoughts?

[@nkatekomshwane3872]

Hi Bill thank you so much from south africa 🇿🇦..I'm just starting out.God bless you.Where do we get your daughters fiver video please?

[@jordanstalsworth5065]

Hey Bill, thanks for putting this together. Re: Global Talent - How does work with international clients affect you on the administrative side? Are there any steps you add, omit, or approach differently?

[@danielavinash]

Love it! Thanks Bill.

[@joemkoenen]

" operate as a global talent". Sounds perfect...

[@epicbyyennysatriawan]

Thank you, Bill.

[@ozasta]

Thanks for informations!

[@dechart220]

Very awesome video, thanks. It was super useful :P

[@nourhanmagdi_vo]

Hi Bill, thank you very much for your informative and helpful videos. I am a voice over artist, and I would like to ask for your advice as I am upgrading my equipment; I need to choose between Neumann TLM 102 and Sennheiser MK4, which one do you recommend? I have not tried any of them, but since I will invest my money in a large diaphram condenser mic, I want to get the best of them. Would you plz help in this? of if there are any cons that I need to know before deciding? Thanks in advance!

[@02mb]

If you mean the MKH-416, they're both great and you're stylin' with either one. The former is an industry standard while the latter might as well be too, though studios often stock its older and more expensive brother, the U87. The 416 rejects more off-axis sound and naturally makes my voice sound a little deeper--which is not necessarily a good thing--while the 102 likely will pick up a little more nuance... but nobody other than an engineer would likely notice the difference. Recommendation: MKH-416. It's a standard for a reason, travels well, and a side bonus is that it stays out of your way since it's so much smaller than the TLM 102. Either way though, you can't go wrong.

[@nourhanmagdi_vo]

@@02mb I think you misunderstood the first mic, it is the Sennheiser MK4 not the MKH-416 (pen-like) www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-MK4-Diaphram-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B004L9IJP4

[@Allthatwethink]

There is no link to your daughters fiverr class in the description.

[@nessa2481]

I just looked for that too. I don’t know her name. But I found 2 vids with her & Bill talking fiverr - listening to them next. I haven’t branched out to these yet.

[@animan756]

Upwork DOES charge, peanuts of course, but they do sell the access!

[@olatunjisomoye8615]

Any tips for an african trying to break into the space ?

[@MLCProductReviews]

👍🏼

[@vannessapellatt2629]

ACX only uses American and British actors who have a bank account in those two Countries.... so no ACX for me

[@joacovignoli]

😍😍😍😍

[@DanielOraraVA]

I was told otherwise about Fiverr

[@samgrant2403]

I would vote for TRUMP to be.......KING TRUMP....KING TRUMP....THE FIRST

[@CS-uc2oh]

This guys audio doesn't even sound good but he's teaching you?

[@septembersongaseniorodysse107]

As a teacher, you need to learn economy oof time. Get to the point.

[@derkhedemann5606]

this man is spouting a lot of nonsense

[@TheFilthyStink]

Please explain