Identifying Different Roles Of A Voice Artist

By Jerry Wood


Film, radio and television are often at the top of the list when it comes to talents of those working in the vocal arts. One of the most common of which is the role of a Voice Artist. For, these individuals often work in a number of different areas. Whereas, the second most common is often that of a voice over professional.

While generally called a voice actor, the term can also refer to someone providing voice overs for commercials and public service announcements. Although, DJs are often thought of more as someone who selects and plays different types of music, these individuals often read announcements and advertisements. When it comes to television, Ryan Seacrest and Nick Cannon are good examples of individuals working in this area.

Whereas, DJs are often considered to be working in the vocal arts when reading material live on-air. In other cases, where the material has been prepared by other sources, it would be the originator or originators of the material whom would be considered to be working in the field. In either case, these materials are generally related to public service announcements, news and weather reports.

The term DJ has taken on new meaning in the 20th and 21st centuries. For, up until recently, it only referred to individuals who worked at radio stations that played recorded music over the airwaves. Now, it can refer to these traditional disc jockeys, or to those whom entertain by spinning and scratching music at clubs, private parties, festivals and other events.

The field is quite competitive though individuals interested in this work can often find an outlet. For example, another aspect of this work is that of a MC. A MC is someone who makes announcements and introduces artists at music festivals and other events. In fact, many individuals develop a career in this area. For, MCs are often needed at parties, wedding receptions and other events.

There are a number of specialized companies which post listings on a daily basis related to this type work. To discover one of these websites and current offerings, type vocal acting into a search engine, then click on any results of interest. After which, an individual can often sign up to receive e-mails related to future opportunities in this regard.

Poetry reading and slam hosts are also considered to be working in this field. In addition, sites like E-poets out of Chicago feature poets reading live on-air. As such, these individuals while often referred to as spoken word artists are also considered to reside under the larger umbrella of vocal arts.

Ultimately, the best jobs are going to be found in areas in which film is at the forefront such as Austin, Hollywood and the Northern coast of California. While this is the case, there are also a number companies who hire vocal artists to do online work. In these cases, individuals must often read from a script into a mp3 file, then forward the file to a talent scout.




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