Time We Discuss: Navigating the World of Voiceover Artistry
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In this segment of Time We Discuss, Pam describes the diverse genres within voiceover work, such as animation, audiobooks, and commercials. She specifically mentions her focus on commercial voiceovers, including recording commercials for businesses to be used on TV, radio, or online platforms. Additionally, Pam discusses her experience narrating audiobooks, with a particular focus on romance, Amish romance dramas, historical westerns, and mysteries.
Pam shares her background in radio, her initial pursuit of a career in radio while in college, and the subsequent diversions into different fields. The conversation touches upon the impact of COVID-19 on Pam's career, prompting her shift into voiceover work and audiobooks.
Pam talks about her transition into the voiceover industry, her experience with coaching from reputable professionals in Los Angeles and Australia, and the establishment of her home studio. The discussion also covers Pam's foray into audiobooks, her success in narrating 30+ books, and her recent focus on commercial voiceover work.
Aside from the actual voiceover work, editing the recordings is also discussed. This leads to a conversation about her initial fear of editing and the subsequent acquisition of editing skills using Audacity. The conversation shifts to briefly discuss the importantance of having agent in the voiceover industry. Pam provides insights into the relevance of agents, particularly in the commercial field.
The conversation touches on the impact of AI on the voiceover industry, with authors increasingly choosing artificial voices for audiobooks. Pam discusses the challenges arising from competition for projects. She emphasizes the importance of coaching, especially for newcomers, and the need to choose coaches based on specific goals, such as commercial or audiobook voiceovers.
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