Voice Over Training and Technique with Dan Levine

[gmanguitar13]

I'm 17 years old I have a big deep voice and I'm would like to get into the voice over buisness where can I go or begin so I can be taken seriously?

[TheTheTaipan]

Thank you for your video. I've been putting this off for decades. Now's the time. Gratsi. Ciao!

[Aevumcaruivos]

Thank you so much for posting this informative video. I've been interested in voice over acting for a while, but without any background it's been extremely helpful to find advice like this as a starting ground. The resources you've posted are also helpful, I may do a little more research and then call the evaluation line you mentioned! Thanks again!

[th3bff]

this guy talks like myke tyson

[gregmanx]

@th3bff So you're just going to ignore what I said, aren't you. Why are you even watching this video if all you're doing is posting rude comments. Go watch Manners for Humans.

[TheBeastoftheeastaph]

I have been asking for Techniques and class work for years and then BAMM here we are. Thanks ..

[definedsuccess]

Thank you Dan, you really created something of value here to the beginning voice over talent out there. So many voice over professionals are afraid to put out any information they might not get paid for- to them this video would probably have a $50 price tag at least.

[SjMaClain]

Thumbs up! Thank you for sharing :0) Very helpful tips

[bizeprofiles]

Excellent detailed information. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[hyjyljyj]

This is awesome to me, someone first considering VO after 20 years talking on the phone for a living, on two levels: One, the wealth of excellent advice in under 10 min. from an obviously seasoned veteran pro, delivered in an easy-to-understand, CONVERSATIONAL manner; and two, it's very encouraging--and this is meant with all due respect--that a person can succeed in this field despite having a vocal defect such as a pronounced lisp, if they have aptitude and perseverance. Well done, sir.

[azfryguy]

I can do the Movie guy voice and many others voices and would like to make a lot f money of my talent. Where do I start?

[TzeffNL]

Funny that he has a speech problem and teaches about voice over...I don't agree on the part of "being yourself." Because there's ome ACTING involved! Check out my voice over on my channel! (Knights Of The Old Republic) I normally don't speak like that! I'm voice-ACTING on those videos...

[SpiderRider3]

I'm GETTING INTO MY CAR NOW.

[CharissaDarling]

this was a brilliantly made video, thank you so much for this (:

[MorningPearlChannel]

Best ten minutes I ever spent on YouTube!

[CarMoves]

I'm always puzzled when I hear a voice-over guy who lisps.

[wideit]

Thanks Dan your tutorial is fantastic, human, communicative!

[enigmaticebony]

Godd bless u Dan!! U R A GENIUS!!

[ThePixelAddict]

very informative, thanks man

[zimonslot]

i wanted to do a voice over course but... I don't know myself at all so.. bad idea i guess. Seems fun though.

[superrobotmunkyman]

i wish he would say...super sally sipt sugger sweet sunny soda

[ariane83]

This Guy cant pronounce the letter S properly

[ariane83]

this guy cant pronounce the letter S properly

[radiootoo]

SMILE when you say that! excellent advice!

[macmusic08]

Wow...did I need to see this video! I'm brand new to voice over and trying to get my career off the ground. Thank you so much for all this valuable advice, Dan! You can tell when you are hearing sound advice....because it all makes sense! I took a lot of notes of some of the key recommendations you make in this video and have pasted them into my vocal booth as a constant reminder. Thank you!

[PyneappleExpress]

wow this guy knows his stuff

[captainkey54]

good information but wow, this guy has one of the most unlikely voices to do actual vo work

[DougSherson]

Thank you, Ive been out of the acting loop for about 3 years and was looking into maybe starting out with some voice over before I get back into full on acting again, your tips were very hepfull

[MangoliPresents]

Do you know any voive generators where you type text in and they speak it out proffecionally for you? I am making videos but sometimes my voice is hard to understand so this information would be very interesting to me ^_^ Thanks ;D

[suchavoice1]

@MangoliPresents I know the Mac OS has a built in speech to text, but I've never used it before. Sorry I can't help more on this one! Let us know if you find anything good.

[firuinthehouse]

@MangoliPresents ivona - just google it, that's the best text to speech in existence, and you can do samples on their page. then you can actually record them on your computer, you don't have to actually buy it :)

[SpiderRider3]

@MangoliPresents google "atnt voice" and click the first hit. it's really good.

[wassgha]

@MangoliPresents AT&T's one is excellent research.att.com/~ttsweb/tts/d­emo.php and to get more, don't type "voice generator" but type "text to speech"

[rickjensen3]

Thank you, Dan. Excellent reminders. Rick Jensen, Your VoiceOver Guy

[utubeskip07]

Very insightful and full of sage advice from a real pro. Great coaching and reminding to have fun too...and smile!

[MassCommer1]

Amazing video it helped me alot today to understand Voice over's. Thank you.

[rodmiljr]

This vid has helped me SOOOOO MUCH!!! I Love this field of work and plan on pursuing it, and videos like these are truly helpful!! I will most definitely check out the website!!

[suchavoice1]

@violetr0se Check out our full website, we have a few more videos and a voice evaluation line you can call to speak with someone on our staff directly.

[HUTINAK]

Donals Sutherland is a great example of the where the voice and personality shake hands

[violetr0se]

how can a find a legit way to get into the voice over industry? im so interested in learning as much as possible and to get paid :P please help me.

[suchavoice1]

Thanks for the comments!

@mzsoni18 Head to our main website for more details on training opportunities.

[maceventura]

Great Video

[prodigy1026]

very helpful points..... :) thank you so much.

[mzsoni18]

hi are u a voice over teacher,cuz i would like training from u ,i live in melbourne so yer.i would like to do cartoon movies like toy story and shrek and also ads like for pro active and hair product ads .plez let me know if u can help me thx

[warehouselarry]

"...that sounds absolutely ludicrous..." made me laugh, and you are right, of course.

[jamesjuma1]

Thank you for such a great video...................after watching numerous videos that are unhelpful YOURS comes as a breath of fresh air.....Thank you!

[vlogtatiana]

This is a greeeaaat video to watch. I am sooo exhaaaausted from watching videos that don't help. Thank you so much!!!!

[PhatNatLovesCupcakes]

How I would love to do voiceovers,Ive always wanted to but im only 16 & have no clue how to get started.:/

[philosophersphone]

Many thanks. Conversation. Got it. Peace.

[RelationshipBabble]

very nice video. I plan on making a video for my website where I'll do a voice over. I learned a lot from you. Nice website too.Thank you...

[DyVerseColombianMC]

nice studio!

[Reubenchng]

Love the tips!

[ScottRosiere]

Excellent advice... not only do you know what you are talking about, you are able to teach others what you know.. Thanks for taking the time and effort to make this video!!!!

[aandretrain]

This is good information. Thank you

[TheGUERILLAZ]

thank you!

[SINCEREKING74Music]

Its great to see someone in the field take time out to give back, thank you very much.

[utoobsta]

Very helpful! Thanks!

[suchavoice1]

Thanks for the positive feedback, everyone!

[apacheslim]

@suchavoice1

Do you know how I can deepen my voice? preferrably to sound like steve downes from halo

[HarlequinFelis]

@apacheslim The only surefire way I know of is to speak in a low voice as much as you can. The downside here is that you'll cause permanent damage to your larynx. A famous example of this is Michael Dorn - he spent so long forcing his voice lower to play Worf, that it's damaged his throat and lowered his natural tone by 2 whole octaves.

[tabithaann08]

That is awesome advice!

Thanks so much!

[artsytype]

very useful tips I kinda knew but hadn't really quantified. Thanks

[WomackPhotoKCMO]

What if you do NOT want to do cartoon voices?

[megaudioproductions]

Great tips!

[wineDEvine]

Thank you for this video. I have learned so much!

[heavypizza]

Thank you! thank you!

excellent advice.

[sexymofour]

Great advice Mr. Levine!

[vomasterclass]

Good sound advice for those of us running voice over training courses here in the UK.

[beatlegretsch]

Dan, thanks for your great insight!

[Layacarea]

Very helpful advice! Loved the "you'll sound as phony as a 3 dollar bill" haha

Thanks!

[fourpatts]

Thanks for posting this. You really know the field...

[fourdonald]

it's good to know i did not waste good hard earn money. thanks Dan, Don !!!!!!!!!!!

[TucoRamirez2]

Awesome advice. Thanks!

[MartyWest78]

Danny boy,

love ya,

marty

[berner]

Very informative!

I typed that smiling too! :)

Thanks for the tips. Just off the top of your head, which do you think is more difficult to audition for, voice over acting or acting for film?