Voice Over Artist

If you have been complimented on having an amazing voice, a career in the voice-over industry might just be the ideal field for you. Voice-over is a production technique where a voice, which is not part of the narrative, is used in a radio, television, film, theater, or other presentation. The voice-over may be spoken by someone who appears elsewhere in the production or by a specialist voice actor. If you have received compliments on your voice modulations and you are also known for your ability to characterize and narrate, then a career in the voice over field is for you. A voice-over professional can attract any listener with the tone of their voice. Voice over work can be found in different categories like commercials, imaging, narration and characterizations. The options do not end here, there are number of video & radio programmes, documentaries, presentations, radio/TV jingle spots, phone software and multimedia. The average salary for a fresher in this industry may vary anywhere from Rs 2,000 to Rs 4,000 per episode. There are several universities and private institutes offering voice-over courses at diploma and certification levels. There are no particular qualifications required to enroll in these courses. Some of the institutes that offer these courses are:

• Institutes for Voice Modulation in Bangalore)
• AAROHA- the Center for Voice and Performance Empowerment in Mumbai, Maharashtra
• R. K. Films & Media Academy, New Delhi