Busting Voice-Over Myths
The voice-over industry has exploded in the last few years. There is a growing demand for advertisement, explainer videos, radio ads, and corporate training, voice-over requirement is almost everywhere. As a result of this, an increasing number of people are taking up the career of voice over. And with the sudden spike of interest in voice-over, there are several myths circulating around the topic. In this article, we will bust some of the myths that are related to voice-over careers and industry. Let us get into more detail and bust some myths.
1. You Need to Have a Great Voice
Yes, a lot of people might have told you that you have a great voice. There is no harm in it. They might have told you to offer some motivation. However, because you have heard the same sentence over and over again, you actually start considering it. You start believing, "This could be your chance for fame and fortune?"
Without even realizing it and taking an expert opinion, you dive into a voice-over career. Thinking that only having a good voice is all it takes to have a fruitful career is your first mistake. However, there is more to it than just having a good voice. Therefore, before you give up everything and pursue a career in voice-over, make sure you get authenticated from an expert in the field. Blindly following the opinion of your friends and family can lead to disaster.
2. Easy Money
Many people take up the career of voice-over artists thinking they can earn a lot of money in a short period. However, it is not as easy as it seems. Yes, professional voice-over artists make hundreds and thousands of dollars for a 20-second ad commercial or 2-minute narration. But that doesn't mean you will be able to do the same.
Even after working in the industry for around 10 to 25 years, professional voice-over artists make around $25,000 per year. As obvious, this amount is not a lot and you can barely survive on it for the entire year. Therefore, if you are just starting, there is nothing known as easy money in the voice-over industry.
3. Overnight Success
You cannot buy the best tennis gear a night before and expect to play in a grand slam match on the next day. It takes years of dedication, perseverance, and hard work to achieve what professional voice-over artists have achieved.
You can invest in the top voice-over gear and start your career. However, expecting that you will get success and return on investment in a few days is foolish. Having high-quality equipment does not guarantee success. Hard work, perseverance and dedication does. Therefore, invest your time and effort into becoming better every day to achieve your overnight success.
Final Thoughts
Although the industry is growing with every passing day, it takes a lot of commitment and hard work to become successful in the voice-over profession. Just only someone tells you, you are good, and investing in the equipment will help you make thousands of dollars every day, then it is not the truth.
