With the voice-over industry growing multifold, several people working in other fields are trying to transition into voice-over. Several people who are working as public speakers, instructors, and presenters are trying their hand at voice-overs. If you too, fall into one of these categories, then you’ve come to the right place. 

In this article, we will talk about some quick tips and tricks on how you can transition into having a career in voice-over as a public speaker, instructor, or presenter. 

To transition to voice-overs or not to transition to voice-overs, that is the question.

1. Public Speakers

Public speakers, you all naturally have the attributes that are required in a voice-over actor. For instance, you are probably comfortable with being enthusiastic and engaging while talking about a specific subject. You already have an excellent microphone technique. And they also have a great sense of humor, timing, and control of voice. These are just a few things you need to be good at voice-overs and narration, and you’ve got that down.

With a few simple tweaks to your approach, you can easily transition into having a career in the voice-over industry. For example, rather than making a speech, you are telling a story in voice-overs. Just like what you would normally do while making a PowerPoint presentation. Moreover, instead of speaking to a large live audience, you will be speaking to a microphone in a small booth. Therefore, if you can do what you do in front of hundreds of people, then you can give a shot at voiceovers. Plus you don’t have to memorize anything, you’ve got the script in front of you!

2. Instructors

Are you an instructor? Do you have to articulate a concept in such a way that makes it easier for students to understand? Can you guide your students to grasp the bigger picture and make sense of it? Another thing. Do you have to eloquently say everything in an enthusiastic way to ensure that the audience is engaged throughout? 

If you said yes to any of these questions, then it’s not such a big leap into voice-overs, you’re basically doing the same thing! You have to make sure that you can tell the story in an engaging and inspiring way. You have to ensure that what you are speaking about makes sense to the your audience. Therefore, if you can speak clearly and in an engaging manner, you do not have to change much in your approach. You can still have a fruitful career in voice-overs. It can also be a good way for your lessons and material to be recorded for your students to listen in on their own time to allow them to learn at their own pace.

3. Presenters

Then there were Presenters, who are great at delivery. It’s what you live on. It doesn’t matter what it is, maybe a PowerPoint presentations or presenting a new vehicle at a car show. You have all of the necessary skills for becoming an excellent voice-over artist.

From good enunciation to control of you voice and keeping the audience engaged, you have what it takes to transition seamlessly to have a career in voice-overs. You do not have to change much. All you need to do is start finding work that matches your style. With your ability to articulate concepts and messages. You will certainly have a good career in the voice-over industry.

Final Thoughts

Public speakers, instructors, and presenters already have many of the attributes for becoming a quality voice-over artist. With a few small tweaks, here and there, one can easily transition to have a career in the voiceover industry.