7Developing Style & Technique

Think of technique as the tools of your trade, and there are always new techniques to study and learn. The application or use of any technique is something that becomes very personal over a period of time as the process of the technique evolves into a style that is uniquely yours.

A voiceover technique is really nothing more than a skill you develop or a process that you use that allows you to become a better performer. Sure, you can do voiceover without mastering any skills, or you may already have an innate ability with many of them. However, having an understanding of basic acting and voiceover techniques gives you the knowledge necessary to work efficiently under the pressure of a recording session—and to make ...

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