The Art of Voice Acting: The Craft and Business of Performing Voiceover

by James R. Alburger

Are you just starting in Voiceover? Do you have some experience, but aren't getting booked? Are you a working pro who wants to expand to new areas of VO work?

The Art of Voice Acting is a must read if you are serious about a profession in voice over and looking to maximize your efforts for success in the business.
Packed with basic acting techniques in The Art of Voice Acting, you will discover
* All new scripts
* 20 more pages of new and updated information
* A completely new chapter of studio stories and 'tricks-of-the-trade' from professional voiceover talent around the world
* Updated information for voiceover demos and marketing
* A comprehensive index that makes it easy to find what you're looking for
* More voice and acting techniques
* Contributions from some of the top voice talent in the world
* An all new audio CD with the actual audio for every script in the book,
* PLUS: exercises, demos and more!
Written in an accessible and engaging style Alburger shares his experience as a performer, producer, director and performance coach to give you a clear no nonsense introduction to the business and art of voice acting.

Genres: Nonfiction, Theatre, Business, Reference

430 pages, Paperback

First published December 15, 1998

Reviews

[Brent]

Kind of hit and miss. The exercises are good but the whole thing feels padded for length.

[Rica]

If you are interested in the world of voice acting, this book is for you. This was the only edition available at my library so I was sort of sad, but this book covers more than I need to know. There's so many helpful and useful tips from step one. Even if you don't know anything about voice acting, this book will help you. And if you already know a lot about voice acting.. I'm sure you'll read some very new information! Although the book may seem very thin, there's more information than it seems. I don't get tired of reading this book, every time I read it, I pick up something new and useful.

[Osamuyi Okpame]

Although it provided some useful information and tips about Voice Acting. But similar to other Voice Acting books, it looks kind of over worded with some unneccessary part that should have been taken off to reduce the book size and make it more interesting

[Christopher Sheridan]

One of the best books on VO out there.

[Jerrod]

I found a lot of good material here, both in regards to acting and voice work. Among some of what I was looking for at first, are things to do for my voice. Ways to take care of and recover after long sessions. The latter half of the book is more of a break down in different styles of VA rather than informative, it is almost like an opportunity to practice and workshop the skills.

[Sakshi Singh]

This book is amazing and informative. it's the first book I read on voice acting and wow.. it's a perfect choice to start with. Author discribed every aspect of voice acting and how to learn that. it's good for both Voice actors and Actors.

[Steve Kubick]

Alburger approaches the subject of "acting for ugly people" and shows that there are no ugly actors...

[Valerie Anne]

Chockfull of useful information.

[Marilyn]

Finally finished it! It was beneficial, for the most part...some good tips I can use immediately and will.

[Reina]

This is something I should just buy for reference's sake. It is a pretty awesome book to study from for this craft :)

[Tony]

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