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WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND FOR ANYONE THAT IS INTER- ESTED IN VOICE OVER WORK?
Practice - for real! This might sound obvious, but-listen to yourself. Really listen. And whenever you can, compare. Not just "Do I sound good?" but "How do I sound next to this person?" Try a Spider-Man voice-or whatever character you love-and play it side by side with the original. Who sounds more believable? Why? Is your audio just as clean? You'd be surprised how many voice actors never actually listen to themselves. No shade-I had to learn that too. Also, please note, voices and acting are dif- ferent skill sets. You can have all the voices in the world and still fall flat if you don't know how to act. Act with other peo-
Oh-and remember: if you piss off your team, especially the sound designer, they do know how to make you sound terrible. So maybe don't be an AS A VOICE OVER. WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR 2025? WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM YOU FOR 2025?
These days, most of my focus is on producing. I still do some voice acting, but it's mainly for my own produc- tions- under Arcane Fiction. I take on occasional client narration work to keep the lights on, but most of what I do now is about building and releasing original stories.
ple! Take classes and take it seriously. Learn timing, presence, nuance. That's what distinguishes a voice from a performance.
Oh, and truly, your mic doesn't matter as much as you think it does. A $1,000 mic in a bathroom won't beat a $40 mic in a proofed room. And nothing makes up for a half-baked perfor- mance. Even entertainment veterans make this mistake.
IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT MAKES A GOOD VOICE OVER AC- TOR?
Someone who shows up, takes direction, and understands the story isn't about them. It's about serving the character and the scene. A good voice actor knows when to hold back, when to let go, and how to stay consistent over long sessions. Talent helps-but discipline, awareness, and humility are what make
CAN YOU SHARE ANY EXCITING PROJECTS THAT YOU ARE CURRENTLY WORKING ON NOW?
Right now, our main project is Into the Beanstalk-a cyberpunk retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk with military grit, full-cast audio, and an AR-integrated motion comic to flesh it all out. I voice the main character and serve as the narrator. We're also developing a series of short-form exclusives for our patrons and preparing to launch our fic- tion magazine, which will feature original stories, comics, and immersive media all in one place. It's a lot-and we're just getting started.