10 Facts about Game Voice Acting

Here are 10 interesting facts about the video games voice acting industry that you probably didn't know.

Anastasia Stepanets
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On Feb 17, 2017
1

Voice actors are available whenever you need them.

Most voice actors say that almost all of their work comes from clients that demand instant results.

2

Voice actors often record voices that are never even used.

You probably have a particular voice in mind when it comes to your project. Voice actors are often called upon to record several different variations of a voice, and you get to choose your favorite.

3

Voice actors often use props.

Like you'd expect on a film set, voice actors use props too. You can get all kinds of vocal effects from the most ingenious of prop usage.

4

Voice actors usually record themselves visually as well.

Sometimes this helps the graphics development team with generating facial features for the characters portrayed.

5

Some of the most unique character voices are actually just poor impressions of other famous characters.

There's always an inspiration for every new idea, and the greatest voice actors make use of this fact to the best of their ability.

6

A lot of voice actors are paid by the word.

This is the fairest way for both the actor and their employer. That's why we offer our rates per word rather by time spent.

7

Voice actors aren't usually famous people that you'd recognize.

In fact, well-known movie stars frequently make the worst voice actors. Just because you haven't heard of a particular vocal professional, it doesn't mean that they're not at the top of their game.

8

They actually have to act in the traditional sense as well as providing a voice.

If you watch videos on voice actors doing their thing, you'll see that they're just as animated and emotional as they would have to be if they were acting in front of a camera or audience.

9

They still take lessons and have practice sessions from time to time.

It's important to hone your skills even if you're considered to be the best. That's why voice actors test out their latest impressions in front of their peers for the most appropriate and usable feedback.

10

Busy schedule.

Oftentimes, scheduling is hectic, making it highly unlikely that the various voice actors involved in a particular scene even meet during the recording process.

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