Voice-over Talent
あふれこたれんと
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialist profession that records character voices or narrations for video works, advertisements, games, etc., and expresses them through voice.
Description
Voice-over talents are voice specialists who record dubbing for foreign films or animations, character voices for games, narrations, and more. In the studio, they collaborate with directors and sound staff to adjust voice tone and emotions according to acting directions, accurately conveying the script's intent. There are various work styles, such as freelance or affiliation with entertainment agencies, and roles are secured through auditions. Vocal health management and continuous learning of vocal techniques are required, allowing them to thrive in diverse fields like narration, CMs, and games in response to market needs.
Future Outlook
Demand is increasing with the expansion of video streaming services and growth of the game market. Meanwhile, AI voice synthesis technology is advancing, leading to a greater demand for uniquely human emotional expression and specialized skills.
Personality Traits
Excellent communication skills / Resilient to failure / Rich in sensitivity / Strong desire for self-expression
Work Style
Agency Affiliated / Freelance / Home Recording / Project Contract
Career Path
Voice Actor Academy Student → Assistant Voice Actor → Theater Group or Agency-Affiliated Voice Actor → Freelance Voice Actor → Narrator/MC
Required Skills
Acting Expression / Audio Equipment Operation / Lip-sync / Script Interpretation / Vocalization and Articulation
Recommended Skills
Acting Training / Languages (English) / Narration Skills / Singing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly change expressions according to the work or direction instructions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately match subtle acting nuances and lip-sync. |
| Communication Skills | Because accurate communication with directors and producers is necessary. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because creative thinking to breathe life into characters is required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously acquire diverse roles and expression techniques. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to withstand the pressure of auditions and recordings. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because mathematical and quantitative analysis is hardly necessary. |
Aliases
- Dubbing Talent
- Dubbing Voice Actor
- Voice Actor
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