Voice Acting Basics
You are a performer, even if you're just reading a script. Learn how to weaponize your voice to hold attention.
The Core Problem
The 'Robotic Read'. If you read like you're in school, people will tune out in seconds. You need vocal dynamics.
Strategy is about making choices, tradeoffs; it's about deliberately choosing to be different.
This is the "North Star" of growth!
Strategic Insight
Volume, Pacing, and Tone. Change one of these every 30 seconds to keep the listener's brain tracking your voice.
How to Implement
Follow these three fundamental shifts in your daily workflow:
- 01 The 'One Person' Rule: Picture one specific person you are talking to. It makes your tone natural and intimate rather than formal.
- 02 Strategic Pausing: The most important part of your voice is the silence. Pause before a big reveal to build tension.
- 03 Hydration and Warmups: A 'dry' mouth sounds clicky on a mic. Drink water and do 2 minutes of humming to warm up your cords.
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Your voice is an instrument. Learn the scales before you try to play a concerto.