AI in Voice Over
As AI threatens the voice over industry, voice artist Susannah Kenton considers whether voice over talents should fear for the future.
As AI threatens the voice over industry, voice artist Susannah Kenton considers whether voice over talents should fear for the future.
I’ve met writers – really good ones – who have a fear of the blank page. As a voice artist I have my own version of this.
New Zealand based international voice artists share insider tips and secrets on the voice over industry. GFTB Oceania-sourced interview.
In the 1990s I lived in Paris and did some of my first voice over jobs. One week I ended up dubbing Cindy Crawford in two ads – including this one for Pizza Hut!
Many of the businesses I voice projects for have been adversely affected by Covid.
As a voice actor you’re often asked to promote a product or service you’re lukewarm about. So, when you get the chance to voice for a cause you love, you light up.
I’m not a fan of marketing products that shame women’s bodies. And hard sell/hype-y voiceovers aren’t my strong suit. Which is why I probably wasn’t a good match for the shapewear infomercial I was asked to voice a while back.
You know how some voice jobs just flow from start to finish? You connect with the director, you’re on the same wavelength, the reads get better and better – love soup? This wasn’t one of them.
I’m so grateful for another wonderful year of voicing. I’ve enjoyed collaborating on some really cool projects…
So, I’m working on a project at the moment for an Italian client and the direction he has given me is “institutional/emotional” – I would really love to know what that means, any ideas?