I have been doing it even BEFORE, it became a SAG-AFTRA contract. I do brand deals as an influencer and get paid to do it. You not only get residuals but can qualify for a pension and health insurance if you work enough.Ĭommercials used to be the way voice actors made the big bucks but because of streaming most commercials are now done mostly by celebrities or influencers on Instagram. That means you must be a member of SAG-AFTRA or find a producer willing to Taft-Hartley you. Original animation is more lucrative than anime because 90% of it is still done under a union contract. How can I make big bucks in voice acting? The best dubbers have a sense of musicality or “rhythm.” If you can sing, you will probably be good at dubbing. Okay, it’s a little easier to do than when I first started as technology has improved. The truth is, to be successful in anime, you must be a serious actor but also have the ability to sync the dialog with a flapping mouth that has already been filmed in another language. It is one of the lowest-paid genres of voice acting but many people want to get into it because they are fans. Think Tress McNeille or Dan Castellaneta, who I worked with as a guest on “Hey Arnold.” They are insanely talented/Īnime dubbing requires a special skill. Those who are off the wall and have a flexible voice range do most of the work. The best animation actors are masters of improvisation. It’s difficult to break into unless you are hugely talented or lucky. Original animation, which is recorded before the animation is drawn, was and still is performed by a very small cadre of extremely talented voice actors. (Small meaning about 30 people compared to thousands today) Every time a project came into town, we would all be called to work on it. I was lucky to be part of a small group of dubbers during the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. But, I’ve also done all sorts of voice acting work including commercials, video games, ADR, audiobooks, and more. I fell into anime dubbing accidentally after answering an ad in Drama-Logue which merged into Backstage West and I was lucky to get hired to do a ton of anime work over the years. Although you could get some commercial or industrial work in major cities, the main markets were Los Angeles and New York. When I first got started, the voice acting business was competitive but strategically located. I want to give you the real truth as someone who has been a voiceover actor since 1981. I’m not kidding! But seriously… The way to make it in the business changes every day If you want to know how to get into voice acting, based on my experience as a voice actor for 40 years, here’s my answer. Rebecca Forstadt is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program and earns commissions on Amazon links.Įvery semi-successful voice-over actor gets asked the same question over and over by fans and even their local plumber. I will receive a tiny amount of compensation at no cost to you if you make a purchase. Privacy Policy – This post may contain affiliate links.
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