Voice Bank
A Voice Bank is a collection of recorded voice samples that voice actors create and maintain as part of their professional portfolio. It's like a vocal resume that shows different styles, tones, and characters they can perform. Voice actors use these samples to demonstrate their range to potential clients, from commercials to animation voices. Think of it as a showcase of different voices, similar to how a photographer has a portfolio of photos or an artist has different artwork samples.
Examples in Resumes
Created and maintained professional Voice Bank featuring over 30 distinct character voices
Updated Voice Bank quarterly with new commercial demos and character samples
Developed specialized Voice Banks for animation, commercial, and corporate narration work
Typical job title: "Voice Over Artists"
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Where to Find Voice Over Artists
Online Communities
Job Boards
Professional Networks
Example Interview Questions
Senior Level Questions
Q: How do you approach creating and organizing a professional voice bank?
Expected Answer: An experienced voice actor should discuss their process of categorizing different types of voices, maintaining quality through professional recording equipment, and regularly updating samples based on market demands and client feedback.
Q: How do you handle difficult client requests for voice variations?
Expected Answer: Should explain their approach to understanding client needs, demonstrating flexibility in voice adaptation, and using their experience to suggest alternatives when needed.
Mid Level Questions
Q: What equipment do you use to maintain your voice bank?
Expected Answer: Should be able to discuss their recording setup, including microphone choices, recording space, and editing software they use to create professional-quality recordings.
Q: How often do you update your voice bank and why?
Expected Answer: Should explain their update schedule, reasons for updating (new skills, market trends, client requests), and process for maintaining consistent quality.
Junior Level Questions
Q: What different types of voice samples do you include in your voice bank?
Expected Answer: Should be able to list basic categories like commercial, character, narrative, and explain why each is important for different types of work.
Q: How do you organize your voice samples for easy access?
Expected Answer: Should describe basic organization methods for their samples, including naming conventions and categorization systems.
Experience Level Indicators
Junior (0-2 years)
- Basic voice recording techniques
- Simple character voices
- Basic audio editing
- Commercial read styles
Mid (2-5 years)
- Multiple voice styles and accents
- Professional home recording setup
- Advanced audio editing
- Character voice consistency
Senior (5+ years)
- Extensive voice range
- Professional studio experience
- Direction taking and adaptation
- Voice acting coaching ability
Red Flags to Watch For
- No professional recording equipment
- Poor audio quality in voice samples
- Limited range of voices or styles
- Inconsistent voice character maintenance
- Lack of basic audio editing skills
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