Your video sizzles with creativity and precision and you’ve reworked and edited to make it just right. Taking that extra step to hire a voice-over actor will give your explainer video the finish and finesse that can turn it into a real success.
Here are some reasons why you should consider using a professional voice actor for your animated explainer video:
Versatility and Range
A professional voice-over actor will have the ability to deliver exactly what you need. Their versatility will mean that they will be able to listen to your directions and suggestions to help create the explainer video you’ve worked so hard to produce. Listening to a voice-over actor’s demos will give you an insight into their versatility.
Authenticity
Voice-over actors create authenticity and have the ability to apply direction so that they deliver your explainer video message in the right way. Working with a talented voice-over professional will make the world of difference.
Affordable and accommodating
As the saying goes, “You get what you pay for.” While that is true in the voice-over industry as well, many voice-over professionals will have the aim of making their service quick, professional, and affordable because they understand how in-demand their services are. Many voice-over actors price their service competitively and will do all they can to meet your budget. Most VO professionals pride themselves on delivering a first-class voice over service for a great price.
Availability
A good voice-over actor is there for you when you need them, will meet deadlines, and will become an important part of your creative team. This is ideal when you are working on a tight deadline and because they will have the ability to turn around your project quickly which is perfect when the request is urgent.
Professional-Grade Equipment
An established voice-over actor will have professional equipment to produce high-quality recordings and can easily and efficiently deliver files electronically. When choosing a voice actor, request a custom audition to evaluate the recording quality and the VO’s ability to deliver the specified file types.
Meet Requirements
A professional voice-over actor will be able to undertake a number of different projects and will have experience working on tutorials, corporate videos, marketing videos, and educational videos. Whatever it may be, they will be able to add the personality and character that you’re looking for to enhance your video.
Consistency in Branding
If you have plans to create a number of videos, you will want to build a long-term working relationship with a voice actor that you trust and can call upon when needed. The VO will become a valued member of your team, no different from your animator or storyboard creator – and just as crucial. It’s important to meet with your voice over actor and explain what you want. This will ensure that they become an integral part of your team.
It does not matter what product or service your explainer video is explaining, you will want your customers to relate to it and immediately recognize that it is you. Studies have been carried out that prove that adults are more likely to remember words when they are spoken by a voice that is familiar to them. When it comes to marketing, it’s even more beneficial to use the same voice over for your videos. If your customers recognize the voice, they will recognize your brand and that, in itself, will help to drive up sales.
Audience
One of the most important aspects of using a professional voice over is that they know how to relate to and connect with your audience using their voice and performance skills. A voice actor is able to adapt and take on different tones to engage the audience and make the content relatable. That is what will keep your viewers interested. While every member of your team involved in making your video is crucial, the voice-over professional that you use is the one who brings it all together.
Using a professional voice over actor can enhance your video, and deliver your message in a way that your audience finds relatable.