COURSE DETAILS
Step into new worlds and bring them to life. Character voice acting is a business. It’s more than doing funny voices. Your character needs to be specific to each genre, style, audience appeal, and technical performance requirement. Auditions and jobs leave little or no time to develop a character. To prep your character demo, you need time to build a stable of 5-10 characters that you can quickly draw from and build upon.
Delivered as 2hr weekly sessions over 6 weeks, the aim of this training is to give you an in depth overview into the types of characters you will need to master for a demo, audition, and job. Each week we’ll explore a range of character styles along with techniques, genres, overviews and industry expectations.
This is a fast paced workshop with homework assignments. So, be prepared to play!
*For those that wish to progress to their characters demo, you will be invited to progress onto the next stage when you are ready. After this, your demo is booked separately when you are ready to record.**
Class size is limited to 12max so reserve and book your place below.
COURSE OVERVIEW
To understand the techniques, genres and overview needed to deliver believable character performances
To explore character styles for cartoons, anime, toys, video games, accents and more
To start to develop your stable of characters
To understand and prepare you to cut your characters demo reel (booked separately when ready)
WHY BRAVA?
Our coaches all have significant expertise in the industry. Elaine Clark has over 40 years in the business, acting, producing, casting and directing video games, toys, animation and anime. She has directed and/or performed in close to 100 video games and Anime series including JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and Saikano and has extensive expertise on both sides of the microphone. Elaine is supported by BRAVA CEO, Melissa Thom, who has voiced for clients including GTAV from Rockstar, Elder Scrolls Online and Gold Road from Zenimax and indie titles including Disappearance from Dahlia View from Whitepaper Games.
At BRAVA, all of our training is live and tailored to you. There are no pre-recorded modules and we work with people of all ages and experience levels from 20 yrs+, from a wide range of backgrounds. Whether you’re coming from the worlds of acting, broadcasting, marketing, advertising, or another creative discipline, this course is the best place to start to understand the craft. You’ll benefit from the expertise of professional coaches who understand the nuances of the craft and the business.
You’ll benefit from the expertise of professional coaches who understand the nuances of the craft and the business. Many people are surprised by how much there is to learn and how much they can grow, even in just three sessions.
Course delivery
The course is delivered online over Zoom. Please ensure you have a computer or tablet with a microphone and camera. The zoom link will be shared once your booking is confirmed.
About the coaches
Elaine A. Clark has been acting, producing, casting, and directing video game, toy, animation, and anime VO for over 40 years. Elaine has directed and/or performed in close to 100 video games and a couple of Anime series (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and Saikano); looped several movies, including Super 8, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Master and Titan A.E.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need any experience to attend this course?
This is a highly intensive course which we recommend you take only after completing STAGE 1 Narration and STAGE 2 Commercial. This is to ensure you have laid down the foundational acting techniques for performance and had the opportunity to work on advanced techniques in Commercial. If you are unsure about your current level of performance, get in touch with us for a chat.
Do I need a particular kind of voice to succeed in voice acting?
No. There’s no one “perfect” voice. The industry needs a wide variety of voices, and much of the craft lies in learning how to use yours effectively.
Is voice acting something you can really make a career from?
It absolutely can be. But like any creative career, it takes skill, practice, and persistence.
I feel nervous about performing in front of others. Is that a problem?
Not at all. Many people feel this way at first, but confidence grows as you gain skills and experience.