Finding The Right Voice Actors For Game
summary
Explains a practical, tiered casting path: free/game‑jam work or unpaid hobbyists, indie commercial rates around $0.20–$0.35 per word with ~$50 minimum, and GVA studio rates ~$200–$350 per hour with 2–4 hour minimum (typical $250/hr). Lists sourcing channels: Voice Acting Club, Casting Call Club, Newgrounds, Reddit “record this for free” and targeted Twitter advanced search. Recommends asking for talent rate cards, specifying file naming, number of takes, accent and emotional direction, and checking demo audio vs. claimed studio setup.
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chapters (10)
- 0:00Introduction
- 2:46Australian voice acting today
- 8:57Barriers to voice acting
- 12:10Prioritizing quality and cost
- 19:53Budgeting for indie voice acting
- 27:36Finding voice talent
- 33:16Audition materials
- 37:50Home studio setup
- 41:01Rates and contracts
- 45:17Directing actors and tips
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