The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

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Nowadays, one of the best ways to market goods and services is through TikTok and Instagram Reels, which require experienced voiceovers. Therefore, many businesses and agencies hire voiceover artists to help them deliver their message to people. Working in the voiceover industry requires a combination of natural talent and hard work, and here is how you can break into the industry.

Take Voiceover Courses

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Getting educated on the craft and industry is essential. Being born with natural talent is excellent, but without knowledge of the subject, it could all go to waste. One place that offers a professional voiceover diploma is Tahalip Academy. Their voiceover diploma offers three main courses: delivery skills, dubbing, and Arabic language training, tailored for voice artists.

Through the programme, you learn to control your voice, master dubbing techniques, and strengthen your Arabic so you can communicate clearly and deliver professional-level performance across different voiceover styles. 

How To Choose a Voiceover Course

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Many places offer voiceover courses nowadays, but how do you differentiate and choose the one that suits your needs? In the industry, good courses are continuously verified by larger organisations and offer a diploma that proves successful completion.

Also, most good courses now offer video lectures that can be revisited at any time. And lastly, a good course includes a lot of practical training and allows you to record a final project in their studio. 

Choosing a Microphone

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Choosing a microphone as a beginner voiceover artist starts with understanding what suits your space and workflow. USB microphones are the easiest to begin with, since they plug directly into your computer, while XLR mics offer higher professional quality but require an audio interface.

Condenser mics capture more distinct, detailed vocals and are ideal for voiceover, while dynamic mics help reduce background noise in less professional environments.

Look for a cardioid pickup pattern to focus on your voice, and don’t forget essentials like a pop filter and shock mount. With the right mic and a quiet recording setup, even beginners can achieve clean, professional-sounding audio.

Build a Portfolio

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One of the most crucial things in creative work is building a portfolio to send to companies you’re interested in. It sounds complicated, but you don’t need an official job to build a portfolio; you can go on YouTube and find a fun commercial or your favourite childhood cartoon scene and dub over it.

It won’t be perfect, but it will give companies an example of your tone and energy.  Just upload those videos to your YouTube channel and send the links to any company you’re applying to.

Finding Work as a Voiceover Artist

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After you’ve completed your voiceover education, comes the tricky question of how to find work. The thing is, most voiceover jobs are freelance. Some companies hire voiceover artists full-time, but that’s not common.

Many online platforms specialise in freelance services of all kinds, and many companies use them to find employees. You can also benefit from joining Facebook groups dedicated to voiceover, like “DubZoners” and “SYNC Community”.