A new book by Julia White Schoeffling, The art and business of acting for video games, was released at a time when the demand for video games is rapidly increasing. Voice acting for games is a very different world to what is traditionally taught in drama and drama classes. Shoeffling brought her 20 years of experience as a casting director, having worked on games such as call of Duty, God of warAnd The last of us, to help you learn what you need to enter this fast-growing industry. Here is a breakdown of the skills and knowledge you will need in the book:
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The history and foundations of the video game industry
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Details of trade unions, contracts and nondisclosure agreements
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Basic equipment to start in a home studio
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Best practices for video game demos and auditions
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The process from audition to booking
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Performance and motion capture tips
It sounds like a great book for a wide variety of people, including those thinking of getting into voice acting to veterans looking to hone their skills better. You can grab a copy of the book now.
by Anna Williams
Source: Geek Tyrant
