Voice Over Acting for Video Games: Fundamentals & In-Depth Techniques
In this 2 part course your student will learn the fundamentals and in-depth techniques of Voice Over Acting for video games from a working professional in Hollywood.
Michael Rivkin. Voiceover Actor, Hollywood, CA
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(40)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 50 mins in-class hoursHomework
The only homework will be to study the script I am providing to present in the second class, using everything learned in the first class to prepare properly.Assessment
Informal assessment. I will provide supportive, helpful feedback on their work so help them improve.Class Experience
In this class I will be teaching a variety of techniques used by working professionals for Voice Over for Video Games. Topics will include: learning to perform multiple takes of the same dialogue, additional dialogue recording (noises and extra stuff you record in sessions along with the dialogue), creating volume and distance with your voice, using vocal warmups to strengthen your voice due to the large amount of takes required for video game voice overs, audition skills, how to use a mic and more. My teaching style is fun, supportive and interactive. Students will be using their voice throughout the class, sometimes working together at the same time, and sometimes working individually one by one. I will take questions after each sequence. Students will be both working with video game scripts. Everyone will get multiple chances to work. At the end of the first class, each student will be given a video game script. They will practice this script utilizing what they learned, and present it in the second class, similar to an audition. Once they've presented it, I will give them direction and adjustments and then they will get to try it again. The class is informal-no experience required, all experience welcome.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the various techniques used by professional voice over actors to gain more confidence and improve their skills. They will also learn the ins and outs of auditioning. Whether you are just curious or want to pursue this as a career, everyone will get a chance to work in a fun and respectful way.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2022
4.7
40reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been a professional voice over actor in Hollywood for the last 5 years and a professional actor for 20. My website is www.michaelrivkin.com if you want to see and hear the work I have done. I am currently working on the animated show "Big Nate" for Nickelodeon based on the Big Nate book series. I am Mr. Galvin the science teacher. I also play a rock-and-roll Troll on the show "We Baby Bears" on The Cartoon Network, and The Rooster on "Kung-Fu Panda: Paws of Destiny" on Amazon Prime. I love working with kids, and got my start teaching at my daughter's elementary school where I taught improv. I then started teaching improv to a group of home schooled kids with learning differences, as well as at a school for gifted kids. I've worked with kids as young as 5 all the way to 18 years old. I'm now excited to teach kids how to voice over act based on my professional experience so they can learn how it's really done!Reviews
Live Group Class
$70
for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
55 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-6 learners per class
