Voice Acting for Mobile Games w/ Kira Buckland

Step into the booth w/ voice actress Kira Buckland to learn the process, technique & art of voice acting for mobile video games!

Mobile games are now more popular than ever, and the amount of mobile games being produced means more opportunities for voice work, especially with so many games being localized from overseas that need English dialogue.

As a voice actor, what skills can you refine to be competitive in this specific market, and what tricks can you use when you don’t have a lot of context or character backstory to work with?

TOPICS COVERED

• What is an in-studio mobile game session typically like?

• What is the process for recording dialogue from a game localized from another language into English, and how does it differ?

• What specific skills do clients and directors tend to look for when casting and working with talent for mobile games?

• How can you create a memorable performance even when you have minimal lines and/or lack story context or interaction with other characters?

• When playing multiple characters in the same game, what are some ways to differentiate them vocally?

• Why are battle efforts and “nonverbals” an essential skill for mobile games, and how can you approach these like a pro?

• What are some common in-game prompts that you see in gacha-style games, and how does this translate to VO?

• How does knowing your archetypes help you when it comes to mobile game auditions?

• Are there any differences to keep in mind when recording a mobile game versus a console or PC game?