Video Game Voiceovers

Recording voiceovers for video games involves several key steps. Start by thoroughly understanding the character you're voicing, including their backstory, personality traits, and motivations. Set up a professional recording environment with minimal background noise and high-quality recording equipment or alternatively use AI voice software to generate the audio.

To make recorded dialogue sound good, start with capturing clean audio in a quiet environment using a high-quality microphone and proper recording techniques. Edit the audio to remove any background noise, pops, or clicks using audio editing software. Normalize the volume levels to ensure consistent audio throughout the dialogue. Use EQ (equalization) to adjust frequencies to enhance clarity and warmth, focusing on the mid-range frequencies for natural speech. All of this can be done automatically with Async in just a few clicks.

AI voices, also known as synthetic or text to speech (TTS) voices, work by using advanced algorithms to convert written text into spoken words. These algorithms are based on deep learning models, particularly neural networks, that have been trained on large datasets of human speech.

Generally, rates can range from $100 to $500 or more per hour of recorded material for commercial work or high-profile projects. For smaller projects like explainer videos or non-broadcast work, rates might be lower, ranging from $50 to $300 per hour or a set rate per project. If your budget doesn’t allow for a human voice actor, you can use AI voices on a subscription basis with Async.

Some famous video game voice actors include Troy Baker, known for his roles as Joel in "The Last of Us" and Booker DeWitt in "BioShock Infinite"; Nolan North, recognized as Nathan Drake in the "Uncharted" series and Desmond Miles in "Assassin's Creed"; Jennifer Hale, renowned for voicing Commander Shepard in the "Mass Effect" series and several characters in "Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic" and Ashley Johnson, celebrated for her portrayal of Ellie in "The Last of Us" series and Gwen Tennyson in "Ben 10: Alien Force". These actors have made significant contributions to the gaming industry, bringing iconic characters to life with their talent and versatility.