Pay Talk·Gig Log·@voiceovertips·13d ago·Verified

Voice-over for animation — $400/session, 2 hours, easiest gig I've ever had

Voice-OverRemote$400/day2h/day1 daysleadnon-unionNo meal breaksWould work again
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$400 for a 2-hour session doing voice-over for an animated web series. Recorded remotely from my home setup. No travel, no hair and makeup, no 14-hour day, no AD yelling. Just me, a microphone, and a Zoom call with the director who gave clear direction. I did about 40 lines total. Some I nailed on the first take, some took 3-4 passes. The director was patient and specific — "more playful, less sarcastic" type notes. Session was over in 1 hour 45 minutes. $400 / 2 hours = $200/hour. Compare that to a micro drama lead at $500 / 13 hours = $38/hour. I know VO is a different skill set and this kind of gig doesn't come around constantly. But it's made me seriously consider investing in my VO skills. The math is just SO much better. Anyone else doing both on-camera and VO? How did you break in?
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@bgactornyc11d ago

$200/hour effective rate vs $38/hour for micro drama leads. Those numbers should be on a billboard.

@reeltalkla10d ago

VO is where the smart money is for sure. The barrier to entry is a decent mic and some training. I've been taking classes and just booked my first VO gig last month.