Behind the Mic: What It Really Takes to Be a Full-Time Voice Actor

Описание: My guest today is professional voice actress, Natalie Hitzel. You've heard her across commercials, cartoons, video games and talking toys for brands like Disney, Lego, Pixar and Coca-cola.

In this episode we talk about:

• Her journey into the industry and experience working for these big brands

•The craft of voice work

•The Audition Grind

•The realities of freelancing

•How Ai could impact voice artists

TDZ Episode 014 - Natalie Hitzel

00:00 Intro
00:38 Natalie’s Voice Acting Career
01:27 Finding a Creative Path
02:17 Training and Early Hustle
03:26 Accents, Acting, and Craft
05:16 Theater Skills That Translate
07:16 Auditioning and Standing Out
09:05 Career Highlights and Notable Roles
11:08 Hearing Your Own Voice
12:53 Working While Partially Deaf
15:00 Perspective, Gratitude, and Resilience
17:13 Acting in Video Games
20:44 AI and Voice Acting
24:23 Advice for Aspiring Voice Actors
27:23 Freelancing Stress and Uncertainty
30:00 Creativity, Burnout, and Fulfillment
36:27 Agents, Coaching, and Growth

Follow Natalie Hitzel:

IG: natalie_hitzel

Website: www.nataliehitzel.com

Linkedin: Natalie Hitzel

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