Voice-Over FAQ
Practical answers to the questions people actually ask about recording voice-overs - grouped by the kind of project you are working on. Pick the audience that fits you and dig in. If you have a question we have not covered, tell us and we will add it.
Cartoon and animation voice acting
- How do I record multiple character voices for a cartoon?
- How do I keep character voices consistent across recording sessions?
Product demonstrations
- How do I sync my voiceover to an existing screen recording?
- What is the best script format for a product demo voiceover?
Explainer videos
- How long should an explainer video voiceover be?
- How do I make my explainer video voiceover sound professional?
Online courses and e-learning
- How do I record a clean voiceover for an online course?
- How do I add captions to my course narration?
Audiobook narration
- How do I narrate a long audiobook without losing energy?
- How do I meet ACX audiobook audio standards?
Podcasting
- How do I record a scripted podcast without it sounding stiff?
- How do I fix a flubbed line in a podcast without re-recording the whole episode?
YouTube video essays and long-form content
- How do I record a voiceover for a long YouTube video essay?
- How do I keep loudness consistent across a long YouTube narration?
Indie game audio
Corporate training video
- How do I update one line in a corporate training voiceover without redoing everything?
- What is the best way to handle client revisions on a voiceover?
Documentary narration
- How do I record a documentary-style narration?
- How do I export markers and captions for my video editor?
Question we should answer?
If your project type or workflow is not represented here, email support@chiltonwebb.com with the question. The FAQ is a living document and we add to it regularly.