Introduction to Voice-Over Narration
A course by Sergio Zamora SoláDubbing Actor and Narrator
A course by Sergio Zamora Solá, Dubbing Actor and Narrator
Discover the potential of your voice and learn to use it to communicate in any situation
Sergio Zamora is a voice actor who dedicates his work to making movies and good books accessible to wider audiences. With 38 years' experience in the industry, he's played an immense range of characters like Freddy Mercury, Simba, and the star of True Detective. In this course, Sergio reveals how, in actual fact, a thousand words are worth more than a picture!
Dive into the world of voice acting and learn to use your voice to communicate exactly what you want in any situation. Join Sergio as you learn how to add emotion and purpose to your words by varying speed, volume, intonation, enunciation, and so much more.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 13 downloads
External tools and materials
4 minutes, 45 seconds
The speech apparatus
7 minutes, 24 seconds
Communicating in different areas
7 minutes, 33 seconds
Types of speech
11 minutes, 8 seconds
Body movement and paralinguistics
20 minutes, 56 seconds
Sight reading exercise
9 minutes, 7 seconds
What's included in this course?
Start by getting to know your teacher Sergio Zamora. He tells you about his background in voice-over narration and some of the biggest influences on his work. He also shares how he got into dubbing and the positive impact it has had on his life.
Next, look at the basic materials you need for the course and then the extended format for your future projects. Not forgetting the most important tool of all, your vocal cords! Explore the different types of voice acting and learn how body movement and non-verbal elements play a vital role in your final delivery.
Train every thinkable facet of your voice by diving headfirst into an entertaining and diverse range of reading and voice acting exercises. Try your hand at sight reading with a text you've never seen before, then some descriptive and commercial narration exercises.
Sergio teaches you how to apply everything you've learned to your daily life, like avoiding redundant gestures and filler words. Then finding a body language style that naturally complements your discourse. To finish up, discover some top tips for keeping your voice and vocal tract in great condition.
What is this course's project?
Make your way through four stimulating reading and speech exercises. Start by sight reading a surprise text, move on to a descriptive narrative, a commercial text, and finally apply all you've learned to different daily scenarios.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to improve their speech by commanding its wealth of nuances. Or anyone who wants to learn how to express themselves effectively to improve their professional and personal communication skills.
Requirements and materials
You don't need any prior knowledge to take this course.
In terms of materials, you need a computer with a built-in sound card, a microphone (you can use your computer's built-in one), and some headphones. It's also a good idea to print out the texts and use a pencil or a pen to mark the parts that you need to work on in more depth.
Reviews
- 19 days ago
Sentí que el curso era muy completo y el instructor explica muy bien cada paso, sobre todo para aquellos que recién nos estamos iniciando y no tenemos conocimientos de este mundo. Si alguna vez hiciera algún curso más profundo y avanzado, no me importaría hacerlo o repetirlo. Se siente bien poder aprender con profesionales del sector que tienen tanta experiencia. Sus consejos siempre son dignos de escuchar y apreciar.
- 29 days ago
Un curso muy completo que cubre desde el aparato fonador y los materiales necesarios hasta los tipos de locución y el movimiento corporal. Lo más valioso fue entender cómo el cuerpo y la voz trabajan juntos, y cómo comunicar de manera diferente según el ámbito. El ejercicio de lectura a la vista fue un reto que me ayudó a ganar confianza frente al micrófono. Lo recomiendo a cualquiera que quiera iniciarse en la locución de forma seria y práctica.
- 2 months ago
Este curso esta muy interesante y me ha ayudamo mucho!. Muchas gracias.
- 2 months ago
Buen curso, lo recomiendo
- 2 months ago
Excelente curso, me encanta todo su contenido. Gracias
His impressive portfolio includes animated movies like The Lion King, Hercules, and Anastasia. He has also voice acted in the anime movies Akira and Bleach, and videogames like Cyberpunk 2077 and Assassin's Creed. Zamora has also worked on series such as Hannibal, True Detective, Darkwing Duck, Westworld, and many more. He provides the voices of Matthew McConaughey in Interstellar, Bradley Cooper in A Star Is Born, Joaquin Phoenix in Joker, and Remi Malek in Bohemian Rhapsody. He has also worked on commercial campaigns for brands like Nesquik, Dixan, Vodafone, Lidl, Aliexpress, Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz, and Vueling.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- U2
Preparing to communicate
- External tools and materials
- The speech apparatus
- Communicating in different areas
- Types of speech
- Body movement and paralinguistics
- U3
Practicing with our voice
- Sight reading exercise
- Descriptive narrative locution
- Advertising locution
- U4
The voice in the day to day
- Using our voice in the day to day
- How to take care of our voice and final tips
- FP
Final project
- Introduction to Voice-Over Narration
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FAQs
You’ll learn dubbing techniques, commercial voice-over, radio drama, voice production, singing for dubbing, professional recording, home studio setup, and how to work in advertising, audiobooks, and video games — all while improving diction, intonation, breathing, and vocal control.
The course is designed for intermediate learners but also adapts to those with basic knowledge who want to deepen their professional voice, recording, and acting skills.
You’ll need a cardioid microphone, closed-back headphones, sound card, 48v phantom power, pop filter, computer, and recording software. A quiet space or home studio is recommended for best results.
Yes, the course includes modules on how to set up and configure a home dubbing studio, selecting and connecting the right gear to achieve professional-quality recordings at home.
Yes, you’ll learn specific techniques for dubbing in video games, commercial voice-over, and audiobook production, expanding your job opportunities as a professional voice actor.
Through diaphragmatic breathing exercises, tone and volume control, articulation drills, pause marking, and sight reading, you’ll improve your diction, intonation, and expressive ability.
The course covers dubbing animated characters, radio drama, commercial and institutional voice-over, video games, audiobooks, and public address, including characterization and narration techniques.