Introduction to Voice-over for Animation
A course by ISABEL MARTIÑÓN Voice Actor
A course by ISABEL MARTIÑÓN , Voice Actor
Learn to convey the emotions of your characters and perform a fresh, entertaining, and original voice-over
Have you ever ran with Naruto, laughed at Gumball, or gone Super Saiyan with Dragon Ball? The voice behind many of the most famous anime and cartoon characters is that of voice actor Isabel Martiñón. In this online course, she teaches you the secrets to bring an animated character to life with your voice.
Venture into the world of voice-over and discover the art of syncing your words to the actions of the characters you portray. Learn to capture the essence of their personality by playing with expressivity, rhythm, and tone, giving viewers an unforgettable performance. Ready to see where your voice can take you?
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 11 downloads
Dubbing and Its Terms
15 minutes, 54 seconds
What Makes a Good Dubbing?
5 minutes, 17 seconds
Anime and Cartoon
2 minutes, 54 seconds
Reading and Diction Exercises
16 minutes, 38 seconds
Feelings and Emotions
8 minutes, 30 seconds
Voice Care Tips
5 minutes, 12 seconds
What's included in this course?
Begin by getting to know your teacher, Isabel Martiñón, as she tells you about her journey into the voice-over world and the influences that set her down that path.
Continue with an introduction to voice acting and study the essential skills needed to produce professional results, like rhythm, synchronization, and performance. Then, dive into the drawn universe of cartoons and anime, examining key differences between the two, and hone specific aspects of your speech and diction with some practical exercises.
Time to get into character! Learn to express the feelings and emotions of the individual you're playing by analyzing their psychology, personality, and background. Once you're in the right mindset, Isabel teaches you how to sync your rhythm and performance with what's happening on screen, as well as ways to modulate your tone to give your character a vibrant personality.
Round out the course with some invaluable tips on caring for your most important asset: your voice.
What is this course's project?
Create a voice-over recording for an animated character.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to get started in voice acting.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge is required to take this course, just come ready to put your voice to a character.
In terms of materials, you need a microphone and a voice recorder, although you can use a tablet, computer, or smartphone if you don't have any professional equipment.
Reviews
- radizcPLUS17 days ago
todo muy explicativo y genial, 100% recomendado si quieres empezar en el doblaje
- 1 month ago
El curso es muy bueno dando nociones sobre el doblaje en animación, lo recomiendo sobre todo para quienes quieran explorar este mundillo del doblaje y mejoren con el tiempo.
- 4 months ago
Muy formativo y divertido. Se sintió como una charla cercana y con cariño. REOMENDADO!!!
- 4 months ago
Adrenalina pura
- 4 months ago
¡Mega recomendado! el curso es muy práctico, sencillo y rápido. Las lecciones que imparte son muy interesantes y enseña con gran actitud. Tras terminarlo no fue como quitarme un peso de encima, fue más como un "necesito otro curso como este". Si tienen las ganas y la oportunidad de conseguir este curso, no duden en obtenerlo.
Her expertise has also led her to work in other related fields such as theater, film, television, radio, commercial voice-overs, and even comedy shows. She was awarded the Virginia Fábregas medal by the Sindicato de Actores de México for 25 years of uninterrupted artistic dedication.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
Dubbing Basics
- Dubbing and Its Terms
- What Makes a Good Dubbing?
- Anime and Cartoon
- Reading and Diction Exercises
- U3
Do the Dubbing
- Feelings and Emotions
- The Psychology of the Characters
- Practicing Dubbing
- Characterizations
- Work a Character
- U4
What to Do With Your Voice?
- Voice Care Tips
- Last Tips
- FP
Final project
- Introduction to Voice-over for Animation
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FAQs
Dubbing is the art of performing voices to adapt audiovisual productions into another language. You can start by learning acting and vocal techniques and practicing guided exercises in specialized courses like this one.
This is an intermediate-level course, perfect for those who already have basic acting or voice skills and want to deepen their knowledge of professional dubbing techniques.
All you need is internet access, a device to watch the classes, a basic microphone, and a willingness to practice. You don’t need professional equipment or advanced experience.
You’ll learn lip-syncing, character voice creation, diction techniques, breathing, script adaptation, vocal projection, voice imitation, creating atmospheres, and audio recording.
The course provides practical skills, professional techniques, and tips for auditioning, creating demos, and presenting yourself in the dubbing industry in Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries.
Yes, this course is designed to be accessible and offers strategies to take advantage of scholarships, free resources, and affordable options to train in dramatic arts and dubbing.
The course teaches you how to adjust and adapt your voice depending on the genre: anime focuses on emotional expression, cartoons emphasize exaggeration and varied tones, and comedy requires rhythm and creativity.