You're listening to Voice Acting Mastery episode number 30.

Welcome to the Voice Acting Mastery podcast with Crispin Freeman.

Voiceactingmastery.com is your place to learn both the skills and the mindset you need to become a professional voice actor, even if you're just getting started.

In each episode of this podcast, you'll discover valuable tips, tricks and insider information

to help you portray characters in animation, video games, and beyond. And now here's your host,

voice actor Crispin Freeman.

Hi there. My name is Crispin Freeman, and I'll be your guide through the world of voice acting.

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In this episode, I wanted to talk about what it means to be professional when you go into a studio to record.

As the cost of recording equipment has dropped, more and more people have decided to enter

the voice acting field by creating their own home studio. While this is a wonderful convenience,

it does mean that voice actors spend less time going into studio recording booths to audition and perform.

For some who are just starting out, you may not have had as much experience working at a professional studio.

You may find the idea of walking into a room with producers, directors, and an audio engineer intimidating.

I want to help alleviate your fear by giving you some basic tips on how to behave

when you visit a professional studio. More importantly, I want to share with you the mindset you must

have in order to act like a professional. Even as a seasoned veteran, I find it helpful to remind

myself of this mindset before I walk into the studio

to record. It raises my confidence level and puts me more at ease, which then improves the quality

of my performances. In this episode, I'll focus on and explain the professional mindset,

which is the foundation for your success. In the next episode, I'll share

with you some helpful in-studio tips that will improve your recording experience and enhance

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