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Horrible news... RIP.

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[–] HexesofVexes@lemmy.world 44 points 1 day ago

A devastating blow!

Darkness closes in, haunting the hearts of men.

[–] snailboy@lemm.ee 22 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Damn dude... this guy was literally my inspiration for getting into voice acting. I'm not a professional by any means, but if I had never played DD and heard him doing his thing, it would have never even occurred to me to start using my own voice for VO or cartoons.

[–] skulblaka@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 day ago (3 children)

How does one get into that?

People have been telling me that I have "a voice for radio" ever since I was a teenager, but I've never really been into show biz, I've been fixing computers and cars my whole life. I've been considering just recording a long portfolio of a bunch of different voices and start sending it off to random companies but I can't help feeling like that's not my best move.

[–] snailboy@lemm.ee 3 points 1 day ago

Honestly, I think the best way to start would just be to record yourself with intent. Find a decent microphone, a quiet room (one with a lot of carpets and blankets, bedrooms are usually good) and some audio editing software, and go nuts. Listen to yourself on the playback, apply some dynamics and EQ to hear the difference between raw and post, and cut together a demo reel if you so desire.

Again I'm not a professional, and I use my voice acting as a component of my job rather than the job itself, but there are agencies just like for traditional actors that'll get your name out there. A website with a portfolio helps. (I wish I had more answers for you, but I really don't know :/)

My first professional voice work was adjacent to my marketing content creation job, I did voiceover for an internal sizzle reel for some kids' toy line (funnily enough, doing my best Wayne June/Darkest Dungeon impression), so I kinda fell into it.

[–] Joelio@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 day ago

People have been telling me that I have "a voice for radio" ever since I was a teenager

Funny, I've been told I've got a face for radio ever sense I was a teenager.

[–] AnarchistArtificer@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Here is a super useful information thread. https://voiceacting.boards.net/thread/5286/get-started-voice-acting

There's also a discord server attached, which feels cool and diverse in terms of what kinds of people are there — both hobbyists and professionals

[–] TsarVul@lemmy.world 23 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Heartbreaking. I'd listen to this guy's readings of H.P. Lovecraft while I was working. RIP.

[–] smokin_shinobi@lemmy.world 12 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Aw man what a horrible way to learn this is a thing. But thanks for mentioning, I will prolly do the same tomorrow.

You say it's a horrible way to learn that this is a thing, but I actually find it weirdly sweet how when someone dies, people who care about the deceased or their work jump to share stories of how they had been impacted. It reminds me of birthdays; I have friends who I don't speak to much, but their birthday prompts me to reach out and say "hey! I'm glad you exist"

[–] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 24 points 2 days ago

I really loved his work. Thankful to be finding out from the ones who introduced me to him.

[–] TwoBeeSan@lemmy.world 11 points 1 day ago

RIP sultry voiced king

[–] Sammy@lemmy.dbzer0.com 14 points 2 days ago

Absolutely devastating. He will be missed.

[–] Bustedknuckles@lemmy.world 10 points 1 day ago

RIP.. The wayners were such an integral part of the dd experience. Ruin has come to our family

[–] x00z@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

Very iconic voice. Sad to hear.

[–] Donjuanme@lemmy.world -3 points 2 days ago

Damn, no more wayner-isms.

Thanks Obama. /s