Inside the World of Described Video: A Voice Actor’s Niche You’ve Never Considered with Cynthia DePando

Most voice actors focus on commercial, corporate, or video game work — but what about the niches almost nobody is talking about? Today’s episode takes you deep inside one of the most overlooked, underserved, and surprisingly meaningful genres in voice over: described video (also known as audio description).

Joining Marc is award-winning voice actor Cynthia De Pando, who has carved out a successful career in this highly specialized niche, narrating projects for Netflix, major films like Wicked, animated features, and more.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What described video actually is (and what it is not)

• How the craft works — timing, tone, storytelling, rules, and restrictions

• Why dubbing studios are often the entry point

• Why this genre is growing fast thanks to legal accessibility mandates

• What makes it creatively challenging and rewarding

• How actors can position themselves for opportunities

• Why AI can’t simply replace this work

• The surprising places described video shows up beyond film & TV

Cynthia also shares unexpected insights into:

• Describing action scenes vs. quiet atmospheric moments

• Why animated films (like Trolls) can be harder than horror movies

• How described video is used by sighted people, language learners, and multitaskers

• The intense timing required to stay “invisible” while still telling the story

This episode is a must-listen for voice actors looking for niches where fewer people compete — and where the work genuinely makes a difference.

CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA DE PANDO

🖱️ Cynthia De Pando Website - https://cynthiadepando.com

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🖱️ Cynthia De Pando TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@cynthiadepandoofficial

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