DiscoverThe Voice Over JunctionEpisode 03: Being a Bilingual Voice Actor with Mike Tobin
Episode 03:  Being a Bilingual Voice Actor with Mike Tobin

Episode 03: Being a Bilingual Voice Actor with Mike Tobin

Update: 2021-09-21
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On this week's episode, I interview Mike Tobin about the unique opportunities and challenges that come with being a bilingual voice actor.  Mike is fluent in both English and Canadian French.

Highlights include:

*Considerations when voicing for a North American English audience vs. other languages
*Bilingual demo production
*Localization:  what it is and why it is important
*Training as a bilingual voice actor
*What to do if you encounter an "odd" translation for a voice over job
*English words in French / French words in English:  how to determine the appropriate pronunciation
*Rates for bilingual voice over
...and more!

Mike Tobin's website:
https://bilingualvoiceover.ca/

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Host:  Michael Sanchez

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Episode 03:  Being a Bilingual Voice Actor with Mike Tobin

Episode 03: Being a Bilingual Voice Actor with Mike Tobin

Michael Sanchez