Erik Sheppard is being driven to distraction by a spelling conundrum. To help him out, I’m posting this poll.
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Erik Sheppard is being driven to distraction by a spelling conundrum. To help him out, I’m posting this poll.
I look forward to seeing the final results in two weeks.
Hi Bob
Just curious why the term “Voice Acting” is not included? VOIP has basically killed voice/-/ /over on search engines. So, why not adapt? After all, are we not actors who use our voices?
Dan
Dan,
An excellent question. Why not join me over at Erik’s blog where we can ask the author of this poll?
Be well,
Bob
I think the term Voice Acting is most appropriate to what we do, yes. I always refer to myself as a voice actor. Will searchers use it? Voice over or voice-over (the dictionary spelling)is more properly applied to the work itself, the product. Individual searchers will have their own ways to search, and that is entirely unpredictable. I would suggest to Google and the other search engines that they offer up the alternatives like they do with other mispellings or questionable terms. That is really the only practical solution to this dilemma.
Diane,
Excellent thoughts. Thank you for contributing to the conversation.
Be well,
Bob
Coming from a rookie, or an old guy who used to be a rookie, here. I feel that if you capitalize the “V” in voice you must capitalize the “O” in over.
Just my opinion and everyone knows what they resemble because everyone has one.
“Voice-Over”
It’s more professional and has a regal air about it.
Lewis,
Thank you. I appreciate your contribution to the discussion.
Be well,
Bob
I have always said and spelled it, “Voiceover”. Some have been cute and written it as VOiceover or VoiceOver. I started using Signature Voiceover Actor around 2000 and just last year, shortened it to Voice Actor.
Cute or not, we are Voice Actors if we put our character and personality into our reads. If you strictly “read” copy without any emotion, skill or attitude, please do not add “Actor” to the end of your title. That’s only for those of us who MUST read with experience, understanding and grasp the meaning our clients are trying to convey with their written words in order to brand their products successfully.
Johnny George
Voice Actor
Johnny,
Thanks for adding your excellent thoughts to the conversation.
Be well,
Bob
According to The Complete Film Dictionary (2nd edition): voice-over (VO)
While in recent history, sub-categories have changed/grown and talent have become more specialized, I would agree with this source that the correct spelling for overall category of this arm of our industry is ‘voice-over’.
best.
Becky
Becky,
Thank you for adding some official insight to this discussion.
Be well,
Bob