ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Adventures in Voice Acting

Okay, so you know how when you talk, you use your voice to make sounds and say words? Well, some people use their voices to pretend they are different characters or animals, and they do this for TV shows, movies, video games, and other cool things. This is called voice acting.

Now, when someone wants to become a voice actor, they have to practice a lot and learn how to control their voice in different ways. They might practice making silly sounds, imitating different accents or voices, and learning how to use their voice in different emotions like happy, sad, angry, or scared.

Once they get really good at this, they might audition for different voice acting jobs. This means they go in and show off their voice acting skills to the people who are making the TV show, movie, or video game. If they do a good job, they might get the job and be able to voice a character!

Sometimes, a voice actor might have to record their voice in a special studio with a microphone, and they have to match their voice to the character's movements on the screen. It's a very special job that not everyone can do, but it's super cool and fun to watch when you see the character come to life with the help of the voice actor!