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[NurpNurp]

No range isn't an issue, but having more range will definitely help you get more roles. In the end, it boils down to the acting, though.

Now, if this guy is voicing multiple characters in the same project and he has no range, then we've got a problem, but I assume that's not the case.

He was both Yu and Adachi in Persona 4, but there it's alright. I didn't really put it together until someone told me, but after that I could really hear it

 

[Deleted member]

He was both Yu and Adachi in Persona 4, but there it's alright. I didn't really put it together until someone told me, but after that I could really hear it

Then I’d say he kinda does a decent job on that regard.

I personally dig him a lot as Iron Fist.

 

[Cutie Gwen]

All I can say is that JYB at least has the ability to scream. Compare literally every SuperBroly scream and notice that the English version had to be looped cause vic can't scream

 

[Deleted member]

He was both Yu and Adachi in Persona 4, but there it's alright. I didn't really put it together until someone told me, but after that I could really hear it

Ah, I see the issue there.

I'd say that's probably going to be on the casting director, sense typically VAs will go for mutliple characters with the same voice and think they'll only be cast as one.

So, a little on the directors and a little on the VA. Hard to say. It's a pretty blurred line.

Exactly.

What matters is not the amount of voice ranges he has, but instead if his range does work for the roles he is casted for and as you said, differ in the case of voicing many characters in a single production.

Yes, exactly.

I know there was one voice actor (don't recall the name) who almost always uses the same voice, but it works, and he is a stellar actor.

Personally, I try to avoid using the same voice for multiple characters, but sometimes I use my own speaking voice. I deal with it on a case by case basis.

 

[Lamperouge]

All I can say is that JYB at least has the ability to scream. Compare literally every SuperBroly scream and notice that the English version had to be looped cause vic can't scream

Fair enough.

I've always preferred Bin Shimada's performance as Broly over Vic, anyway, so I'm not too bothered by JYB being cast to play him for the dub.

 

[Guh-Huzzah!]

Whenever I voice a character, I always try to make sure each voice is easily distinguishable from one another. I don't think using the same range for a lot of different characters is a bad thing, though. If the character calls for it, then use a similar pitch. I do suggest making the voice itself different, though. If someone immediately goes "Oh, hey! I think that's Nate!" then I wouldn't say I did a very good job making the voice unique. Immediately associating a voice with an actor can take away from the immersion in some scenarios. (In my opinion.) If I feel like a voice I do is a bit too similar to another voice, then I try focusing the voice in different parts of my throat.

 

[Cutie Gwen]

Fair enough.

I've always preferred Bin Shimada's performance as Broly over Vic, anyway, so I'm not too bothered by JYB being cast to play him for the dub.

I watched the movie dubbed as I just prefer dubs but jesus christ did they smash Bin Shimada's knees or something cause that man can ****ing yell

 

[Z25]

I'm not sure how a Diamond/Pearl remake will be done with the cuts Sword/Shield made.

Sword/Shield cut Hidden Power and Unown is in the Sinnoh Dex (unless they bring it back)

Shinnoian unknown with a king of unknowns evolution.

There problem solved!

 

[Bee Card]

Oh hello, legos are in space now!

Spoiler

Isn't it dangerous ?! I mean, I don't want to receive a 30000km falling lego on my head

 

[Deleted member]

I watched the movie dubbed as I just prefer dubs but jesus christ did they smash Bin Shimada's knees or something cause that man can ****ing yell

I watched DBS Broly with the spanish dub.

That dub was fine, but that’s about it.

 

[Wario Bros.]

Hey, Brawlout got an update after a long silence from the developers.

For a while I thought the game was done but I'll take this.

 

[staindgrey]

All I can say is that JYB at least has the ability to scream. Compare literally every SuperBroly scream and notice that the English version had to be looped cause vic can't scream

Yeah, Vic has stated in multiple interviews that he hates screaming. Which is hilarious considering whom he's playing and in what show.

Also some people just... can naturally scream? I've found through recording sessions that I'm one of those. But a lot of our actors have a very hard time with it, or raising their voices in general.

 

[Deleted member]

Whenever I voice a character, I always try to make sure each voice is easily distinguishable from one another. I don't think using the same range for a lot of different characters is a bad thing, though. If the character calls for it, then use a similar pitch. I do suggest making the voice itself different, though. If someone immediately goes "Oh, hey! I think that's Nate!" then I wouldn't say I did a very good job making the voice unique. Immediately associating a voice with an actor can take away from the immersion in some scenarios. (In my opinion.) If I feel like a voice I do is a bit too similar to another voice, then I try focusing the voice in different parts of my voice.

This as well.

I consider using the same voice "ok" as long as you can express the character well, but I agree that it can take away from the immersion, yes.

 

[Noipoi]

Yeah, Vic has stated in multiple interviews that he hates screaming. Which is hilarious considering whom he's playing and in what show.

Also some people just... can naturally scream? I've found through recording sessions that I'm one of those. But a lot of our actors have a very hard time with it, or raising their voices in general.

Hi hello yes I am one of the can’t screamers

 

[Guh-Huzzah!]

Yeah, Vic has stated in multiple interviews that he hates screaming. Which is hilarious considering whom he's playing and in what show.

Also some people just... can naturally scream? I've found through recording sessions that I'm one of those. But a lot of our actors have a very hard time with it, or raising their voices in general.

Screaming has always been a bit weird for me. I can scream, but I have a lot of difficulty holding it. Yelling isn't very difficult for me, though. I don't do many roles where I have to scream, luckily.

 

[Lamperouge]

I watched the movie dubbed as I just prefer dubs but jesus christ did they smash Bin Shimada's knees or something cause that man can ****ing yell

He's gotta be stepping on LEGO pieces barefoot while he's recording in order to have screams sound that painful.

Hell, even Jiren's JPN voice actor sounded like he was being killed in the studio near the end of this clip:

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/516260347?t=0h11m2s

As much as I love JYB, his voice consists of Yu, Yu and Yu

 

[staindgrey]

Screaming has always been a bit weird for me. I can scream, but I have a lot of difficulty holding it. Yelling isn't very difficult for me, though. I don't do many roles where I have to scream, though.

My brother and I both have naturally loud voices, and our genes somehow translated that to easy screaming.

When I was trying out for Trunks I held a 15sec scream. It was awesome. Unfortunately we decided to go with the other guy because he hit the "Trunks" voice better than I could-- but I can scream better than he can so who's the real winner.

It also helps when I'm karaokeing rock songs.

 

[Deleted member]

Yeah, Vic has stated in multiple interviews that he hates screaming. Which is hilarious considering whom he's playing and in what show.

Also some people just... can naturally scream? I've found through recording sessions that I'm one of those. But a lot of our actors have a very hard time with it, or raising their voices in general.

Screaming is strange.

I typically find I can scream, but I really have to push myself. Takes way more takes than I'd like to admit. lol I'm hoping that I eventually get to the point where I am more comfortable doing it. I'd say screaming, along with crying are some of the biggest things I need to work on. Those "extreme emotions" can be really hard to nail.

As for Vic.... I mean, I have two questions.
1. Why is he auditioning for anime characters if he doesn't like screaming and can't do it convincingly?
2. Why is he being cast as anime characters if he can't scream convincingly?

(Anime isn't all screaming, but if you're in an intense anime show, chances are you're going to do it a couple of times.)

 

[Noipoi]

Yu, Yu and Yu

the Japanese version of Ed Edd n’ Eddy

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Anime isn't all screaming

DBZ is like 90% screaming lol

 

[Deleted member]

My brother and I both have naturally loud voices, and our genes somehow translated that to easy screaming.

When I was trying out for Trunks I held a 15sec scream. It was awesome. Unfortunately we decided to go with the other guy because he hit the "Trunks" voice better than I could-- but I can scream better than he can so who's the real winner.

It also helps when I'm karaokeing rock songs.

Hey, glad to hear that. Screaming is a very hard thing to nail. I find that a lot of voice actors do this "whisper scream."

Son, you are acting. There are no work arounds. If you're gonna scream, you'd better start screamin'.

 

[Deleted member]

I wish I could be a voice actor...

Too bad that my family and some people at high school killed the dream for me by comparing the voice I have with the one of a Triple X film actor.

But oh well, hopefully in the future I can do something.

 

[Wademan94]

There’s also instances where the voice actor/actress has a wide range of voices but is usually casted and directed to use the same voice over and over. Like anyone familiar with Critical Role knows that Matt Mercer as a much bigger range than his resume implies.

 

[staindgrey]

As for Vic.... I mean, I have two questions.
1. Why is he auditioning for anime characters if he doesn't like screaming and can't do it convincingly?
2. Why is he being cast as anime characters if he can't scream convincingly?

(Anime isn't all screaming, but if you're in an intense anime show, chances are you're going to do it a couple of times.)

If you #standwithvic, it's because he's pushing himself as an actor.

If you're #kickvic, it's to get the babes.

:shrugemoji:

 

[MainJPW]

Just came back from the FighterZ stream. Johnny Yong Bosch sounds better than Vic lol kthxbye.

 

[SnakeFighter64]

I am really really thirsty.

No, I will not tell you which thirsty I mean.

 

[Deleted member]

If you #standwithvic, it's because he's pushing himself as an actor.

If you're #kickvic, it's to get the babes.

:shrugemoji:

Pushing yourself means nothing to casting directors if you can't actually do what you're trying to do well. They want quality. They're not gonna say, "Oh, this guy's screaming is bad, but at least he tried! I'm gonna cast him!"

 

[ZephyrZ]

Yeah, Vic has stated in multiple interviews that he hates screaming. Which is hilarious considering whom he's playing and in what show.

Also some people just... can naturally scream? I've found through recording sessions that I'm one of those. But a lot of our actors have a very hard time with it, or raising their voices in general.

I feel like there's some sort of psychological block that keeps me from ever yelling or screaming. I should be physically able something in my head just stops me.

I've been yelled at a lot in the past so sometimes I wonder if it has to do with that. And then of course there's my social anxiety, which at least in my case is almost certainly related.

 

[Guh-Huzzah!]

I was actually thinking about doing a voice for Reize, from Shovel Knight. His whole shindig is that he's just really bad at being a hero, so I'm just gonna make him sound like an anime protagonist that didn't make the cut. I'll post it here later.

 

[staindgrey]

Hey, glad to hear that. Screaming is a very hard thing to nail. I find that a lot of voice actors do this "whisper scream."

Son, you are acting. There are no work arounds. If you're gonna scream, you'd better start screamin'.

Yeah but sometimes screaming is a minor part of the character's role.

For instance, our Relena was cast because she can nail that soft-spoken authority and girlish enthusiasm. But her voice isn't great for loud lines, so every time Relena has to raise her voice, it's a lot more effort.

It's worth it though because screaming isn't a major part of Relena's character; it just comes up at times.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

If you #standwithvic, it's because he's pushing himself as an actor.

If you're #kickvic, it's to get the babes.

:shrugemoji:

so you are saying both sides are useless

 

[Lamperouge]

DBZ is like 90% screaming lol

The other 10% is grunting.

Edit: Good lord what did you do to your avatar

 

[Deleted member]

I was just thinking back on my auditions for OPMeat's Dragon Ball Abridged.

How the crap did I think that was good to submit?

 

[Deleted member]

I need to get out of the thread for a little bit.

Thinking about my past attempts at being a voice actor and the comments I got given back then while being surrounded with seriously talented people gives me too much anxiety.

 

[staindgrey]

so you are saying both sides are useless

I'm saying I legitimately don't care about the entire controversy and I steer away from cancel culture whenever I can with lighthearted humor.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

anyway, behold my new icon

 

[SnakeFighter64]

Yeah but sometimes screaming is a minor part of the character's role.

For instance, our Relena was cast because she can nail that soft-spoken authority and girlish enthusiasm. But her voice isn't great for loud lines, so every time Relena has to raise her voice, it's a lot more effort.

It's worth it though because screaming isn't a major part of Relena's character; it just comes up at times.

This reminds me of my biggest problem with God of War 4. Kratos’s new va can not scream. There are times when he tries and it just doesn’t sound good. And it’s especially laughable when they have him act a scene from God of War 3 and he just, can’t do it. Like, seriously dude. Train with TC Carson so that you can scream and yell when required of you.

 

[ZephyrZ]

I am really really thirsty.

No, I will not tell you which thirsty I mean.

Could I interest you in some thirst-quenching cactus juice?

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

I'm saying I legitimately don't care about the entire controversy and I steer away from cancel culture whenever I can with lighthearted humor.

God bless you. I couldnt give a rats ass about this **** either, I still like his roles he played anyway. Edward and Tamaki will always be amazing