Ability Quote by Mark Strong
“I just like voicing films in general. I do a lot of documentary work and it's a short hop really to narrating a character, especially if you're on film and you're there in a visual way. It sounds obvious, but voicing an animation really focuses you on the way that you're communicating through your voice. It's a very specific ability that you need to be able to have in order to pitch it just right.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast on voice acting, 2020
Narrating animation sharpens vocal communication, requiring precise pitch and tone to convey character effectively.
In simple terms: Voice work hones communication skills.
Key Takeaway
Practice vocal nuance for better storytelling.
Themes
voice acting
communication
performance
skill development
artistry
Mood
enthusiastic
professional
reflective
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- recording an audiobook
- animating a character
- public speaking training
- voice‑over workshop
Key Concepts
vocal technique
character embodiment
audio storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance technical control with emotional authenticity?
- What exercises improve vocal precision?
A Different Perspective
Over‑emphasis on technique can stifle natural expression.
![“It [voicing animation] is very freeing. Nobody in the cast is doing their voice. No one is talking like they normally talk and it's because, all of a sudden, you're freed from the physical limitations of how you look, which is amazing.” quote by Jason Segel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9b7/jason-segel-11757_animation_it-voicing-animation-is-very-freeing-nob_2059066.jpg)
![“You think of it [voicing] as something where you not only don't //need// your body, but you don't even have it to use! There's nothing you can do with your body that's going to show in the final product. Maybe that's all the more reason I used my body so much to get whatever noise or sounds out of…” quote by Jim Parsons](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d53/jim-parsons-10157_body_you-think-of-it-voicing-as-something-whe_844216.jpg)
![“[While voicing] you have to create a feeling for what happened before a scene, what's going to happen after a scene, and what you are doing in a scene. You need to use your imagination even more and once your emotions are up, then your voice and expressions will go accordingly.” quote by James Hong](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f77/james-hong-38422_emotion_while-voicing-you-have-to-create-a-feeli_750172.jpg)
