Voice-over

Voice-over (also known as off-camera or off-stage commentary) is a production technique where a voice is recorded for off-screen use. While prominent in radio, television production, filmmaking, theatre, or other presentations, the voice-over may be spoken by someone who appears elsewhere in the production or by a specialist voice actor.

Applications

• Advertising: Used in radio and television commercials to convey the message.
• Animation: Giving voices to animated characters.
• Documentaries: Narration to explain visuals or provide context.
• Audiobooks: Narrating written text for audio consumption.
• Video Games: Character dialogue and narration.
• Dubbing: Replacing the dialogue of a foreign-language film.