Twenty Thousand Hertz

Creature Speakers: The art of voicing monsters

Oct 27, 2021
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ANECDOTE

DB Cooper's Monster Voice Exhaustion

  • Voice actor DB Cooper gets extremely exhausted and sweaty during video game monster sound sessions.
  • She needs naps afterward and avoids scheduling other activities on those days.
ADVICE

Protect Vocal Cords in Monster Voices

  • Use specialized vocal techniques to protect your vocal cords when doing raspy or gravelly monster voices.
  • Train to shift vocal strain away from vocal folds to prevent damage during long sessions.
ADVICE

Gear and Techniques for Monster Sounds

  • Bring tools like resistance bands and small dumbbells to sessions for physical vocal warmups and impact sounds.
  • Use Jello in your mouth to safely create realistic drowning or gurgling sounds without choking hazards.
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