New Book THE ART AND BUSINESS OF ACTING FOR VIDEO GAMES Will Help You Break Into The Industry

A new book by Julia Bianco Schoeffling, The Art and Business of Acting For Video Games, has released at a time when demand for video games has been increasing rapidly. Voice acting for games is a very different world than what is traditionally taught in theater and acting classes. Shoeffling has brought her 20 years of experience as a casting director, having worked on such games as Call of Duty, God of War, and The Last of Us, to help you learn what you need to break into this quickly growing industry. Here is a breakdown of the skills and knowledge you’ll need found in the book:

• The history and the basics of the video game industry

• The ins and outs of unions, contracts, and NDAs

• Basic gear to get started on a home studio

• Best practices for your video game demos and auditions

• The process from audition to booking

• Tips on performance and motion capture

This sounds like a great book for a wide variety of people including those thinking about getting into voice acting all the way to veterans looking to better polish their skills. You can grab a copy of the book now.