Unlocking the World of Voice Acting with Gina Scarpa: From Radio to Gaming
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About this episode
In this episode of Geek Freaks, Frank sits down with Gina Scarpa, an accomplished voice-over artist known for her roles in Genshin Impact, The Walking Dead: Last Mile, and Invincible Universe. Gina shares her journey from radio to voice acting, discussing the challenges and triumphs along the way. Tune in to learn about her favorite roles, the importance of networking in the industry, and the inception of Positive Voices Studio.
Check out Gina's Work: https://ginascarpa.com/
Timestamps and Topics:- 00:00:07 - Introduction and Welcome 00:00:30 - Gina's Journey: From Radio to Voice Acting 00:01:28 - Starting Voiceover Work During the Pandemic 00:02:49 - Transitioning from Radio to Voice Acting 00:04:00 - The Gender Imbalance in Radio 00:06:24 - The Competitive Nature of Voice Acting 00:07:40 - Building Relationships and Networking 00:08:50 - Distinguishing Voices for Different Brands 00:10:38 - Creating Character Voices 00:11:32 - Favorite Roles in Gaming 00:12:37 - Gaming and Voice Acting Community 00:14:02 - Preparing for Emotional Roles 00:16:31 - The Supportive Voice Acting Community 00:19:10 - Positive Voices Studio: Origins and Growth 00:22:00 - Balancing a Multifaceted Career 00:25:12 - Empowering Teens in Voice Acting 00:29:39 - Upcoming Projects and Exciting Announcements 00:33:09 - Gina's Podcast: DSP Talk 00:34:00 - Conclusion and Call to Action
- Gina's transition from radio to voice acting was driven by her passion for the craft and the flexibility it offered. Networking and building relationships are crucial in the voice acting industry. Gina emphasizes the importance of embracing one's unique qualities and experiences in voice acting. Positive Voices Studio was created to provide opportunities and training for aspiring voice actors, especially youth. The voice acting community is incredibly supportive, contrasting with Gina's experiences in the theater industry. Gina is working on exciting new projects in gaming and continues to coach and mentor aspiring voice actors.
- "Voice over has just been full of so many amazing things. I just love talking about it." "If the brand could talk, if the brand was a person, this is how she would sound." "Voiceover has changed me. From the booth out, I am a different person than I was even five years ago."
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Apple Podcast Tags: Geek Culture, Voice Acting, Gina Scarpa, Genshin Impact, The Walking Dead, Invincible Universe, Radio to Voice Acting, Positive Voices Studio, Voiceover Community, Gaming Industry, SEO Optimization, Podcasting