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Onur, who did a fantastic job as the voice of Bear, shared with me a few thoughts after the issue went out:

1. One thing about voice acting that most people don't know about?

Voice acting involves more than just having a beautiful voice, contrary to what many believe. While voice quality plays a role, it is just a small part of the job.

2. One piece of advice for someone looking to get into voice acting?

Success in voice acting requires honing various other skills such as sound engineering, recording proficiency, creating a decent recording environment, possessing clear diction and dubbing experience.

In this industry, success is driven by demand, meaning that simply offering your services is not enough to attract clients. It is essential for someone to recognize your talent and choose to work with you. This crucial aspect is often overlooked by aspiring voice actors, who believe that a pleasant voice alone is sufficient to excel in the field.

Having a good voice is only about a third of what it takes to become a successful voice actor. Building a solid reputation, being reliable in the long term, and consistently delivering high-quality work are paramount. Hard work and dedication are essential in establishing oneself in the competitive world of voice acting.

3. Any logical errors you've come across in your own life?

Perceived Coincidence

Reflecting on past experiences, I often find myself making a common logical error. It occurs when I start singing a song and later come across the same song elsewhere. Initially, I dismiss it as a mere coincidence. However, upon deeper reflection, I realize there may be more to it than meets the eye. It dawns on me that I may have heard the music from a distance or perhaps from a radio playing the same tune. As I continue my journey and stumble upon the music in a different location, I fail to recognize the familiar source. Instead, I mistakenly believe that I initiated the song, only to encounter it again in a seemingly unrelated place. This pattern of misinterpretation has been a recurring theme in my past, where I mistakenly attribute the music to my own actions, only to later realize the true sequence of events.

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