Historical Study of Recorded Speech: Voiceover’s Evolution

Abstract

Voiceover covers a wide spectrum from radio ads to video game character. But our journey through history, it is defined as the voice of an unseen narrator speaking. This is the initiation of voiceover’s evolution. It begins in the 19th century when the concept of recording sounds was in infancy and imagine, where the sound was a mystery waiting to be unveiled. All of the requiring professional voiceover services to convey messages effectively. It is a time when voices reach global audiences from the comfort of home studios. The ease of access to voiceover opportunities, coupled with the growth of online freelance networks, has made it simpler than ever to start a career in voiceover. It was a moment that expanded the possibilities of voice manipulation. The rise of online video platforms, especially YouTube, has opened new avenues for voiceover, at the COVID – 19 pandemic times. The internet’s vast landscape offers countless opportunities, from explainers’ videos to independent animations. This paper focused on the chronological evolution of voiceover from the era of mime shows and also the current technological advancements due to the influence of Artificial Intelligence. This study is not detailing about the algorithms, machine learning and deep learning models works. Instead, it is explained with real time living beings that involves into the evolution of voice cloning technology.