Without a physical set, it’s also easier to refine a voice performance. He wants to know where he is and exactly what he’s doing.” As a director what you’re trying to do is give an actor context, and Alec Baldwin is huge on context. “The main thing is to create a safe place for the actors so they can try things. “A lot of people think it’s like an ADR process, like a post process when you’re directing a vocal performance,” says Tom McGrath, the helmer behind “Boss Baby” and the “Madagascar” films. That started to shift in 1992 when Robin Williams gave one of the most memorable voice performances as the Genie in “Aladdin.” Voice-acting gigs were not always seen as plum jobs and voice actors often didn’t receive the same respect accorded other performers. Will Arnett, Rosario Dawson, John Cena and Miranda Cosgrove are just a few of the actors who’ve entered the booth this year to give a vocal performance that will inspire animators as they create a character. From “ the Lego Batman Movie” and “ The Boss Baby” to “ Ferdinand,” theaters are full of animated films showcasing premiere acting talent.

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