Fandub for beginners: plan your first project
New to fandubbing? Before you record, four choices matter: the scene, the team roles, the rights to the video and where you publish. This page helps you make them. For the full step-by-step method, read our guide to making a fandub.
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The 4 choices of a first fandub
Choose your first scene
Pick a clip of one to two minutes, with two or three characters at most. Look for clear dialogue, with no loud music or overlapping voices. A scene you know well helps you find the tone.
Split the team roles
A fandub project often has a project lead, an adapter who writes the lines, voice actors and an editor for the mix. In a team of two or three, one person takes several roles. Solo, you do it all, and that is a good way to learn.
Know the copyright basics
An anime, a movie or a game belongs to its rights holders. Fair use (in the US) and similar exceptions elsewhere are decided case by case and do not automatically cover a fandub. Credit the original work, do not sell your fandub, and take it down if the rights holder asks. This is not legal advice.
Choose where to publish
YouTube and TikTok reach the widest audience. Discord works for sharing inside a fandub community. On YouTube, a Content ID claim can block the video or send its revenue to the rights holder: post a short clip rather than a full episode.
Why start fandubbing with Voxdub
No studio gear
A browser and a mic are enough. No pro software to install or configure.
The rythmo band guides you
The scrolling rythmo shows you when to speak: you learn sync without guessing, like real voice actors.
Your own voice
A fandub is your performance: you play the character in your voice, at your own pace.
Try it first
The 7-day trial is enough to wrap a first fandub and get the hang of it.
Who is it for?
Total beginners
Get started with no experience or studio gear.
Teens & students
Dub your favourite clips solo or with friends.
Future voice actors
Get used to the rythmo band from day one, the standard technique of the craft.
Frequently asked questions
Which scene should I choose for a first fandub?
A short clip (one to two minutes), with few characters and clear dialogue. Avoid scenes with loud music or overlapping voices.
What are the roles in a fandub team?
Usually: a project lead who organises, an adapter who writes the lines, voice actors who play the characters and an editor who mixes and exports. In a small team, each person takes several roles.
Am I allowed to publish a fandub?
The original work belongs to its rights holders. Many non-commercial fandubs are tolerated, but that is not a right. Credit the work, do not sell the fandub and take it down if the rights holder asks. If in doubt, ask for permission.
Where should I publish my first fandub?
On YouTube and TikTok to reach a wide audience, and on Discord to share it in a community. Voxdub exports the video in HD/4K, ready to publish on these platforms.
Do you need gear to start?
No. A browser and a mic (even a headset one) are enough. Voxdub adds built-in noise reduction to improve the result.
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Ready to try it?
Create an account and start your first fandub in your browser. 7-day trial (card required), then €12.99/month or €99/year.