Voice acting basics: dubbing and ADR

What you’ll practice in dubbing & ADR

Voice acting for animation is part performance, part precision: you’re matching intent, timing, and clarity while staying believable. This quiz helps you recognize core ADR and dubbing concepts, from cueing and sync to session etiquette and director notes.

Each question uses 4 options and there’s no timer, so you can slow down and think through terminology and best-practice choices. Before you start, choose a question count and difficulty to tailor the session to quick drills or deeper study.

Common pitfalls (and how to avoid them)

Many learners focus only on “lip sync” and forget that emotional continuity and breath placement are just as important. Another frequent mistake is mixing up ADR-specific terms (like beeps, streamers, and cue lines) with general VO concepts.

How the difficulty is balanced

Difficulty is mixed on purpose: you’ll see approachable basics (roles, workflow steps, simple sync ideas) alongside trickier scenarios (timing constraints, performance adjustments, and technical coordination). If you want a smoother ramp-up, start on an easier setting and increase difficulty after you’ve identified your weak spots.

Quick tips for better scores

• Read the full prompt and look for workflow keywords (ADR, dubbing, pickup, cue)
• Separate performance choices (emotion, intention) from technical constraints (timing, sync)
• Watch for “best practice” phrasing: safety, clarity, consistency, communication
• Don’t over-prioritize perfect lip match when the question is about acting or story intent
• Use missed questions to build a mini glossary of studio terms and cues