# 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.


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## 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.


## Read next

- [How to make a fandub, step by step](https://voxdub.com/en/make-a-fandub)
- [Anime fandub online](https://voxdub.com/en/dub-an-anime)
- [Amateur dubbing: how to get started](https://voxdub.com/en/blog/amateur-dubbing-how-to-get-started)
- [Dub a video online](https://voxdub.com/en/dub-a-video-online)

## 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.

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