>>80039240It works like this:
>child VA voices child characterPluses:
*Voice sounds completely realistic for the character
*If so desired, the character can be aged up to a teenager as the VA hits puberty
Negatives:
*Child VAs have a naturally short shelf life due to puberty
*Children generally can't emote well
>different adult VAs used for a character depending on its agePluses:
*Women are better at shota voices than men
*Adult men can be used for adult forms to emphasize the natural deepening of a young person's voice.
Negatives:
*No consistency in the sound of the character
*Forces audience to accept new actor in an already-established role.
>Using Same Adult for Different Ages:Pluses:
Consistency of performance.
Realism of consistency of voice.
No need for audience to have to accept a new take on an established character.
Negatives
Potentially unrealistic vocal ranges.