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Spotlight on Rowell
mei 10th
My friend Rowell Gormon is the old geezer in this Taco Johns commercial.
Wonderful work, Rowell! By the way, if you’d like more of the background, check out Rowell’s blog post about this commercial.
Spotlight on Chuck
mei 9th
My friend Chuck Davis is the narrator of this lovely short film called Diana – A Short Film.
Mighty nice work, Chuck!
Voice Acting: Saying ‘Nah’ To Voice Over Challenges Shows You Don’t Believe In Yourself, by Terry Daniel
mei 9th
"Nah, I don't have a chance at getting that gig." Or, "Nah, not for me." Is it REALLY not for you? Or is there a wall up in your brain preventing you from believing that you are qualified? Take a shot. Believe in yourself more, urges voice talent / coach Terry Daniel ...
She
mei 8th
My friend and manage Stacey Stahl has been busy of late creating a fabulous site called She Is The Voice.
Voice Acting: Get Pronunciations Right! Research – Or Someone Else Will (Get The Job), by Deb Munro
mei 8th
In this new 7-minute podcast, Canadian voice talent and coach Deb Munro relates from experience the critical importance of researching pronunciations to be absolutely correct in your voice over jobs and auditions. Or, as she warns: "Someone else will care enough to get it right"...
I missed it again
mei 8th
Well, it’s been a few weeks since my last update here. I’ll get back to regular posting again shortly; but first I need to take just a moment to note that I’ve missed my blogiversary yet again. May 2, 2005 was the date of the first post on this blog so we’re officially 7 years old now. Thank you for reading. I’m truly honored and humbled with your attention and kindness.
Is Consumerism Killing Our Creativity?
mei 7th
Great article from www.the99percent.com.
Have you ever fallen into a black hole of comparison shopping? You’re looking for a new digital camera, for instance. You head over to Cnet.com and read some reviews of various cameras, watch the video demos, identify the model you want. Then perhaps you employ Google’s shopping search to price out the options and find the best deal. All of the sudden, it’s four hours later. You’ve found the perfect camera, but your purchasing triumph is tainted by a creeping feeling of, well, disgust. Couldn’t that time have been used better?
Voice Acting: Message To 14-Year Old Jake (And You): Imitation Is Dead End – Find Your Own Voice, by Paul Strikwerda
mei 6th
Have you seen the video of the 14-year old imitating VO master Don LaFontaine? It's creepy - and not the stuff upon which to build a successful career, notes pro Paul Strikwerda. Instead, find your own voice - the unique YOU that clients will want ...
Writing Commercials: Leaving Space ‘Between The Lines’ Is Good For Bottom Line, by Dan Friedman
mei 3rd
A radio or television commercial is more than just words. The space between the lines helps to determine pace and establish mood, explains audio engineer, producer, voice talent Dan Friedman. But sometimes scripts get overwritten and ...
Seriously, What’s Your Vocal Health IQ? Maybe Surprise Yourself With This Quiz
mei 2nd
When a friend or voice over colleague is not feeling well, we want to help. We pass along remedies we believe have helped us, or mention something we've been told or read about in a voice over forum. Trouble is, some of that advice might actually be harmful. Here's a quick Vocal Health IQ Quiz to help you get a sense of what's fact or myth ...