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Archive for June, 2008

SAG/AFTRA Negotiation Coverage

Monday, June 16th, 2008 Posted in General Info, Union Info | No Comments »

Yesterday, The Hollywood Reporter posted an article titled: "SAG tries to mend fences" Click here to read full article. Click here for more SAG/AFTRA coverage on HollywoodReporter.com - Amber Dahlin

Tim Russert’s Last Voice Over

Monday, June 16th, 2008 Posted in General Info | No Comments »

Last Friday (June 13) Tim Russert was preparing for his upcoming Meet the Press show. He was in the booth at NBC News' Washington bureau recording voice overs. Then he collapsed and later died from a heart attack. This truly ...

Free Voice Over Classes At Anime Expo 2008 in Los Angeles, July 3-6

Friday, June 13th, 2008 Posted in Actor, General Info, Voice Over Instruction | 2 Comments »

Anime Expo and Bang Zoom Entertainment to offer free voice acting workshops at Anime Expo 2008, July 3-6. Participants will get to try dubbing techniques and have the opportunity to ask questions in an intimate setting. Some attendees will even ...

“Scientists Figure Out The Formula For The Perfect Speaking Voice”

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008 Posted in General Info | No Comments »

I just found this article. It’s from the Switched website. Apparently a scientist and a sound engineer think they’ve discovered the perfect speaking voice. Should we voice actors then strive for this kind of perfection? Or simply stay true to ...

Voice Registry Podcast-Tracy Pattin Talks Again To NPR’s Brian Unger (Part 2)

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008 Posted in Audio Podcast, General Info, Interview, Podcast | No Comments »

Brian Unger is a comedian, writer, producer, and commentator. Unger was an original contributor to The Daily Show, from 1996 to 1998. Currently, he provides regular commentary for the NPR show Day to Day and guest hosts MSNBC's Countdown with ...

NPR’s Brian Unger Talks More About His Radio Career Plus TV Hosting for Discovery Networks

Monday, June 9th, 2008 Posted in Actor, Audio Podcast, General Info, Interview, Podcast | No Comments »

"Today, guests need the host to comfort them and build trust that the interviewer will be true to their wishes" says Brian Unger about being host of NPR's Day to Day. When I asked him about how he does his research ...

Voice Of Elmo Shows His Face On Oprah

Friday, June 6th, 2008 Posted in General Info | No Comments »

It’s Friday afternoon, June 6, 2006. Oprah’s on. The voice behind Elmo is her guest, Kevin Clash. A handsome, young, tall 45 year old African American man. Kevin says most people expect Elmo to be a short, bald guy. "This ...

Londoner Voice Over Talent Spoofs Her VO Gig And Gets In Big Trouble

Thursday, June 5th, 2008 Posted in Actor, General Info | 1 Comment »

I was surfing around the internet checking for international voice over stories. And I came across this one. Emma Clarke is one of those ubiquitous voices heard in public places like train stations. She’s one of the “Mind the Gap” ...

Pat Fraley’s “ER Improv and Critical Mic Technique” workshop

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 Posted in Actor, Beginners, General Info, Voice Over Instruction | No Comments »

I went to Bob Souer's blog the other day and came across this post. Thanks Bob for always being in the know! -Tracy Pattin The ER Improv and Critical Mic Technique Clinic Pat Fraley is leading a day long workshop to help ...

Voice Registry Podcast-Tracy Pattin talks to NPR’s Brian Unger

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008 Posted in Audio Podcast | 1 Comment »

Brian Unger is a comedian, writer, producer, and commentator. Unger was an original contributor to The Daily Show, from 1996 to 1998. Currently, he provides regular commentary for the NPR show Day to Day and guest hosts MSNBC's Countdown with ...