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Archive for August, 2009

NY Voice Over Coach Peter Rofe on Marketing & Branding

Monday, August 31st, 2009 Posted in blog | No Comments »

In tomorrow's podcast (part 3) of my interview with New York Voice Over Coach, producer and co-author of Voice For Hire (with Randy Thomas), Peter Rofe talks about the steps necessary to marketing your voice. As a voice over coach, ...

Bob Bergen Directs Voice Over Intensive (Part 2)

Saturday, August 29th, 2009 Posted in blog | No Comments »

In part 1 of Bob Bergen Directs Voice Over Intensive, Bob worked his magic with the voice actor, transforming her performance from ordinary to WOW! It was his beat by beat tweaks, peppering her with questions, helping her to navigate ...

And the Voice Over Artist Winner is….

Friday, August 28th, 2009 Posted in blog | 2 Comments »

Thanks everyone for voting in the contest for the Best "Worst" Voice Over Story. We had lots of great stories and lots of votes from voice talent across the country. The 1st place winner is: Iris Braydon The 2nd place winner ...

Bob Bergen Directs at Voice Over Intensive

Thursday, August 27th, 2009 Posted in blog | 1 Comment »

Last night at Compost Productions, the "Margaritas, Mojitos and Microphones" evening got off to a great start. These evenings are huge hits and occur every month with different teachers. Both Brian Cummings and Bob Bergen taught in tandem. I had the ...

Voice Over Opportunity. What would you do?

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 Posted in blog | 7 Comments »

In the voice over industry there are many types of jobs, many types of negotiations, and a wide variety of opportunities to lend our voices. We have to be ready for all of them and know how to be professional, ...

New York Voice Over Coach Peter Rofe Podcast (part 2)

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 Posted in Audio Podcast | 2 Comments »

Peter Rofe is a top New York Voice Over Coach, demo producer, director, teacher, voice over artist and co-author of Voice For Hire, Launch and Maintain a Career in Voice Overs (with Randy Thomas). Peter says “voice-over artists benefit greatly ...

VOTE! For your favorite “Worst” VO Story. Deadline Aug. 25th

Monday, August 24th, 2009 Posted in blog | No Comments »

The Best “Worst” Voice Over Story contest is now up for a vote. Contestants submitted their “Worst Voice Over Job.” Ten finalists were then selected and now we want to hear from you on who you think has Best “Worst” ...

Voice Over Talent Must Understand Technology

Monday, August 24th, 2009 Posted in blog | No Comments »

In tomorrow's podcast (part 2) with New York voice over coach, demo producer, teacher and co-author (with Randy Thomas) of Voice for Hire, Peter Rofe talks about what it takes to be competitive now. "Voice over artists must understand technology ...

AFTRA Event. The Invisible Toolbox

Friday, August 21st, 2009 Posted in blog | 2 Comments »

Voice actor, teacher, performer, Michael Cohen (seated here directing a voice actor) combines his prolific creative talent with a passion for science (He changed his college major from acting to science getting degrees in cell biology) to teach last night's ...

Vote For Your Favorite “Worst” Voice Over Story

Thursday, August 20th, 2009 Posted in blog | 1 Comment »

The Best “Worst” Voice Over Story contest is now up for a vote. Contestants submitted their “Worst Voice Over Job.” Ten finalists were then selected and now we want to hear from you on who you think has Best “Worst” ...

The Don LaFontaine Voice-over Lab, September 2, 2009, presented by the S.A.G. Foundation.

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 Posted in Actor, General Info, Marketing, Producer, Q & A, Talent Agent/Agency, Voice Over Instruction, Voice Over Question | No Comments »

A message from Joe Cipriano: "The Don LaFontaine Voice Over Lab will keep Don's legacy of giving back to the community alive.  The Lab will be at the SAG Foundation Actors Center and feature 2 state of the art recording studios and a classroom ...

Bob Bergen Voice Over Intensive

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 Posted in blog | 1 Comment »

On, Wednesday August 26th, BOB BERGEN and BRIAN CUMMINGS will be at Compost Productions teaching a one-night-only voiceover intensive. This is your opportunity to be directed by two legendary animation vo actors. August 26th Bob Bergen and Brian Cummings will be ...

Vote For Your Favorite “Worst” Voice Over Story!

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009 Posted in blog | 1 Comment »

The Best "Worst" Voice Over Story contest is now up for a vote. Contestants submitted their "Worst Voice Over Job." Ten finalists were then selected and now we want to hear from you on who you think has Best "Worst" ...

New York Voice Over Coach Peter Rofe Shares Insights and Advice

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009 Posted in Audio Podcast | No Comments »

Peter Rofe is a top New York Voice Over Coach, demo producer, director, teacher, voice over artist and co-author of Voice For Hire, Launch and Maintain a Career in Voice Overs (with Randy Thomas). Peter says "voice-over artists benefit greatly ...

Voice Over “Worst” Story Finalists!

Monday, August 17th, 2009 Posted in blog | No Comments »

Thank you everyone who entered our Best "Worst"  Voice Over Story contest! VOTING BEGINS: TOMORROW, Tuesday, August 18th and ENDS: Tuesday August 25. Please put the word out! WINNER ANNOUNCED: Friday, August 28th. Here are the 10 finalists: Debbe Hirata Bobbin Beam Debbie Feldman Iris Braydon Joe ...

How to Launch and Maintain Your Voice Over Career

Monday, August 17th, 2009 Posted in blog | No Comments »

In tomorrow's podcast interview (part 1) , New York voice over coach, producer, author (Voice for Hire) and voice over artist himself, Peter Rofe, talks about what it takes to book the National commercial. Peter gives tips, insights and strategies on: •Breaking ...

“Family Guy” Nominated For Emmy (Part 2)

Friday, August 14th, 2009 Posted in blog | No Comments »

Click here for Part 1 of Family Guy blog post. "Animation in primetime has now become a force", said Seth MacFarlane during the Q&A at the Family Guy evening with the cast and creators of the animated, Emmy nominated TV series. ...

Win an iPod Touch for your best “Worst” Voice Over Story

Thursday, August 13th, 2009 Posted in blog | 2 Comments »

CONTEST DEADLINE EXTENDED! With every voice over job, there are new experiences and occasionally great stories. We want to hear from you! Then YOU get to vote on the best story.  Best story gets an iPod Touch. Second place gets a ...

“Family Guy” Nominated for Emmy (part 1)

Thursday, August 13th, 2009 Posted in blog | No Comments »

Last night I went to "An evening with the cast and creators of the animated TV series and now Emmy nominated, Family Guy,  presented by Fox and 20th Century Fox TV" with my friend and voice over colleague, Michael D. ...

Voice Over Scripts for Demos. Where do you find them?

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 Posted in blog | No Comments »

"Where do I find Voice Over scripts for demos?" continues to be one of our most frequently asked questions, so I'm re-posting this from November 2008: I found some VERY helpful info today (via VO talent Bobbin Beam’s blog website) to ...

Win an iPod Touch for your best “Worst” VO story

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 Posted in blog | 6 Comments »

CONTEST DEADLINE EXTENDED! With every voice over job, there are new experiences and occasionally great stories. We want to hear from you! Then YOU get to vote on the best story.  Best story gets an iPod Touch. Second place gets a ...

VideoVoicebank Podcast- Tracy Pattin Talks to Jeff Jones PART 3

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 Posted in Audio Podcast | 3 Comments »

Jeff Jones started out at Abrams Artists working as the assistant to the head of commercials and voiceover and was eventually promoted to a voiceover agent.  He then moved over to Vox Talent Agency to head the promo/trailer/narration department. Right+Click to ...

Win an iPod Touch for your best “Worst” VO Story

Monday, August 10th, 2009 Posted in blog | 2 Comments »

CONTEST DEADLINE EXTENDED! With every voice over job, there are new experiences and occasionally great stories. We want to hear from you! Then YOU get to vote on the best story.  Best story gets an iPod Touch. Second place gets a ...

Is a Narration Voice Over Demo Necessary?

Monday, August 10th, 2009 Posted in blog | No Comments »

In tomorrow's part 3 podcast (August 11) with Promo/Narration/Trailer VOX agent, Jeff Jones, he talks about the narration part of the voice over industry and the trends with all the changes in technology and the growth of New and Social ...

Dan O’Day Int’l Radio Creative & Production Summit

Friday, August 7th, 2009 Posted in blog | 3 Comments »

"It's a place to share creative ideas, learn new concepts and cultivate the passion for on-air advertising and radio imaging" says attendee Ann DeWigg about the Dan O'Day Summit. The 14th year of the Summit is happening this weekend here ...

Win an iPod Touch for Your Best “Worst” Voice Over Story

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 Posted in blog | 4 Comments »

With every voice over job, there are new experiences and occasionally great stories. We want to hear from you! Then YOU get to vote on the best story.  Best story gets an iPod Touch. Second place gets a $25 Starbucks ...

Word of Mouth Marketing..OR is it Word Of Mouse?

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 Posted in blog | No Comments »

With all the Social Media sites popping up, word of mouth marketing is more important than ever. You might be wondering, How can that be? Isn't that the old way of marketing? True, but it's just a different kind ...

Win an iPod Touch for your best “Worst” Voice Over Story

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 Posted in blog | No Comments »

With every voice over job, there are new experiences and occasionally great stories. We want to hear from you! Then YOU get to vote on the best story.  Best story gets an iPod Touch. Second place gets a $25 Starbucks ...

Voice Registry Podcast- Tracy Pattin Talks Again to Top Promo/Trailer Agent Jeff Jones (Part 2)

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 Posted in blog | 3 Comments »

Jeff Jones started out at Abrams Artists working as the assistant to the head of commercials and voiceover and was eventually promoted to a voiceover agent.  He then moved over to Vox Talent Agency to head the promo/trailer/narration department. Right+Click to ...

WIN an iPod Touch for Your Best Voice Over Story

Monday, August 3rd, 2009 Posted in blog | 2 Comments »

With every voice over job, there are new experiences and occasionally great stories. We want to hear from you! Then YOU get to vote on the best story.  Best story gets an iPod Touch. Second place gets a $25 Starbucks ...