Don LaFontaine
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008 Posted in Actor, General Info | 1 Comment »The staff at Voicebank sends its deepest condolences to Nita, their children and the rest of the LaFontaine family. He will be missed, especially by those of us who knew him. More to be posted later. Stewart Wilson-Turner
Best Advice To Success in Voice-Over Promos? Get a Map
Monday, September 1st, 2008 Posted in Actor, Beginners, General Info, Voice Over Instruction | No Comments »"You wouldn't take a trip to Denver and not have a map" says Randy Thomas on building a lucrative voice-over career (part 2 of my Voice Registry interview with her tomorrow,Tuesday Sept. 9th). Randy is big on writing down your ...
Don LaFontaine
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 Posted in Actor | 1 Comment »For those unaware, Don is in the hospital in critical condition with a blood clot lodged in his lungs. Below is a letter from his wife Nita. Please read it and send your thoughts and prayers. - Stewart Wilson-Turner "Dear friends and ...
Should We Speculate On The Specs? What’s Your Strategy?
Thursday, August 21st, 2008 Posted in Actor, General Info, Marketing, Voice Over Instruction | No Comments »Ahh the voice-over specs. Those little descriptions at the top of audition copy telling us what the client is looking for. But what if the specs are non-specific or overly specific? Do we jump through voice over hoops to try ...
“Voice Over Is That Easy” Says The Voice Over Doctor
Monday, August 18th, 2008 Posted in Actor, Beginners, General Info, Voice Over Instruction | No Comments »We all know how very competitive voice over is. Okay, so beating out all that great talent to get the job may be the hardest part. But, according to The Voice Over Doctor (teacher Bill Holmes) delivering a great read ...
Do You Still Need To Be in Los Angeles To Make It In The Voice Over Big Leagues?
Thursday, August 14th, 2008 Posted in Actor, Beginners, General Info, Marketing | No Comments »With all the ISDN, phone patch and MP3 technology, the world has gotten smaller for Voice Over, opening up opportunities to aspiring voice talent all over the country (and the world). Sometimes all you need is a home studio or ...
Voice Registry Podcast-Tracy Pattin Talks To The Voice Over Doctor…Again
Tuesday, August 12th, 2008 Posted in Actor, Audio Podcast, Beginners, Interview, Podcast, Voice Over Instruction | No Comments »Bill Holmes is "The Voice Over Doctor" in Voice Registry's NEW podcast series. The "Doctor" will be taking voice over students through the paces of an audition, from a cold read to a hot performance. Bill is an award winning ...
The Voice Over Doctor Is In…Again
Monday, August 11th, 2008 Posted in Actor, Beginners, General Info, Voice Over Instruction | No Comments »We're continuing our Voice Over Doctor series, where The VO Doctor (and Voice Over teacher extraordinaire) Bill Holmes treats aspiring and experienced Voice Over actors. In tomorrow's Voice Registry Podcast, (Tuesday Aug 12, part 1), San Francisco Voice Actor, Margaret ...
Voice Registry Podcast-Tracy Pattin Talks Once Again To The Voice Over Doctor (part 3)
Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 Posted in Actor, Audio Podcast, Beginners, General Info, Interview, Podcast, Voice Over Instruction | No Comments »Bill Holmes is "The Voice Over Doctor" in Voice Registry's NEW podcast series. The "Doctor" will be taking voice over students through the paces of an audition, from a cold read to a hot performance. Bill is an award winning ...
Voice Registry Podcast-Tracy Pattin Talks To “The Voice Over Doctor” Part 2
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008 Posted in Actor, Audio Podcast, Beginners, General Info, Interview, Podcast, Voice Over Instruction | 1 Comment »Bill Holmes is "The Voice Over Doctor" in Voice Registry's NEW podcast series. The "Doctor" will be taking voice over students through the paces of an audition, from a cold read to a hot performance. Bill is an award winning ...
What Do You Do When You Don’t Have Any Ideas? Improv Class part 2
Thursday, July 17th, 2008 Posted in Actor, General Info | No Comments »In yesterday's Voice Registry blog I described my evening at Bill Applebaum's improv class. We did warm-ups, then slowly graduated to more involved improvisations; A stream of consciousness circle with each player adding their words. Then we got up one ...
Improv Helps You Connect With Your Listener and more…
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 Posted in Actor, General Info | No Comments »The other night I was at Bill Applebaum's Improv Class at Compost Productions in North Hollywood. I wanted to experience just how improv can help the voice actor. Improv and voice acting isn't mentioned a lot. Maybe it's because VO ...
Voice Registry Podcast- Tracy Pattin Talks To “The Voice Over Doctor” (part 1)
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 Posted in Actor, Audio Podcast, Beginners, General Info, Interview, Podcast, Voice Over Instruction | No Comments »Bill Holmes is "The Voice Over Doctor" in Voice Registry's NEW podcast series. The "Doctor" will be taking voice over students through the paces of an audition, from a cold read to a hot performance. Bill is an award ...
“The Voice Over Doctor” New Voice Registry Podcast series
Monday, July 14th, 2008 Posted in Actor, Beginners, Finding Work, General Info, Voice Over Instruction | No Comments »The big question in voice over (besides "how do I make millions?") is "how do I deliver a strong performance to get the job?" No worries! "The Doctor" is in. Voice Registry is launching it's new series, The Voice Over ...
What do I put on my voice over demo?
Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 Posted in Actor, Beginners, General Info, Voice Over Instruction | No Comments »Hi there! I'm asked this question a LOT - 'What do I put on my demo'? First, you need to know that there are many different 'categories' (commercial, promo, narration, animation/character, trailers, radio imaging, languages/accents, etc.) in voice ...
New Media=New Voice Over Opportunities
Monday, July 7th, 2008 Posted in Actor, Finding Work, General Info, Marketing | 1 Comment »Podcast veteran and New Media expert, Doug Welch, says this is just the beginning for the slew of opportunities heading towards producers, writers, actors AND voice talent! So what exactly is podcasting? Doug answers that question in my Voice Registry podcast ...
Internet Radio….A New Opportunity To Get Your Voice Out There
Thursday, July 3rd, 2008 Posted in Actor, Finding Work, General Info, Marketing | No Comments »A few days ago I was part of an internet radio play, Prelude To Revolution, in honor of The 4th of July holiday (written by Michael Lawshe and Keri Dearborn). Voices from all walks of life were there. Some ...
Voice Registry Podcast- Tracy Pattin Talks To Corporate Exec Turned Voice Actor, Margaret Lorenz
Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 Posted in Actor, Audio Podcast, General Info, Interview, Podcast | No Comments »Margaret Lorenz is a professional voice-over actor doing work in TV and radio commercials, industrials, animation, and documentaries. Some of her many clients include Apple, Macy’s, The Gap and Yahoo. Margaret is an avid snow skier (the steeper ...
The Hand Written Note…A Winning Marketing Strategy (Margaret Lorenz’s Steve Jobs Story)
Monday, June 30th, 2008 Posted in Actor, General Info, Marketing | No Comments »Relatively new voice actor, Margaret Lorenz, went from cushy corporate America to the uncertain life of voice over. But, she brought with her a sales and marketing background that has proved to be a key part of her rapid ...
Documentary On Voice Acting
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 Posted in Actor, General Info, Voice Over Instruction | 2 Comments »Adventures in Voice Acting: Volume One (Eric Sherman and Bang Zoom! Entertainment) goes into detail about the anime voice over industry. This documentary covers the spectrum: anime, games, and animation. Voice actors, directors, casting producers, and even publishers talk about ...
Voice Registry Podcast- Tracy Pattin Talks Again To Improv Expert Bill Applebaum (part 2)
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 Posted in Actor, Audio Podcast, Beginners, General Info, Interview, Podcast, Voice Over Instruction | 4 Comments »Bill Applebaum worked and studied Improvisation in Chicago with Del Close and Paul Sills. He worked onstage as a writer/performer at The Second City Theater in Chicago. Bill founded the Actors Improv Studio in Los Angeles and has been teaching ...
Sirius/XM Satellite Radio Merger? Good News For Voice Talent!
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008 Posted in Actor, Finding Work, General Info, Marketing | No Comments »I came across this in Brian Haymond's blog, "Behind the Mic". Seems if the Sirius and XM merger happens, it could be good news for voice talent! Check out Brian's blog. Here's an excerpt. "I just read that the FCC Chairman, ...
Voice Registry Podcast-Tracy Pattin Talks To Improv Voice Acting Expert Bill Applebaum(part 1)
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 Posted in Actor, Audio Podcast, Beginners, General Info, Interview, Podcast, Voice Over Instruction | 5 Comments »Bill Applebaum worked and studied Improvisation in Chicago with Del Close and Paul Sills. He worked onstage as a writer/performer at The Second City Theater in Chicago. Bill founded the Actors Improv Studio in Los Angeles and has been teaching ...
Improv And The Truth About Voice Acting
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 Posted in Actor, Beginners, General Info, Voice Over Instruction | No Comments »"Clients want you to bring your own interpretation to the copy," says Improvisation teacher Bill Applebaum in today's Voice Registry podcast. "Improvisation brings out your uniqueness, your truthfulness." Seems when we get down to it, the best thing a voice actor ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Why you should get more than just a “.COM” after your name.
Friday, May 30th, 2008 Posted in Actor, Marketing | 1 Comment »If you are serious about the VO world and making it big, you need to know that marketing yourself WELL is an important part of getting to be successful. As much as you hear “It’s a small world”, don’t forget ...
AFTRA Reaches Tentative Agreement with AMPTP on Primetime Television Contract
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008 Posted in Actor, General Info, Union Info | No Comments »LOS ANGELES (May 28, 2008)—The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists—the nation's second largest performers’ union, representing 70,000 members, including approximately 52,000 working actors—has reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) on ...
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