Low Cost Resources for Creating and Perfecting Accents
Thursday, February 4th, 2010 Posted in blog | No Comments »We've gotten lots of feedback about the Amy Stoller podcast on Accents, Dialects and Voice Over! Here's what one of the listeners had to say: Mary McKitrick responded to the Amy Stoller podcast with these resourceful comments: "Doing VO with accents can ...
Dialects, Accents and Voiceover.
Monday, February 1st, 2010 Posted in blog | No Comments »In tomorrow's podcast interview with Amy Stoller (part 2) she talks about: -Authentic accents vs. character accents -When is an authentic accent required? -When is a character accent okay? (a "good enough accent") -Do accents need to be perfect for audio books? -What are the ...
Hispanic Voice Over Market. A huge opportunity?
Friday, January 29th, 2010 Posted in blog | 1 Comment »Recently I interviewed top Hispanic voice talent, Gustavo Rex. We know it's a huge market, but is it a huge opportunity for Hispanic actors? Turns out there are many similarities, but many hurdles for Hispanic voice over actors, like jobs ...
Pat Fraley’s Advanced VO Seminar
Thursday, January 28th, 2010 Posted in blog | No Comments »Top voice talent and voice over teacher, Pat Fraley is teaching an advanced seminar February 19th. Not only is Pat a voice actor and teacher, he's a clever marketer. Notice the audio sample in the blog post, where he's telling ...
Accents & Dialects. What Role do they play in Voice Over?
Monday, January 25th, 2010 Posted in blog | No Comments »In tomorrow's podcast, Dialect coach and Designer, Amy Stoller of Stoller System.com, talks about accents and the voice over actor. Find out: What techniques are used to perfect an accent If the ability to do other accents is innate or can it be ...
What a Comic Book Can Tell us About Marketing
Friday, January 22nd, 2010 Posted in blog | No Comments »No, it's not a look at voice over and cartoon characters. And it's not even about marketing strategies per se. It's what's in-between, the absence of, the gap between doing and being that can give us insights into expanding our ...
Fantastic Mr. Fox. Q&A with Wes Anderson.
Thursday, January 21st, 2010 Posted in blog | No Comments »I attended a screening at the Egyptian Theatre in LA last night for Fantastic Mr. Fox. Great movie! One of the best animation features I've seen with a great story about taking risks, believing in yourself and connection. (the plot ...
It’s Never Too Late
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 Posted in blog | No Comments »The Voice Over Industry is filled with disappointment lows and the highs of success. But the key is to keep going, flow with the lows and BRIEFLY ride those highs. Internet marketing expert, Seth Godin discovered this about creative geniuses ...
Can Facebook Really Help a Voice Over Career?
Monday, January 18th, 2010 Posted in blog | No Comments »In tomorrow's podcast, and the final part 5 of my interview with Chris Allport, he talks about the impact of Facebook on voice talent. We discuss: •How to build your brand on Facebook •Tips and insights for creating buzz on Facebook •The future of ...
Big Tips For Great Audio
Thursday, January 14th, 2010 Posted in blog | No Comments »We all know when shooting video, sound is everything. And of course, when recording audio, sound is the ONLY thing. So whether you're doing an audio or video project, here are some tips on the ubiquitous Lavalier Microphone from the ...
Advice For Self-Directing VO Auditions
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 Posted in blog | No Comments »In tomorrow's podcast (part 4) producer, director, voice actor Chris Allport talks about the voice over audition process and when you get the job. You'll hear about: •Advice when you're auditioning for casting directors. The most important things to do. •How to self-direct •Dealing ...
Internet Radio. Another way to get our voices out there?
Thursday, January 7th, 2010 Posted in blog | No Comments »The other day, I was interviewed (it was great to be the interviewee for a change!) by author Barbara Berg on her internet radio show about my book and website, theYES!book, Sizzle in the Middle.com. We talked about healthy lifestyles ...
Video Game Voice Actor Insights
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 Posted in blog | No Comments »Bob Souer posted a great video on his blog site recently. It's a behind the scenes look (and listen) at the voices for the video game, Trauma Team . This group of voice talent talks about how they do it, ...
What Do Advertising Execs Look For in Voice Talent?
Monday, January 4th, 2010 Posted in blog | No Comments »In tomorrow's podcast (Part 3) with director, performer, producer, Chris Allport, he talks about advertising and voice over acting and his directing techniques. You'll find out: •What advertising executives need most from voice talent •How significant price points are in commercial copy •What directing ...
A Live Internet Reading of “A Christmas Carol” (part 3)
Thursday, December 31st, 2009 Posted in blog | No Comments »(Doug Welch reading "A Christmas Carol") On Sunday last, New Media Interchange Founder Douglas E. Welch, held his 4th Annual LIVE Reading of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” and the audio is now available for your holiday pleasure. It wasn’t your ...
Voice Talent Chris Allport Talks About the History of “The Announcer Voice”
Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 Posted in blog | No Comments »In today's podcast, (Part 2) voice talent Chris Allport continues talking about his multi-faceted career as voice talent, director and producer. Chris shares insights on: •The history of the announcer voice •What directors really mean about the "Non-Announcery reads" spec •How he found the ...
A Live Internet Reading of “A Christmas Carol” (part 2)
Thursday, December 24th, 2009 Posted in blog | No Comments »(Doug Welch reading "A Christmas Carol") On Sunday last, New Media Interchange Founder Douglas E. Welch, held his 4th Annual LIVE Reading of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” and the audio is now available for your holiday pleasure. It wasn't your ...
A Live Internet Reading of “A Christmas Carol”
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 Posted in blog | 1 Comment »(Doug Welch reading "A Christmas Carol") On Sunday last, New Media Interchange Founder Douglas E. Welch, held his 4th Annual LIVE Reading of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” and the audio is now available for your holiday pleasure. It wasn't your ...
Voice Talent’s Multi-Faceted Career
Monday, December 21st, 2009 Posted in blog | No Comments »It's a valuable thing to be able to do many voices, characters and be able to voice everything from commercials, to documentaries to promos and trailers, but what about becoming a multimedia producer, creative director and sound engineer in addition ...
Social Media and Voice Over. Does it make a difference?
Thursday, December 17th, 2009 Posted in blog | No Comments »Social Media has reached critical mass over the past year. If you have a business, product or a message to get out, seems it's imperative to have a presence on the internet. So, the business of voice over is no ...
Creating Multiple Characters for Animation. Bob Bergen & Bill Holmes Share VO Expertise.
Monday, December 14th, 2009 Posted in blog | No Comments »In part 2 of my video cast interview, animation VO great, Bob Bergen, and top voice over teacher and demo producer, Bill Holmes continue talking about physicalizing and voice over. Tomorrow you'll see and hear: •How to position yourself at the mic ...
Slice of Voice Over Life. Vanessa Hart. Part 2
Friday, December 11th, 2009 Posted in blog | No Comments »They say to be successful, we must find people who are doing what we aspire to do and find out how they found their success. Our “Slice of Voice Over Life” series looks at a typical day in a voice ...
Slice of Voice Over Life. Vanessa Hart.
Thursday, December 10th, 2009 Posted in blog | 1 Comment »They say to be successful, we must find people who are doing what we aspire to do and find out how they found their success. Our "Slice of Voice Over Life" series looks at a typical day in a voice ...
How often should you use body language in voice over?
Monday, December 7th, 2009 Posted in blog | No Comments »In tomorrow's video cast at Compost Productions, Bob Bergen and Bill Holmes answer that question. The voice of Porky Pig, Bob Bergen is a big advocate of physicalizing every chance you get in the booth. Teacher, demo producer, Bill Holmes ...
Audio Bible about to be released. Martin Jarvis plays “God”
Friday, December 4th, 2009 Posted in blog | No Comments »Our own beloved Martin Jarvis plays "God" (I thought he really was!) in the about to be released audio book version of The Bible. In addition to the fabulous Jarvis, Michael York and a cast of other Hollywood stars lend ...
Bob Bergen & Bill Holmes in next week’s Video Cast!
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 Posted in blog | No Comments »What an amazing day it was shooting our next video cast with amazing and prolific voice talent Bob Bergen (voice of Porky Pig) and voice over teacher, producer and owner of Compost Productions Bill Holmes. They talk about physicality and ...
NPR Interview with Audio Book Voice Talent, Martin Jarvis & Neil Sedaris
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 Posted in blog | No Comments »Check out the Bob Souer blog. Bob talks about the audio book interview on NPR with Martin Jarvis and David Sedaris. NPR's Neil Gaiman "ponders the future of audio books." Jarvis and Sedaris discuss the process of recording ...
How you can give back with your voice
Monday, November 30th, 2009 Posted in blog | No Comments »With Thanksgiving a few days behind us, and the holiday season upon us, giving is on many minds right now. Giving back is constantly on top voice actor, Tasia Valenza's mind. In tomorrow's video cast, (Part 2) Tasia talks about ...
How Important is a VO Website? Insights from VO Actors
Friday, November 27th, 2009 Posted in blog | No Comments »We constantly get questions about voice over websites from voice talent. Questions like, "How important is my voice over website?" "Isn't my demo enough?" In this world where so many have a presence on the internet, personal branding is becoming ...
Our first Video Cast! Tasia Valenza talks to Tracy Pattin in her closet
Monday, November 23rd, 2009 Posted in blog | No Comments »We're putting faces to voices now with our new VIDEO CASTS. First up, in tomorrow's video cast, is top voice talent, Tasia Valenza. We filmed Tasia right where she makes all of her voice over magic, in her closet. She ...
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