What Are You Doing To Recession-Proof Your Voice Over Career?
Thursday, March 19th, 2009 Posted in Finding Work, General Info, Marketing | No Comments »It's that time of the week again. I pose the question, "What are you doing to recession-proof your Voice Over Career?" Over the past month, I've published YOUR responses as a separate blog post. (My little contribution to help promote ...
Is ISDN necessary for your home studio?
Wednesday, March 18th, 2009 Posted in Actor, Beginners, General Info, Q & A, Technical, Voice Over Question | 7 Comments »Here's a question that we received today from a VO artist who is just beginning her career..."As a newbie, starting out in the business, is it worth the extra expense for me to get ISDN service in my home ...
Are Voice Actors Ahead of The Economic Crisis Wave?
Monday, March 16th, 2009 Posted in General Info, Marketing | No Comments »When I attended Voice Artist/Marketing Expert, Tori Hartman's Voice Over Potluck last week, I marveled at the high energy, upbeat feeling of this group of 50 Voice Actors. That got me thinking, "Do voice actors know something, others don't, in ...
What Are You Doing To Recession-Proof Your Voice Over Career? YOUR COMMENTS!
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 Posted in General Info, Marketing | 3 Comments »We continue our "What Are You Doing To Recession-Proof Your Voice Over Career?" Series. Each week I'll publish a Voice Actor's comments in a blog post and link to their website. So please chime in! Voice Actor Philip Banks had this ...
Improv Gives the Voice Actor a Toolbox of Choices
Monday, March 9th, 2009 Posted in General Info, Marketing | No Comments »In tomorrow's Improv Roundtable podcast interview (part 3), I continue talking with Improv Expert, Bill Applebaum, Voice Over Teacher "The Voice Over Doctor" Bill Holmes, and the panel of students, Jackie Baxter, Dan Dennis and Bill Miltenberger about how improv ...
“How to Become a Successful Voiceover Artist” UCLA Online Course Begins April 7th!
Monday, March 9th, 2009 Posted in Actor, Beginners, General Info, Marketing, Voice Over Instruction | 2 Comments »Exciting news for VO artists…Johnna Gottlieb (former voice over agent) will be teaching an ONLINE voice over course through University of California Los Angeles. The course runs from April 7th - May 12th. Course Description: “Talent and technique are just starting ...
Jeff Kafer Shares More Audio Book Tips (Part 2)
Friday, March 6th, 2009 Posted in Finding Work, General Info, Marketing, Q & A | No Comments »In yesterday's Voice Over Q&A, Jeff Kafer shared tips about getting narration work in the audio book world. Today, he talks about the process of narrating an audio book and the rates. TJP: What's the process once you get the job? JK: ...
Voice Actor Jeff Kafer Shares Tips On Audio Book Narration
Thursday, March 5th, 2009 Posted in Finding Work, General Info, Marketing | No Comments »I connected with voice talent Jeff Kafer recently and did a Q&A with him about how he got into narration for audio books. Here's what he said: TJP: What is Podiobooks.com? JK: Podiobooks.com is a site that gives away free serialized audiobooks ...
What Are You Doing To Recession-Proof Your Voice Over Career?
Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 Posted in General Info, Marketing | 1 Comment »The economic bad news continues and probably will for awhile. BUT is there a silver lining in all of this? Who is prospering? This is a time for reinvention. A time to be creative about your career. And a time ...
Improv Helps To Make Strong Specific Choices
Monday, March 2nd, 2009 Posted in General Info | No Comments »In tomorrow's (Tuesday, March 3rd) VO Roundtable podcast interview with Improv Expert Bill Applebaum, he and his students (Jackie Baxter, Dan Dennis, Bill Miltenberger) talk about how improv helps you stand out with authentic, more believable reads. "People who walk ...
New Technology Means New Voice Over Opportunities
Thursday, February 26th, 2009 Posted in Finding Work, General Info, Marketing | No Comments »Voice actor and "techie" himself, Bob Souer, always has interesting and valuable blog posts. Check out his recent post (with video) "Siftables." David Merrill a researcher from the MIT Media Lab is speaking at a recent TED conference (stands for ...
What Are You Doing To Recession-Proof Your Voice Over Career? Part 3
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 Posted in Finding Work, General Info, Marketing | 1 Comment »After President Obama's address to Congress last night, it's pretty clear that times continue to be tough, but there is hope. It's also clear it's time for reinvention. So, each Wednesday, we're profiling one voice actor who shares what they're ...
Stand Out and Be Heard. Secrets to Voice Over Success
Monday, February 23rd, 2009 Posted in General Info, Voice Over Instruction | No Comments »Improvisation is a must have in your voice over tool kit according to Improv Expert, Bill Applebaum. "Improv training helps the voice actor to just be creative and spontaneous" says Applebaum. "Although it's important to analyze your copy, paying attention ...
Another Expanding Voice Over Opportunity on the Internet
Friday, February 20th, 2009 Posted in Finding Work, General Info, Marketing | 1 Comment »Audio books continue to be a solid market and with the growth of the internet, so grows the demand for audio books. Read and listen on the NPR website's Xeni Tech. -Tracy Pattin Here's an excerpt: By Xeni Jardin "Literature fans looking for ...
Dominic Catrambone the Voice For Disney XD
Monday, February 16th, 2009 Posted in General Info, Marketing | 2 Comments »Many of you have heard my interviews with Dominic Catrambone over the past year. Click here to listen. (He gives great insights on the steps to his success) I have watched and marveled at his voice over career for years ...
Getting Real with Improv. Paving the Way to Voice Over Success.
Thursday, February 12th, 2009 Posted in General Info, Marketing | No Comments »Many know that improvisational acting can pave the way to better auditions and even more bookings! But why? Improv students of Bill Applebaum's Actor's Improv Studios, Jackie Baxter, Dan Dennis and Bill Miltenberger, said during the Voice Over Roundtable at ...
What are YOU doing to recession-proof your Voice Over Career? We want to hear from YOU!
Wednesday, February 11th, 2009 Posted in Finding Work, General Info, Marketing | 6 Comments »Have you found a silver lining? OR a dark cloud? It's all over the news, night and day. It's the primary discussion in coffee houses and in just about every corner of our lives. So it's time to ask all ...
Marice Tobias Shares More Insights in Today’s Podcast (part 2) . And YOU Share YOUR Comments!
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 Posted in General Info | No Comments »Thanks so much everyone for your wonderful comments on last week's podcast interview with Marice Tobias. And THANKS Stacey Stahl of Creative Entertainment Management for connecting me with Marice. Check out part 2 of my podcast interview with Marice. Tuesday, ...
The Power of Poetry and The Voice. Julian Sands pays Tribute to Harold Pinter
Monday, February 9th, 2009 Posted in General Info | No Comments »It was an unusual evening and not your usual venue for a theatrical performance. As I sat there in St. Thomas The Apostle, Episcopal Church in Hollywood, the air filled with the smell of incense after the 5pm mass, I ...
Giving A Voice To Teen Victims of Violence
Friday, February 6th, 2009 Posted in General Info | No Comments »Years ago I had the opportunity to voice a great project to stop bullying in the schools called Operation Respect.(Directed by Michael Payne). As I narrated the experiences of these kids, being harassed and beaten up in school, I found ...
Sail Your Way To A Successful Voice Over Career!
Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 Posted in General Info, Marketing | No Comments »Okay, we know it's not that easy to just sail our way to a successful VO career, but we can use some guidance from voice over experts like Bob Bergen, Bill Holmes and Joyce Castellanos PLUS a little fun on ...
A Very Unique Take on Voice Over Success. Marice Tobias speaks to Tracy Pattin
Monday, February 2nd, 2009 Posted in General Info | 3 Comments »When you go to her website and click on "Thoughts" you get a real sense of this very unique woman. Marice Tobias says, "I believe the context in which any message lives is as important as the content. It is ...
Super (Mostly Male)Voice Talent at Superbowl XLlll
Monday, February 2nd, 2009 Posted in General Info | 1 Comment »It was must see TV. I barely knew who was playing. Being voice talent, it's all about the commercials. (I always mute the game and listen to the commercials) They're known to be some of Madison Avenue's best work and ...
3rd Annual Voicey Awards
Thursday, January 29th, 2009 Posted in General Info, Marketing | No Comments »It's that time of the year. Seems there are awards for everything in the entertainment industry from every organization, from the Golden Globes, to the SAG Awards to the Academy Awards. Even the voice over industry has theirs- The Voicey ...
Radio Dramas for Kids- “Audio Adventures”
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 Posted in General Info | No Comments »I just came across this company who use voice talent for their kids books. Could be a great opportunity for voice talent! Speaking of kids. Check out my podcast with "Oliver" from the Brady Bunch next week. -Tracy Pattin Here's an excerpt ...
Voice Actors Lend A Helping Voice. Voice Talent Share Their Stories
Monday, January 26th, 2009 Posted in General Info | No Comments »I recently wrote a blog called "A Unique Opportunity To Be A Miracle Maker" about voice actors lending their voices offstage, so onstage, deaf actors could play their parts. -Tracy Pattin Arlene Kahn commented on the blog and shares her own story: "A ...
Do You Like The Sound Of Your Voice? Is It A Must For VO Success?
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009 Posted in General Info | 2 Comments »Okay, if you're in the world of voice over it seems obvious that you would like the sound of your own voice. But, what I've found is that there are voice over artists who don't like their own sound! Remember the ...
The Brady Bunch Actor, Robbie Rist Shares Insights on Kids and Voice Over
Wednesday, January 21st, 2009 Posted in General Info | No Comments »Today I was at Compost Productions interviewing former child actor, Robbie Rist ("Oliver" from the Brady Bunch) on his career. I could see the little bespecled boy in a page boy haircut peeking through this grown man. We started off ...
Celebrating The Barack Obama Inauguration with British Voice Actors
Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 Posted in General Info | No Comments »As I looked around the green room at The Invisible Studios here in West Hollywood, CA, I realized that I was the only one with an American accent. All these Brits (some actually are American citizens who moved here or ...
The Staying Power of Improvisation and Voice Over
Monday, January 19th, 2009 Posted in Beginners, General Info, Voice Over Instruction | 2 Comments »Last year I did a podcast interview with Improv Teacher and Expert, Bill Applebaum. I continue to receive great comments about the value and connection of improvisational acting and voice over acting. This just reinforces the never ending importance of ...
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