So you wanna become a voice actor, huh?
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Archive for the ‘Tips & techniques’ Category: March 23rd, 2012 10 hard rules of life I’m not sure where this originated, but it arrived in my inbox the other day. I usually don’t pass along these “forward-this-to-the-whole-world” kind of emails, but after a quick read-through I knew this was something worth sharing. It’s mainly…
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Archive for the ‘Studio tips’ Category: November 16th, 2010 While doing a little YouTube surfing the other day I came across two short but informative videos about mic placement for vocals. These videos are meant for singers, but I found that they’re also quite relatable to recording voice overs as well. Click the Read…
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February 1st, 2011 I love getting new toys, especially when those new toys help me make an even better voice over studio. Just recently, I got a new “home studio” toy, and it has made recording even easier. This purchase is one more link in my home studio makeover (which I’ve been working on…
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June 16th, 2011 If you’re looking for an ultra-cool piece of audio recording/editing software, have just purchased Adobe Audition CS5.5 for yourself, or are simply curious what this new program can do for you, then why not sign up for the June 20th live webinar: Adobe Audition CS5.5: Basics and Beyond, presented by VoiceOverXtra?…
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November 22nd, 2012 I finally saved up enough to buy me an iPad. And the timing was just right, too. Right when I had the cash available Apple decided to grace the world with the new iPad (4th generation). So, how exactly am I using it for voice overs? Does it improve my workflow?…
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If you are a beginner to voice overs and voice acting, then it can be mind boggling trying to figure out which microphones, preamps, mixers, etc. etc. etc. are the best specifically for a beginner. And as a beginner, you want equipment that is inexpensive and yet can still be used for future professional…
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I love pretty much any audio lesson (seminar, teleseminar, or webinar) on voice acting. Where else can you get killer information, insider secrets, and professional training at price that is perfect for the budget conscience? Nowhere else but here! And more good news: all audio lessons listed below can be instantly downloaded to your…
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3,500+ Free voice over scripts Free MP3 lessons from Pat Fraley Free novels for practice Voice Over Websites: Voiceover Universe Voice Over Xtra Great Voice Over Blogs: Voice Overload – The Comic Strip Double Dutch Voxmarketising Kara Edwards Bob Souer Bobbin Beam Such-A-Voice Dave Courvoisier If you know of any good websites or blogs…
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September 7th, 2014 Recently I’ve been playing around with punch and roll recording, which is an extremely fast way to record audiobooks or any other long form narration project. Unfortunately, some Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) like Reaper and PreSonus Studio One only allow you to set your preroll to musical measures or bars. This…
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I’ve read quite a few books about voice acting and doing voice overs, and so I’ve got my fair share of top picks that I recommend to beginners. Just to let you know, pretty much all of these books CAN’T be readily found at your local bookstore (even the really big bookstores). If you…