So you wanna become a voice actor, huh?
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August 10th, 2011 During the month of June, audiobook narrator Scott Brick posted one tweet a day on how audiobooks are made. Accompanying each tweet is a link to a video. If you’d like to see the whole tweeted conversation and the videos, then head on over to How an Audiobook is Made.
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November 14th, 2010 Two questions for you: 1)Do you use Pro Tools, Apple Logic, or some other DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software? And 2)Is your computer far away from your microphone? If you answered YES to both of these then you just might love ProRemote LE. This app allows you to wirelessly control almost…
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November 13th, 2010 What?! An eBook reader? What’s so great about an eBook reader? Well, how about one that scrolls vertically like reading a document instead of one that you flick through like a book? Bookshelf does just that. In addition, you can set it to automatically scroll through the eBook at a reading…
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January 6th, 2011 Ever since its beginning, I’ve always tried to keep the focus of VAN away from me. I want the blog to be about helping others discover the world of voice acting and not jabber on about my recent auditions, gigs, or my unfortunate coffee addiction. But recently I’ve noticed many of…
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January 4th, 2011 Nothing says “Welcome to the new year!” like a brand new blog design! Still the same great voice over blog, but now with a new and shiny look! It’s almost like opening presents on Christmas morning! Well… almost. (Please be patient while I tweak the color and work out the browser…
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January 10th, 2011 Recently, voice actor Paul Strikwerda created a very eye-opening video about the realities of becoming a professional voice actor. It’s worth checking out (and now you, too, can finally hear how to correctly pronounce his last name! ) Remember: being a voice actor really is about loving the job. It certainly…
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January 14th, 2011 On Tuesday, February 8th VoiceOverXtra will present a webinar called AUDIOBOOKS 2011 Success in Narrations taught by award-winning voice talent and trainer Bettye Zoller. You’ll learn how to enter and expand your role as an audiobook narrator, learn specialized skills in audiobook voice acting and marketing – and understanding how this…
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July 10th, 2011 It’s been a long time coming, but now I can finally sound the trumpets and bang the drums: my new audiobook demo has arrived! Yippee! (Ok! Ok! That’s enough root-a-toot-tooting and rat-a-tap-tapping. Gotta keep real quiet so everyone can hear my voice.) And now, on to the demo… Audiobook Demo Non-Flash…
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July 29th, 2011 Here’s a great video by voice actor Jonathan Tilley about what are you worth as a voice actor. After the video, check out some of my additions to his list. In addition to Jonathan’s list of what clients say to justify paying a lower fee, here are a few more I’ve…
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October 27th, 2010 Here’s just a quick note to let everyone know that I’ve updated the BEST voice over recording equipment page. Some new recording equipment and microphones have been added to help round out the list: a few microphones on both the high and low end of the “beginner’s” price spectrum along with…