So you wanna become a voice actor, huh?
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October 20th, 2009 There are a lot of different flavors of commercials out there that voice over artists are expected to interpret and deliver with amazing spot-on accuracy. An important step to making that sparkling performance a reality is to first know how the script is constructed so you can flow from one section…
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April 12th, 2011 Happy 100! About 9 months ago (no, not THAT kind of 9 months ago) I wrote an article about how much VAN had grown during its first 9 months online. It was a very surprising and positive revelation: more unique monthly visitors and RSS subscribers than I ever thought VAN would…
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October 7th, 2009 In voice overs, there are often times when it is important to adjust the speed of your read. It doesn’t matter if the copy calls for a fast-paced, high-energy read or a slower, more thought-provoking one — during the course of the read you will need to slow down at certain…
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If you like this post, then why not Google Plus it! April 12th, 2011 About 9 months ago (no, not THAT kind of 9 months ago) I wrote an article about how much VAN had grown during its first 9 months online. It was a very surprising and positive revelation: more unique monthly visitors…
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If you like this post, then why not Google Plus it! April 26th, 2011 Ira Glass of This American Life is no stranger to the trials and tribulations of being a person driven by creative ambitions. In this video, Ira shares some extremely profound advice for beginners to any creative field. It doesn’t matter…
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May 31st, 2011 Recently I was hired to voice as a young “cool and hip” 25 to 30 year old guy for an in-house video. I got the script along with the storyboard a few hours before the recording session. I then dutifully analyzed and practiced the script a few times. I was ready,…
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May 7th, 2011 In Choosing a voice coach – part 1, we looked at some of the different types of lessons out there and how to find the best match to your learning style. Now in part 2, we’re going to talk a little bit about what kind of person you want as your…
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April 22nd, 2011 Okay. So, you’ve made the decision to really try out this whole “voice acting” thingy. You’ve read some really good books on voice acting and maybe even listened to a voice over seminar / webinar or two. But now you feel it’s time to take the plunge; to dive in deep.…
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March 30th, 2011 “What exactly does a voice actor do?” is a question often asked by those curious about this occupation. For some time now I’ve given a basically bland answer to this question. But recently after much thought (and maybe one too many beers) I’ve come up with what I believe to be…
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January 31st, 2011 I admit it. I belong to a not-so-elite group of people who proudly wear the title of “dumb little man.” And the good news is that this group isn’t exclusively for men only, women can be a part of this group, too. So, if you fall into this category, what can…