According to the wisdom of the Internet, Imposter Syndrome is a persistent, unjustified feeling that one’s success is fraudulent. Imposter syndrome is characterized by doubt in one’s abilities—despite a record of achievement or respect from one’s peers—and a fear of …
Ever find yourself second-guessing your sound? “What’s that weird noise I’m hearing?”“My recordings don’t quite sound right.”“Oh no… I’m not hearing anything at all.”“Is my audio quality ready for this big project?” If you’re a voice-over artist, you’ve probably asked …
When you tell someone you’re a voice-over actor, they might picture you standing in a sleek, high-tech studio with glass windows, glowing lights, and racks of gear. For some, that is reality (or it used to be before the pandemic) …
“Acting is behaving truthfully under imaginary circumstances.” – Sanford Meisner. That quote is a classic for a reason. It’s also the simplest way to think about authenticity in voice-over. Authenticity doesn’t mean you have to bare your soul on every …
When election season rolls around, campaigns are in full swing. Candidates are racing to make their case to the public, and one of the most powerful tools they use is the political commercial. At the heart of every strong political …
Do you ever get that itch? You know, the one when it’s mid-week, your inbox is empty, no casting calls you fit are up, and you feel like you’re Left On Read with agents? And, to top it off, your …
The thing about being a creative in the entertainment world is: some days you feel like Wonder Woman, and other days you feel like you left your cape at the dry cleaner. Auditions slow down. Clients ghost. Casting says they …
The Trifecta of Audition Prep By A.W. Miller You Do Prep Every Audition…Right? Earlier this week, I had four auditions roll in from two different agents and one P2P. Two of them were 30-second spots, two takes each. One was …
As a largely remote actor working weekly in the interactive space, “How do I get started in video gaming?” is a question I get more times than I can count. The pandemic opened up many opportunities for remote talent to …
I’ve been a voice-over actor for almost two decades. At first, I had several other part-time jobs until voice acting became the best fit, offering flexibility for motherhood, a fantastically fun creative outlet as an actor, and the best bang-for-the-buck …
The landscape of voice acting is changing rapidly in this AI-influenced world. It’s gone from basically two platforms where your commercial skills can be heard – radio and tv – to countless digital advertising platforms, like Google, Meta, Amazon, YouTube, …
Auditions come and go, but bookings are the ultimate goal. Whether you’re just starting or you’re a seasoned pro, improving your booking ratio (that is, the percentage of jobs you book that you’ve auditioned for) for commercial projects is key …