The most successful voice-over actors that I know treat this endeavor as a business. One of the questions we must always ask ourselves is, “How easy is it for my clients to do business with me?” Now that we all …
There are many reasons to do a home studio upgrade. You need to consider looking at these factors first: your booking ratio, your current success level, your equipment and software usage, and most importantly, your budget. Here are some reasons …
In my research to help fine-tune my own audio, I’ve learned from some of the best in the business about some great voice-over equipment and software. No matter where you are in your voice-over journey, you can find the correct …
I discovered Audacity after I upgraded my computer and found that I needed to pay another $700 to upgrade my version of ProTools. Well, that wasn’t happening so I decided to try the free and highly recommended audio software, Audacity. …
Students often ask me when is it time to upgrade their home studio and what should they upgrade first. Well, it depends. Are they talking about their recording equipment, their recording software, or their physical studio space? I always remind …
Whether you’re a newcomer to the voice-over industry or an experienced voice-over professional, it’s important to familiarize yourself with some of the VO lingo. VO? That’s a common abbreviation for voice-over. Learning common voice-over terms and how they are used …
Most voice-over talent focus their time and money on their hardware thinking about what kind of microphone they should have and what type of software they should use to record and edit their work. These are important considerations, but there’s …
How is that there are never enough hours in the day to do all the things we need to do? I mean, we do the things we have to do, like get the kids, feed our pets, find the perfect …
If you want to get really good in the voice-over industry, you have to find a balance between working hard behind the mic and treating this fun opportunity like a career. That means studying industry trends, tracking your competition (and …
Figuring out your niche can become all-consuming when first starting out in the voice-over world, but it shouldn’t have to be. The truth is you don’t find your niche, your niche finds you. And often the factors that contribute to …
When I tell someone I’m a voice actor, the super excited, well-meaning stranger will ask me to talk in some type of accent. Unfortunately, accents aren’t a part of my charm as a voice-over talent. I have to explain to …
It’s been said that good help is hard to find. There is also the investment in the process and the personnel. While it’s true that professional voice-over talent are typically a one-person operation, what if you could get some help …