Let’s face it – for most of us, criticism is very hard to hear, especially if the person delivering the criticism isn’t exactly subtle about it. Whether it comes in a constructive or unconstructive form, as a voice-over artist, you’re …
New developments in technology seem to pop-up almost daily nowadays, especially in the way of apps for smartphones, and with so many people working to improve upon the human experience, a whole spectrum of practical and entertainment apps continues to …
With technology today, it is easier than ever for someone with a computer and a microphone to get into voice-over. Heck! There’s even an app that makes it possible for us to audition straight from our smartphones! It can get …
When I first got into the voice-over industry, there were several areas of the business that took a long time for me to learn and get through my thick skull. In this blog, I’m only going to be talking about …
I want to talk about the secret behind the formula of how to deliver the perfect narration. First and foremost, there is not a perfect formula. Sorry to disappoint, but the truth is that narration is less about the …
So they want a conversational read…how do you get there? Script Analysis!! If you are auditioning at all these days, you’ll notice a trend in the direction notes. Almost every project description or director notes includes the words “conversational” …
Developing characters is a much debated topic and something that comes up again and again with students, coaches, professionals and newbies. My own approach is one I have found useful, and I am happy to share with you all here! …
I would like to preface this post by gently reminding everyone that agency representation should not be your ultimate goal as a voice-over entrepreneur. Having a top-tier agent certainly gives you a little more “street cred” and oftentimes opens doors …
When it comes to voice-over, what do you hear yourself doing? Commercials? Narrations? Documentaries? eLearning? How about museum audio tours? Promos? Movie trailers? Computer games? Animation/character? Audiobooks? There are so many possibilities, it’s hard to know what you’re best suited for! And it can feel a …
So, you decided to become a voice actor. Congratulations! You started taking classes. You’re working on a demo. You’re jazzed about getting out there, finding an agent and starting to audition. But… How do you find out about the business …
Having another trained ear listen in on your work can improve your work as a voice artist. When I first started out as a voice-over actor, auditioning went a little something like this: I’d get a phone call from my …
Every voice-over artist needs to know how to select, set up, and maintain their home studio. I’m going to start a little out of order and begin with Setting Up your home studio, because that’s the easy part. Then I’ll …