Getting Started with P2P VO Sites
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 …
Voice-Over Tips: Mastering Narration
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 …
The Secrets of VO Script Analysis
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” …
3 Tips for VO Character Development
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! …
Marketing Yourself to Voice-Over Agents
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 …
Identifying Changes in Your Voice-Over Niche
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 …
Staying Current with the Latest Voice-Over Trends
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 …
Voice-Over Feedback: Why it helps and how to find it
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 …
Selecting, Setting Up and Maintaining Your Home Studio
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 …
Talent Spotlight: Ra Palacio
It’s been just over a year since we did our first Talent Spotlight, Ra Palacio. He showed so much promise as a budding voice-actor, and has certainly exceeded expectations with his success! Ra has spent his time working for Twitter, …
Pro Bono VO: A professional perspective
I recorded my first voice-over “job” when I was eighteen years old. I nervously walked into a radio station to inquire about any opportunities they might have for a budding voice talent to get behind the microphone and on the …
The Voice-Over Resume: How to stand out
Let me state up-front that there is really no right or wrong way to create a resume. Just as you, your voice, your talent and your audio delivery are original with you, so should your resume be. It should reflect …