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When they hear a voice-over, do consumers stop to think whether the voice talent is male or female? Well, sometimes gender matters a lot – and sometimes it doesn’t, observes long-time voice actor Kim Handysides, who takes us from the earliest voice-overs to today’s changing trends …
There’s a lot that goes into winning a voice-over audition. VO pro Rob Marley shares six tips that he says will help you deliver a quality voice-over that can tip the odds in your favor …
Before hitting the RECORD button, warm-up your jaw muscles – and release tension – with voice specialist Ann Utterback’s 2 minutes of Go-To Vocal Exercises. Bonus: They also wake up your brain!
Hearing a poor voice-over performance will make you wince (or worse), but it can also be a learning experience, says veteran voice actor Joe Thomas. Joe shares many examples of bad VO and five lessons to learn from them …
Every voice-over script you receive to record is perfect, right? NOT. Maybe there’s a glaring error, the phrasing is confusing, there’s terminology you don’t understand or simply can’t pronounce … whatever. VO pro Rick Lance advises how to approach the client about this, without stepping on toes …
Is articulation sometimes a stumbling block when you read voice-over copy? The problem might be in your jaw, advises speech specialist Ann Utterback. An “open jaw’ is preferred for American English, but clenching your teeth when stressed – and Temporomandibular Disorder- can get in the way …
Most highly successful voice-over pros likely have this common thread: a strong understanding of comedy and a perfect sense of timing. Yet that skill doesn’t necessarily come naturally, and VO pro Rick Lance has suggestions for learning to talk funny …
Skimping on your sleep is expected during a large and lively voice-over conference like last week’s VO Atlanta. There’s so much to do, so many people to meet! But now back home, sleep has to regain a priority for your vocal health and performance, says VO pro (and VO Atlanta attendee) Natasha Marchewka. Here, she shares 10 ways to get the rest you need …
A cool voice acting how-to video we just noticed features VO pro and coach Randye Kaye advising how not to panic – but instead, deliver – a variety of takes when the director tells you, “Give me five in a row” …
Cold weather is a serious enemy to your voice-over career – it can shock your vocal folds into raspy soreness, freezing your pipes from work. So, what to do if you MUST venture outdoors when the temperature plunges? VO pro/coach Bettye Zoller has the wrap-up …