Voice Acting: Hugh Ties A Simple Change To A Better Voice Over Read, by Hugh Klitzke
A simple change in your approach to a voice over read might have a profound impact. Casting director/coach Hugh Klitzke ties this recent experience to voice over …
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Health: This Summer’s Vacation, I Said ‘No’ To The Smart Phone. And Disconnecting Was Liberating, Refreshing, by Rick Lance
Summer is VO talent Rick Lance’s favorite time of year – especially vacation. This year, Rick totally disconnected while on vacation – no smart phone. “Quite simply, I was just there. I removed the distractions, I focused my attention where I wanted, and I was present.” It’s a memory he’ll draw upon when feeling stressed and overwhelmed …
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Career: Are You STILL Not Getting Lots Of Repeat Business From Your Voice Over Clients? (Here’s Why), by Paul Strikwerda
You might like surprises … VO pro Paul Strikwerda says HE does. But Paul cautions to not surprise your voice over clients with inconsistent service if you want their repeat business. Here’s what you may be doing to ticks them off and away …
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Voice Acting: Voice Over Math – Less Than 100% = Zero. So What’s Stopping You From Going All The Way? by Jim Conlan
Being ‘pretty good’ at voice over is just a milestone to a successful career – not a destination, argues veteran voice actor/coach Jim Conlan. In terms of math, less than 100% = zero. And what’s stopping you from going all the way? Jim sees it and tells how to go all the way …
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Auditions: Casting Director Warns About 12 Mistakes Voice Actors Make In Auditions From Home, by Hugh Klitzke
Competition for voice over gigs is fierce enough, so why blow the audition from your home by making one or more of these 12 mistakes? Casting director/coach Hugh Klitzke sees them all the time …
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Voice Acting: The Conversational Read: Relax Into Your Voice And Become Comfortable With It, video by Gary Terzza
Can you have an easy conversation with your microphone? Relaxed, natural, as if talking to a friend? It’s a style much in demand these days. But it’s NOT easy! Many of us tense up when activating the mic. In this brief video, UK voice talent / VO coach Gary Terzza demonstrates how to ease into a “natural” read …
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Health: 10 Tips For Staying Healthy And Sounding Great This Summer, by Ann Utterback
Heat exhaustion is no friend to your voice – and neither are summer colds and allergies. If you want to stay healthy and sound great this summer, try these 10 tips from speech specialist Dr. Ann Utterback …
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Voice Acting: ‘And … Cue Announce!’ How To Prepare For The VO Ride Of Your Life – Live Announcing, by Marian Massaro
If voicing to a microphone in a studio isn’t pressure enough for you – hop aboard LIVE ANNOUNCING for what VO pro Marian Massaro says will be the ride of your life. Marian is a go-to voice for these gigs and shares what to know and how to prepare for this exhilarating voice over niche …
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Voice Acting: When The Commercial VO Script Wants ‘Wry And Knowing’ – Where And How? by Hugh Klitzke
In commercial voice over scripts we are often asked to be “wry and knowing,” yet not provided with any kind of context, notes coach/casting director Hugh Klitzke. The challenge, he says, is usually two-fold: where to be wry, and how …
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Voice Acting: Are You The E-Learning Client’s Go-To VO Talent For More Work? Three Tips, by Rick Gordon
The e-Learning business keeps humming along, and savvy clients are looking for ways to trim budgets and get the most value possible from VO talents. As a key player in this market, Rick Gordon – owner of the e-Learningvoices.com online casting business – sees three ways you can become the go-to talent for more and repeat work from your clients …