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Character voices come from “places” in your mind – but also very physical places in your body. Leading voice talent and coach Elley-Ray Hennessy shares 10 ways to access those physical places to deliver character voices that she says “even you have no idea about” – yet.
Can you unwind? Can you take a break from work … your cell phone, emails, the fear of NOT being “there” 24/7 for your clients? “Take time to recharge your batteries and inspire others,” urges veteran voice actor Paul Strikwerda, who eloquently tells us why and how to do it …
It is profoundly rewarding to capture an animation character’s unique vocal sound – but equally disturbing when the placement wanders and morphs into another texture or is lost completely, notes veteran character voice talent and coach Elley-Ray Hennessy. Here’s her advice to get your voice in shape and create – and sustain – credible character voices …
Auditioning for voice over jobs from your home studio means no one directs you – you’re on your own. Award-winning voice talent and coach Marc Cashman offers 16 tips for doing it right. See if you nail them all …
What IS IT about Morgan Freeman’s voice and delivery that makes him so popular? Veteran voice actor Dan Hurst explores the question, which leads to this four-point lesson for all voice actors …
You may not notice it when recording, but your breaths might be distracting to listeners – and downright annoying to some. Veteran voice actor Paul Strikwerda says rather than waste time editing out unwanted breaths, learn to relax and breathe properly. Mouth open, begin …
PEOPLEDave Fennoy Chats About Voicing Video Games… And Interactive Zombies In The Walking DeadBy Rebecca MichaelsVoice Actor Dave Fennoy is a preeminent VO actor in Los Angeles, providing voices for…
Velvet voice Alan Sklar relates an ‘aha’ moment when hearing a promo he voiced for ESPN: “Yes, I thought. Yes! For that job I had become the self I was capable of becoming. It was a moment of great joy. That’s the authentic me.” Read and listen and learn …
Get an exam and invest in the health of your voice, urges Dr. Reena Gupta, at the Osborne Head & Neck Institute in LA. In Part 3 of VoiceOverXtra’s vocal health series, voice talent/author Elizabeth Holmes interviews Dr. Gupta and others on proper voice evaluations, vocal abuses, advice for surgery, how to find a doctor, drug side effects and more …
OK, you’re taking good care of your vocal health – drinking lots of water, resting. But still, something’s not right. Admit you might have a serious problem and see an ear-nose-throat (ENT) physician. Mary was “hoarse all the time” … Part 2 of a VoiceOverXtra series by Elizabeth Holmes.