Voice: Acting

It’s not uncommon for a voice over script to be formatted in what appears to be short phrases, laid out almost at random, with ellipsis separating the phrases. Watch out, advises voice casting director Hugh Klitzke. These are NOT necessarily voice over directions …

If you are mispronouncing a word in a voice over script – ask yourself: Do I really understand what the word means in this context? Comprehension makes a big difference, says voice over casting director/coach Hugh Klitzke …

In a virtual chitchat, voice actor J. Christopher Dunn and several colleagues voiced what they would tell producers and directors to help sessions go better. Listen in …

Voice over casting director/coach Hugh Klitzke notes how groups of three’s frequently turn up in voice over commercial copy. They vary in intent, but the key is to find and understand that intent when voicing …

The clutter of info and promises from the internet and social media can clog our brain and throw our own self-identity off track. VO pro Bobbin Beam advises a time out – acknowledge your own unique truth and find your authentic voice. Here’s how …

If your “normal” speaking voice is thin and you want a more rich, full sound, speech expert Dr. Ann Utterback shares how, with exercises …

Vibrations in your voice create resonance – and what you hear in your head is different from a recording!

They say “Sound natural” – then give you copy to read that is anything but natural. It’s announcery. So – what to do? Give it your ‘Best Friend’ read. Voice casting director / coach Hugh Klitzke shows how to prep your mind for this …

At the end of commercial copy you often see a phrase that hearkens back to the content of the first line. Auditions casting director/coach Hugh Klitzke says that gives you a device to play – but how? …

Would you voice a script whose powerful words run counter to your beliefs? Did you? Voice over pro Paul Strikwerda examines the dilemma many voice actors faced during the controversial U.S. election …