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Learning to read voice over copy cold comes down to experience, notes casting director/coach Hugh Klitzke – including practice. Dare to be imperfect as you take these steps …
A bright, happy smile in your voice is often desired for commercial voice overs – but what if your voice doesn’t naturally convey a smile? Voice talent-VO Chef Deb Munro says the recipe calls for creating a happy character …
Improv skills will improve your voice over auditions and job performances – and boost your confidence at the mic. But many fear trying improv. You, too? Here’s a simple, fun exercise to get you started …
Many scripts specify “conversational” or “non-announcer” tone – but veteran voice actor Joe Thomas laments: “There’s very little VO out there in the real world that would be mistaken for actual conversation.” So how do you perform “conversational” on copy that is anything but? Joe’s tips …
Got a thin-sounding voice? That’s fine for voicing some characters. But for a full, rich resonance, practice these tongue and jaw techniques from voice specialist Dr. Ann Utterback …
VOICE ACTINGTransform Your Voice Over Listeners – And Your Life – With Self-ExpressionNovember 5, 2014By David ZemaVoice Actor & CoachRecently, I was helping a student with a piece of challenging…
The brevity of commercials is a challenge for voice actors: Mess up a few lines and you lose the power of the copy. Casting director/coach Hugh Klitze gives pointers on “finding the story to tell” …
If you feel your voice is sounding dull – flat, lifeless – at the mic, see this short video (with accompanying transcript) from voice talent/coach Gary Terzza on how to add vigor and vitality to your voice …
Let’s tap into the wisdom and trial-and-error experiences of an exceptionally successful voice actor: Harlan Hogan. It’ll save us time and expense as we climb the ladders of our own VO careers. In Part 2 of our series of excerpts from the new second edition of Harlan’s book, “VO: Tales and Techniques of a Voice-Over Actor,” Harlan shares advice for voice acting alone, in your studio …
People come out of their shell behind the protection of a Halloween mask. “We don’t want others to truly see us for who we are,” says voice talent/coach Deb Munro. “Frightening, really.” And it’s especially limiting for projecting one’s personality into voice overs. Munro challenges you to unmask – now!