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The idea of sounding conversational has long been important in voiceover work, since long gone are the days of the announcer. It has followed suit pretty similarly with the shift in acting styles in film which went from theatrical to “real.” It’s why i am not one of those “hip artsy types” who just love those black and white “classics.” They feel phony....
It’s been a long time since I’ve written on the subject of voiceover technique. If you feel like skipping this moment while I muse on how I came to write this particular set of voiceover tips, you can go to the next paragraph and you’re forgiven. What has happened to me over the years of voiceover coaching is that I have learned so much more...
Before changing careers to voicework, I owned a small business. When I started it, I registered with the state and created an LLC. Luckily, as a performer you do not have to go through the time and expense to create an LLC. You can simply file a DBA or "doing business as" for your stage name, or production company name. So with newly-minted Vistaprint...
So you've been working with a voice coach for a few months now, developing your ability. The time has finally come to record a voice over demo.When I first thought of a demo, I imagined an elaborate 10 minute recording showcasing all of my various voices, accents, and abilities. But the days of reel-to-reel audio tape recorders are gone, and with them the...
"It's always darkest before the dawn." I'd like to take a break this week from what has become our usual format of discussing equipment and construction to talk about perseverance.It's easy to get discouraged when undertaking a new project. This can apply to something as simple as hobby, or as complex as starting a career in Voice work.The key is to...
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