So, it helps to have talent. Obvi, as my kid would say. (Insert age appropriate eye roll here) And a few technical things too, like training, practice and timing. But more than that, the secret sauce in how to make spectacular commercial voiceovers is a recipe of love, understanding and respect. Let … [Read more...] about How to Make Spectacular Commercial Voice Overs
Timeline on the Birth and Growth of Podcasting
For a medium that is still a teenager, podcasting seems to have appeared out of nowhere and has grown like Jack’s mythical beanstalk. Audio is genius in its ability to convey intimacy, emotion and story. The rewards of the current Golden Age of Podcasting are now being reaped. This … [Read more...] about Timeline on the Birth and Growth of Podcasting
How to Find Voice Over Talent You’ll Love: Voiceover.Biz
The online world cracked opened immense possibilities for working with industry pros in a non-geographic specific way. It's also made it difficult to sift through the ocean of dust to find your diamonds. That’s what makes voiceover.biz so special. Looking for a quick, easy way how to find awesome, … [Read more...] about How to Find Voice Over Talent You’ll Love: Voiceover.Biz
Insider View Pt 2: 7 Secrets to Directing Your Voice Actors
You’ve been tasked with directing the audio on a commercial, a corporate video or gaming session. You know how you want it to sound, but are you certain you’ll be able to get that from your voice actor? Actors are a touchy-feely, capricious lot. They are trained to observe and catalogue the … [Read more...] about Insider View Pt 2: 7 Secrets to Directing Your Voice Actors
My Insider’s View: How to Direct Voice Actors – Pt 1
With more years as a voice actor than a millennial can claim to be alive, I am often called upon to direct voice over sessions. What is the view from this particular vantage point? Join me for part 1 of a 3 part Insider Series with lessons from both sides of the glass. This morning I directed a … [Read more...] about My Insider’s View: How to Direct Voice Actors – Pt 1