When we think of character work in voice acting, obvious genre choices like animation and gaming rise to the surface. Jumping in to the concept of character work from here, "characters" (not to be confused with character actors) refers to the roles that are almost never the antagonist or … [Read more...] about Approaching Character Work In Voice Acting
Why Great eLearning Narration Is So Much More Than You Think It Is
When you learn something new the most important muscle you’re using is your intellect, correct? Well, yes and no…. Your emotional connection is as important to your learning. Think back to when you were a kid in school. Do you remember your favorite teacher? Why did you like them so much? What makes … [Read more...] about Why Great eLearning Narration Is So Much More Than You Think It Is
Pacing – What It Means in Voice Over and How You Can Unlock Its Magic
What is pacing? Basically, it is the speed at which you talk or at which you unfold a story. But like everything in acting and voice over, there is more to it than that. It’s not just the speed, but the energy as well. It’s the ebb and flow of time between your thoughts and the listeners. The … [Read more...] about Pacing – What It Means in Voice Over and How You Can Unlock Its Magic
Exploring Humor in Voice Acting
When my daughter Jennifer (now grown and doing an MSc in Social Psychology) was a kid, one of her science fair projects was on humor and jokes. As a voice actor and despite having buddies who are stand-up comics, it was the first time I had ever thought about the process of humor in voice acting and … [Read more...] about Exploring Humor in Voice Acting
Ho-Ho-Holiday Voiceovers to Warm the Heart
Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve, Las Posadas, Diwali, Chinese New Year, the Solstice...Tapping into the warmth, the love, the joy and magic of the holidays is a lesson in connecting with the heart for all, including voiceover actors. It’s no coincidence that the brightest time of the … [Read more...] about Ho-Ho-Holiday Voiceovers to Warm the Heart
Documentary Narration Styles and Trends
Ahhh documentaries. How you’ve changed. And expanded. And wormed your way into our hearts. Have you noticed there are more documentaries than ever now and more people watching them? In part perhaps because of their availability on streaming services (over a thousand available right now on Netflix … [Read more...] about Documentary Narration Styles and Trends