Your craft, profession or career, presents opportunities to be of service. To give back. For a voice over artist, performing the VO on public service announcements (better known as PSAs) hits that sweet spot for me. I'm currently sitting in a friend's living room in LA, here this week nominated for … [Read more...] about Why Voice Over is the Key to a Successful PSA
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Voice Over, An Insider Take on the Exploding iGaming Industry
Aside from buying the odd lottery ticket ('cause a gal can dream!), I wouldn’t say I’m much of a gambler. But that doesn’t mean I can’t be part of the ever-growing iGaming industry. I work as a voice-over talent for many clients in the online gambling industry. This photo is actually of me backstage … [Read more...] about Voice Over, An Insider Take on the Exploding iGaming Industry
Determining Rates: A Formula for a Simple Voice Over Pricing Guide
If a potential client asks “What do you charge”, do you feel put on the spot to come up with an answer right away? Do you have that answer, or are you fumbling for words in a mad dash to not lose out on a gig? While some customers usually have a predetermined budget and rate in mind, others might … [Read more...] about Determining Rates: A Formula for a Simple Voice Over Pricing Guide
How to Shoot Your Voiceover Career in the Foot – VO’s Worst Practices
If you ever get a chance to help out in any casting project, take it. Whether you sign up as a reader for a day, get an summer internship at a casting house or even volunteer to answer phones, being on the other side of the proverbial casting couch gives you an unparalleled vantage point and insight … [Read more...] about How to Shoot Your Voiceover Career in the Foot – VO’s Worst Practices
3 Ways Storytelling is King in Voiceover for Ads and Business
So...what’s your story? Or rather what is your relationship with story? Chances are it’s tight. We humans love story. We swim in it, soak in it, eat it up daily. Hourly, even. But have you stopped to consider your relationship with story as a voiceover artist? Levar Burton, (Reading Rainbow … [Read more...] about 3 Ways Storytelling is King in Voiceover for Ads and Business
Is the Seth Rogan Controversy Good or Bad for Voiceover Industry?
A reporter from the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) called me yesterday to ask me (a female voice over artist) how I felt about Seth Rogan voicing prompts for the Vancouver Transit Authority. Matthew ____ (I don’t remember his last name) asked if I felt any animosity toward Seth for … [Read more...] about Is the Seth Rogan Controversy Good or Bad for Voiceover Industry?