Learning from others who are doing well in the the voice arts is a great way to learn more and stay abreast of what works and what doesn't. I regularly check out blogs of some of the cream of the crop in our industry. Now anyone can talk can blog, but not everyone creates insightful content worthy … [Read more...] about Top 10 Voiceover Blogs to Follow – David Tyler
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How to Approach Voice Over for Family Friendly Commercials
Summer time and the living is full of family friendly get-togethers and outings and commercials offering advice on what to do to keep everyone happy and how to save money doing it. To be able to serve Mom, Dad, the kids, Grandma and the clients as well, we as the voice over actors have a few things … [Read more...] about How to Approach Voice Over for Family Friendly Commercials
Best Voice Over: Spotlight on Health Care Ads
Health care ads are a mainstay in advertising and the best voice over chosen to present medical messages is a critical part of creative choice. Healthcare commercials achieve their goals through a few specific avenues in terms of vocal tone and direction: sentimental – those that tug at heart … [Read more...] about Best Voice Over: Spotlight on Health Care Ads
Being Award Announcer at the WTA Grand Slam of Voice Over
One of the things I love about being a voice over announcer are the places and jobs it takes me vicariously or in person. This October, one of the biggest events in the female tennis world was held in Singapore. The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Finals Gala Evening. And though I wasn’t there … [Read more...] about Being Award Announcer at the WTA Grand Slam of Voice Over
Why Voice Over is the Key to a Successful PSA
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
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