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
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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
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
A Voice Actor’s Guide: How to Make your Voice Sound Better
Amber speaks too quickly. Her words slam and stumble into each other and she comes across as alternately nervous or excited or uncomfortable in the situation or space she is in. Rose’s voice is thin, brittle and cracks. She sounds much older than she is. From her mid-twenties, strangers on the phone … [Read more...] about A Voice Actor’s Guide: How to Make your Voice Sound Better
Voice Over Rates: How to Find the Razor Sharp Edge of Pricing your Professional
After sorting out how to find the right voice with top notch audio quality and a quick turnaround time, the big question for producers hiring voiceover professional is rates. How much does it cost to hire a voice actor to narrate your material? The simple … [Read more...] about Voice Over Rates: How to Find the Razor Sharp Edge of Pricing your Professional
Voice Over Insider’s View: Pt 3 Direct Yourself Like an Expert
21st Century voice over means knowing how direct yourself in your own booth. Expertly. If the task seems daunting and you're a bit shaky on how to deftly turn the tables to be both actor and director, these tips may help steady you on. When you get a piece of text... Orient Yourself … [Read more...] about Voice Over Insider’s View: Pt 3 Direct Yourself Like an Expert