In Canada yesterday (aka the Great White North, aka Hollywood North) Netflix announced they’d be investing $500 million in original production here. Immediate thoughts: Woo-hoo! Happy days are here again! But then the cynic steps in. $500 million? That’s just 2 (count ‘em, two) Hollywood … [Read more...] about Actors: This is What Happens When Netflix Pacifies Government
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Voice Over Portfolio: Why We Love Morgan Freeman
Oh, the honeyed gravitas. Languid and relaxed. Soothing and warm. There's that dominant, strong male sound, with a nice low pitch, but it’s grounded and non-threatening. When Morgan Freeman does voiceover you feel like you’re in good hands, er…tones. We can’t get enough. And neither can our clients. … [Read more...] about Voice Over Portfolio: Why We Love Morgan Freeman
One Narrator’s Voiceover Obsessions: Just Explainer to Me
Apart from the fact that they provide me, a professional narrator, with about 20% of my voiceover income, I must confess. I am obsessed with explainer videos. They’re nifty-swifty cool little bites of “Hello, My name is____” and “this is what I do.” I was surprised at an in-studio commercial … [Read more...] about One Narrator’s Voiceover Obsessions: Just Explainer to Me
How to Make Spectacular Commercial Voice Overs
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
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
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