With more years as a voice actor than a millennial can claim to be alive, I am often called upon to direct voice over sessions. What is the view from this particular vantage point? Join me for part 1 of a 3 part Insider Series with lessons from both sides of the glass. This morning I directed a … [Read more...] about My Insider’s View: How to Direct Voice Actors – Pt 1
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Spotlight on the Surge of Podcasting and Voiceover Opportunities
Podcasts are gaining in popularity, big time. The soniverse (yes, I just made this word up) is exploding with podcasts in multi forms. So, let’s focus the spotlight on their burgeoning heyday and sort out how podcasting hasn’t killed the radio star, but reconstituted him/her onto another … [Read more...] about Spotlight on the Surge of Podcasting and Voiceover Opportunities
Behind the Scenes Soda Stream Video Commercial: Scarlett and Me
Is it rare to realize you’ve got a cool behind-the-scenes fact in common with a superstar like Scarlett Johannson? It is for me. And it’s also pretty freaking fun. In 2014 around Super Bowl Time, Scarlett did her famous and somewhat controversial ad for Soda Stream, the counter top … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes Soda Stream Video Commercial: Scarlett and Me
Top 5 Male Voice Actors Who Crush It
Voice actors are incredibly skilled performers. And I'm not just saying that because I'm a voice artist myself! To have the flexibility, clarity, and enunciation, along with the ability to personify a landscape, an animal, an inanimate drawing is an art form. Then, to not only do that for … [Read more...] about Top 5 Male Voice Actors Who Crush It
Is the Mazda Commercial Voice Really George Clooney?
Car commercials are known for being expensive, well-crafted, quality productions. Their budgets are usually generous because, unlike some industries, car companies market their products by marketing lifestyles. So, it’s no surprise that these brands vie for our loyalty by employing well-known … [Read more...] about Is the Mazda Commercial Voice Really George Clooney?
Nailing Funny Commercial Scripts for Non-Comedians
Advertising companies know if you want to reel in a buyer, use a joke for your bait. ‘Cause, let’s face it—commercials aren’t really what audiences tune in to see or hear. That’s why the best advertising is concise, clever and tend toward the comical. Is it any wonder that 30-second Super Bowl … [Read more...] about Nailing Funny Commercial Scripts for Non-Comedians