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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How to Voice Over ELearning for Kids
Just like this Porifera named Bob, children are like sponges. Sometimes we forget how quickly and how much they pick up and next thing we know, they’re repeating words we may not think they should incorporate into their vocabularies just yet. They absorb more information than we realize, and their … [Read more...] about How to Voice Over ELearning for Kids
How to Bring Life to a Commercial Voice Over Script
You receive a voice over script for a new commercial for toothpaste, insurance, or maybe it’s shoes. You’re want to deliver the perfect sound to match the product, but there are no tags or directions to guide your delivery. How do you get started? Even the most seasoned voice actors need to do a … [Read more...] about How to Bring Life to a Commercial Voice Over Script
Voice Over Work for eLearning Courses Promises Steady Income
Narration jobs for eLearning courses are a great source of income for voice over artists looking for steady work. This is no surprise considering that online or distance learning is becoming a mainstream and accepted form of education. People can receive entire degrees from the comfort of their … [Read more...] about Voice Over Work for eLearning Courses Promises Steady Income
Professional Voice Over Improves eLearning Retention
The beauty of eLearning is that it’s timely, self-paced and cost-effective. The medium itself improves learner retention by around 45%. Scholarly articles indicate a good professional voiceover can increase that percentage by an extra 20 percentage points or more. Here’s why good eLearning … [Read more...] about Professional Voice Over Improves eLearning Retention
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