London, Ontario is known officially as The Forest City, but in recent years, its reputation has expanded to include digital interactive media and gaming!
This year marked the second Digital Interactive Gaming Conference in our city and I had the opportunity to attend a few events on Tuesday that were absolutely fabulous and telling. Hanging out some of the crème de la crème on the Canadian video game development scene from all across the country.
Find out more about the Canadian gaming industry and how the voice over community is reaching out to game developers.
Voiceworx in Toronto Creates Great Performances With Heart
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- November 5, 2009 at 12:04 PM
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Founded in 1996, Mike Kirby's Voiceworx has served students of voice over for 13 years, and has introduced Canadian talent to the wonderful world of voice over, including Shakespearean actors who have performed at The Stratford Festival, broadcast professionals, and aspiring voice artists.
Based in Toronto, Canada, Voiceworx focuses on helping people to find the part of themselves that will blossom in the booth. It didn't take long for me to see that the very core of Voiceworx is HEART.
Jessica, Erica, and I had the opportunity to sit in on a couple of Voiceworx sessions at their Weekend Warrior Workshop in October and had an amazing time!
Learn more about this fabulous training company for voice over artists in our own backyard.
Want to be a Spanish Voice Over Artist? Genaro Liriano Tells You How!
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- November 4, 2009 at 8:45 AM
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There are many professions in our society that require you to be licensed, including teaching in the school system, practicing law, medicine, and even a license to drive a motor vehicle.
But what about a license to do voice overs?
Unheard of, right?
Get this: In many Latin American and South American countries, you have to be licensed to speak on the radio, to do live announcing, and voice over!
Voice over artist Genaro Liriano, formerly of the Dominican Republic, now resides in Canada and is a member of Voices.com. Genaro shared some very interesting information with me that will amaze and perhaps surprise you about the process one goes through to become a licensed voice for hire in Central and South America.
Quieres ser un artista de doblaje de voz o Locutor? Genaro Liriano le dice como!
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- November 4, 2009 at 8:43 AM
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En Nuestra sociedad existen varias profesiones que le requieren al profesional que tenga su apropiada licencia para ejercer su oficio, incluyendo enseñando en el sistema educativo, ejerciendo las leyes, medicina, y hasta licencia para poder conducir un vehiculo.
Pero, se imaginan una licencia para hacer doblaje de voz?
Nunca lo habías escuchado, verdad?
Miren esto: En varios países Latino Americanos y Sudamericanos, usted necesita tener una licencia para hablar por la radio, para hace eventos en vivo y para hacer doblaje de voz!
El artista de voz Genaro Liriano, oriundo de la Republica Dominicana, quien ahora reside en Canadá y es miembro de Voices.com. Genaro compartió con migo informaciones acerca del proceso que alguien tiene que seguir para poder tener una licencia y poder ejercer el trabajo de locutor y doblaje de voz en America central y Sudamérica, se encontraran estos detalles muy interesante que talvez les van a sorprender y fascinar.
No More Work Agreements! It's Just Become Even Easier to Book Jobs at Voices.com
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- November 3, 2009 at 11:58 PM
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Whenever we make changes to the site, we discuss them here on VOX Daily as well as via regular newsletters to our members.
This change in particular simplifies the process for closing the deal on a voice over job!
What's new?
You will no longer have to upload a Work Agreement when negotiating with clients at Voices.com.
At first glance you might wonder how removing one step could have such a significant impact, but believe you me, this slight change will make a world of difference.
Read this post to learn more and to see how seamless the process has become!
Client Interview with Jordy Wax of Contrast Films
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- November 2, 2009 at 9:35 AM
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Ever wanted to know more about the casting side of the business from a client perspective?
Today, I'm sharing an interview I did with Jordy Wax of Contrast Films, letting you in on his very first experience at Voices.com, some surprises, and also why he hired the person he did and how you can position yourself as the ideal candidate for the job.
3 Creative Ways to Use Your Voice on Hallowe'en
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- October 30, 2009 at 11:48 AM
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Can you do funny voices?
How about some character voices with some spook in them?
Today on VOX Daily, I'll give you 3 ideas for how you can use your voice and add some spice to Hallowe'en festivities.
Humility and Voice Acting
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- October 29, 2009 at 3:49 PM
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When people are voice acting, their names are not generally associated with the voice over or the product they are selling.
The one exception that I can think of is in the world of character voice acting where there may be credits included at the end of a cartoon, film, or in a video game.
Bearing that in mind, how does this affect the voice acting profession?
Share your thoughts on the topic here at VOX Daily!
Sunday Muse Teaches You How To Do Cartoon Voices, Too!
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- October 28, 2009 at 3:05 PM
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Looking for a great present for a child with a flair for the dramatic?
Want to know the ins and outs of voice acting for kids?
Voice actress and teacher Sunday Muse's new book "You Can Do Cartoon Voices, Too!" is an absolute must for the aspiring voice actor in your home that educates using accessible terms that children can understand.
The book also has a special section for parents that prepares them for the business side of what their children will encounter, including a Q&A with 3 top tier voice over agents.
If there was ever a getting started in voice overs guide for kids, this is it!
Want to learn more? Enjoy this review of Sunday's book!
When Opportunity Knocks
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- October 27, 2009 at 11:41 PM
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Have you received opportunities only to turn them down because you're not giving yourself enough credit?
Many people find it difficult to identify the value or beauty in within themselves that others can plainly see.
Opportunity can come knocking when you least expect it... opportunities also present themselves to you for a reason.
Are you seizing the day? If not, let this VOX Daily article convince you otherwise!
