Top 10 VOX Daily Posts for 2006
In no particular order, here are the top ten blog posts published at VOX Daily for the year 2006!
This past year has been phenomenal for the voice industry and 2007 promises to bring even more opportunities and highlights for us all.
Since we started blogging in December of 2005, VOX Daily has witnessed and documented dozens of amazing events, stories, interviews, and resources all centric to voiceovers and the entertainment industry.
The following blog posts were selected to represent the best of the best this year from the files at VOX Daily.
Sara Mendes da Costa, The Voice of Time
Recently, Sara Mendes da Costa of Brighton in the UK was chosen out of nearly 18,500 candidates to become the voice of time for British Telecom's Speaking Clock.
Pat Fraley's ADR Adventure at Disney
I'd like to share my day working at Disney on the upcoming film, Wild Hogs, starring Tim Allen, Martin Lawrence, John Travolta, and William H. Macy. I arrived at the huge, comfortable and famous Stage B at Disney Studios...
An extraordinary voice actor and wonderful person to boot, this conversation with voice actress Kari Wahlgren is sure to win the hearts of all voice acting fans and talent alike.
David Houston's Getting Started in Voiceovers Part I and II
I’m increasingly presented with the question: “How can I get into doing voiceovers?” or “what’s your advice on getting started?” I’ll do my best to sum up my answers to these questions here...
Ever wondered how to interpret voiceover jargon? Get the lingo down with the help of this handy Glossary of voiceover terms provided by Voice Cat Marc Cashman.
LibriVox: An audio homage to the written word
Looking for a way to build your portfolio? Consider volunteering your talents and record audiobooks at LibriVox.org.
If one has been observing the trends in the blogosphere, its easy to recognize that voice actors have unique voices, both behind the microphone and in their daily observations.
The Psychology Behind Custom Demos
In audition situations, talent who submit custom demos are usually rewarded with extra attention from clients receiving the auditions. While this may seem obvious, the psychology behind the submission and reception of custom demos is highly overlooked...
How do you keep your voice healthy?
When it comes to treating physical ailments that affect your voice, what are your favorite remedies?
Susan Eichhorn, a widely respected Canadian singing teacher and musical theatre coach now based in midtown Manhattan in New York City, suggested...
From Singer to Voice Talent: Making the Transition
Same instrument, different way of using it! Learn how to go from singing to speaking. Many voice talent start their careers in music, particularly as classically trained singers.
Feel free to comment on these stories or reminisce about your favorite posts at VOX Daily for the year 2006.
Wishing you and yours a blessed, healthy and joyous 2007 :)
Stephanie
Comments
Stephanie,
I'm honored to be listed in the Top 10; it's a generous compliment, considering how many terrific posts showed up in Vox Daily this past year.
Many thanks, and keep up the superb work!
~ David
Posted by: David Houston | January 4, 2007 11:14 AM