June 30, 2007
The Voice Actor's Resource List
To wrap up our week on education, today you'll get a comprehensive list of everything on the website that can help you succeed in voice overs!
From blogs, podcasts, videos, free downloads, and educational packages, whatever you're looking for is right here in this article with handy links to get right to the source.
June 29, 2007
Review : The Gypsy's Guide to Professional Home Recording
Do you want to learn the basics of recording from home quickly with the minimum amount of time and expense?
Check out this review on Pat Fraley's book / CD combo, "The Gypsy's Guide to Professional Home Recording" to learn the rudiments of producing professional audio at home on your PC or Mac.
June 28, 2007
OIART - Interview with Bob Breen
Ever wondered about the technical side of voice over recording?
Discover answers to questions you may have never thought of here in this interview with Robert (Bob) Breen from the Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology, Inc.
Audio Production Schools
Just learning the business of how to set up your home recording studio?
Do you need some assistance learning how to use the software or equipment?
Consider acquiring an education in audio production and audio engineering and find out where people with the proverbial "golden ears" go to school.
Contest to Win Podcasting Gear Worth $335
Remember when we talked about Podcasting last week?
There's a contest out now put on by the Create Business Growth gang where they are giving away $335 worth of podcasting gear and books.
Sounds good, doesn't it?
Want to learn more?
June 27, 2007
7 Steps to Take Before Making a Voice Over Demo
Would an aspiring singer perform in a recital before taking any lessons?
Would an entrepreneur go to a banker asking for money without a business plan?
Would an agent want to receive a demo CD from a voice actor who doesn't have any training?
Find out which baby steps will get you to where you want to go in the world of voice acting.
What To Look for in a Voice Over Coach
Need help finding a coach to study with?
Perhaps the question really is who should YOU study with...
Pick up some tips on how to find the best voice over coach for you at VOX Daily.
June 26, 2007
Are you a Voice Coach? Get on Voice Over Experts!
Voice Over Experts is the #1 Educational Voice Acting Podcast that features voice over coaches from the US, Canada and abroad.
Want to get on the roster at Voice Over Experts?
Here's how!
June 24, 2007
Summer Voice Acting Classes
While many kids and teenagers may be singing the refrain "School's Out For Summer", there are still workshops and classes going on in the world of voice acting for you to participate in.
If you are craving professional development, check out some of these courses being offered in the final days of June, and the months of July and August, 2007!
June 22, 2007
What's in Your iTunes?
If you ask Apple, iTunes is defined as the entertainment center of your world.
To bring Podcasting Week 2007 to a close, we'd like to ask one question of you...
What's in your iTunes?
Interview : Darbi Worley of the Everything Acting Podcast
Ever heard of The Everything Acting Podcast?
Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Darbi Worley, host of the Everything Acting Podcast as part of Podcasting Week 2007 at Voices.com.
Find out more about this awesome podcast and how you can listen in.
June 21, 2007
24 Sources of Podcast Statistics, Podcasting Market Research and Broadcasting Industry Analysis
What percentage of the general public has even heard of "podcasting"? Out of those that have, do more men or women listen to podcasts? Find the answers and a whole lot more in this extensive post on podcast statistics.
June 20, 2007
Free Small Business Podcasting Kit
Want to make your own podcast?
Follow this recipe, being sure to account for all of the ingredients ahead of time.
If there is anything that most podcasters will tell you, it pays to be prepared!
Learn how to make your own podcast at VOX Daily with our Small Business Podcasting Kit.
Why Start Podcasting?
Why are people Podcasting?
What's going on out there that inspires so many people to book time at professional recording studios, build their own home studio, or carry portable devices to record their thoughts and those of others and make them public?
Find out why people are Podcasting and why Podcasting is a frontier that no Marketer should ignore.
June 19, 2007
Voice Casting : Host of Voice Over Experts
Whose voice hosts the Voice Over Experts Podcast?
We had very specific voice casting requirements in mind when we set out to find the perfect voice to host Voice Over Experts, and this charming voice actress from the UK met and exceeded all of our expectations.
Want to meet her?
June 18, 2007
New Podcast : Voice Over Experts
Looking for advice from the best in the business of voice acting?
A brand new podcast christened “Voice Over Experts” has just entered into the world of podcasting, offering a unique perspective on the art of voice acting and the business of voice overs from a variety of acclaimed instructors hailing from North America and abroad.
How To Browse, Listen, and Subscribe to Podcasts
Need a helping hand finding a podcast you like, listening to it and then subscribing to receive it on a regular basis?
This article will help you do just that!
Learn more about how to browse, listen and subscribe to podcasts at VOX Daily.
Podcasting Week 2007
Hey Hey, it's Podcasting Week!
At Voices.com, we're covering the ins and outs of podcasting including how to find, listen to and subscribe to podcasts as well as the business side of podcast production and making some dough as a podcaster or as the voice of an independent or corporate podcast.
June 16, 2007
Technorati : The Blog Search Engine
Looking for specific articles or themed blogs online?
Ever thought of searching for content on blogs using a tool other than the Google Blog Search?
Try Technorati, your gateway to tens of millions of blogs and the stories they tell.
June 15, 2007
del.icio.us : Let the World Know Your Tastes
If you think something is "delicious", you can share that fact with everyone by bookmarking the page or website using a service aptly named...
del.icio.us !
Learn more about the social bookmarking tool del.icio.us at VOX Daily.
June 14, 2007
Facebook : Get Connected
Where can you meet up with old friends, make connections, and join countless groups that align with your hobbies or career?
Why, Facebook.com of course!
If you haven't yet checked out this free Social Networking site, it's well worth the time.
June 13, 2007
MySpace : Get Friends and Build Links
Has anyone ever referred you to their MySpace page?
What is MySpace, what does Rupert Murdoch have to do with it and why should you care?
Learn more about this social networking site, the first giant in the field.
StumbleUpon : Stumble Your Way to New Websites!
Hey, does the word StumbleUpon mean anything to you?
Our next article in our mini series on Social Media gives you the power to virtually StumbleUpon websites or web pages that you like and give them a Thumbs Up to show your appreciation and approval of content on the web!
So, how does StumbleUpon work?
June 12, 2007
Digg : How to Digg a Page
What is Digg?
Why are there so many Diggs on a given article at Voices.com?
Find out how you can leverage the power of Digg and help the most relevant content get to the top of the charts!
June 11, 2007
iPhone TV Commercial Voice
Have you seen the new iPhone TV commercials yet?
David blogged about the iPhone Voice on The Biz and I'm also going to share a bit more with you about the actor who narrated the commercial for Apple promoting the new iPhone.
Voices.com on CNN.com
It seems like everybody is talking about getting started in voice acting!
While that may be true having a trusted news source such as CNN.com validate the market by covering the opportunities therein confirms to the rest of the world that voice acting has hit the mainstream and is now officially a part of pop culture.
Catch a link to a fascinating article on the state of the biz from industry leader Voices.com and voice actors Kara Edwards, Moe Egan and Michiru Yabu at VOX Daily.
June 8, 2007
Voices.com Webinars Are Here!
We're pleased to announce our new relationship with WebEx and are excited about what that bridge we've built means for you!
Starting this coming week, you'll be able to enjoy world class webinars from your friends at Voices.com.
Want to know more?
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Voice-Over Whirlwind Weekend in Lake Tahoe
Looking for a great workshop in Lake Tahoe?
Pat Fraley and Julie Williams are teaming up to present you with two awesome days of classes in their Voice-Over Whirlwind Weekend on June 23rd and 24th with a very special (optional) demo producing session on June 25th, 2007.
June 7, 2007
Shrek the Third Interview : Kari Wahlgren
What do you need to get some buzz?
All it takes is one line!
Kari Wahlgren's role in Shrek the Third may have been minor, but it got her foot in the door.
Read more about Kari's experience and leave a comment!
June 6, 2007
Shrek the Third
Have you seen Shrek the Third?
Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, and Antonio Banderas are back in The Land of Far, Far Away starring in the finale of the Shrek trilogy with a baby Shrek to boot.
Why You Need a Business Card
Ever been in a scenario when someone asked you if you had a business card and you had to write your contact information on a slip of paper or a napkin?
It's not the ideal situation, is it?
Find out how you can make a good first impression with a professional business card at VOX Daily.
June 5, 2007
VO Star Ben Patrick Johnson Video Interview
And now for something completely different!
Enjoy this break from academia courtesy of Jesse Charles Springer (pictured here) and his interview "Behind the Mic" with promo and movie trailer voice actor Ben Patrick Johnson.
Going Green and Branding Your Web Presence
In the wake of the Voice Coaches Expo, I thought it would be appropriate to follow through in the same vein with articles about how to run your business.
Let's kick this off with some branding tips!
June 4, 2007
Voice Coaches Marketing Expo : Experts Panel
Enjoy a Q&A period at the Voice Coaches Advanced Marketing Expo!
Learn from industry experts Jim Sciancalepore, Heather Frenz, Bob Souer, David Ciccarelli, Billy Serow, Evan Farmer, and David Bourgeois.
Moderating the discussion was Voice Coaches Marketing Director, Warren Garling.
Voice Coaches Marketing Expo : Voices.com
David and Stephanie Ciccarelli presented on the topic of Voice Over in the Google Era.
With so many ways to promote your voice using the monolithic conglomerate that is Google, there's no stopping the voice over industry online!
Discover ways that you can improve and increase your presence on the Internet as a voice over talent regardless of your location.
Voice Coaches Marketing Expo : Overit Media
Does your demo have a case of the uglies?
Join the graphic design experts Dan Dinsmore and Phil Montelone from Overit Media as they give tips on how "putting on the makeup" for your Demo CD and branding materials.
June 2, 2007
Voice Coaches Marketing Expo : Billy Serow
Looking for a voice over agent in top tier commercial voice casting?
Learn more about Billy Serow, a commercial voice talent agent at the Abrams Agency in New York City.
Voice Coaches Marketing Expo : Albany Ad Club
Marketing yourself as effectively as you could locally?
Learn some hot tips on how to grow your circle of influence and increase your bottom line with tips from Stacey Nooney, Marketing Director / Project Director for Working Pictures in Albany, NY.
Voice Coaches Marketing Expo : Jay Silverman
Meet Jay Silverman, the resident Advanced Self Marketing Guru at VoiceCoaches.com.
Learn about the concept of how to make the administrative assistant (or bulldog) your friend to get to where you want to go when marketing your talents for voice over work!
Voice Coaches Advanced Marketing Expo
We're at the Voice Coaches Advanced Marketing Expo just outside of Albany, NY.
Learn more about this fantastic organization of progressive and caring instructors through the VOX Daily blog!
Audie Award Winners in New York
Were you following The Audies?
Find out who some of the winners were and discover some new audiobooks that are well worth the listening at VOX Daily.
June 1, 2007
The Art of Narration VS Veracity of Interpretation
Just because a narrator is reading a script, does that necessarily mean that they believe what they are saying?
What happens when a narrator's personal beliefs butts heads with the content of a script?
If conflict arises, will the voice over be authentic enough to believe?
