August 31, 2007
CNN drops Reuters as Main News Source
CNN, "The Most Trusted Name in News", has just ended their 27-year partnership with news source Reuters, an International news gathering body, one of the most renowned out there.
What will CNN do now?
Find out more here at VOX Daily.
Marvel's Ultimate Voice Talent Search
Want to be the voice of a Marvel character in their upcoming animated film release on DVD? Here's your chance!
August 30, 2007
Vocal Behaviors
How does your voice behave for you on a daily basis?
Share your vocal stories and let us know whether your vocal performance is likened more to a morning glory, an afternoon delight or a nocturnal wonder.
Add a comment now!
August 29, 2007
Vox Studio Software - Do you dig it?
A story idea from one of our readers!
What do you think of Vox Studio Software? Ever heard of it? Need it, love it, use it, or what?
Share your thoughts on this piece of software by adding a comment here on the VOX Daily Blog.
Johnna Gottlieb's "The Business of Voiceover" at NYU
Have you met Johnna Gottlieb?
If you haven't, she's pals with Joan Baker, teaches a VO class at New York University and is going to be on Voice Over Experts this September!
Find out more about Johnna and her class that runs this Autumn.
Trailers, Promos, and Rodney Saulsberry, oh my!
This Fall, why not treat yourself to some voice over training over the phone in movie trailers and promos?
You don't have to be in New York or Los Angeles to take advantage of this teleclass series brought to you by A1 voice talent, Rodney Saulsberry.
Learn more about how you can Spice up your September now.
Sacramento, Keep Your Voices Primed!
In the spirit of wrapping up the summer with some voice acting classes as we turn away from August running for September, here's another one you don't want to miss...
Sacramento, watch out, a Whirlwind of Voice Over in the form of Julie Williams is due to hit on September 16th!
Break Into Voice Over Teleseminar Tonight
Were you on the call for the first lecture from Nancy and Anna on Acting for Advertising?
If not, be sure to jump in on the highly anticipated sequel tonight!
August 28, 2007
The Simpsons - Vote Now!
Have you voted for your favorite Springfield impressions?
August 27, 2007
Dallas Workshop with Bettye Zoller
If you're in Dallas or planning to be for September 15-16, 2007, it is worth your while to consider attending a voice over workshop instructed by Bettye Zoller, a weekend she promises to be exceptional and requested by popular demand.
Learn more about the workshop agenda, socialization and food that comes with the weekend!
Jason McCoy Wins 1st Place in Voices.com 60 Second Pitch Contest
Voice Talent Jason McCoy’s elevator speech garnered him the grand prize at Voices.com’s 2007 60 Second Pitch Contest this summer.
Learn more about Jason McCoy and his voice over journey here at VOX Daily.
August 23, 2007
The Ultimate Business Plan for Voice Over Talent
Voice Actors now have their very own business plan template made specifically for freelance talent to build their dream voice acting business upon or update their current operations from.
Looking for a ready-made business plan that you can customize and take to the bank?
Check out Voices.com's Ultimate Business Plan for Voice Actors.
August 22, 2007
Transformers @ BotCon
What do you get when you combine crazy fans, Hasbro figurines, The Transformers, and voice actors Daniel Ross, David Kaye and Peter Cullen?
An awesome video segment on GameOne, that's what!
Want to see some Transformers coverage at BotCon 2007?
August 21, 2007
Line Reads and Kids
Hearing children's voice overs sometimes makes me wonder if they are being fed direction through a line read.
Is the tone of voice and artistic interpretation we hear emanating from the mouths of babes actually of their own inspiration, or is it the guidance of a voice over coach or director in the booth?
August 20, 2007
How to Use SurePay at Voices.com
New to Voices.com?
If you'd like to learn more about our SurePay Escrow Service ( in other words, how you can get paid for work directly at Voices.com and earn feedback ratings ), read this tutorial created by Laurynda Pasma.
How can you use SurePay? Find out!
August 17, 2007
Joe Cipriano Interview Series in Full Swing on VOX Talk
This week brings us part two of three in an interview series with Joe Cipriano.
Listen to Jesse Springer's interviews with this VO great on the VOX Talk Podcast and discover some "behind the scenes" tales about how this project took flight here on the VOX Daily Voice Actor blog.
August 16, 2007
Simpsons Sound Alike Challenge
Can you do an impression of one or several of the characters from The Simpsons?
Now is the time to let your character voice acting talent shine!
Enter the Voices.com Simpsons Sound Alike Challenge and may the best Springfieldite win!
August 15, 2007
Any Tips for Voice Actors Tackling On-Camera Work?
Are you a voice actor who also does on camera work for a living?
Having good on camera skills is a plus and many people who do voice overs do not live on voice over alone.
If you fall into that niche, share some trade secrets here with your potentially camera-destined colleagues about how voice actors can make a splash on the screen as well as off.
August 14, 2007
Workshop Survey for Voice Actors
What do you look for in a workshop?
We've compiled a brief survey that will give you the opportunity to make your voice heard! Let us know your opinions on what you prefer, what you're looking for, and also just how important food and socialization is at these events!
Want a workshop to come to your neck of the woods? Participate in the Voice Acting Workshops Survey Now.
August 13, 2007
Code of Ethics
Do freelance voice over professionals need a code of ethics?
Evaluating the construction and adoption of a code of ethics may be something to consider.
How do you feel about the idea and what would you hope to see in a code of ethics for the voice over profession?
August 9, 2007
Voice of the Carolina Hurricanes Chuck Kaiton
Is your contract up for renewal?
Chuck Kaiton just had has renewed his contract, continuing in full stride as the official play-by-play voice of the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes.
August 8, 2007
In-store Advertising
When it comes to voiceovers, how effective are they as in-store advertisements?
Has your voice been used to accompany in-store advertisements?
Hear about a Thunder Bay, ON Canada grocery store that has embarked on a high-tech journey using audio / visual marketing. Get the meat and potatoes of the story here at VOX Daily.
August 7, 2007
Brush With Greatness?
Have you ever had a brush with greatness?
Whether it's been a local on-air personality or a Hollywood Starlet, we've all had a 'brush' with greatness at some time or another.
Share your stories on VOX Daily!
August 6, 2007
Simon Cowell and Fearne Cotton Voice RSPCA Ad
Simon Cowell is best known as the hard hitting, merciless member of the triumvirate on American Idol, but as we've heard and seen in recent days, he's quite the opposite when taken out of the camera's glare.
Politics.co.uk has shone the limelight on a different Simon Cowell along with TV presenter, DJ and model Fearne Cotton, promoting the warm and fuzzy side of Cowell in particular.
Discuss the UK advertisement "I'm An Animal Help Me Out"!
August 3, 2007
Get a Taste of Voice Over Experts!
Have you experienced Voice Over Experts yet?
If you haven't, here's a quick intro to the podcast and a taste of what you can expect from the Voice Over Experts Podcast at Voices.com.
Catch episode 08 with Deborah Sale Butler here and find links to other episodes as well.
This is definitely a podcast you should be subscribed too!
August 2, 2007
Jesse Springer Interview with Joe Cipriano on VOX Talk
Had a cup of Joe yet today?
Jesse Springer, a VOX Talk correspondent, recently interviewed Joe Cipriano, famed promo voice, Apple spokesperson for podcasting with GarageBand, and one of the PrimeTimeVoices.com crew.
Tune in to VOX Talk to listen to part 1 of 3 in an interview series produced by Jesse Springer with the one and only Joe Cipriano!
August 1, 2007
Review : Walking the Labyrinth
The 2007 London Fringe, a festival that features new and upcoming actors, is now in full swing in London, Ontario Canada.
One play in particular, Walking the Labyrinth is a one man show written and performed by Peter Cavell, jam packed with voice overs and well worth attending.
