September 29, 2007
SaVoa
Ever heard of SaVoa?
A first for the voice over industry, SaVoa aims to accredit all professional voice over artists, regardless of location, to preserve their art while recognizing people who produce broadcast-quality audio.
iTunes Customer Reviews
If you've found our podcasts and bonus material helpful, we'd appreciate you taking a couple minutes to submit a positive review of the shows in iTunes.
September 27, 2007
Voice Overs for Tourism
With Summer's glory turning to Fall overnight, a new season is afoot for travel and tourism!
While many Canadians and Americans may find themselves attracted further south, other people from around the world are descending on North America with the help of travel and tourism adverts.
Hear about one such story involving Brits, Mexicans and The City of Toronto.
September 26, 2007
Voice Types : Which Fach are You?
When you describe your vocal range and voice type, what do you say you are?
Learn how to discern what your voice type is and also discover many different vocal classifications.
How do you define or classify your voice?
September 25, 2007
The Hottest Microphones on the Planet
Which microphones bring the most sizzle to your recording sessions?
When you think of microphones what's the first brand that pops into your head as being desirable and functional?
Maybe it's a particular model - let us know!
Add your pick here at VOX Daily.
September 21, 2007
Couple Days Without VOX Daily?
You may have noticed that VOX Daily was a little bit less than *daily* this week.
Want to know why?
Find out!
September 18, 2007
Dialects For the "Foreign Market"
Why is the ability to perform dialects to important these days in voice over?
Accents and dialects are used in video games, storytelling, audiobooks, animation and cartoons.
Invest in some localized real estate in the Global Village by nailing some of the most common accents and dialects as well as some of the most lucrative in the audiobook biz.
September 17, 2007
Simpsons Tribute Podcast Now Out!
Have you been waiting for the special Simpsons Tribute Episode of VOX Talk?
Hear some awesome demos and find out who won The Simpsons Sound Alike Challenge on the newly released podcast, fresh off the RSS!
10 Mistakes That Cost People Work at Voices.com
Discover 10 of the most common mistakes made by voice actors who use the Voices.com web service and learn how you can avoid them to make the most of your Voices.com experience.
If you're looking for a road map at Voices.com for how to improve your opportunities for success, this article is for you.
September 15, 2007
Children's Cartoon Voice Acting Workshops in Toronto
Today may be Saturday, but all of our VOX Daily email subscribers will receive this on Sunday...
How very apropos :)
Allow me introduce to you Sunday Muse, a voice actor and children's cartoon voice over coach based in Toronto, Ontario Canada.
September 14, 2007
Fall '07 Release from Voices.com - Beta Testers Wanted
We're gearing up for our Voices.com Fall '07 Release and are looking for beta testers to provide some feedback and ideas on how the polished release can be even better!
If you want to be part of this, keep reading...
Politics in Political Voice Overs?
Is recording on both sides of the fence for political campaigns kosher?
After our call for political demos, I received an excellent question from voice actor John Wallman and I'd like to ask for your help.
Read John's question and let him know what your practices are note any unwritten rules we should all be aware of.
Jump in!
September 13, 2007
The Prince of Whales?
How's this for a whale of a tale?
Nancy Wolfson sent in this neat story about Adam Behr's Kinetic Arts featured in the September / October 2007 issue of Reel West.
What do you do when you're not recording voice overs?
Share your stories at VOX Daily.
September 12, 2007
Political Ads for the 2008 US Election
Calling all Republicans and Democrats!
Uncle Sam and advertising agencies across the US are in need of political voice overs to air for the 2008 US Election.
Send us your political demo and we'll feature it on a special page dedicated to getting you political voice work!
Learn more here.
September 11, 2007
Multiracial Voices : What's Your Sound?
What do genetics have to do with your voice?
If you come from a multiracial or blended ethnic heritage, your voice may be just as intriguing to listen to as your physical image is to see.
What's your sound?
September 10, 2007
Get the Skinny on The Audiobook Market
There is good news about audiobooks and we're here to tell you all about it!
Here's a special message I'm happy to bring to you from Pat Fraley with some neat statistics and facts about the current state of the audiobook recording industry.
September 9, 2007
Last Chance to Vote for the Simpsons Sound Alikes
Did you know that you only have two more days to vote for your favorite Simpsons Sound Alikes?
September 6, 2007
Website Referrals : Where Do You Send Your Clients To?
When you're getting ready to market your voice, which of your web properties (or websites) do you send your prospective clients to?
First impressions are key when you're promoting your voice so I thought I'd ask how you incorporate psychology into direct marketing.
Does the website you send your clients to make a difference to you?
September 5, 2007
What Kept Your Summer Kickin'?
What did you do this summer?
While many likely experienced business as usual, some of you might have been off seeing the world and recording your voice in exotic locations, European hotels, or on a cruise ship.
Where did you, your voice and your portable studio go this year? Tell us all about it at VOX Daily.
September 3, 2007
Celebrity Voice Actors VS Pro Voice Actors Debate
Is celebrity voice casting for animated films and cartoon series all it's cracked up to be?
MJ Lallo, voice acting coach, gives her .02 on the subject in an interview with Animation World Magazine's Karen Raugust.
