April 30, 2008
Check It Out! Map of Voice Talent
Here's a neat map of where Voices.com voice actors are located.
Where are you in this picture?
April 29, 2008
Are you Twittering? Twitter This!
Twitter is a sensational fixation that social networking types have embraced as an alternative way to keep people up on what they're doing.
If you are used to updating your status on Facebook or MySpace, you can think of Twitter as a glorified version of who's doing what, when they're doing it, and how often.
That's great, but why does it matter?
April 28, 2008
Opportunity for Voice Actors Who Love to Talk
Are you a voice actor who loves to talk?
Itching to let your voice and perspectives take center stage in a new, exciting way to an audience of thousands?
If you want to be on a podcast and enjoy the perks without having obligations to produce the show, distribute the podcast and market it, this is a golden opportunity for you.
April 25, 2008
Who Got the Gig?
Welcome to another Friday and also another vibrant, vivacious edition of Who Got the Gig!
If you're new to this topic, all you need to do to participate is let us know what kind of voice over work you've been up to in the past seven days to join the conversation.
OK, gather 'round the water cooler folks... no pushing now, there's room for everybody!
April 24, 2008
Want More Jobs Approved at Voices.com?
Did you know that over 25 jobs are submitted to Voices.com every day but only 18 on average are approved?
We want to see that number change and are looking for your feedback.
Read this article and then add a comment sharing your thoughts to let us know how you feel!
April 23, 2008
Billing for Retainers?
Have you ever had to work on a retainer?
If you are into radio imaging, telephone voice over work, voice over for the web or providing voice overs for anything else that needs constant updating, you are probably familiar with working on a retainer.
Although it may be old hat to you, there are people starting out in the business of voice over who are new to the concept and need some guidance -- that's where you wonderful pros come in :)
Share your experiences with retainers and add your voice to the conversation!
April 22, 2008
Worth Every Penny? Conferences : Justifying the Cost
Are you going to any conferences this year?
We're right smack dab in the middle of conference season (NAB just wrapped up in Las Vegas) and there are a couple of conferences coming up in the voice over industry.
While there are conferences out there, it's up to you to decide whether or not they are worth every penny.
April 21, 2008
It Pays To Be Organized
A couple of keys to success are being organized and possessing confidence in your abilities.
Do you have a strategy for your business?
April 18, 2008
Who Got the Gig? All in Together Now!
Welcome to another wonderful Friday!
Up here in Canada, we're enjoying fantastic weather (24 degrees celsius, oh yeah!) and I'm blogging this from outside thinking about the green green grass of home.
Before you run off for the weekend to plant a garden, do some spring cleaning, take a drive in the country or get the boat out for a pleasure cruise (well, you might be doing that!) , be sure to leave a comment about what you have been up to this week in the wonderful world of voice over.
April 17, 2008
Tone Your VO Muscles at the Voice Over Work Out Lounge
Ever heard of VOWOL?
Until a few months back, neither had I, but I'm very glad that I did!
April 16, 2008
Fabulous Recording Studios!
Do you have a favorite studio to record at?
Let me know!
April 15, 2008
3 Basic Fundamentals for Business Success in Voice Acting
What does it take to get work in the voice over business?
It certainly takes more than a voice, a computer and a microphone.
Discover the three basic elements that you need to build your success upon and learn how you can set yourself apart from other voice actors in this increasingly competitive field of work.
April 14, 2008
Voice Over Times has a New Design
If you're a reader of Voice Over Times you probably noticed a slight change in how the website looks.
Don't know what Voice Over Times is, but would love to know more?
Read this article.
April 12, 2008
Interview with POYKPAC's Voice Talkers
Many of you have seen the Voice Talkers : Living the Dream of a Voice Actor video on YouTube and are loving it!
For those of you who haven't seen it yet, click here.
Now, for those of you who have, here's an awesome interview with three members of the comedy troupe that discusses how Voice Talkers came about.
April 11, 2008
Who Got the Gig? April Showers, Anyone?
It looks like there has been a lot of activity in VO Land lately and you know I'm absolutely ready to hear about it!
What have you been up to this week?
April 10, 2008
IVONA : Text-to-Speech Making Headway?
IVONA is the leading text-to-speech software program in Europe and its notoriety is spreading quickly.
Watch this video and let me know what you think.
April 9, 2008
NYC's Z100 Dave Foxx Shares Tips and Tricks to Produce Imaging and Promos
You may have noticed a theme over the last few days that has to do with videos and voice acting.
Today, I want to share a link to another video with you that features a National Association of Broadcasters interview with Dave Foxx, one of the actors in the cast of "Voice Talkers : Living the Dream of a Voice Actor" that was featured yesterday on VOX Daily.
If you weren't familiar with Dave Foxx before seeing Voice Talkers, you're in for a treat.
April 8, 2008
Voice Talkers : Living the Dream of a Voice Actor
“Voice Talkers : Living the Dream of a Voice Actor” was produced by P0YKPAC for the final round of YouTube’s Sketchies II sketch comedy video contest. Voting begins on April 9th.
Will you be voting for this video?
April 7, 2008
How To Get a Job Doing Voice Overs
Getting a job doing voice overs is about more than just your voice.
This Howcast video goes through some of the steps any person encounters when they first get serious about training and launching a voice acting career.
April 6, 2008
Voice Coaches Advanced Marketing Expo on May 3rd, 2008
Want to Meet Voices.com?
As the founders of Voices.com, David and I are slated to speak at the Voice Coaches Advanced Marketing Expo and Conference in Schenectady, NY on May 3rd, 2008.
Come meet us in New York!
April 4, 2008
What's Going on with SAG and AFTRA?
After an announcement late last week, it appears that the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) wants to suspend joint bargaining with the Screen Actors Guild (SAG).
This may be the case for the current governing body of AFTRA but I heard straight from some heavy hitters that the move to suspend joint negotiations is not a decision representative of the entire body of membership, including individuals from the AFTRA Leadership Team who wish to see change, reconcile the differences between the two unions and hope for a merger.
Read this enlightening missive that debunks several myths and misinformation about what is going on behind the scenes from the perspective of working actor and current AFTRA National Board member, Los Angeles local member and LA's fourth vice president, Jason George.
Read this to help you research before making your decision at the vote.
Who Got the Gig? Tell me what's a happenin'!
TGIF! Thank God it's Friday!
I'm sure you have a lot to share with me today and I can't wait to hear all about what you've been up to this week.
But first, did you go to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit earlier this year (2008)? The voice of Mitch Phillips did and was featured in a presentation for Hyundai. Find out more in this short but sweet interview.
Once you're done reading please leave a comment and share some news about the work you've been up to!
Where did your voice take you this week?
April 3, 2008
Voice Over Study Opportunities Coming to a City Near You
Looking for opportunities to hone your voice over skills?
Catch some classes this April taught by voice over coaches Pat Fraley with Candi Milo in LA, Kim Snyder in Roseville, and a weekend workshop with Elaine Clark and Harlan Hogan in Sarasota.
April 2, 2008
TV Ads: Oldest and Largest TV Commercial Library
USA TV Ads have been collecting TV commercials for 33 years.
Their team also identifies and classifies all new commercials and adds them to the USA TV Ads library which contains more than one million commercials.
Is your voice over work featured on any of them?
April 1, 2008
Online Job Application Tips for Freelancers
When you are auditioning online there's something very important that will either make or break your chances of getting the gig.
Find out how one simple realization will save you hours of frustration and hundreds of unsuccessful auditions.
