May 30, 2008
Excellent Adventures in Voice Acting
Have you been up to anything, like, totally rad, dude?
Share your excellent adventure in this week's edition of Who Got the Gig!
May 29, 2008
A Perfect Cup of Tea Among Other Things
As voice professionals, I can confidently say that each one of you has your own favorite tea or beverage of choice, but to that end, I know not what!
What's steeping in your studio?
Voice Over Experts Has Reached a Golden Milestone!
This week marked the 50th episode of the Voice Over Experts podcast!
Once a week for the past 50 weeks, voice actors have been able to listen to tips, pearls of wisdom and learn trade secrets from voice acting educators around the world for free via Voice Over Experts, produced by Voices.com.
If you're a fan of Voice Over Experts, we want to hear from you! Please take a moment to leave a comment.
May 27, 2008
Prince Caspian Voice Cast and Voice Acting Review
Based on C.S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia : Prince Caspian, this action-packed movie from Disney is tops at the box office and boasts a great voice cast as well.
May 26, 2008
Grand Theft Audio? Videogame Voice Actors Making Some (Unpaid) Noise
Are video game voice actors a bunch of whiners or is there justice to be served?
Read about the state of pay in video game voice acting and hear from one very vocal talent, Michael Hollick, star of Grand Theft Auto IV (GTA IV), voice of Niko Bellic.
May 23, 2008
Did Bright Ideas Get You the Gig?
It's all about strategy!
Did your grey matter help you to secure work this week?
Let us know by leaving a comment on this week's edition of "Who Got the Gig!".
May 22, 2008
Interview with the Voice of London Transit Liz Raphael Helgesen
Noticed anything different lately when taking a bus ride in London, Ontario Canada?
According to some people I've spoken with, riding the bus in London has never been so exciting, or for that matter, sensationally sonorous.
Who's calling the stops?
Meet London Transit's new voice, Passion Fruit Productions' Liz Raphael Helgesen.
May 21, 2008
Need Help De-stressing? Try this Tongue Twister
If you're feeling some tension I've got a neat idea you can try to release your stress.
This tongue twister might just do the trick!
May 20, 2008
Book Review : Word of Mouth: A Guide to Commercial Voice-over Excellence, 3rd Edition
Susan Blu, Molly Ann Mullin and Cynthia Songé's book "Word of Mouth: A Guide to Commercial Voice-over Excellence, 3rd Edition", is all about the rudiments of voice acting, giving yourself permission to play, and learning how to release the characters within.
May 19, 2008
Muppets Rickrolled : What Would Jim Henson Have Thought of This?
As today is a holiday in Canada, I wanted to try something a little different and fun on the blog today. Trust me, if you are a first-time reader, this is not typical of VOX Daily but it's always good to shake things up now and then so I hope you'll see the humor in this!
Are you ready for some quirky entertainment?
I wonder what Jim Henson would have thought of this!
May 16, 2008
BOOYAH!
Oh Friday, you couldn't have come a moment too soon!
What's been going on in your voice over business this week?
Leave a comment to join the conversation!
May 15, 2008
3 Words That Should Be Eliminated From Voice Over Jargon
You know those words, phrases or terms that kind of make you go "hmm hmm" and wonder why they're still around?
3 specific terms are among my pet peeves. Maybe they're yours, too?
May 14, 2008
Need to Outsource Voice Overs?
Do you have a voice over that you need recorded but can't do yourself?
When your clients make voice over requests that you can't personally fulfill, there's always the option to hire someone else to record the voice over for you, and you'll find that someone at Voices.com.
Want to know more about outsourcing VO?
May 13, 2008
Giggles Be Gone! 4 Tips for Stifling Laughter
Ever laughed out loud or found it hard to contain yourself when you were on the air?
Jeremy Jacobs, a presenter, corporate host and radio broadcaster in the United Kingdom, posted 4 great tips for how to crack down on laughter for broadcast radio professionals that are sure to get you out of jeopardizing binds.
Whether you are on the radio, in front of the camera, speaking in public or simply find yourself about to laugh at an inappropriate time, these tips will do wonders to help you stop laughing or prevent embarrassing laughter altogether.
May 12, 2008
Interview with the Voice of Dilbert Dan Roberts
Dilbert Fans Rejoice!
In April, Dilbert and his fellow comic strip buddies hit the animated scene on the official Dilbert.com website, enjoying coverage from Reuters and now an exclusive interview with Dan Roberts, the voice of Dilbert, at Voices.com.
May 9, 2008
Who Got The Gig?
Well folks, it's time to return to our regularly scheduled programming :)
What kind of voice over work have you been doing lately?
Share your news by adding a comment!
Rapid Fire Experts Panel Discussion at Voice Coaches Conference
At the end of the day, we were treated to an expert panel Q&A session featuring Rodney Saulsberry, Billy Serow, Evan Farmer, Heather Frenz, David Ciccarelli, Dan Dinsmore, Jay Silverman, Jenny Marcotte, and David Bourgeois.
Get some fabulous insight and then some here on VOX Daily.
May 8, 2008
When Preparation Meets Opportunity, You Get Luck
Rodney Saulsberry taught people more than a thing or two about how you can bank on your voice at the Voice Coaches Advanced Marketing Expo and Conference.
Discover some tips that will more than get you on your way and light a lively fire beneath you in your voice over career.
May 7, 2008
Abrams Artists Agency is Big League VO
Big League VO is where some of the meatiest, most lucrative voice over jobs are acquired, but the latest news out of the traditionally union-dominated Manhattan voice over scene may surprise you.
Find out how the US economy continues to take a bite out of union work.
Sweetwater Sound Drills Down Basics of Home Recording for Voice Actors
Mark Magdich from Fort Wayne, Indiana flew in and gave a whirlwind talk featuring audio recording equipment and basic concepts of home recording for voice actors.
Discover the benefits of investing in quality gear and learn about standard technologies you should have in your studio.
May 6, 2008
13 REs of Self-Marketing for Voice Actors
Jay Silverman of Voice Coaches took his bulldog at the gate lecture to new heights with a baker's dozen of self-marketing tips specific to offline marketing for voice actors.
While these tips are based upon traditional marketing procedures elements of this presentation can also be applied for auditions online through the voice over marketplace.
May 5, 2008
Game On : Gaming Voiceovers
When it comes to blockbuster video games few companies compete with Vicarious Visions and Activision.
Are you ready to go inside the world of gaming voiceovers?
This article profiles Vicarious Visions' gaming VO Producer Evan Skolnick. Evan has worked as a producer and writer on games including Guitar Hero, Spider Man 3, Shrek 2 and numerous others.
At the Voice Coaches Marketing Expo, we learned how material is prepared for recording and how Evan works collaboratively with his team on both coasts, as well as celebrities like Tobey Maguire and James Franco to complete the job.
May 4, 2008
Secret Playbook for Marketing on Voices.com
As promised, here starts the coverage of the presentations at the Voice Coaches Advanced Marketing Expo and Conference that was held in Schenectady, NY.
To kick things off, I'd like to share the Voices.com presentation with you and other articles will follow throughout the week.
Check out the Secret Playbook for Marketing on Voices.com and the Internet!
You can revisit this playbook once per year. Just like you would a business plan or doing an annual check-up at the doctors who looks for the same stuff year-over-year, it’s important to have a solid foundation for your voice acting career.
May 2, 2008
Voice Coaches Advanced Marketing Expo and Conference Mixer
After seven hours of driving, we arrived in Schenectady, NY for the Voice Coaches Advanced Marketing Expo and Conference at the GE Theater at Proctors.
The energy here is great and everyone can't wait for what tomorrow will bring. Come join us by catching the latest news on VOX Daily!
Who Got the Gig? Bread and Butter :)
What kind of voice over work did you do this week?
Let us know by adding your comments.
May 1, 2008
Comment Below!
If you've ever been curious about my sign off on the blog asking you to comment below but you don't know how, read this post.
It will start to make sense, trust me :)
