June 30, 2008
Voices.com Launches 10 Exciting Websites as Part of Summer '08 Update
This post is an article that precedes a very exciting announcement that we'll be making tomorrow on VOX Daily.
I'd like to give you a glimpse into a new service we'll be offering effective Wednesday July 2nd, 2008.
June 29, 2008
24 Hour Guarantee
I'd like to share something with you that we've just created!
At Voices.com, we've instituted a new guarantee for clients (buyers of voice over services) that is both simple and powerful.
Want to learn more?
June 27, 2008
Voice Acting Over the Summer is Business As Usual
Though this particular season symbolizes a more gradual pace of life blended with leisure activities it also brings its own special benefits and challenges to those who are self-employed.
How will you be spending your summer?
June 26, 2008
Beauty is in the Ear of the Beholder : Don't Sell Yourself Short!
What happens when you compromise on price?
Quoting lower than what you feel your services are worth ultimately decreases the overall value of your services to both you and your prospective customers.
June 25, 2008
John Grossman Interviewed, Voice of Valley Forge National Historical Park
Are you looking for a destination this summer to take your family to?
Consider Valley Forge National Historical Park in Pennsylvania where you'll be swept up in an audio tour narrated by John Grossman!
Learn more about this unique audio tour here at VOX Daily.
June 24, 2008
There's Something Extremely Satisfying About a Job Well Done
This week, Lisa Rice is the featured lecturer on Voice Over Experts and I'd love to share her unique episode with you today on VOX Daily.
The topic Lisa chose to present is something that will help you with day to day business operations when working with your clients.
As Lisa says, there is something extremely satisfying about a job well done.
June 23, 2008
Know of any Talking Toys With Great Voice Overs?
The world of talking toys is big business.
Everywhere you look, there are toys that talk, whether they be stuffed animals, plastic action figurines, dolls, racing cars or otherwise.
You can walk into literally any department store and find an assortment of talking toys that represent an exciting and entertaining aspect of this industry in the realm of character voice acting.
Have you and your voice over business been sharing in those profits?
June 22, 2008
Pat Fraley : Voice of The Mentor
Patrick Fraley is one of voice overs greatest living legends.
Earlier this year, he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2008 Voiceys, a distinguished honor bestowed upon him with great humility.
During the nomination process for the finalists, those nominated were asked to submit information about how they had given back to their community, how they've impacted those around them and what they have done to invest in the voice actors of tomorrow.
It gives me great pleasure to honor Pat and share more about his work with you through three people he has inspired, affected and championed over the years, presenting to you a greater picture of the voice actor, the man, and the mentor.
June 19, 2008
Fly Like An Eagle!
What kind of voice over work did you do this week?
Anything in particular got you flying high?
June 18, 2008
The Mystery of Flight 777 : Presented by a Voice Actor Who Lived To Tell the Tale
Over the past several months, US-based (and British born) voice actor Derek Partridge had been traveling and working abroad in Europe on a number of exciting projects, one of which more than piqued my interest.
I've asked him to share his story with you and he was very pleased to do so.
For those of you who are familiar with the late British actor Leslie Howard and the flight that took his life, you'll be amazed to see how this story unfolds and how the Hand of God works in mysterious ways, giving a little boy who was unimportant enough to be taken off a plane for a VIP the opportunity to live to tell the tale of the grave day that ultimately changed the course of his life, and that of Leslie Howard's, forever.
June 17, 2008
How To Use "Templates" To Save Time
Did you know that when you audition at Voices.com, you don't need to type in a new proposal message from scratch each and every time?
If you haven't discovered and made use of this feature, Templates is the private storage area of your account that can be used to create and store text templates used for audition purposes.
It's really easy to use! Learn more about Templates and how they can speed up the auditioning process here at VOX Daily.
June 16, 2008
International Dialects of English Archive
Want to pick up a new English dialect for your voice over business?
Check out IDEA, which stands for International Dialects of English Archive, featuring audio samples of dialects for theatre and film artists.
June 15, 2008
Interview with "Carnival Games" Nintendo Wii Voice Actor Charlie Bennett
I had a chance to catch up with my friend Charlie Bennett to see what was cooking.
Turns out, he's been doing a lot of video game voice acting lately for companies who supply games to Nintendo!
Charlie was kind enough to answer 10 questions for me to share with you here at VOX Daily. Enjoy!
June 14, 2008
Where's Your Voice At This Week?
What have you been recording this week?
Let's celebrate! Add your gigs by commenting on this article.
June 13, 2008
Buy Now Packages Designed to Make Selling Your Voice Easier
Want to be cast based upon your voice and not your quote?
For those of you feel you should be cast based upon your voice and not because of what you've quoted, I am going to propose something that should help remedy that age old concern and level the playing field as well, ultimately making it easier for clients to quickly pick a voice and for you to be hired without having to quote.
June 12, 2008
Celebrity Interview with Growling Voice of The Incredible Hulk, J.D. Hall
For those of you who are familiar with Marvel's Hulking protagonist Bruce Banner or are looking forward to seeing "The Incredible Hulk", I've got a treat for you!
I had the opportunity to speak with J.D. Hall yesterday afternoon just days before the cinematic premiere of The Incredible Hulk, due out Friday June 13, 2008.
Join me in this interview with J.D. Hall, veteran member of SAG and voice of the groaning, growling, grunting Hulk!
June 11, 2008
Voices.com Developer Program & Web Service API
We're pleased to announce the launch of the Voices.com Developer Program and Web Services API.
Software developers will be able to build more sophisticated applications around Voices.com’s services and content.
We're confident that you'll see a massive increase in activity at Voices.com and you'll also see an increase in work opportunities as well as the diversity of voice over requests.
June 10, 2008
Are You Paying it Forward?
If you've seen the movie "Pay It Forward" you know what it means to give back to your community and help build other people up.
Are you paying it forward?
June 9, 2008
What Can We Do to Really Knock Your Socks Off?
The team at Voices.com is always raising the bar and we're about to do so again big time.
June 8, 2008
Dream Voice Acting Roles
Have you ever found yourself voicing the role of your dreams?
Mark Silverman shares his story about how growing up Disney prepared him to became the voice of Disney's attraction "The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror".
Have you found yourself in a similar position?
June 6, 2008
Got Voice?
Hello out there you fabulous voice over people!
What have you been recording this week?
Before you head for the hills or hit the beach this red-hot weekend (it's a tempting thought, isn't it?), do a little show and tell at VOX Daily :)
June 5, 2008
Tips For Looking After Your Voice
Do you know how to properly look after your voice?
Guest blogger Gary Terzza provides some excellent tips on how to preserve your voice and reasons not to take it for granted.
June 4, 2008
Voice Acting in Today's Industry : Are you Ready for it?
The age of the agency is crumbling and the rise of the marketplace has begun.
In our present day the reality of freelance work comes with new and exciting opportunities. Those who are part of this paradigm shift will reap what they sow.
What will you be harvesting?
June 3, 2008
Interview with Vanessa Hart, Narrator of "Growing Up Ethnic in America"
Although the 2008 Audies have already happened (May 30, 2008), I didn't want to miss the opportunity to shine the spotlight on a member of our community whose work was nominated for an Audie this year.
I'm pleased to present an interview with voice actress Vanessa Hart.
June 2, 2008
Looking For Who Voiced What? IMDb is for Actors, Voices.com is for Voice Actors.
The Internet Movie Database (known to those who visit lovingly as the IMDb), is a website that lists the resume list of actors as well as tracks casts and crews.
Essentially, it's a catalog of up-to-date information on who is starring in what. Many actors maintain their own IMDb presence and add roles to keep their resume current. People in the media refer to it all the time when discussing films and link back to IMBb as an authority on the subject of who's starring in what.
Voices.com Viewed as Authority for Voice Acting Roles
Interestingly enough, bloggers, including those in the press, have started referencing Voices.com as a source of information about voice acting roles and who voices them just as they refer to IMDb for on-camera actors and their roles in film.
Do you see the opportunity?
June 1, 2008
Does Recording in a Car Make For Better Quality Audio?
Does a particular brand of word processor make people better writers? Can amateur videographers make a killer music video with a simple camera phone?
Probably not.
In short, it's not what you have, it's what you bring to the table as a professional that truly makes the difference.
