August 30, 2008
Saturday Giveaway : There's Money Where Your Mouth is: An Insider's Guide to a Career in Voice-Overs
Is There Money Where Your Mouth Is?
Elaine Clark of Voice One wrote an amazing book, now in its second edition, called "There's Money Where Your Mouth is: An Insider's Guide to a Career in Voice-Overs".
You might recognize Elaine as one of our experts on the Voice Over Experts podcast. If you click on her name above, you'll be taken to her profile and will be able to listen to her speak to learn more about her teaching style.
Want to Win? Leave a Comment!
August 29, 2008
Bring It! Who Got the Gig?
What kind of VO Work have you been doing?
As we head back into the swing of things, let's do a summer wrap up here and get this party going!
August 28, 2008
Self-Direction a Must for Freelance Voice Actors
What's one of the biggest challenges for voice actors in today's industry?
It's not getting work... it's self-direction!
Find out more about how you make each performance a dynamite one here at VOX Daily.
August 27, 2008
Marc Cashman Shares How You Can Give Depth to Words
Today I'm pleased to present a good friend of mine, Marc Cashman, and some wonderful words he jotted down for you as a companion to this week's episode (#62) of Voice Over Experts.
Some of you may have heard Marc lecture a few weeks ago in Los Angeles, and for those of you who did, you know that Marc Cashman is a wonderful teacher and excellent orator.
To hear Marc's podcast (and previous podcasts), be sure to subscribe to the Voice Over Experts podcast to receive it when it becomes available.
Here's a taste of what you'll hear. Enjoy!
August 26, 2008
Interview with Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Josh Keaton
Do You Watch The Spectacular Spider-Man?
If so, get set for a fun interview with none other than the voice of Spider-Man / Peter Parker, Josh Keaton here on VOX Daily.
August 25, 2008
Will SAG and AFTRA Merge? It Could Happen and Here's How
The face of the Screen Actors Guild may start to look a little bit different this year.
For tens of thousands of people in the acting and voice acting professions, particularly those who are members of SAG and or AFTRA, this change could make all the difference in the world.
Find out more in my special interview with Edoardo Ballerini, a candidate for the SAG Board of Directors and member of Unite For Strength, a group seeking the merger of SAG and AFTRA.
August 24, 2008
Do You Have Products to Sell? Good, You'll Love This!
Got Voice?
You've likely heard me say before that your profile at Voices.com is your online storefront.
What if I were to say it's that and could be much, much more?
Find out what's cooking at Voices.com.
August 23, 2008
Saturday Giveaway : Entertainer's Secret Throat Relief Spray
Is Your Throat Difficult to Tame in the Booth?
Ever find that you get a dry throat or hoarse voice and need a quick fix to solve the problem?
This week, we're giving away Entertainer's Secret Throat Relief spray gift packages (package includes 3 bottles), sure to help you get through anything from long form narration to knocking out the perfect one-liner.
Used by many voice actors and performers in the industry, Entertainer's Secret is something that you can use in the studio, at rehearsal or on the go.
UPDATE!
There will be 5 winners drawn for this contest (each receiving a gift package containing 3 bottles), so if you haven't commented yet, get in there for more chances to win!!!
Want to win? Leave a comment!
August 22, 2008
Who Got the Gig? Up, Up and Away!
Are you expanding your territory?
Let me know about what kind of voice over work you've been doing lately!
Join the conversation by adding your comments :)
August 21, 2008
Pat Fraley Workshop Coverage : The Subtle
Audiobook Narration
This portion of the workshop focused on audiobook narration. Each person in the class picked an excerpt that was a paragraph or so in length to read from, rehearsed independently, and then had the privilege of being directed and recorded in the booth by Pat Fraley.
There were some exciting performances, a few surprise interpretations and plenty of beautiful artistry.
I wrote this article about audiobook narration in general mixed with some tips from Pat Fraley and hope that these observations provide some insight for you.
Welcome to audiobook narration, one of the hottest, booming markets in voice over!
August 20, 2008
Pat Fraley Workshop Coverage : The Serious
Want to get into Character Voice Acting for Interactive and Gaming?
In this article, we'll talk a bit about the market and how the acting style of Realism rules this exciting and fascinating genre.
Also, find out how to avoid silly (yet common) mistakes that most actors fail to realize at the onset. Be one of the smart ones and read this article first before going to the studio!
August 19, 2008
Pat Fraley Workshop Coverage : The Silly
Are you interested in character voice acting for animation?
Great actors on deathbeds have said "Dying is easy, Comedy is hard". Although that is true, you can learn how to be comical and it doesn't have to take years to do.
In Pat Fraley's workshop, "The Silly, The Serious, and The Subtle" we explored character voice acting for the morning and I'd like to share some wisdom with you. Today, we'll look at The Silly!
August 17, 2008
Are You Left-Handed or Right-Handed?
While at Pat Fraley's workshop over the weekend, we got talking and discovered that nearly 40-45% of voice actors are left-handed!
I'm curious to know which you are (left or right-handed?).
Leave a comment to let us know here at VOX Daily.
August 16, 2008
Saturday Giveaway : Secrets of Voice-Over Success
Fame & Fortune
What does it take to make it big time in voice-overs?
Is there a roadmap to achieve your dreams?
Find out how some of today's top pros made it to the big league in Joan Baker's book Secrets of Voice-Over Success : Top Voice-Over Actors Reveal How They Did It.
Did You Rock The Mic This Week? Comment!
What Kind of Voice Over Work Did you Do This Week?
Let us know by commenting and sharing some a story about your most recent set of gigs!
August 14, 2008
Midwest Voice Conference : Neurological Diseases Associated with Voice Disorders
Do You Know Who Has Had a Stroke or Has Parkinson's Disease?
In Dr. Arlene Barr's lecture, she discussed how neurological diseases are related to voice disorders, featuring Stroke and Parkinson's Disease, among others.
Learn more about how neurological disorders affect speech at VOX Daily.
Midwest Voice Conference : Rhinology and The Voice
Doc, I've Got Sinus!
Learn all about:
๏ How allergies develop
๏ Treatment options
Dr. Stephanie Joe gives us the rundown on runny noses in this excerpt from her presentation at the Midwest Voice Conference in Chicago.
August 13, 2008
Midwest Voice Conference : Pharyngeal Voice : Description and Application to Pop Music Styles
Ever heard of Pharyngeal Voice?
Some people debate its very existence while others study it and credit the singing style for their success.
Find out more about this centuries old method through this mind-bending lecture presented by Randy Buescher, of Your True Voice, and Dr. H. Steven Sims, Director of the Chicago Institute for Voice Care.
Midwest Voice Conference : Do Singers Need to Be Fat?
Does Girth Have Anything to Do With Your Voice?
Just because there are many portly singers doesn't necessarily mean that you need to be fat to be good.
In this lecture, we'll take a look at:
๏ The state of American obesity
๏ How obesity affects the voice
๏ Treatment options
Find out this and more, all courtesy of Dr. Carlos Galvani, here at VOX Daily.
August 12, 2008
Midwest Voice Conference : Diagnostic Evaluation and Medical Treatment of Adult Patients with GERD
What is GERD?
According to the American College of Gastroenterology, GERD is defined as:
"Chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus."
Do you have acid reflux?
If so, this lecture presented by Dr. Jay L. Goldstein will teach you the basic principals of gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), help you to understand how reflux can get to and affect the vocal folds, and learn about treatment options.
Midwest Voice Conference : Current Methods in Singing Voice Rehabilitation
Have you ever suffered a vocal injury?
For those of you who have you know the long road to vocal recovery that presents special challenges and demands.
Read some pearls of wisdom from Karen Wicklund, MD, as she shares some tips on how to help recover from a voice injury like surgery, nodules or a vocal hemorrhage and also how to take it easy while exercising your voice to return to full strength.
Midwest Voice Conference Coverage Begins Today!
Last weekend, I had the privilege of attending the Midwest Voice Conference on August 9, at the University of Illinois at Chicago, an event sponsored in part by Voices.com.
Prepare to be educated en mass! I'll be covering two lectures each day in this week dedicated to protecting your asset, in other words, your voice.
August 11, 2008
Call for Voices.com Redesign Focus Group
Are you an avid, passionate user of Voices.com?
We're looking for power users of Voices.com to evaluate and provide constructive criticism on the new design that will be revealed this fall.
Interested?
If you want to have the first glance at the new Voices.com redesign, add a comment to this article to join the focus group!
August 9, 2008
Saturday Giveaway : Word of Mouth
Ever heard of the amazing voice actor and casting director Susan Blu?
Susan co-authored the third edition of "Word of Mouth : A Guide to Commercial and Animation Voice-Over Excellence" with Molly Ann Mullin and Cynthia Songé, a book all about the rudiments of voice acting, giving yourself permission to play, and learning how to release the characters within.
Want to win Word of Mouth? Leave a comment to get in on the fun!
August 8, 2008
Going For The Gold on Who Got the Gig
Citius, Altius, Fortius!
With the Olympic Games starting today in Beijing, I thought it fitting to give this edition of our weekly feature "Who Got the Gig" some citius, altius, and fortius!
What kind of voice overs got you going faster, soaring higher, and voicing stronger?
Share your gigs by leaving a comment and let the games begin!
August 6, 2008
A Little ADR Goes a Long Way
Some people call it "Automated Dialogue Replacement" or "Additional Dialogue Replacement", but everyone agrees that it is called "ADR" for short.
Find out what it is, why it's important and how it is used here on VOX Daily.
August 4, 2008
10 Signs That You May Need To Update Your Voice Over Demo...
Do you have a demo that needs to be updated?
If you can identify with any or all of the following 10 symptoms, your outdated demo is way passed its expiration date!
Check in here to see if your commercial demo is aging!
August 2, 2008
The New Saturday Giveaway at VOX Daily : Step Up to the Mic
The VOX Daily Saturday Giveaway!
Starting today, we're going to be having weekly Saturday Giveaways to show our appreciation to our readers and say "thank you" for subscribing to VOX Daily.
Kicking it off, there's a copy of "Step Up to the Mic" by Rodney Saulsberry, a dear friend and phenomenal person, who also happens to be one of the most in-demand voice actors and lecturers around.
Rodney Saulsberry's "Step Up to the Mic" is a book all about stepping up to life's challenges and a positive approach on how to succeed from the perspective of a voice actor.
If you're looking for an uplifting, empowering and nourishing book to read, you'll want to comment here on VOX Daily for a chance to win this book!
August 1, 2008
Gigs Anyone? Add Your Most Recent Voice Over Jobs Now!
Well, hello August!
To bring some closure to the month of July, I'd like to invite anyone who got work last month to leave a comment here describing the kind of voice overs being recorded in the VO community.
We can celebrate with you if you let us know :)
Anything goes, so if you spotted some hot jobs and reeled them in, be sure to mention your successes here on VOX Daily.
