October 30, 2009
3 Creative Ways to Use Your Voice on Hallowe'en
Can you do funny voices?
How about some character voices with some spook in them?
Today on VOX Daily, I'll give you 3 ideas for how you can use your voice and add some spice to Hallowe'en festivities.
October 29, 2009
Humility and Voice Acting
When people are voice acting, their names are not generally associated with the voice over or the product they are selling.
The one exception that I can think of is in the world of character voice acting where there may be credits included at the end of a cartoon, film, or in a video game.
Bearing that in mind, how does this affect the voice acting profession?
Share your thoughts on the topic here at VOX Daily!
October 28, 2009
Sunday Muse Teaches You How To Do Cartoon Voices, Too!
Looking for a great present for a child with a flair for the dramatic?
Want to know the ins and outs of voice acting for kids?
Voice actress and teacher Sunday Muse's new book "You Can Do Cartoon Voices, Too!" is an absolute must for the aspiring voice actor in your home that educates using accessible terms that children can understand.
The book also has a special section for parents that prepares them for the business side of what their children will encounter, including a Q&A with 3 top tier voice over agents.
If there was ever a getting started in voice overs guide for kids, this is it!
Want to learn more? Enjoy this review of Sunday's book!
October 27, 2009
When Opportunity Knocks
Have you received opportunities only to turn them down because you're not giving yourself enough credit?
Many people find it difficult to identify the value or beauty in within themselves that others can plainly see.
Opportunity can come knocking when you least expect it... opportunities also present themselves to you for a reason.
Are you seizing the day? If not, let this VOX Daily article convince you otherwise!
October 26, 2009
Interview with "21 Accents" Star, Amy Walker
Have you seen this video?
A short time ago, I had the opportunity to chat with Amy Walker, the Seattle, Washington-based actress whose "21 Accents" video caught fire on YouTube and other sites.
October 23, 2009
Does Font Choice Influence Artistic Interpretation?
Do you experiment with fonts when you read scripts?
Does changing up the font alter your interpretation?
Perhaps you have a favorite font and even change the font that your scripts are sent in!
Whatever you do, I'd love to hear about it! Share your font preference here at VOX Daily.
October 22, 2009
How To Keep One's Ego Out of Acting
The human ego is a very fragile thing, but when it comes to business, it's your ego or your lunch!
Perhaps it's not so much about the bruising of your ego but approaching each situation and client you encounter with a positive attitude.
How can you remain composed and flexible during an audition or a recording session?
Is the customer really always right?
The answer may happily surprise you!
Read this helpful article about what you can do and why it helps here at VOX Daily.
October 21, 2009
DB Cooper's "The Big Grunt: finding, trapping and taming exertion sounds"
Have you been wondering how to make convincing exertion sounds for video games and character voice acting?
How do you make yourself sound like you're injured, in peril, or decidedly indisposed?
Find out in this neat article submitted by DB Cooper about her experience presenting at the Game Developers Conference Austin 2009.
October 20, 2009
The Only Constant is Change
Lost a gig?
Today I'd like to talk about what happens when someone doesn't renew a contract to use your voice.
It is not a subject that we touch on much but is an important reality nonetheless.
Hear some sage advice from Ann DeWig on the realities of moving on here at VOX Daily.
October 19, 2009
Client Experience Report Fall 2009
Wonder what clients are looking for, thinking about, and doing at Voices.com?
Entrusted with the unique position to monitor industry activity, but also act as a catalyst for future growth, we asked our clients a number of questions that give you a glimpse into their Voices.com experiences and also tell you more about how they are choosing to use our service.
Find out more by reading our Voices.com Client Experience Report at VOX Daily.
October 18, 2009
Chuck Riley Memorial Scholarship For Aspiring Voice Talent
Have you heard about a new scholarship opportunity for aspiring voice over talent?
The Chuck Riley Memorial Scholarship will be given to a different candidate each year who demonstrates artistic ability, passion for voice overs, and financial need.
Want to hear more?
Learn about this opportunity now.
October 15, 2009
Hear The Bill Interview with Diane Havens
You may have heard that some members of the voice over community were mentioned in the New York Times last month for their voluntary commitment to read out the US bill for Health Care Reform.
The bill itself takes over 1 day to listen to and a number of pages were assigned to eager volunteers.
What you may not have known though is that this gargantuan effort is being updated to reflect changes in the bill since it came up for review.
Want to learn more?
Read this interview with one of Hear The Bill's chief coordinators, Diane Havens.
October 14, 2009
4 Reasons Why Social Networking is So Important!
Ever stopped to think about why social networking is important?
Wonder how social networking can help you?
In today's VOX Daily, Dave DeAndrea gives you four amazing reasons as to why participating in the online world via sites such as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook will make you more visible, engaging, and relevant in the voice over industry.
October 13, 2009
Charts and Graphs of Job Posting Activity
Ever wonder about the jobs that are posted at Voices.com and how they break down?
Take a look at these charts and graphs from the past 12 months that reveal what clients are looking for when they post jobs at Voices.com.
October 12, 2009
The Prodigal Trilogy Interview with Jason Hildebrand
Interpreting words is a task in itself, but what if you had to interpret God's Word?
Hear about professional actor, award-winning filmmaker, and communication coach Jason Hildebrand's experience developing three separate voices for characters from the parable of The Prodigal Son here on VOX Daily.
October 8, 2009
Fall '09 Release: New Features at Voices.com
What's been updated, improved upon, and added to make your experience at Voices.com even better?
Find out in our most recent release of the site!
October 7, 2009
Connecting More Than Just Your Voice in an Audition
What more can you do to stand out from the crowd in an audition?
Is it merely the voice that can get you ahead or secure a place for you in a client's mental space?
Find out how you can connect to a client with more than just your voice today on VOX Daily.
October 6, 2009
Keep On Top of Your Game By Choosing Proper Training Options
In this world of technology and the global advancement of the voice industry how do you decide what course of action to take to advance your career?
Whether you're new to the industry or a working pro keeping on top of your game is NUMBER ONE.
Each talent requires different training based upon their individual needs.
Debbie Munro has generously shared a list she compiled for evaluating voice over training options and addresses many of the questions, concerns, myths, successes and methods that she hears on a consistent basis when choosing the right training options.
October 5, 2009
How To Learn a Dialect
So, how do you learn and use dialects and how do you make sure you're on the right track? And where do you start?
In today's VOX Daily, Deborah Sale Butler shares a number of applicable tips pertinent to speech and the voice-actor.
This article explains the uses and acquisition of dialects and character voices for voice-over work!
October 2, 2009
What, You're Not On Facebook?
Our world has become smaller, more interconnected, and our relationships more accessible.
Being a member on sites such as Facebook.com is now so common that almost everyone you know in your circle of friends and through business has a profile there.
But what about people who aren't on Facebook?
Do they need to be there?
Are they missing out?
October 1, 2009
Bobbin Beam Leads Reader's Digest Podcast Team for AIRSLA
Are you familiar with AIRSLA?
AIRSLA is an Audio Internet Reading Service helping those who are blind, sight-impaired, reading-impaired, low-vision, or who suffer diseases that make it difficult or impossible for them to read. Our mission is to provide podcasts of news, information, and entertainment that's otherwise inaccessible to them.
Many members of Voices.com are involved in breathing life into these recordings, including Bobbin Beam.
Want to learn more?
