Vox Daily http://blogs.voices.com/voxdaily/ en Copyright 2012 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:55:31 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=4.21-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wild Mississippi Documentary Narrated By Chris Nichter Nat Geo Wild logo; National Geographic Wild ChannelThe mighty Mississippi River has captivated us all in some way, whether through literature, song or by living along its shores.

A new story about the river is due to air on the Nat Geo Wild channel this Sunday night featuring narration by a Voices.com talent!

Hear more about this program now in today's VOX Daily.

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Do you seek out specific opportunities where you believe your voice would shine?

While not all marketing efforts lead to a warm microphone, they can certainly help you to build relationships and create bridges to better business.

Such has been the experience of one talented lady in my acquaintance.

Hear more about one voice artist's inspiring story about how she is making inroads with prospective clients in today's VOX Daily!

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Do you play Angry Birds?

Ever wondered about where the voices came from or how the music came to be? If so, you'll love this post!

I hope you enjoy my interview with the sound designer and audio producer of Angry Birds, Ari Pulkkinen!

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After an open discussion via Facebook, two recommendations emerged for who to contact first when obtaining permission for recording a copyrighted work.

Hear what audiobook narrators are saying and discover tips for how you can embark on this journey in today's VOX Daily.

]]> http://blogs.voices.com/voxdaily/2012/01/audio_publishing_rights.html http://blogs.voices.com/voxdaily/2012/01/audio_publishing_rights.html Articles Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:08:02 -0500 How Does Your Work Reflect You? Twins dressed in blue with black tights holding red heartsThe sort of work you do, even though it may be acting, is telling of who you are, what matters to you and what you're willing to have your voice associated with.

How do the scripts you read reflect you and your heart?

Join in the discussion in today's VOX Daily.

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Looking for an app that makes learning the alphabet fun?

A new app in Apple's App Store will do more than simply teach you alphabet...it will also introduce you to the many wonderful things you can see and do in London, Ontario Canada!

Hear more about an app that got its voice at Voices.com in this review of London ABCs.

]]> http://blogs.voices.com/voxdaily/2012/01/london_abcs_app_voice.html http://blogs.voices.com/voxdaily/2012/01/london_abcs_app_voice.html Articles Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:45:11 -0500 How Do Authors Name Fictitious Characters? Teenage girl reading a book in the forest with a bouquet of brightly coloured flowers beside her.How do authors, copywriters and screenwriters select names for characters?

Are they swayed by trends or is there more thought, perhaps research, that goes into giving a name to a character?

Hear how real authors name their characters and chime in with names of characters you've voiced by commenting on today's VOX Daily.

]]> http://blogs.voices.com/voxdaily/2012/01/how_to_name_characters.html http://blogs.voices.com/voxdaily/2012/01/how_to_name_characters.html Articles Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:31:45 -0500 MyVoice App Helps People Overcome Speech Challenges iPhone 3 MyVoice AppDo you know anyone who has lost their voice or finds it hard to communicate verbally?

Toronto-based MyVoice Inc., founded by Alexander Levy, has opened doors for thousands of people suffering from speech and language challenges through the revolutionary mobile app, MyVoice.

After doing a fair bit of reading on the subject, I took the app for a spin to see how it works and learn more about the voices used.

Want to learn more?

Hear about this wonderful app and how it is giving a voice to the voiceless in today's VOX Daily.

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Voice overs have worked themselves into our daily lives and few pause to consider how our perceptions have been shaped by various characters and advertising campaigns using voice.

Read this article on VOX Daily and then listen to a unique podcast celebrating voice artists and their contributions.

]]> http://blogs.voices.com/voxdaily/2012/01/voices_of_influence.html http://blogs.voices.com/voxdaily/2012/01/voices_of_influence.html Articles Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:07:08 -0500 What Makes Cereal Mascots So Effective? Woman comparing cereals in the grocery storeCharacters featured on cereal boxes occupy a special place in our culture and endear products to generations of families.

What is it that makes them so effective? Who's your favorite character?

Be sure to comment with your thoughts and join the conversation in today's VOX Daily.

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Unlike traditional Spam (pictured at left), spam in the form of comments submitted to the blogs at Voices.com has been rampant.

An increased volume in spam sent to our comments box has prompted this posting, and if you've been commenting on the blog but have not seen your comments published, your comments may have been caught in our spam filter.

Learn more about what we are doing and how you can help in today's VOX Daily.

]]> http://blogs.voices.com/voxdaily/2012/01/spam.html http://blogs.voices.com/voxdaily/2012/01/spam.html Articles Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:49:52 -0500 How Do You Protect Your Hearing? Young man wearing glasses trying to hear, image in black and whiteJust as the voice is key to being able to perform as a voice actor, the ability to hear and to hear well, can make or break a career in audio recording and engineering.

Protecting an engineer's golden ears helps them to work for as long as possible in the field of audio production.

How can this be done?

Hear about some proactive steps the Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology is taking to protect the ears of their students and future audio engineers in today's VOX Daily.

]]> http://blogs.voices.com/voxdaily/2012/01/protecting_your_hearing.html http://blogs.voices.com/voxdaily/2012/01/protecting_your_hearing.html Articles Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:41:55 -0500 The Endangered Sounds List Florida Manatee Sea Cow swimming in clear, blue water.What sounds heard today are getting closer to the realm of archival recordings and the domain of the Foley Artist?

Should we be focused on sampling more of these sounds that may never be captured in the wild (both literally and figuratively) again?

Find out what made our community list of Endangered Sounds and share some of your own in today's VOX Daily.

]]> http://blogs.voices.com/voxdaily/2012/01/sounds.html http://blogs.voices.com/voxdaily/2012/01/sounds.html Technology Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:04:17 -0500 The Use Of Silence In Audio Recordings Gold colored Chihuahua puppy sitting on a woven chair.Is silence always golden?

What about an awkward silence, for instance?

Those of you on-air have certain opinions (and fears!) to be sure of what silence means and I'm curious to learn about how this translates to audio in general.

If you've found a way to use silence to your advantage, I'd love to hear from you!

Join the conversation in today's VOX Daily!

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Significant ground has been broken in many areas and opportunities for voice talent, regarding both scope and prosperity, have increased.

Access your free copy of 12 Trends for 2012 in today's VOX Daily!

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