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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.
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Twitter is a sensational fixation that social networking types have embraced as an alternative way to keep people up on what they're doing.
If you are used to updating your status on Facebook or MySpace, you can think of Twitter as a glorified version of who's doing what, when they're doing it, and how often.
That's great, but why does it matter?
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IVONA is the leading text-to-speech software program in Europe and its notoriety is spreading quickly.
Watch this video and let me know what you think.
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Blogging has become easier and more attractive in recent years to a number of people who run their own businesses.
While many use blogging as a tool for self-promotion, it is also a fantastic way to comment on things that are happening of interest to you on other blogs or websites, creating community and bonds through niceties I'd like to call blogging and citizen journalism etiquette.
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What if you could instantly increase your visibility online in a matter of clicks?
Today, you'll discover links on how to select a domain name, how to register your domain, online advertising, ad management tools, press release distribution services, search engine marketing, online directories and lastly blog search engines and blog directories.
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Podcasting continues to grow at an incredible rate. The listening audience is increasing in size, and along that comes growth in advertising spending tied to podcasts.
If you haven't taken a moment to get caught up on one of the fastest growing areas of technology, now's your chance.
Today, you'll find a list of hand-picked podcasting resources, software tools, tutorials and services to help you create a podcast of your very own or be prepared when a client approaches you with a podcasting project.
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When you are doing business online, there are a whole different set of challenges and opportunities to consider than when operating a brick and mortar business in the physical world.
From getting your business up and running to sealing the deal, the web offers a fantastic variety of resources that will help you manage your business, connect with other people and make a profit.
These are just 100 eBusiness resources -- but they're among the best!
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Have you ever had to deliver an audio file to a client and it was too large to send by email? Maybe you can identify with having to redo hours of voice over work because you didn't back up your recordings remotely...
Both scenarios are common, and when time is of the essence, you don't want to be stuck with either.
Wouldn't it be grand if you had an online tool where you could send big files from and also back them up?
Consider these online file storage and delivery resources the next time you need to pack in more than a few megabytes.
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If there's one thing that has guided us when making decisions in terms of functionality, design and overall business direction, it's been the fundamental principle of listening to our customers.
That being said, we're reaching out to you again to ask for your feedback regarding a number of areas pertaining to Voices.com through an online survey.
Learn more about the survey and how you can participate here.
Continue reading "How You Can Help Shape the Future of Voices.com" »
Do you watch the ABC show "Lost"?
I hadn't started watching the series until earlier this February, and last night, we completed our LOST marathon ending with last episode of season three.
Today when I read that the LOST videogame entitled "LOST Via Domus" was released a few days ago on the XBox 360, Playstation 3, and the PC, I thought it very timely to write about the series and also get your take on the game and the voices used in it.
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Looking for a voice over coach?
We have recently developed a network that connects voice acting instructors with students seeking voice over training.
Check out more information here at VOX Daily!
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Every so often I write about updates to the Voices.com membership service on VOX Daily.
Today, I'd like to share some information about new features and benefits for Voices.com members, as well as new pricing effective after March 31st, 2008.
To learn more about how this change may affect you, read this article.
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For whatever reason, voice acting for video games has become a fixation for me as of late and I can't seem to stop talking about it.
Maybe you know where I'm coming from!
At any rate, I thought an article about voice acting for video games was in order and invited DB Cooper, queen of video game voice acting, to join me today for your reading pleasure.
Continue reading "If you want to do voice acting for video games, PLAY THE GAMES" »
Recently, I was asked about getting on the Favorites list, one of three voice actor listing pages linked off of the Voices.com home page.
These listings update on a daily basis.
Favorites is one of the more rewarding yet challenging lists to get featured on which is why I thought it would be good to write about this topic.
Do you want to know how to get listed in the Top 100?
Continue reading "How to Get on the Top 100 Favorites list at Voices.com" »
I was chatting with one of the voice actors from the game "BioShock" recently and happened to ask him if he had played the game.
The answer may astound you!
Do voice actors play the games (video games or PC games) that their voices are featured in?
Continue reading "Do Voice Actors Play the Video Games they Star in?" »
Are you hungry for more links to your voice acting blog?
Get on the Blogroll at Voice Over Times!
It's easy - come on in, I'll show you how.
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These past few months have been extremely busy and we're proud to announce the launch of Voices.com's Winter '08 Release, a comprehensive list of service updates and feature additions that have just gone live.
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This week, I had the privilege to sit in on a high school broadcasting course at Clarke Road Secondary School in London, ON.
Under the tutelage of Brent Bissell, veteran radio broadcaster turned inspiring mentor of young minds, these teens are exploring careers in creative fields such as broadcast for television, radio, sound editing and film.
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If you've been missing your favorite shows, some of the networks have figured out a way to keep your appetite whetted and consumer loyalty by making full-length sitcom episodes from previous seasons available online at Hulu.com for your viewing pleasure.
Presently in Beta (testing phase), the Hulu site is poised to be network television's answer to YouTube as well as a viable means of keeping fans of shows currently affected by the Writers Guild of America strike happy and served at their convenience online with content on demand... free of charge.
Continue reading "Hulu.com Serves as TV Fix During the Writers Strike" »
Have you heard of Second Life or SL?
If you haven't yet, this interview is one that you're going to love.
Voicedude Reinoir shows you the ropes of voice acting in Second Life in this Voices.com exclusive!
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Listen to the CBC?
Whether on CBC Radio One, Sirius 137 or online at cbc.ca, be sure to catch Nora Young's show "Spark" at 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST on January 2nd, 2008 to hear some interesting technological New Year's Resolutions!
You might be surprised who you hear from...
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Caryn Clark recently did some voice over work that you may have seen on television... thanks to technology and an OK from her client, the video Caryn did the voice over for is now up on YouTube!
Come check it out here at VOX Daily and let me know if you've voiced videos found on YouTube as well.
Continue reading "Caryn Clark's Voice Saves Energy via a YouTube Video" »
Curious to know which audio books made Audibles Best Audiobooks of 2007 list?
Check the titles out here!
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Trying to find a voice to brand your company or hire for your project online?
Voices.com's newest podcast “Voice Casting” is now at your service.
Learn how to find a voice actor, what to look for in a voice, how to work with voice actors, and most importantly, how to brand your company using the power of the human voice.
Continue reading "Voice Casting How-To ~ New Podcast!" »
Want to make better use of your Facebook profile?
If you've got too many applications that don't do much for your voice acting career, you'll want to consider the newest app to hit Facebook created specifically for you to take your social networking to the next level.
Discover "My Voices.com Profile" at Facebook and turn some of your "social networking" friends into business clients.
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According to WineSpectator.com, Canadian comedian and film actor of Blues Brothers fame Dan Aykroyd now has a winery named after him slated to be opened in 2008 in the Beamsville Bench area on the Niagara Peninsula located in Ontario, Canada.
What interests me at present, however, is the image and branding the firm has decided to go with...
Continue reading "Dan Aykroyd Winery Brands With Microphone" »
Been listening to any audiobooks lately?
Over the next four years, there will be 24,000 audiobooks recorded...
the audiobook market is booming!
Share your favorites and hear about some other great audiobooks from your friends at VOX Daily.
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While awards season is a wee bit off, the nomination season has just begun!
Learn more about a new category announced this year for the British Animation Awards.
Continue reading "British Animation Awards : Best Character Voice Performance - New Category!" »
Do you listen to VOX Talk?
If so, you'll be pleased to hear that Adam Fox, the host of the Tech Talk segment, has just started his own blog at Defiant Digital Productions!
Check out Adam's Tech Talk segments and leave comments about what you've heard on the Defiant Digital Productions Blogcast.
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Many moons ago, we did a round up voice actors who write blogs relating to voice over and since then, there have been many more blogs added to the community!
Just how are these people starting blogs and why is it important?
Find out!
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These days it's not just about who you know, it's about how many people you "know" that matters.
Are you part of the global online network yet?
Find out how to get connected on VOX Daily where a world of opportunity waits for you.
Continue reading "Will You Be My Friend? : A Guide to Social Networking" »
If you've found our podcasts and bonus material helpful, we'd appreciate you taking a couple minutes to submit a positive review of the shows in iTunes.
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Which microphones bring the most sizzle to your recording sessions?
When you think of microphones what's the first brand that pops into your head as being desirable and functional?
Maybe it's a particular model - let us know!
Add your pick here at VOX Daily.
Continue reading "The Hottest Microphones on the Planet" »
We're gearing up for our Voices.com Fall '07 Release and are looking for beta testers to provide some feedback and ideas on how the polished release can be even better!
If you want to be part of this, keep reading...
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When you're getting ready to market your voice, which of your web properties (or websites) do you send your prospective clients to?
First impressions are key when you're promoting your voice so I thought I'd ask how you incorporate psychology into direct marketing.
Does the website you send your clients to make a difference to you?
Continue reading "Website Referrals : Where Do You Send Your Clients To?" »
CNN, "The Most Trusted Name in News", has just ended their 27-year partnership with news source Reuters, an International news gathering body, one of the most renowned out there.
What will CNN do now?
Find out more here at VOX Daily.
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What do you think of Vox Studio Software? Ever heard of it? Need it, love it, use it, or what?
Share your thoughts on this piece of software by adding a comment here on the VOX Daily Blog.
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