Trends have always shaped the voice-over industry, but few buzzwords have had the staying power of conversational. For years now, this descriptor has appeared in casting calls and creative briefs, often leaving voice actors – both newcomers and seasoned pros …
There are numerous ways to get involved in the voice-over community and voice-over conferences are an obvious choice – but there are so many options. Plus they can be costly, plus travel is costly, and what if I don’t know …
Did you know that storytelling predates writing? Humans didn’t start formal writing until around 3500 BCE (the Kish tablet being one of the earliest examples in cuneiform). Now in the modern era, humans can’t seem to write enough! Fact: In …
For any new voiceover talent who may struggle with confidence, or for those who may be somewhat apprehensive about getting started, I can relate. What helped me overcome those obstacles are two VO niches: Messages on Hold (MOH) and Interactive …
We’ve all done it: made a resolution on January 1st that we were really excited about. Maybe you want to save money, eat healthier, change careers, or exercise more. Personally, I’ve resolved to lose weight every year since my youngest …
With a booth, a mic, an interface, and a DAW, now you can Make All The Sounds! But how, why, for whom, and how to let the world know? These are the big questions for part two of Investing in …
Thousands of dollars for fifteen minutes of work! Six figures in your first year! Instant! Easy! I like to dream big and that has taken me on great adventures. I’ve had a variety of interesting jobs, trying on various roles …
If you are tuned into the voice acting world, you know it’s changing rapidly. Well-known screen actors are discovering commercials, documentaries, and audiobooks as a new way of expressing their artistry and getting income. Likewise, advertising agencies are creating commercials …
You won’t be very far into your voice-over career journey before you notice that the experienced voice-over professionals you’ve been talking to or whose videos you’ve been watching have some visible signs of the investments they’ve made in their own …
When you think back to Halloween as a child, what was your favorite part of the festive season? Of course, there’s the massive amount of candy, the late night followed by a sugar hangover in the early morning, and the …
When it comes to voice-over work in commercials, adding more drama is a good way to grab the listener’s attention and make the commercial more memorable. Commercials are often short, meaning every second counts. To make the most of that …
