Why You Shouldn’t Do It Alone
Some of us are lone wolves. It’s true, but it’s rare. Most of us thrive and do our best creative work collaboratively, in some sort of community. The world of voice-over is isolating enough these days, each of us in …
Staff Spotlight: Tim Powers
Tim Powers is another one of our newest coaches here at SAV and has been getting rave reviews from his students. Let’s hear a bit about how Tim got here, what his background in VO is like, and what he …
Tips for Voicing Toys, Games, and Apps
Voice-over incorporates certain principles across all genres, but there are also things that are specific to each niche. Voice-over for toys, games and apps are no exception. Here are a few guidelines to follow (and questions to ask) when you …
Working Wednesday: Exploring Vocal Tones
Along with the tips that I give you in the video above, here’s a few ways that I warm up my voice and my body before I start working on characters for games and animation: Singing exercises from Jeannie Deva …
Audiobook Auditions: Have Fun and Stand Out!
Audiobook auditions offer an excellent opportunity to gain confidence behind the microphone and in the editing process. Plus, audiobooks are available in SO MANY GENRES, you’re bound to find something that’s both interesting to you and a good fit for …
The Union Animation Session
While it’s important to have specific goals as a voice actor, it’s just as important to be ready for the opportunity when you finally reach the goal. And I say ready, because you can’t prepare for something as unpredictable as …
Working Wednesday: Same Day, Different Voices
Hello and happy Wednesday folks! Welcome to another Working Wednesday segment where we’ll explore several of the different voices you’ll need to cultivate in order to find flexibility and versatility in your voice-over business. We’re stepping into my booth today …
Well, well! Voice-over for Health/Self-Development
Well hello hello! Karen-Eileen Gordon here, Technique and Home Studio Advisory Goddess. In addition to storytelling, my other great passion in life is the wellness world. I come by this passion honestly: at the start of my performance career, in …
Gifts from Oscar/Emmy Winners: On-Cam Tools for VO
Hello Hello! Karen-Eileen Gordon here, Technique and Home Studio Advisory Coach! I’ve been thrilled to be both an on-camera and voice-over artist for my entire career, which has given me a unique perspective: Oscar and Emmy Award winners have something …
Learning from the Acting Greats
A while back, I decided to go on a quest to discover what the secret is to a great performance. I wanted to know the one element that elevates us from all the other actors and voice actors – that …
Staff Spotlight: Karen-Eileen Gordon
Staff spotlights are back! Karen-Eileen Gordon is one of our newest coaches and is already getting rave reviews from students and staff alike for her talent and enthusiasm. In addition to coaching, Karen-Eileen has led a 10+ year long career …
Laban for the Booth
Actors have many tools. Voice actors have one:our voice. We don’t have the luxury of costuming, make-up, physical movement, or even eye contact and connection with a scene partner. Even on the rare occasions when we aren’t acting alone in …