[Editor’s note: the author of this piece (me, the editor of this blog) is NOT a voice-over artist and as such, the above recording is not quite up to our usual, studio-quality standards. I did my best!] No matter what …
“Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” – Alexander Graham Bell Whether you’re doing voice-over part-time or full-time, your journey will be more productive and efficient by setting goals, making a plan, and structuring your days. Managing and …
A while back, a friend and I went to the horse races. He was an expert and knew every horse, their lineage, and their winning history. I, on the other hand, knew nothing about horse racing, but went to see …
You’ve likely heard of it, even if it’s not something you can define off the top of your head: Imposter Syndrome. The nasty, unkind voice that continues to echo in the background no matter how qualified or experienced you are. …
“Motivated Individuals Wanted!” We’ve all seen these recruitment headlines and they all seem to be advertising commission sales jobs. The ads often stipulate that they’re looking for people who are “motivated by money,” and they almost always dangle the carrot …
To me, every holiday season feels like a fantastic blur of color, glitter, food, friends, family, and fun. It’s a bit chaotic, a little stressful, mostly enjoyable, but all-in-all, over in a flash. It’s easy to dash through this season …
Question: How can you tell a good voice-over performance from a not-so-good performance? Answer: Well, that’s kind of a trick question. The truth is, what we find “good” is entirely subjective and based upon our personal preference. It’s like going …
Once upon a time not so long ago, I was on a call with a fellow voice-over artist and heard the phrase “punch and roll”. This was a completely new phrase to me, and I had no idea what it …
This week’s post is all about your home studio and some tips and tricks to help you get things running more smoothly and efficiently. Home studios tend to come in two configurations: Those where you edit at the mic Those …
Welcome back to another Working Wednesday! This week we’re working on posture and breathing that can support you throughout those long recording sessions. It starts from the ground up! Begin with supportive shoes Don’t lock the knees Relax the hips …
I have a confession: I don’t enjoy fancy restaurants. I’m not a food adventurer. I like to eat – I don’t like to dine. When I see a menu with spectacular, magical food names, I pine for the familiar. I …
Many of us played the game as children where we would close our eyes, walk down the sidewalk or hallway, and see how far we could travel without bumping into something. Even though we knew the environment, trying to remember …