“Toying” with Voice-Over?
About two weeks ago, I was walking through the aisles of a CVS in Nashville and I saw a kid playing with a new deluxe talking action figure, giggling happily as he pressed the button and the action figure recited …
Is Improvisation Important for a Voice-over Actor?
Hi, I’m Rebecca Haugh (LoveThatRebecca) and I’ve worked full time as a VO actor since 2009. Improv helps me stretch and expand my performance muscles. I’ve even read in some scientific articles how improv seems to help neurons fire in …
Mic “Stan”: Infusing Stanislavski Technique into your VO Reads
Stella Adler, a famous acting teacher, once recounted teaching method acting to a young Marlon Brando. In the exercise, the class was preparing to embody chickens. The teacher would yell out a different scenario, “You’re in a storm!” and the …
Understanding Character Objectives and Actions
You may not fancy yourself as much of an “actor.” Maybe friends, family, or even people you work with have just told you “you’ve got a great voice! You should do something with that voice, or at least take some …
Create Consistent Characters
Audiobook narration is a huge genre for any voice-over artist. It’s interesting and fun and I, personally, love getting to read longer narrations – getting paid to tell stories? DREAM. COME. TRUE. I mean, I read for fun on my …
When to Talk and When to Listen: Part Two!
Welcome to part two of “When To Talk and When To Listen” if you haven’t had a chance to read part one, you can find that here. As a voice actor, talking is obviously part of the job description. Some …
When to Talk and When To Listen
“One of the best ways to persuade others…is by listening to them.” -Dean Rusk Listening is not just a powerful interpersonal skill and fundamental to any healthy relationship; it’s also a tool that every voice actor should implement as often …
How To Make Stylish Sound-Deadening Panels
Today, I thought I’d share with you how I made sound-deadening panels for my home studio. Follow the video below, and I’ll take you through the steps. I was inspired to make these after seeing a similar design at the SAG-AFTRA recording studio in …
Etiquette When Recording On-Site
Ah, the joys of getting to perform in-studio! You get to get out of wearing pajamas all day, interact with people face-to-face, and get some fresh air to boot. But, if you haven’t worked in-studio often (or at all), the …
Starting Small: Home Studio Evolution and Growth
You’ve done it. You’ve finished your initial voice-over training. Your website is up and running, your demo is cut and sounds amazing, and your Instagram and Twitter are full of optimistic quotes about the joys of freelance work. Basically, you’re …
You’re the Boss: Being Accountable to Yourself
We’re hustlers. Most days anyway. Usually, as freelance artists, we’re extremely self-motivated and energized: ready to move mountains and make that cash. But we all have “those days”. (It’s not just me, right?) We’ve been there. Sluggish. Tired. Not sure …
Five Ways to Maximize Your Daily Schedule
There’s a common thread amongst most creative types – we love the fun, imaginative part of our job, but we cringe when we think about scheduling, frameworks, or anything which is less than spontaneous. Can you relate? If you’re at …