Here’s a look at the best cities for various kinds of voice over work: New York City, NY New York City is the place to go for the best voice over work for advertisements. With most of the top advertising agencies located in the Big Apple, it makes sense that the biggest voice talents for…
DetallesThe ability to use proper microphone technique to bring out the best in your voice is indicative of a true voice over professional. Learning and utilizing proper microphone technique is incredibly helpful when it comes to editing, mixing and producing great voice overs. For a voice talent, knowing how to: avoid plosives, adjust for dynamics,…
DetallesWhen I was a little girl I was intrigued with voices. Not just any voice, but those of people you never see. I was particularly perplexed with the «Time Lady». Remember, there was a number you could call to get the most accurate time of the day. Back then it wasn’t a computer generated voice…
DetallesDo your eyes start to roll back in your head when you start thinking of what to do about voice over software? You are not alone! Lots of actors are actors first, and engineers… Well, they are definitely not engineers first! There is so much that you can do with recording software today, and as…
DetallesVoice over, like life is marketing. And marketing is finding a way to give people what they are looking for. I never buy anything really from the late night "Sham Wow" guys, marketing guru's and snake oil salesmen. But I have to admit I do love to listen to a well performed, well written and…
DetallesRemember the last time you were at the airport, hearing those voice overs rushing you to gate B? On your way back from work today, did you listen to those voices trying to sell you auto insurance, or maybe – a soft drink? Back home, as you were watching TV, did you hear that voice…
DetallesThink back to the last time you were persuaded by a salesman to make a purchase at a department store. Take a few moments to consider how they used their voice – not just words, but tone, inflection, emotion – to talk you into selling out your hard earned cash. After some reflection, it is…
DetallesWhen you own a small or medium-sized business, it is a good idea to look for ways to cut corners. That is great advice if it makes you avoid buying something more expensive when something less expensive will do, or if you avoid buying things you do not need. However, some business owners try to…
DetallesIt's not just commercials on television and radio that need actors to read information off-camera. There are a myriad of ways to use voice to educate, inform, guide, entertain, and, of course, sell. Places where you can use voice over talent include PowerPoint presentations, training videos, eLearning courses, flash introductions, voice mail greetings, on-hold advertisements…
DetallesWay back in the day, voice over jobs were only given to members of various voice actors’ unions. All of these members had agents, so they had the connections to land the job, but they also had the ability to get into a recording studio with the help of their agent to record their demos.…
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