In the over two decades I have been working in the media industry, friends and listeners have asked me in many occasions to offer classes or coaching so I can share my experience. These requests were the motivation for me to start writing these media related articles. In this issue I will provide information on…
DetallesHave you ever considered a new business idea or consulting career into uncharted territory? Perhaps starting a staffing company? The mere thought of taking the plunge can often feel very intimidating particularly start a temp agency from home and you're unsure of where the whole idea might land. The entrepreneurship world is packed with endless…
DetallesIn our last article on audiobook recording, we discussed some of the basics on what to look for when hiring a company or individual to record your audiobook, and whether you as the author, should record your book. We presented the potential negatives as well as some possible benefits. We also took an example of…
DetallesLet’s face it, quoting for voice over work is every voice over artist’s nightmare. It’s complicated, people have a range of budgets, and there are tons of different types of media. Every day I deal with lots of voice over enquiries. Mostly, my experience is that voice overs hate quoting, and as a result, they…
DetallesThe framework for making and producing an audio book occurs in six stages: 1) creative; 2) technical; 3) legal; 4) production; 5) distribution and marketing; and, 6) Big Celebration. Stage 1: Creative There's more to this stage than pursuing the muse willy-nilly. It's important to pay attention to your logical self to stay organized. It's…
DetallesSpanish tutoring is becoming increasingly popular. You can see Spanish tutoring schools everywhere; just take notice as you drive around town. The same is true for the internet. There are tons of Spanish tutoring sites that promise to teach you how to speak the language at record speeds. However, the question most asked is, which…
DetallesEven though many of us don’t own or run our own businesses, we know that times can be pretty rough in the business world. In order to stand out and compete, businesses will take on the services of an advertising agency so that while the business focuses on having a solid product or service to…
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…
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…
DetallesSo, you're working on a new website, or have this great project planned out, that is in need of a great voice over. You go directly to Google and type in 'need a voice over', and now have just under a million sites you can search hooray! … that's if you had all the time…
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