Typically training for the average actor and voice-over are categorizes into one of three camps: beginner, intermediate or advanced. Problem is: nothing in this business is lumped into those categories; you’re either a professional or you’re not, right out...
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You have to study the medium you intend to work in if you hope to feed your imagination—which ultimately reflects in your performance. Lucky for us, today we’re able to view and study television, voiceover, film, and commercial work with greater ease...
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I’ve observed a rather unexpected, unusual element over the years after coaching and producing so many of our Actors’ SOUND ADVICE clients. Considering we spend a great deal of time and attention getting to know the strengths and assets of each individual...
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Acting is empathy. The best performances are achieved by having a deep, sometimes innate, acceptance and understanding of the unique realities of the individual role, character, story, personae, or voice. Empathy defines the human elements specific to the...
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Maintaining our sanity, let alone our performance skills, has been a real challenge since this crisis started. Nevertheless, we need to remain sharp even when production is down. Truth be told, we grapple with this beast every year even when times are good....
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There are no absolutes in voiceover, or in acting as a profession, but there are most certainly a number of elements you should consider if you’re considering pursuing voiceover as a profession. Training is a given, and understanding who you’ve created your...
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There’s a common misconception in our culture that states if a road proves too difficult then maybe “it wasn’t meant to be.” Instead, I think the opposite might actually be true. If you are on the right path, then you’re likely to face far more opposition...
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What’s it take to go the distance in this business? Certainly there’s no single answer, but perhaps there’s four: pursue, persist, prepare, and promote. These four elements are vital to succeeding at anything, let alone establishing your small business as a...
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Here at Actors’ SOUND ADVICE, we’ve long maintained how important it is for you to sharpen your acting chops to succeed as a voiceover. Frankly, the knife cuts both ways: voiceover can also improve your overall acting ability while advancing your career as a...
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It’s that time again! ’A Christmas Story’ is playing on a loop for two weeks straight on cable, and as much as we love it, we need some new blood added to our Christmas movie playbook. We come to rely on a select handful of Christmas movie staples,...
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