The ‘Sophomore Slump’ is legendary for all manner of talent and business. But, as actors, as voice talent, weathering the all-too-common Sophomore Slump determines whether you will go on to have a career at all. If you’d been blessed with dumb luck...
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To be considered among the best of the best should be the goal of every voiceover and actor. Yet, there’s no real litmus test to determine when, and if, you’re a pro, but there are factors that determine your professional fitness. Frankly, there are a...
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Much like a really good first date, sitting down with a new agent can be simultaneously exciting and nerve-wracking. Granted your date may appear stunning and very discriminating, and you may feel flat-out privileged to be out with them, but you want to be...
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There seems to be some confusion on the part of many start-up voice talent as to where they need to concentrate the efforts as they aim to produce their first demos. Some might even have you believe you should “pick your area of expertise” even though...
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Back up, Christmas! You don’t hold a monopoly on amazing seasonal movies. In fact, one of the things I like best about autumn is the scores of amazing movies leading up to Halloween.What doe s this have to do with voice acting ? Frankly, directors use pop...
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How many auditions do you imagine it takes to land a single voiceover job? Five? Ten? Twenty? There must be an average. There is, but it’s likely to be a great deal more than you might think.Your professional reputation as a voice talent and as an actor is...
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With all the advances and availability of technology today, budding graphic designers are turning up on every corner. Or are they? I know what you’re thinking, “How hard could it be? I can create my own graphics.” Then again, most people think they have...
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A voiceover demo, by definition, is a professional demonstration of what you do best and what you want more of. Yet many well-meaning, even experienced talent fall prey to the following misconceptions regarding what should be included on your voiceover...
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Regardless of your experience, you’re expected to carry yourself with composure and confidence. After all, who would hire some one they didn’t feel they could rely on, whether it be for a voice acting job, or any other profession for that matter? No matter...
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Do you consider yourself a voice actor? Well, whether you do or not, the fact is those most likely to hire you do see you as an actor, and they expect you to perform accordingly. Regardless of your experience level, those auditioning, or most likely to hire...
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During this Webinar we’ll cover:
- Perception Vs. Reality
- Relative Platforms & How they Differ
- Traps & Cautions to Maintaining Your Online Personae
- Realistic Targets
The SOUND ADVICE VO Podcast
Sound Advice Podcast: "Do You Have to Be an Actor to Succeed in Voice-over?