The holidays are calling. We’re moments away from family reunions, vacations, long weekends, and some well-deserved time off. So, here’s a bit of advice that will keep you in good graces with your talent agents and regular clients: if you know the dates you...
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As actors we’re generally expected to be versatile enough to play everything. Or at least that’s the general consensus regarding acting as a profession, and not simply from actors and their coaches. Of course, precious few rise to such to the occasion for...
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It’s no secret to anyone who knows me that Thanksgiving is my all-time favorite holiday. And the most enduring Thanksgiving Day memory I have began when I was fifteen, and, well…it’s a story that honestly may never end. Okay, first of all, in my...
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Training for the average actor and voice-over typically categorizes talent into one of three camps: beginner, intermediate or advanced. The thing is: nothing in this business is lumped into those categories. You’re either a professional or you’re not, right...
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As a coach and casting director I’m often asked, “Do you think I should change my name?” almost as often as I’m asked, “What do you think of my voice?” Listen, I get it. We don’t become actors because we want to “be ourselves.” Never mind that the first...
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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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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: "What Producing a Temp VO Demo Says About You Professionally"