# Actors' SOUND ADVICE > Voiceover Coaching & Demo Production ## Posts - [An Honest Thanksgiving](https://voiceoverinfo.com/an-honest-thanksgiving/):  Podcast Length: 10:31 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 defense, I was a teenager. My […] - [The Best Halloween Movies EVER](https://voiceoverinfo.com/the-best-halloween-movies-ever-2/): Move over, 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 does this have to do with voice acting? Frankly, directors use pop culture and movie references most when describing what they’re […] - [Why Producing a “Makeshift” Demo of Your Voiceover Demo is a Professional Mistake](https://voiceoverinfo.com/producing-demo-voice-demo-bad-idea/): Podcast Length: 8:33 Probably one of the greatest misconception many budding voice talent have with regard to this industry is that creating a “makeshift” demo is acceptable to (supposedly) tide them over until they’re established in this field. “I’ll produce a professional demo later after I’ve landed some work and I’ve made some money,” is […] - [The Two Prominent Approaches to Voiceover in the States](https://voiceoverinfo.com/actors-radio-approaches-to-voiceover/):  Podcast Length: 17:50 If you’ve been pursuing voiceover work on your own in America for the past decade or more, chances are you’ve been following a business model that concentrates almost strictly on securing work all by yourself, or DIY, by procuring jobs primarily through excessively low-paying sites like Fiverr, Upwork and a few […] - [The Importance of Challenging Your Comfort Zone](https://voiceoverinfo.com/challenging-your-comfort-zone/): Podcast Length: 4:51 Acting is very much like playing poker. If you intend to play, if you hope to win, you need to play your hand well, and, frankly, you need to risk. Yet far too many talent kill a perfectly wonderful opportunities to create by second-guessing what little direction they are given. It’s an […] - [Defining the ‘Conversational’ Voiceover Read](https://voiceoverinfo.com/defining-the-conversational-voiceover-read/): Podcast Length: 4:45 Probably the single-most challenging and sought-after vocal quality today is the ‘conversational’ read. It’s nothing new, frankly. This has been the goal for decades. The problem is, once you read the very dry, unimaginative script you’re auditioning for you discover you have little, if anything, to draw upon to convey a realistic, […] - [What Makes You Versatile](https://voiceoverinfo.com/what-makes-you-versatile/): Podcast Length: 5:35 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 the occasion for the simple reason none of this work is all that easy. […] - [10 Ways to Apply Union Standards to Your Non-Union VO Career](https://voiceoverinfo.com/10-ways-to-apply-union-standards-to-your-non-union-vo-career/):  Podcast Length: 14:15 As Actors’ SOUND ADVICE, we strongly encourage all non-union voice talent to aim to become Union (SAG-AFTRA). That begins by applying some basic union policies and standards in order to achieve the best, most professional results in your career.  We encourage you to aim to become a union voice talent for […] - [How to ‘Book Out’ with Your Talent Agents](https://voiceoverinfo.com/how-to-book-out-2/): Podcast Length: 5:52 Summer is calling. We’re moments away from picnics, long hikes, beach bonfires, road trips, extended weekends, and a variety of well-deserved trips and treks out and about.  Here’s a bit of advice that should keep you in good graces of your talent agents and regular clients: if you know the specific dates […] - [Can Talent Be Taught?](https://voiceoverinfo.com/can-talent-be-taught/):  Podcast Length: 6:44 I’m often asked, “What are the odds of ‘making it’ in voiceover?”  The truth be told you can have all the talent in the world, but it’ll die on the vine without drive and momentum. How and where you promote yourself matters as well.  Certainly, passion and instincts account for a […] - [Why You Need to Lead with a Commercial Demo as a Voice-over](https://voiceoverinfo.com/need-lead-commercial-demo-voice/): Podcast Length: 8:28 There seems to be some confusion on the part of many start-up voice talent as to where they need to concentrate their efforts when first producing their voiceover demos. Some might even have you believe you should “pick your area of expertise” even though you might only be just starting out. While […] - [Five Habits to Master to Improve Your Voice Acting](https://voiceoverinfo.com/5-habits-to-master-to-improve-your-voice-acting/):  Podcast Length: 5:58 If the adage, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit” holds up, then it stands to reason the habits we practice, whether by design or default, ultimately determines our strengths. With that, I give you five habits to strengthen your performance abilities.  1. […] - [Six Key Similarities Between Voiceover and On-Camera Acting](https://voiceoverinfo.com/6-similarities-between-acting-for-voice-over-and-on-camera/): Podcast Length: 4:19 There’s a common assumption in the talent industry that can easily trip up an actor by limiting your skills and therefore your employment opportunities. It’s the idea that you must dramatically alter your approach to act for voiceover, as if there are some deeply guarded secrets to this medium that no one […] - [Branding, Rebranding & Art Direction for Voice Actors](https://voiceoverinfo.com/branding-rebranding-art-direction-for-voice-actors/):  Podcast Length: 10:01 “The world will ask you who you are, and if you don’t know, the world will tell you.” – Carl Jung Let’s assume you’re well-trained. You’ve invested in proper coaching and created competitive voiceover demos with credible producers. And now you’re attempting to complete your branding with an appealing, memorable logo […] - [FEED YOUR READ as a Voice Actor: Midsummer Stories](https://voiceoverinfo.com/feed-your-read-as-a-voice-actor-midsummer-stories-2/): Summer has always been filled with childhood dreams and adventures; challenges and surprises; love, laughter and lifelong friendships you’ll never forget. So, with that in mind, here’s a list of remarkable movies you might never have seen or haven’t seen in a really long time. Let these remarkable stories FEED YOUR READ by feeding your […] - [Can You Be a Professional VO Even if You’re Just Starting Out?](https://voiceoverinfo.com/can-you-be-a-professional-even-if-youre-just-starting-out/): Podcast Length: 6:25 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 of the gate. Anyone who might hire you, even from the very start […] - [Auditioning is a Numbers Game](https://voiceoverinfo.com/auditioning-numbers-game/):  Podcast Length: 8:24 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 built by […] - [The Biggest Misconceptions About Voiceover Demos](https://voiceoverinfo.com/biggest-misconceptions-voiceover-demos/): [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.19.5″] Podcast Length: 10:54 Voiceover demos, by definition, are a professional demonstration of what you do best and what you want more of. Yet many well-meaning, even experienced talent fall prey to many of the following misconceptions regarding what should and shouldn’t be included […] - [To Trust Your Instincts You Have to Use Them](https://voiceoverinfo.com/trust-instincts-use/):  What are the odds of ‘making it’ as a voice actor? Let’s assume you have a work ethic that won’t quit, and everyone says you have a remarkable voice. That’s as good a place to begin as any. However, you can have all the talent in the world, but it’ll die on the vine […] - [FEED YOUR VOICEOVER READ: Celebrate Juneteenth!](https://voiceoverinfo.com/feed-your-voiceover-read-juneteenth-more/): Obviously African American history is a major contributor and crafter of our collective cultural story as Americans, much of which has long been omitted, undermined, overlooked and only in recent years been acknowledged by the broader mass media.  Still not all Americans have this day front of mind knowledge as the day of Independence it […] - [Five Reasons You Didn’t Book That Last Audition](https://voiceoverinfo.com/5-reasons-didnt-book-last-audition/): Podcast Length: 6:15   You practiced, practiced, practiced… but still, no Carnegie Hall! Why? What happened? Well, a number of things could be in play, or entirely absent from your auditions, as the case may be. Here are 5 reasons you probably didn’t book that last audition: #1. Your audition lacked the use of “Yes… […] - [Mastering The Art Of Being Yourself](https://voiceoverinfo.com/mastering-art-yourself/): Podcast Length: 6:16 As an actor, you’re most often asked to just be yourself. Come to think of it, this could be said of all manner of business, just maybe more so as an actor. Those casting are most interested in you being you. In fact, you’re expected to be the most dynamic, comfortable, spontaneous “YOU” you can […] - [If It’s Meant to Be](https://voiceoverinfo.com/if-its-meant-to-be-2/): Podcast Length: 5:02 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 happen to think the opposite might be true. If you are on the right path, then you’re likely to face far more opposition than you ever may have […] - [What Does A Casting Director Do?](https://voiceoverinfo.com/what-does-a-casting-director-do/): It may come as a surprise to most people as to what a casting director actually does, even if you’ve considered yourself a professional talent for a number of years. For instance, it may interest you to know a casting director does not ‘rep’ you; a talent agent represents talent, not a casting director. Casting […] - [Voiceover: The Basics Defined](https://voiceoverinfo.com/voiceover-the-basics-defined/): Podcast Length: 17:40 “Ambition is the first step to success. The second is action.” There are a few key basics voice talent should know about this industry from the onset that’s either required of you or you can expect as industry standards. Hopefully, understanding them from the start will improve your ability to create, secure […] - [The Standards That Define Competitive Voiceover Demos](https://voiceoverinfo.com/the-standards-that-define-competitive-voiceover-demos/):  Podcast Length: 8:35 Okay, granted voiceover demos haven’t been accepted in audio cassette format for more than twenty years now. Nevertheless, technology prevails as the key component that drives much of the changes we will likely continue to encounter in the voiceover industry. For instance, the acceptable standard format for voiceover demos is an […] - [The Unexpected Benefits of Mastering Commercial Work](https://voiceoverinfo.com/unexpected-benefits-mastering-commercial-work/):  Podcast Length: 8:01 For decades now, legions of actors have emerged from assorted acting schools across the country harboring a deep aversion to pursuing and accepting commercial work. Yet, if you scratch the surface a bit, you’ll probably find this unfounded antagonism typically stems from the misguided notion you’d become “a sellout” if you […] - [Do You Consider Yourself a VOICE ACTOR?](https://voiceoverinfo.com/consider-voice-actor-2/): Podcast Length: 4:14 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 you, will assume you’re a […] - [Why Self-Direction Matters](https://voiceoverinfo.com/why-self-direction-matters/): Podcast Length: 7:30 There was a time not too long ago when it was commonplace to audition for voiceovers in front of producers at ad agencies, in various recording studios, in front of casting directors, or at your local talent agencies where you’d be offered direction in real time. Obviously times have changed. Since the pandemic it’s […] - [Kate's Unofficial Irish Film Festival](https://voiceoverinfo.com/kates-unofficial-irish-film-festival-2/): They say the Irish brogue is the most melodic, enticing accent heard across the globe! Well, I don’t know if that’s true, sounds like a rumor any one from my family members might have started, frankly. I only bring it up because it’s nearly St. Paddy’s, and the following list of movies are amazing all […] - [How to Study Commercials & Television to FEED YOUR READ!](https://voiceoverinfo.com/study-commercials-television-improve-auditions/): Podcast Length: 9:02 You have to study the medium you intend to work in. As an actor, a commercial voiceover, and on-camera talent that means you must feed your imagination with common references—which will ultimately reflect in your performance. Lucky for us, today we’re able to view and study television, voiceover, film, and commercial work […] - [The Most Common Mistakes to Avoid When Recording Your VO Auditions from Home, Part 2](https://voiceoverinfo.com/the-most-common-mistakes-to-avoid-when-recording-your-vo-auditions-from-home-part-2/): Podcast Length: 13:20 The quality of your auditions when recording from home is as important as your performance. In fact, it’s never mattered more than it does today. Since COVID, production demands now require every voice talent to not only be well-trained and prepared to deliver their best at a moment’s notice, but we’re also assuming the […] - [The Most Common Mistakes To Avoid When Recording Your VO Auditions From Home, Part 1](https://voiceoverinfo.com/the-most-common-mistakes-to-avoid-when-recording-your-vo-auditions-from-home-part-1/): Podcast Length: 11:37 The quality of your auditions when recording from home is as important as your performance. In fact, it’s never mattered more than it does today. Since COVID, production demands now require every voice talent to not only be well-trained and prepared to deliver their best at a moment’s notice, but we’re also assuming the […] - [A Word About Soliciting Feedback (on Your VO Demos)](https://voiceoverinfo.com/a-word-about-soliciting-feedback-on-your-vo-demos/): Podcast Length: 8:35 Here’s a rather novel idea for this or any business: at Actors’ SOUND ADVICE we advise you to avoid asking for feedback on your demo tracks, whether we produced them or not. Here’s why: would you trust a professional you were looking to hire or work with if they opened the conversation […] - [The Best Acting is Empathy](https://voiceoverinfo.com/best-acting-empathy/): Podcast Length: 5:18 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 individual voice of the production and allows for the most extraordinary storytelling. This could […] - [Feed Your Read: The Best Galantine’s Day/Women-centric List of TV & Film](https://voiceoverinfo.com/feed-your-read-the-best-galantines-day-women-centric-list-of-tv-film/): Amy Poehler originated Galentine’s Day back in 2010 on an episode of Parks & Recreation. The idea was to define the female experience while celebrating your best women friends on the 13th of February and give those friendships their due. So, in our continued attempt to offer creative inspiration and expand your options beyond the […] - [To Be or Not to Be a Voice Actor](https://voiceoverinfo.com/to-be-or-not-to-be-a-voiceover-2/): Podcast Length: 5:15 Let’s say, hypothetically, you come from a business background and always wanted to transition to voiceover. Let’s say you’ve been doing a bit of “fact finding” and finding a lot of contradictory information about this business. Not the least of which, will anyone tell you honestly if you can cut it as […] - [The Benefit of Failure](https://voiceoverinfo.com/the-benefit-of-failure/): Podcast Length: 4:37 “When we give ourselves permission to fail, we at the same time give ourselves permission to excel.” ~ Eloise Ristad There is no success without failure. If there ever was then I’d venture to guess that success was either stolen, devalued, under-appreciated or overlooked. Success is achieved only after overcoming obstacles, typically […] - [How Coachable Are You?](https://voiceoverinfo.com/how-coachable-are-you/):   Podcast Length: 5:40 Here’s a question you need to honestly ask yourself: How coachable are you? It’s fair to assume you’re about as coachable as you are ‘direct-able’. If you can’t be directed, it unlikely you’ll play well with others either. And acting, even voice acting, is often a team sport. You want to […] - [How To Do Voiceover ‘Part-Time’](https://voiceoverinfo.com/how-to-do-voiceover-part-time/): Podcast Length: 6:19 How much time does it take to establish your voiceover career? How much time and attention does it take to establish and maintain any small business? If you honestly dedicate no less than 15 to 25 hours a week, what would be considered part-time for any other business, for at least a […] - [Procrastinate Tomorrow](https://voiceoverinfo.com/procrastinate-tomorrow-2/): Podcast Length: 6:48 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 voiceover because they never go away. Whatever it is you may […] - [FEED YOUR Voiceover READ: New Year’s Edition](https://voiceoverinfo.com/feed-your-voiceover-read-new-years-edition/): Wherever we direct our thoughts will have an impact on our imaginations and ultimately, on our performances as voice actors. The same can be said of writers as it is for all manner of actor, regardless of the genre or medium. And just as writers need to read a lot to improve their literary prowess, […] - [10 Ways Voiceover Improves Your Overall Acting Ability](https://voiceoverinfo.com/10-ways-voiceover-improve-s-your-overall-acting-ability/): Podcast Length: 6:36 To earn a living as a working talent, there’s no question of the value and importance of expanding your professional skills beyond a single medium, such as stage or on-camera—especially today! And one of the best ways to diversify is by committing yourself to mastering voiceover. In fact, you may be surprised […] - [FIVE Things You Can Do to Further Your VO Career DURING the Holidays](https://voiceoverinfo.com/five-things-you-can-do-to-further-your-vo-career-during-the-holidays/):  Podcast Length: 8:10 It’s started already. That feeling of being torn between embracing the best of the holidays and wishing they were over already so you can get on with maintaining (or creating) the momentum in your career it’s taken you all year to develop. Rest assured there’s plenty you can be doing to […] - [Awkward Holiday Photos](https://voiceoverinfo.com/another-year-of-awkward-holiday-photos/): Consider leaving a pack of Lucky’s this year instead of a plate cookies and milk. (Who knew, right? It’s a wonder the old guy lasted this long!) We call this one “Santa’s Scared”. Or depressed. Or bored. Or… I dunno, leave me alone! WHO cares anyway, Jerk?! I’m going to my room!  (SFX: SLAM.) We […] - [The Best Christmas Movies You Probably Never Saw](https://voiceoverinfo.com/best-christmas-movies-probably-never-saw/): It’s that time again! ’A Christmas Story’ is playing on a loop for two weeks straight some place. And as much as we love it, we need to stir the pot and pump some new blood into our Christmas movie playbook. Most of us have come to rely on a select handful of Christmas movie […] - [How to ‘Book Out’ for the Holidays](https://voiceoverinfo.com/how-to-book-out-for-the-holidays/):  Podcast Length: 4:42 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 your talent agent’s good graces all season and well past the holidays. If you know the dates you won’t be available for […] - [How to Determine What You Do Best as a Voiceover](https://voiceoverinfo.com/how-to-determine-what-you-do-best-in-voiceover/): Podcast Length: 12:29 “Who am I?” Now there’s an age-old philosophical question. Once upon a time, in an alternate universe, I was the perfect Peter Pan type: a sprightly, high-spirited tomboy belting out, “I Gotta Crow!” And, if it wasn’t for a few frighteningly high notes in the “Little Lamb” solo, I was once the […] - [How the Actors’ STRIKE Impacts the Voiceover Industry, Part 2](https://voiceoverinfo.com/how-the-actors-strike-impacts-the-voiceover-industry-part-2/): Podcast Length: 8:41 “The Revolution shall NOT be televised,” as Gil Scott-Heron famously said. When it comes to the backstory that provoked the dual WGA (Writer’s Guild of America) and SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) strike no truer word were spoken. The key details of how and why these two […] - [Whattayamean Nothing’s On?](https://voiceoverinfo.com/whattayamean-nothings-on-2/): Need a great dramatic series to binge and get comfortably lost in while the Writer’s and Actor’s Strike wages on? Well, as we’ve long maintained, wherever we direct our thoughts ultimately impacts our imagination and, as a result, impacts our performance as voice actors. The same applies to writers and directors as it applies to […] - [How the Actors’ STRIKE Impacts the Voiceover Industry, Part 1](https://voiceoverinfo.com/how-the-actors-strike-impacts-the-voiceover-industry-part-1/): Podcast Length: 10:27 Whether you’re a SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild & American Federation of Television & Radio Artists) member or not, you probably heard the American actor’s union has joined with the Writer’s Guild (WGA) in an historic strike that will continue to be an industry gamechanger, bringing about some of the most dramatic impacts […] - [FEED YOUR READ: 25 Amazing Movies You May Have Missed](https://voiceoverinfo.com/feed-your-read-25-amazing-movies-you-may-have-missed/): Want to watch a really great movie without going to the movie theatre as the Writer’s and Actor’s Strike wages on? As we’ve long maintained here at Actors’ SOUND ADVICE, wherever we direct our thoughts impacts our imagination and, as a result, impacts our performance as voice actors. The same applies to writers and directors […] - [The Four Key Elements to Determining Type](https://voiceoverinfo.com/4-key-elements/): Podcast Length: 6:07 Conventional wisdom teaches us that mastering all manner of performance styles and offering the widest possible range of characters is how to be read as versatile. And while that’s certainly true, the fact remains that the most consistent direction you’re likely to hear, regardless of the genre or medium, is “just be yourself.” And […] - [Whattayamean Nothing’s On?](https://voiceoverinfo.com/whattayamean-nothings-on/): Need a great comedy series to binge and get comfortably lost in while the Writer’s and Actor’s Strike wages on? Well, as we’ve long maintained, wherever we direct our thoughts ultimately impacts our imagination and, as a result, impacts our performance as voice actors. The same applies to writers and directors as it applies to […] - [FEED YOUR Voiceover READ: Summer Fun & MORE!](https://voiceoverinfo.com/feed-your-voiceover-read-summer-fun-more/): Gotta love summer! But I’d be willing to bet you need a comedy, right about now. One with a bit of action mixed in, maybe! Yeah, thought so. Now, whether you’re heading out on the open road or if you’re staying close to the coop this summer, here are a few on my all-time favorite […] - [Why Voiceovers Can Book Jobs From Just About Anywhere](https://voiceoverinfo.com/why-voiceovers-can-book-jobs-from-just-about-anywhere/): Podcast Length: 10:10 One of the many benefits of being a voiceover today over any other time in history is the fact that every session is as near as a simple ‘patch’. Regardless of whether you’re recording (or being recorded) from your humble, bedroom closet (that doubles for a recording booth) while connecting you virtually […] - [Establishing Your Brand Identity As A Voice Talent](https://voiceoverinfo.com/establishing-identity-voice-talent/): “The world will ask you who you are, and if you don’t know, the world will tell you.” – Carl Jung    I recently read about a study done about what people picture in their mind’s eye when they imagine. The initial question posed to the individuals in the group was, “What do you see […] - [FEED YOUR VO Animation READ & More!](https://voiceoverinfo.com/feed-your-vo-animation-read-more/): Continually feeding your imagination as a voice actor is imperative, regardless of the genre. And staying current with pop cultural influences are just as vital to remaining in step with contemporary trends, regardless of what you may be voicing. So, with that in mind, here are a few amazing shows you may have missed or meant […] - [HELLO, Spring!](https://voiceoverinfo.com/hello-spring/): As an actor and voiceover, you need to give yourself plenty of room to play. You need to allow yourself room to create and discover, often under great time constraints, so the pressure to deliver your very best on the fly is imperative. Here at Actors’ SOUND ADVICE, we refer to a specific technique as […] - [FEED YOUR READ: Amazing TV Shows That Return Soon](https://voiceoverinfo.com/feed-your-read-amazing-tv-shows-that-return-soon/): Wherever we direct our thoughts ultimately impacts our imagination and, as a result, impacts our performance as voice actors.  The same applies to writers and directors as it applies to actors, regardless of the genre or medium. Just as writers must read a great deal to improve their literary prowess and find their voice, actors […] - [FEED YOUR READ: My Latest, Favorite TV Series Discoveries](https://voiceoverinfo.com/feed-your-read-my-latest-favorite-tv-series-discoveries/): Wherever we direct our thoughts ultimately impacts our imagination and, as a result, impacts our performance as voice actors. The same applies to writers and directors as it applies to actors, regardless of the genre or medium. Just as writers must read a great deal to improve their literary prowess and find their voice, actors […] - [How to Know When You Need to Update Your Voice Over Demos](https://voiceoverinfo.com/know-update-vo-demo/): Podcast Length: 5:06 Beyond your sparkling personality, dulcet vocal tones, and unlimited imagination—your voiceover demos are the most important tool you have to secure work in this business. They are the vehicle you’ll benefit from most to drive your career… provided they’re done right! So, how do you know when you need a new one? […] - [FEED YOUR Voiceover READ as a Voice Actor](https://voiceoverinfo.com/feed-your-voiceover-read-as-a-voice-actor/): It’s a fair assumption that wherever we direct our thoughts will ultimately have an impact on our mindset, our imagination and ultimately, on our performance as voice actors. The same can be said of writers as it is for all manner of actor, regardless of the genre or medium. And just as writers need to […] - [FEED YOUR READ: Whattaya Mean Nothing’s On?](https://voiceoverinfo.com/feed-your-read-whattaya-mean-nothings-on/): Wherever we direct our thoughts ultimately impacts our imagination and, as a result, impacts our performance as voice actors. The same applies to writers and directors as it applies to actors, regardless of the genre or medium. Just as writers must read a great deal to improve their literary prowess and find their voice, actors […] - [FEED YOUR READ: ELECTION Edition](https://voiceoverinfo.com/feed-your-read-election-edition/): Wherever we direct our thoughts ultimately impacts our imagination and, as a result, impacts our performance as voice actors. The same applies to writers and directors as it applies to actors, regardless of the genre or medium. Just as writers must read a great deal to improve their literary prowess and find their voice, actors […] - [How The VO Industry Has Changed Since COVID-19](https://voiceoverinfo.com/howthevoindustryhaschangedsincecovid-19/): Podcast Length: 11:02 As experts in the voiceover industry, we’ve always done our utmost to offer each individual voice talent we work with our best, most insightful advice. Certainly while we all continue to wrestle with this on going, combination social-psyche stress test and health threat, we continue to assist voice talent across the country […] - [FEED YOUR READ: The Best Series to Study, Binge & Enjoy](https://voiceoverinfo.com/feed-your-read-the-best-series-to-study-binge-enjoy/): All caught up watching that last series you binged only to be left hungry for more? Lucky us, there’s never been such an array of amazing tellie to take in! After all, wherever we direct our thoughts directly impacts our imagination and ultimately, our performance as voice actors. Just as writers need to be avid […] - [FEED YOUR READ: How to Honor the Queen & England This Week](https://voiceoverinfo.com/feed-your-read-how-to-honor-the-queen-england-this-week/): You may feel a little like you’ve been binge watching every season of The Crown since Queen Elizabeth II passed. Or maybe you’ve literally been binge watching The Crown and you need a change of pace. Well, if you’re all caught up, but still trying to hone your best East Ender or proper Oxford English […] - [Managing Industry Expectations as a Voiceover](https://voiceoverinfo.com/managing-industry-expectations-as-a-voiceover/): Podcast Length: 7:59 There’s a saying I picked up over the years (I have no idea where its from) that states, “The definition of unhappiness is when reality does not meet expectation.” If that’s true, and I happen to think it is, the more realistic your expectations, the more likely of being happy. Great! So, […] - [How to Overcome the Sophomore Slump](https://voiceoverinfo.com/overcome-sophomore-slump/): Podcast Length: 5:25 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 from the onset of your career, and scored some profitable […] - [What Makes You Stand Out As A Voice Over](https://voiceoverinfo.com/makes-stand-voiceover/): Podcast Length: 5:30 At first, you might think voiceover is all about the ability to parrot famous stars, create cartoony characters at a moments notice, and authentically mimic any accent under the sun. And while these skills are certainly useful to us as actors and might be asked of us from time to time, it […] - [FEED YOUR Voiceover READ: Series You Need to See!](https://voiceoverinfo.com/feed-your-voiceover-read-series-you-need-to-see-more/): If you had any doubt whether we’re currently experiencing another Golden Age of Television, then here are twenty amazing, not-to-be-missed series that prove otherwise. One or more of these selections might quickly become your next obsession, if they aren’t already. It’s been about 20 years in the making, but film and television have all but […] - [What No One Will Tell You About Becoming a Voiceover Talent](https://voiceoverinfo.com/no-one-will-tell-voice-talent/): Podcast Length: 5:14 Let’s suppose you’ve just received your newly produced voiceover demos. Wonderful! After months of preparation and hard work, you now have your well-produced voiceover demos ready to go. You’ll probably listen to them about 80 times in the first 24 hours. I have to warn you, this is an odd experience. I […] - [FEED YOUR READ as a Voice Actor](https://voiceoverinfo.com/feed-your-voiceover-read-as-a-voice-actor-2/): It’s a fair assumption that wherever we direct our thoughts will ultimately have an impact on our mindset, our imagination and ultimately, on our performance as voice actors. The same can be said of writers as it is for all manner of actor, regardless of the genre or medium. And just as writers need to […] - [How to Create Successful Voice Over Service Agreements](https://voiceoverinfo.com/client-communications-checklist-how-to-create-successful-voice-over-contracts-service-agreements/): There’s a saying I tend to agree with, that states: The definition of unhappiness is when reality does not meet expectation. The idea is if you have realistic expectations from the start then the likelihood of you being happier in the end is far greater. This is in part why defining our terms as voiceovers […] - [FEED YOUR READ: What to Binge to Build Your Imagination](https://voiceoverinfo.com/feed-your-read-what-to-binge-to-build-your-imagination-3/): Have you seen this man? No? We have a suggestion… Watching some of the top shows not only keeps you in step with iconic pop culture references, they’re ultimately an asset to your imagination. The most common direction we’re offered as voice actors typically draws from recent shows that help define what the director, producer […] - [FEED YOUR READ: Most Anticipated Series Premieres & Returns](https://voiceoverinfo.com/feed-your-read-most-anticipated-series-premieres-returns-2/): Wherever we direct our thoughts ultimately impacts our imagination and, as a result, impacts our performance as voice actors. The same applies to writers and directors as it applies to actors, regardless of the genre or medium. Just as writers must read a great deal to improve their literary prowess and find their voice, actors […] - [Feed Your Voice-over Read: The Best of the Best to Binge Watch](https://voiceoverinfo.com/feed-your-voice-over-read-the-best-of-the-best-to-binge-watch/): The following list consists of some of the best of the best shows ever produced and which streaming service to view them. All of them were created in the last 10 years or so… other than Breaking Bad (which is, in my estimation, the best series ever crafted). There’s something for everyone: worlds and people […] - [How Working with VO Industry Experts (Like US) Advances Your Voice Acting Career](https://voiceoverinfo.com/how-working-with-vo-industry-experts-like-us-advances-your-voice-acting-career/): Question: What’s the difference between an expert and an influencer? Answer: Expertise. You’d think that would be a no-brainer. Ironically, it’s not. There would be far more people succeeding in voiceover if it was common knowledge. So, what does it take to book better paying work in voiceover? How do you really know if your […] - [BIGGEST CHANGES in the Voiceover Industry!](https://voiceoverinfo.com/biggest-changes-in-the-voiceover-industry/): Do bigger mouths make better voiceovers? Scientific studies have recently confirmed the greater the gob, the greater the vocal prowess! So, if your mouth isn’t all that monstrous, fear not… excessive gum chewing has been linked to a more measurable mouth. Better yet, shove your whole hand in there every day to extend the perimeters […] - [FEED YOUR READ as a Voice Actor: Classic Movies You Might Have Missed](https://voiceoverinfo.com/feed-your-read-as-a-voice-actor-classic-movies-you-might-have-missed/): I’m such a classic movie fan my father used say, “I don’t know why you have a color television, you never watch anything in color!” (Of course, that statement alone dates me older than I actually am, even though of late I feel myself aging with every passing moment.) Whether old movies are your thing […] - [FEED YOUR READ: Travel the World from the Comfort of Your Couch](https://voiceoverinfo.com/feed-your-read-travel-the-world-from-the-comfort-of-your-couch/): Like the ridiculous year that preceded it, I experienced much of 2021 largely from the comfort of my couch. Yet, thanks to streaming quite a few remarkable movies and TV series, I’ve managed to travel the world, at least in my imagination. Which lead me to create this brief list of exceptional film and TV […] - [10 Ways To Increase Your Confidence](https://voiceoverinfo.com/increase-your-confidence/):  Podcast Length: 5:38 Regardless of your experience, you’re expected to carry yourself with the composure and confidence of a professional even if you’re just starting out. After all, who would hire some one they didn’t feel they could rely on, for voice acting or any other profession for that matter? No matter the industry, […] - [Don’t Self-Sabotage Your Voiceover Career](https://voiceoverinfo.com/dont-sabotage-your-voiceover-career-more/): You can’t tell yourself how NOT to do something. Yet, before you even open your mouth to utter the first syllable from your script, before you even set foot in the booth—there’s already an internal monologue going on inside your head. I can hear it all the way over here like a small child incessantly […] - [How To Eliminate Tech Anxiety for Voice Actors](https://voiceoverinfo.com/tech-anxiety-voice-actors/): Podcast Length: 12:19 If you’re like most actors, you’re more talent than techie. And when it comes to voiceover that can present a conflict if you’re unable to record a simple audition from home, or connect with a client from your humble booth during a booking. Currently, the quality of the audio from your (home […] - [Successful Self-Direction is a Matter of Conditioning](https://voiceoverinfo.com/successful-self-direction-is-a-matter-of-conditioning-2/): Before you open your mouth to utter your first syllable—before you even set foot in the booth—there’s already an internal monologue going on inside that head of yours. In fact, I can hear it all the way over here like a small child banging on a tin pan, and it’s editing your every thought and […] - [Six Things You Should Know When Meeting With An Agent](https://voiceoverinfo.com/6-things-need-know-meeting-talent-agent/): Podcast Length: 7:06 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 sure you’re both on the same page. If […] - [Is There ‘Ageism’ in Voiceover?](https://voiceoverinfo.com/ageism-in-voiceover/): Podcast Length: 5:42 When it comes to voiceover, how important is it for them to see what you look like? There’s some debate as to whether you should (or shouldn’t) include your headshot on your voiceover demos and web page. Personally, I prefer to listen with my ears, not my eyes and imagine what you […] - [FEED YOUR READ: New Content & Some Long Anticipated Series Return](https://voiceoverinfo.com/feed-your-read-new-content-some-long-anticipated-series-return/): Okay, I’m excited because a few long anticipated shows are finally about to stream. These are shows that will feed your imagination to improve your voice acting career. Besides, much of the direction we’re offered as talent is taken from character and concept references found in popular TV and film. Such as: 1. Succession (HBO) […] - [FEED YOUR READ: What to Watch to Build Your Imagination](https://voiceoverinfo.com/feed-your-read-what-to-watch-to-build-your-imagination/): The Emmy’s have come and gone, and right about now you might need a little something new to watch if you’ve exhausted most of those extraordinary selections. So, in the spirit of adding backstory to your voice acting, here are a handful of intriguing selections you can find on Netflix you might not have had […] - [FEED YOUR VO READ: Some of the Most Inspirational Movies You May Have Missed](https://voiceoverinfo.com/feed-your-vo-read-some-of-the-most-inspirational-movies-you-may-have-missed/): Continually feeding your imagination as a voice actor is imperative, regardless of the genre, and vital to inspiring your performances, regardless of what you may be voicing. With that in mind, here are a few amazing movies you might not have had the pleasure to watch. They’re all outstanding, inspirational and incredibly rich in exceptional imagery […] - [FEED YOUR READ: What to Binge to Build Your Imagination](https://voiceoverinfo.com/feed-your-read-what-to-binge-to-build-your-imagination-2/): Have you seen this man? No? We have a suggestion… Watching some of the top shows not only keeps you in step with iconic pop culture references, they’re ultimately an asset to your imagination. The most common direction we’re offered as voice actors draw from recent show to help define what the director, producer and […] - [What to Watch to FEED YOUR Voiceover READ](https://voiceoverinfo.com/what-to-watch-to-feed-your-voiceover-read-2/): Continually feeding your imagination as a voice actor is imperative. Staying current with pop cultural influences are just as vital to remaining in step with contemporary trends. Producers and directors reference popular movies, TV series, animation and documentaries to convey the style, tempo, tone and quality they’re looking for from your performance. With that in mind, […] - [What to Watch to FEED YOUR Voiceover READ](https://voiceoverinfo.com/what-to-watch-to-feed-your-voiceover-read/): Continually feeding your imagination as a voice actor is imperative. Staying current with pop cultural influences are just as vital to remaining in step with contemporary trends. Especially when most of the direction we’re offered as talent tends to lead with referencing characters, tempos, themes and influences commonly found in popular TV series and movies. So, […] - [FEED YOUR READ: What to Binge to Build Your Imagination](https://voiceoverinfo.com/feed-your-read-what-to-binge-to-build-your-imagination/): Full disclosure, I watch a LOT of TV. And the fact that I cable-cut a long time ago only expanded my media palette. There’s so much great TV out there right now, there’s really no excuse not to partake in the riches. The beauty is all that great television is ready when you are and […] - [FEED YOUR READ: Oscars Version](https://voiceoverinfo.com/feed-your-read-oscars-version/): After a two-month postponement, the 2021 Oscar’s will finally be held this Sunday, April 25th, 2021. Director Steven (Contagion, Ocean’s Eleven) Soderbergh co-produces the first live, largely International (connecting with London and Paris, and NOT via Zoom) to boast the most diverse list of nominees in Oscar history. Additionally, the ceremony promises to have “the […] - [FEED YOUR Voiceover READ: What to Watch at the Moment](https://voiceoverinfo.com/feed-your-voiceover-read-what-to-watch-at-the-moment/): Feeding your imagination is constant, necessary homework as a voice actor, especially when it comes to the most current popular documentaries and shows. After all most direction we’re offered as talent tends to lead with a variety of pop culture references that are commonly found in many of the current, popular TV series and movies. […] - [BIG CHANGES in Voiceover That’s Going to CHANGE EVERYTHING!](https://voiceoverinfo.com/big-changes-in-voiceover-thats-going-to-change-everything/): Do bigger mouths make better voiceovers? Scientific studies have recently confirmed the greater the gob, the greater the vocal prowess! So, if your mouth isn’t all that monstrous, fear not… excessive gum chewing has been linked to a more measurable mouth. Better yet, shove your whole hand in there every day to extend the perimeters […] - [The Top 10 Most Common Voiceover Demo Mistakes to Avoid](https://voiceoverinfo.com/top-10-common-voiceover-demo-mistakes-avoid/): There are a variety of elements that go into creating a truly competitive, successful voiceover demo. And there are a few flat out deal killers as well. The following are the top 10 you definitely want to avoid. 1. Writing your own copy. Talent notoriously make poor choices when choosing monologues, so you can image […] - [FEED YOUR READ: What to Watch Right Now](https://voiceoverinfo.com/feed-your-read-what-to-watch-right-now/): There’s so much great viewing to be had that will not only entertain, it will most importantly assist in feeding your imagination as a voice actor. After all most direction we’re offered as talent tends to lead with a variety of pop culture references that are commonly found in popular TV series and movies. So, […] ## Pages - [](https://voiceoverinfo.com/spring-forward-right-now-more/): Spring Forward! Your objective as a voice actor is to secure representation with three-to-five talent agents from a few locations across the country.   One of the greatest misconceptions about securing representation through talent agents is the idea that simply landing only one talent agent is sufficient. 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