A voiceover script breakdown is always good to have. Knowing a bit more information about your character or characters helps you make decisions early on about your performance. A character’s emotional state, personality traits, habits, pace, tone, and many other elements can be answered by knowing what the writer intended for the performance delivery. But […] Read more
I would say almost every performer at some point in their career has had cold feet or stage fright before a session. Even the most disciplined of us may experience that even after decades of experience. Fortunately, so much opportunity comes with a bit of stage fright; nerves can be utilized in a positive way. […] Read more
Working in an industry where you have the freedom to work when you want from the comforts of your own home is bliss. I encourage you to think about work more generally for a moment. Whether stocking a shelf in a grocery store, working as a hospital receptionist, or producing fantastic Latte art at Starbucks, […] Read more
Let’s explore voiceover in Brand Imaging. Brand Imaging TV is a unique sub-genre under the Big Umbrella of Commercial Voiceover – and is born of the magical confluence of a copywriter’s words, a visual artist’s images, and an actor’s grasp of the human condition as expressed in his or her voice. The best Brand Imaging […] Read more
Let’s look at the voiceover and actors’ performance in UGC. The good news is the ability to act means you can work in several fields within entertainment. This covers on screen, in theatre, UGC, and even in front of the microphone. The same skills delivered in front of the microphone do not change when in […] Read more
Welcome to part two of this two-part series on equipment for voiceover and UGC. Have you read part one yet? You should check that out before reading any further. This part of the article will cover software, devices, and backdrops. At this point, we have identified some of the similarities and differences between voiceover and […] Read more
Voiceover Equipment for UGC (user-generated content) is a big topic; we will cover this and more! Want to learn a bit more about voiceover in UGC? Check out our article, giving a full overview of how the two work hand in hand. In this two-part article, we will look at the equipment needed to get […] Read more
UGC is a phrase being used commonly on social media and via marketing streams globally at the moment. By no surprise, performers are seeing it more and more in briefs and on audition materials. So what is UGC? that is the first question. The second question is, how do voiceover and UGC work together? Well, […] Read more
Welcome to ‘Voice Acting is Acting.’ In my 30-plus years in the Voice Over industry, I have soaked up loads of useful information that I love to share with my VO Community. Out of everything that I have learned, two big things stand out which are: First of all, Voice Acting is an ACTING job! […] Read more
Welcome to part two of this editing voiceover article. Don’t forget to check out part one before reading any further. Editing audio is an art like baking a beautiful cake or painting a magnificent masterpiece. That said, it is not something anyone can do to achieve proficiency. Some people may consider themself good at making […] Read more