Want to Standout As A VoiceActor? Read these tips from an Audio Engineer! As an audio engineer, I’ve had the privilege of working with some fantastic voice-over talent. I’ve also had the displeasure of working with some not-so-amazing voice talent. The difference between the two is often night and day—and it all comes down to […]
How do Van Gogh, Vermeer and Seurat help me as a Voiceover Actor?
Different styles in the visual arts inspire creativity in voiceovers. Whether it’s the hyperrealistic Baroque paintings of Jan Vermeer in the 1600s, the neo-impressionistic work of Georges Seurat in the 1800s, (introducing Pointillism to the art conversation), or the subsequent break-all-the rules-bold work of Post-Impressionist Vincent Van Gogh, who paved the way for an explosion […]
The Comprehensive Guide to Voiceover Demos
Voiceover demos can be overwhelming, and a more significant undertaking than many beginner actors anticipate. It’s your calling card and audible demonstration of your skills and abilities, and arguably the most vital part of any marketing plan. If a VO talent doesn’t have a great demo reel, that strongly suggests they don’t have the range, […]
Passover, Learning Styles, and Voiceover: A Chance to Grow, Learn & Be Included
When it comes to learning, I’ve always taken the stance that there are many modalities, and not everyone comprehends in the same way. My awareness of this comes from my experience with my children having learning differences. When offered a variety of ways to approach education, each one figured out how they learned. This cognizance […]
Female Documentary Narrators
Scrolling through the top ten lists of various documentary narrators reveals a long line of men’s names. Morgan Freeman, Sir David Attenborough, and James Earl Jones are undeniably excellent voice talents, but where are the female narrators? The Ranker list of best documentary narrators included five female narrators out of 20. Female documentary narrators are […]
The Role of Voiceover in Documentaries
Documentaries are a learning experience for the viewer. Perhaps not in a traditional classroom sense, but as an immersive, entertaining, and cinematic experience. They explore people and places throughout the universe. While they might not be an advertisement or sales pitch as we think of them, they need to convey lots of information. The content […]