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by Debbie Irwin
Ever wonder what the difference between an MP3 and a WAV is and why people make such a fuss over higher-quality files? Ryan Maguire, a Ph.D. student in Composition and Computer Technologies at the University of Virginia, turned wonder into action when he started a project called “The Ghost in the MP3,” a song project that only allows […]
by Debbie Irwin
We’ve all seen unintentionally funny translations on signs or menus, written by proprietors whose native tongue is not English. But what about same language miscommunication? That’s what this anthology is about. Creative people, writers, illustrators, designers, actors and voice artists for instance— folks in creative professions, are tasked with taking a client’s vision and bringing […]
by Debbie Irwin
What does a tall person sound like? How about someone who’s wise? Can you hear the difference between blue and green eyes?
Most people see images in their mind’s eye when hearing a voice.
But the sound of the voice doesn’t always seem to match the look of the person speaking.
by Debbie Irwin
As someone who knows the power of the recorded voice, I couldn’t help but pass this along! Rather than scripts and voice over actors, StoryCorps, a nonprofit in partnership with NPR, has a new way for individuals to share oral histories, bringing personal stories to a global audience. Accessible from a home computer or by appointment in their own […]
by Debbie Irwin
My home in NYC is across the street from City Hall. When I was walking in City Hall Park the other day I was taken with the public art installation. As the voice of The Statue of Liberty on the harbor cruise audio tour, I was immediately attracted to the exhibit, called “We The People”. Constructed between 2010 and […]
by Debbie Irwin
After spending 5 days with some of the most talented voice actors I know I’ve been reflecting on the experience of attending “FaffCon, the Unconference,” held in Tucson, Arizona. They are also supremely wonderful people-many of whom I have the privilege to call friends. Faffers (as the attendees are affectionately called) create the topics for […]
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