MEDICAL ILLUSTRATOR BEST PRACTICES Recently I narrated four medical animation videos about cleft lip and palate surgeries while working closely with four female graduate students in the Biomedical Visualization Department at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC): Sam Bond, Melanie Conrad, Samantha Olson, and Eva Mae Natividad. Also known as medical animators, these bright […]
Chinese New Year: Cock a Doodle Doo!
Fast forward to my world of voiceovers, and over the last couple of years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with Christian Chinese clients and get to know some of the brothers and sisters from the congregation who direct me in our sessions. My role is to speak God’s words in a sermon-type of recital, which is sometimes nearly 10,000 words/an hour long.
President-elect Trump has promised deregulation. Is this good for us?
In less than 48 hours, Donald Trump will take the Oath of Office and be sworn in as America’s 45th president. What’s in store for freelancers under President Trump? In my most recent blog post, I shared my enthusiasm and pride in this fact. My efforts aided in NYC becoming the first in the nation […]
Another First for NYC
As a kid, I walked down Michigan Avenue in Chicago with my family as we marched against the war in Vietnam. Once again I am finding issues that touch me, my fellow voice actors, colleagues, friends, and family, and am willing to stand up to have my Voice ‘Be Heard’ on our behalf.
Japan: Zen and Now
As you know, if you’re on my mailing list, and/or have been in touch via social media (@DebbieIrwinVO), I was in Japan!!! Not only was it an amazing experience, it was so different. I’m not talking about the obvious differences, language, food, etc. I’m talking about the little things that we as Americans don’t seem to put much thought into.
A Few Treats For Halloween
I want to wish you all a happy and safe (but scary) Halloween weekend. Going on a trick-or-treat scavenger hunt? Don’t get stuck in an air duct. New Nature’s Bounty Probiotic GX TV Spot, ‘Better Off Healthy: Stuck’ voiced by Debbie Irwin. In the spirit of Halloween here’s a treat for your little ones. Happy Halloween […]