On Gratitude
By definition: Noun. the quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful: I just found an intriguing description of gratitude in Wikipedia. Gratitude can be viewed as emotion, and as a motivator of behavior, suggests that people who are more grateful have higher levels of well-being. “Grateful people are happier, less depressed, less stressed, and more satisfied with their lives and social relationships. Grateful people also have higher levels of control of
Voice Actors in the News 10th Anniversary
Voice Actors in the News is 10 Years Old this month.
Microphone techniques with Rodney Saulsberry
Rodney Saulsberry’s latest video. Good stuff, Rodney. I agree. Trust your instrument.
Twitter updates from Karen on Mon 16 Nov 2009
.@ScottBrick We might see more narrators here soon. Per email today from Audio Pub Assn, members can add Twitter name to their APA profile.
Voice Acting: Create Characters To Breathe Life & Personality Into Your Message, by Sherri Berger
It’s a myth that you need the “Voice of God” or a deep beautiful voice in order to succeed in voice-overs, says voice talent and coach Sherri Berger. What IS important is the ability to interpret – to breathe life and personality to the message you’re voicing, she explains. In this feature, Berger details how to create characters that will convey your feelings and emotions – in other words, what you need to make the read come alive …
deb munro announces for canada’s gemini awards
Canada’s Gemini Award It’s a big weekend for my friend Debbie Munro as she serves as the announcer for the 2009 Gemini awards on Saturday, November 14th (tomorrow), live from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Nationally, the Geminis are a big deal and living in a border city with Canada and having watch Canadian TV growing up, I can attest to that. The Gemini Awards are Canada’s Golden Globes/Academy Awards. If you want, use this link to check out the show on the Global TV network at
Funny Comics about Voiceover
Today’s Laughs-The first appeared Thursday, and another today. Think I’ll have Sting talk me home.
The right tool for the job
I’ve written about this a few times before, but Seth Godin reminds me again today why I say I’m not in the voiceover business, I’m in the problem solving business. What hammer are you carrying around? If the only tool in your toolkit is the voiceover hammer, and that’s working for you, good. If, on the other hand, that one tool is limiting your opportunities and your voiceover business; maybe it’s time to figure out how to be more flexible. Here’s a real
Marc Cashman’s award winning shoe turn
Marc Cashman is the narrator for this charming video that recently won the Golden EDI, the highest trophy for Switzerland’s commercial and corporate films.
Twitter updates from Karen on Sun 15 Nov 2009
Does anyone know the 2 male voice talents in the Jimmy John Subs radio ad in Atlanta? The clever writing & fast talkers always crack me up! .@BarbaraSher: I knew you were a woman of discerning taste! I LOVE Boston Legal! I always look forward to any courtroom scene w/ Alan Shore. Hello @ScottBrick & @TantorAudio! Some audiobook narrators on Twitter: @KarenCommins, @BobSouer, @JeffreyKafer, @BobbinBeam, @JRodriguez315