Auditions by iPhone? Sure … Plug In Your Mic & Check Poddio Software, by Dave Courvoisier
Voice-over auditions done on your iPhone? This is an intriguing concept, absolutely do-able (in theory), and probably will be common in the future, says voice actor / tekkie Dave Courvoisier. “I’m sure something similar could be done by Android, BlackBerry, or other smartphone,” he notes. But follow the bouncing ball while I explain how it could be done on the iPhone …”
2/17/2010 – Pat Fraley’s Webinar Scripts Are Ready; Watch, Follow & Learn At Feb. 19 Event
Voice-over scripts for this Friday night’s (Feb. 19) Voice Over Masters Webinar with Pat Fraley have been distributed to the webinar’s “students” and many scores of “observers” registered to attend in the virtual gallery. Yet there’s still time to reserve a seat in the gallery, to follow along for two hours as Fraley coaches and directs three female and three male voice actors in a variety of scripts and advanced voice-over techniques. Presented by
No Snow Days… or Lawnmower Days
As I sit here, listening to the rhythmic rumble of lawnmowers on my street, waiting for them to finish their weekly job so I can record a narration for Google Adwords, I decided to surf the Internet and take a a look at Voice Over Xtra. I found a blog by Bob Souer, one of my most favorite talents (and friends) in the industry. Turns out, last week presented challenges to him… only with snow. And he handled it gracefully, I might add. Clicky here to read about the lack
Still Time for VoicesVoices Seminar This Weekend In Houston
You Can Enroll In Houston Seminar! There is still time to enroll in our Feb 20-21 Houston Seminar!Snow, cancelled planes, and illnesses have opened up four spots! As of today, February 16, there are four open places in our Houston voiceover weekend February 20-21. Only TWENTY may enroll. We hope you an join us for this exciting two days with Jim Conlan, Houston Voice talent, producer, owner Radio Works, me-Bettye Zoller, and a special two hour session on the in-home recording
How to hire a professional voice
My friend Brian Hart has prepared a superb article covering all the bases of hiring professional voice talent for your project. If you’d rather, you can download his article as a PDF.
Doing King Lear in a closet
The London Telegraph has a delightful article on the rigors of recording audiobooks.
Newcomers: How Much Is This Gonna Cost? A Realistic Answer … by Jim Conlan
Veteran voice talent and coach Jim Conlan frequently gets two questions from voice-over newcomers: “How long is it gonna take me before I start making money?” and “How much is it gonna cost?” Despite the claims of some that riches are just around the corner, a successful career takes time and at least some money, says Conlan, in this realistic view …
Audies Finalists Are Announced For Record-Breaking Competition; Check Them Here …
The Audio Publishers Association (APA) announces the finalists in the 15th Annual Audie Awards competition, including best male and female narrators. Check the finalists here, chosen from a record-breaking 1,056 entries …
Happy Fauschnaut Day!
This has absolutely nothing to do with voice over. But, I feel the need to recognize this day… it brings back fond childhood memories. It’s Fat Tuesday!!! No, my parents didn’t get me drunk as a child. Ha!! I’ve actually never been to Mardi Gras, but I did just visit New Orleans over the New Year (and went to the Sugar Bowl BCS Game). It’s a fabulous town, full of character, good people, and so much history! When I was growing up, Fat Tuesday,
I Know a 2010 Audie Award Finalist!
I could not possibly be more happy to hear that a friend of mine, and perhaps yours as well, is a finalist for a 2010 Audie Award! This voiceover professional has narrated a book called Lord of the Ringless, by Dee Aspin. You may have heard her voice on HGTV or pitching for Pizza Hut, Sunny Delight or the US Army and untold thousands more. The voiceover professional I’m speaking of is Julie Williams! Here’s a link to the APA Press Release CONGRATULATIONS