Marketing: The Old Fashioned Way … Face-to-Face Networking & Referrals, by Paul Payton
“Reading the recent articles and comments about an Internet-based scam makes me glad I work the old-fashioned way, making personal networking contacts either through live contact or referrals from others,” says voice talent Paul Payton. Now in his 23rd year in this biz, he shares some networking strategy – and his success with the one time he engaged a client via the net …
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My latest podcast is now ready 4 U!CORRECTION to Link
Correction to the podcast link! Here’s today’s podcast line-up. Christmas in July (!?) rant, Part 2 of the children’s audiobook narration – The Tale of Miss Kitty The modernisation of Libraries, AND, iTunes apps of the week You can have a listen here: http://ipad.io/MAV Cheers!
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My latest podcast is now ready 4 U!
Looks like I’m getting a little more confident at podcasting! Here’s today’s podcast line-up. Christmas in July (!?) rant, Part 2 of the children’s audiobook narration – The Tale of Miss Kitty The modernisation of Libraries, AND, iTunes apps of the week You can have a listen here: http: //ipad.io/MAV Cheers! (The picture is of sculpture on side of building housing a Chinese restaurant)
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Mini-Review of My All Time Favorite Studio Microphone
Yup. It don’t get much better than this bad boy. You can preach Neumann all you want, but unless you’re talking up a U89 (at THREE times the price), there’s NO more flexible large diaphragm condenser than the AKG C 414 XLS. Let’s take a look at this brand new revision of a studio staple that’s been around for over forty years!
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I’ve Been Recycled!
…add to that list: “Re-Purposed”…and “Relieved“! It’s been months since I did the voice of a nerdy little robot for a NASA animation video detailing U.S. astronauts’ return to the moon. The project was very clever and a lot of fun. And of course it was also immediately redundant once funding for any further moon missions was scrapped recently. Mind you, the client paid for my work…no complaints
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Lunchin’ with the VO Ladies
Today was fun! I did some recording in the morning for Hilton, State Farm and some others, and then actually had a chance to venture out of the booth and head out to have lunch with my voiceover pals, Connie Terwilliger from San Diego and Larissa Gallagher a transplanted Aussie visiting the area by way of Washington, from D.C., where she’s lived for 3 years. And did we “talk shop”? Only a little bit. A lot of laughs, too. Thanks, ladies! I had a wonderful time.
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Spanish Buzz
If you’ve seen Toy Story 3 you know that one of the most fun moments takes place when Buzz Lightyear get’s set into “Spanish mode.” This interview with Javier Fernadez-Peña was done by Voice123.com, the site that played a role in his casting as “Spanish Buzz.” Fascinating story.
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Thinking about starting a voiceover career?
The following message was left as a comment to my post The feel-good voiceover blog of the summer! I copied the message exactly as I received it because I felt the answers to the questions deserved to be their own entry. I’ve been considering launching into this field—and really want to know what it takes and what to expect. The best way to find out the pros and cons of any occupation is to talk to others who actually do it…..So, I’m open to whatever info you think
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Watermarking Your VO Auditions
Today’s blog post is inspired by a great question that was posted on Such A Voice’s Facebook page about watermarking auditions that you post on directories such as Voices.com and Voice123.com. A watermark in the audio world refers to a second audio file that is laid over the voice over to protect it from being used by a naughty client who wants to use your talent without paying for it. An example of a watermark for a commercial you audition for might just be a ding every few
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7/21/2010 – Scam Alert: ‘Oops, We Sent You An Overpayment. Please Refund …’ by John Florian
How many times have you won the Nigerian Lottery? Or have you received a voice over job offer from Charles Thamesmead or David Connor? Those names are among what is perhaps a list of alias in an alleged scam making the voice over rounds now. This scheme has a familiar hook at the end: “Oops … We sent you an overpayment for your services. Please send refund in the amount of …” Here are recent voice actor experiences with this crew … Share YOURS, too …
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