It’s an extremely sensitive ear with the amazing capacity of capturing more sounds than our auditive organ. But it’s just one single ear, so don’t shout at it. Always be aware this impressive device will pick up more nuances of your voice than you can imagine. It can be so receptive in the world of …
Dave Courvoisier is a TV journalist and a voice talent based in Las Vegas. Voice-Over Plaza explores with Dave the challenges of informing the VO community through his blog Voice Acting in Vegas.
You have surely heard it before : it takes more than a pleasant sounding voice to become a voice talent. You need many hours practicing voice acting technique. When I started back in the early 80s as an aspiring radio journalist, most stations in Europe had decided to cut off « superfluous » spending. One …
Interview with Canadian voice talent and firefighter Marc Scott: Succeeding in VOs means full dedication with a rate of 20 auditions to land one VO job.
What has a soldier in common with a voice-talent? We might say that they both require some degree of technical instruction and certainly a sense of duty and service. And what if the soldier is a voice artist? Then you have Brian McGovern, a war veteran from Iraq, Afghanistan and Kosovo, now station manager for …
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There is no substitute to real, face-to-face rendezvous where long-term relationships are fostered. In fact, network creation, the old-fashioned way, is very much a need in the voice over industry. Real, human connections require handshakes, eye-contact and the buzzing noise of an engaging conversation. With all its advantages, social media remains a virtual alternative, therefore …
Are your voiceover samples worth listening to? We keep on writing on this aspect because is so important to optimize chances of getting hired. Well to help put you in perspective, here is a short story: A turkey was chatting with a bull. “I would love to be able to get to the top of …
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Spring is upon us if you happen to be in the Northern hemisphere. There’s a hint of warmth in the sunshine and there’s the promise of warmer days to come. All is good in the world. Or is it? I hate to put a downer on this but spring can be the harbinger of misfortune …
An experienced voice talent from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Rose Caiazzo tells us about her career in the VO industry and reveals her recipe for a healthy voice
“Oh no! Not that word again, I thought I escaped all of that when I finished school!” Ah, but yes! It’s back, and you may find that your 3rd hour marketing classes were, in fact, useful! Marketing is the only element that BRINGS MONEY to you! All of those other investments required spending money…. Do …
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