The Hand Written Note — A Winning Marketing Strategy (Margaret Lorenz’s Steve Jobs Story)

Relatively new voice actor, Margaret Lorenz, went from cushy corporate America to the uncertain life of voice over. But, she brought with her a sales and marketing background that has proved to be a key part of her rapid success (she got an agent and a slew of jobs right out of the VO gate). You’ll hear her give her strategies in Voice Registry’s podcast tomorrow (July 1st) that gets her...

Change Is In The Air Everywhere

Voice actor/veteran blogger, Bob Souer writes about change in today’s post. That got me thinking about how pervasive change is becoming. From the Barack Obama campaign for change, to the incredibly fast changing world of entertainment, advertising and business in general thanks to the internet and technology, this is a very exciting time. We as voice actors must change along with the change....

“Star-ization” and Animation VO

I keep finding articles about celebrities swallowing up voice over roles in animation features. Some say if the brand (like Pixar or Dreamworks) is good, audiences don’t seem to really care about who voices the characters. So, if it is more about the brand perhaps it’s time to hire regular (and very talented) voice actors. When The Lion King came out, there was no focus on who the voices...

Documentary on Voice Acting

Adventures in Voice Acting: Volume One (Eric Sherman and Bang Zoom! Entertainment) goes into detail about the anime voice over industry. This documentary covers the spectrum: anime, games, and animation. Voice actors, directors, casting producers, and even publishers talk about everything from acting to dubbing, from beginning to advanced and if this is the right career choice for you. -Tracy Pattin //...

Voice Registry Podcast- Tracy Pattin Talks Again To Improv Expert Bill Applebaum: Part 2

Bill Applebaum worked and studied Improvisation in Chicago with Del Close and Paul Sills. He worked onstage as a writer/performer at The Second City Theater in Chicago. Bill founded the Actors Improv Studio in Los Angeles and has been teaching Improv for the last 15 years. The Actors Improv Studio has a unique approach to improv these days that focuses on how improv helps people become better actors...

Improv Your Way To Voice Over Success

“You need to understand how to read copy, how to break it down and what’s required within that. That’s the technical side. The creative side is what you bring to the job or audition, that’s where improvisation is. Improvisation is a means. A means to becoming a better voice actor” says Improv Teacher and Voice Actor, Bill Applebaum in part 2 of my Voice Registry podcast...

Kung Fu Panda and A-List Voice Actors

Check out what Aaron Helfferich wrote in his review of animated feature, Kung Fu Panda: “Quality filming techniques and memorable characters can make up some of the most enjoyable movies of all time. When these films turn out to be animated, the film can often be more enjoyable than expected.” A-list actors or not, “Kung Fu Panda” has the perfect amount of humor and character...

Sirius/XM Satellite Radio Merger? Good News For Voice Talent!

I came across this in Brian Haymond’s blog, “Behind the Mic”. Seems if the Sirius and XM merger happens, it could be good news for voice talent! Check out Brian’s blog. Here’s an excerpt. “I just read that the FCC Chairman, Kevin Martin, has looked favorably upon the XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio merger. This is especially exciting to me. As a contracted...

Voice Registry Podcast-Tracy Pattin Talks To Improv Voice Acting Expert Bill Applebaum: Part 1

Bill Applebaum worked and studied Improvisation in Chicago with Del Close and Paul Sills. He worked onstage as a writer/performer at The Second City Theater in Chicago. Bill founded the Actors Improv Studio in Los Angeles and has been teaching Improv for the last 15 years. The Actors Improv Studio has a unique approach to improv these days that focuses on how improv helps people become better actors...

Improv And The Truth About Voice Acting

“Clients want you to bring your own interpretation to the copy,” says Improvisation teacher Bill Applebaum in today’s Voice Registry podcast. “Improvisation brings out your uniqueness, your truthfulness.” Seems when we get down to it, the best thing a voice actor can bring to the audition or voice over job is themselves. Sometimes that is easier said that done. But by...