What’s Happening with Voice Over in Canada? Part 2

In part 1 of my interview with Canadian voice actor, Debbie Munro, I asked her how she got into voice over and what are the differences between the U.S. and Canada. -Tracy Pattin Here’s part 2 of my Q&A with her. TJP: Are there advantages of voice acting in the U.S.? DM: There are many advantages to voicing in the U.S. but today’s times are proving it doesn’t matter where you...

What’s Happening with Voice Over in Canada?

As the world continues to get smaller with technology, connecting us to the far reaches of the globe, it begs the question, how are voice actors in other countries are faring? Canadian voice actor, Deb Munro, shares her insights about her international career. -Tracy Pattin Working internationally as a full-time voice performer Debbie has a long list of credits including her newest as voice of the...

Voice Registry Podcast-Tracy Pattin Talks Once Again To The Voice Over Doctor (part 3)

Bill Holmes is “The Voice Over Doctor” in Voice Registry’s NEW podcast series. The “Doctor” will be taking voice over students through the paces of an audition, from a cold read to a hot performance. Bill is an award winning director who has freelanced with casting houses over the past 15 years including, The Voicecaster, Sight n’ Sound Casting, Sheila Manning Casting,...

Do We Really Need To Work That Hard?

There are many approaches to success in the voice over industry. Every teacher, school, coach and VO expert has their “secret” to a lucrative voice over career. I’ve found that eventually you find what works for you. No secret there. That’s why it’s important to try lots of teachers, and lots of techniques. In tomorrow’s brand new Voice Registry podcast series “The...

Where Can We Find Out More About New Media? The Upcoming Expo in Las Vegas

With all the New Media talk this week on Voice Registry’s site (see the Q&A with Wayne L. Henderson Wednesday and Thursday) there’s a way to learn even more about this growing industry. The New Media Expo is happening August 13-16th in Las Vegas. From keynotes, seminars and the trade show and networking, there will be ample opportunity to get versed in podcasts, social media/networking,...

“Out Of The Booth and Away From The Mic” How Do We Do It? Part 2

Yesterday’s blog post was a Q&A I did with Voice Actor/New Media guy Wayne L. Henderson. I asked him how he got into New Media and how his voice over career was impacted. In part 2 I continue with my Q&A asking Wayne about New Media voice over jobs and what tips he has for voice actors. -Tracy Pattin TJP: What kinds of VO jobs have you gotten because of your New Media (blog) presence? WLH:...

“Out Of The Booth and Away From The Mic” How Do We Do It?

The Voice Over world is changing just like so many industries in this economic climate. As I always love to say, We need to think out of the booth and away from the mic. One way is to jump into the world of New Media; blogs, podcasts, internet advertising, etc. Wayne Henderson is doing just that. He’s a Voice Actor and Podcaster, and involved in the Social Networking landscape and various blogs...

Voice Registry Podcast-Tracy Pattin Talks To “The Voice Over Doctor” Part 2

Bill Holmes is “The Voice Over Doctor” in Voice Registry’s NEW podcast series. The “Doctor” will be taking voice over students through the paces of an audition, from a cold read to a hot performance. Bill is an award winning director who has freelanced with casting houses over the past 15 years including, The Voicecaster, Sight n’ Sound Casting, Sheila Manning Casting,...

Is It Better To Keep It Simple?

In this world of too much information too much of the time, maybe it’s better to simplify, especially with voice over. I mean the whole idea is to be authentic, believable and appealing to the listener and one way to get there is to stop over thinking. That’s one of the VO techniques teacher Bill Holmes (The Voice Over Doctor) uses to help voice talent create successful careers. In tomorrow’s...

What Do You Do When You Don’t Have Any Ideas? Improv Class part 2

In yesterday’s Voice Registry blog I described my evening at Bill Applebaum’s improv class. We did warm-ups, then slowly graduated to more involved improvisations; A stream of consciousness circle with each player adding their words. Then we got up one by one doing sort of a monologue of stream of consciousness words. So, how is this all related to voice over? How many times in an audition...