New York Voice Over Coach Peter Rofe on Marketing & Branding

In tomorrow’s podcast (part 3) of my interview with New York Voice Over Coach, producer and co-author of Voice For Hire (with Randy Thomas), Peter Rofe talks about the steps necessary to marketing your voice. As a voice over coach, he often connects clients to casting directors, producers and agents. He even has a voice over showcase where voice actors perform, reading voice over copy for agents...

Bob Bergen Directs Voice Over Intensive Part II

In part 1 of Bob Bergen Directs Voice Over Intensive, Bob worked his magic with the voice actor, transforming her performance from ordinary to WOW! It was his beat by beat tweaks, peppering her with questions, helping her to navigate the copy and find nuances in her character that got her to the next level. When the next actor got to the mic, he launched into his character, and performed the scene....

And the Voice Over Artist Winner is….

Thanks everyone for voting in the contest for the Best “Worst” Voice Over Story. We had lots of great stories and lots of votes from voice talent across the country. The 1st place winner is: Iris Braydon The 2nd place winner is: Michele Olson Congratulations to both of you! Stay tuned for more contests. -Tracy Pattin var hs_portalid=78808; var hs_salog_version = "2.00"; var hs_ppa...

Bob Bergen Directs at Voice Over Intensive

Last night at Compost Productions, the “Margaritas, Mojitos and Microphones” evening got off to a great start. These evenings are huge hits and occur every month with different teachers. Both Brian Cummings and Bob Bergen taught in tandem. I had the chance to sit in on Bob Bergen’s class. Brian Cummings is a prolific and talented animation teacher as well. The charismatic and talented...

Voice Over Opportunity: What Would You Do?

In the voice over industry there are many types of jobs, many types of negotiations, and a wide variety of opportunities to lend our voices. We have to be ready for all of them and know how to be professional, smart and generous so we never burn a bridge or tarnish our reputation. So, here’s a situation. What would you do? A producer calls who has recommended you (voice talent) to a colleague...

New York Voice Over Coach Peter Rofe Podcast (part 2)

Peter Rofe is a top New York Voice Over Coach, demo producer, director, teacher, voice over artist and co-author of Voice For Hire, Launch and Maintain a Career in Voice Overs (with Randy Thomas). Peter says voice-over artists benefit greatly from studying with a coach who has a good ear, a wealth of knowledge and plenty of industry experience. He offers a wide range of services from teaching clients...

VOTE! For your favorite “Worst” VO Story. Deadline Aug. 25th

The Best “Worst” Voice Over Story contest is now up for a vote. Contestants submitted their “Worst Voice Over Job.” Ten finalists were then selected and now we want to hear from you on who you think has Best “Worst” Voice Over Story. The winner gets an iPod Touch. Second place, a Starbucks Gift Card. Click on the link below, the 10 stories are there. Vote for your...

Voice Over Talent Must Understand Technology

In tomorrow’s podcast (part 2) with New York voice over coach, demo producer, teacher and co-author (with Randy Thomas) of Voice for Hire, Peter Rofe talks about what it takes to be competitive now. “Voice over artists must understand technology and how to make their careers and life easier with it. You have to know what an MP3 is, and FTP site and be familiar with services like YouSendit. Find...

AFTRA Event: The Invisible Toolbox

Voice actor, teacher, performer, Michael Cohen (seated here directing a voice actor) combines his prolific creative talent with a passion for science (He changed his college major from acting to science getting degrees in cell biology) to teach last night’s AFTRA class, “The Invisible Toolbox: Acting and the Subconscious mind.” Michael focuses on the relationship between mind and...

Vote For Your Favorite “Worst” Voice Over Story

The Best “Worst” Voice Over Story contest is now up for a vote. Contestants submitted their “Worst Voice Over Job.” Ten finalists were then selected and now we want to hear from you on who you think has Best “Worst” Voice Over Story. The winner gets an iPod Touch. Second place, a Starbucks Gift Card. Click on the link below, the 10 stories are there. Vote for your...