New Technology Means New Voice Over Opportunities

Voice actor and “techie” himself, Bob Souer, always has interesting and valuable blog posts. Check out his recent post (with video) “Siftables.” David Merrill a researcher from the MIT Media Lab is speaking at a recent TED conference (stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design) about some new technology. You’ll see the application and need for voice talent! -Tracy Pattin var...

What Are You Doing To Recession-Proof Your Voice Over Career? Part 3

After President Obama’s address to Congress last night, it’s pretty clear that times continue to be tough, but there is hope. It’s also clear it’s time for reinvention. So, each Wednesday, we’re profiling one voice actor who shares what they’re doing to keep their voice over career going. Thanks for your great responses! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! LET US KNOW WHAT...

The Truth about Improv and The Secrets To Voice Over Success.

Improv is a must-have in your voice over toolbox, according to improv teacher/expert, Bill Applebaum. When I asked him in today’s roundtable podcast at Compost Productions, “about having to be clever and funny with improv, he says,” “Improv is about becoming better actors, not the most clever and the funniest. It’s about truth and tapping into your instincts.” Then...

Another Expanding Voice Over Opportunity on the Internet

Audio books continue to be a solid market and with the growth of the internet, so grows the demand for audio books. Read and listen on the NPR website’s Xeni Tech. -Tracy Pattin Here’s an excerpt: By Xeni Jardin “Literature fans looking for something beyond Oprah Winfrey’s book club are discovering a new kind of club on the Internet — Web sites that offer audio versions...

What are YOU doing to recession-proof your Voice Over Career? YOUR comments.

It’s Wednesday, and time to hear from YOU, the voice over talent about how you and your voice over career are doing in these crazy, uncertain economic times. I believe there are silver linings when life hands us a whole bunch of lemons. It’s an opportunity to reinvent ourselves and rethink our careers and maybe even find voice over success. Part of what we need to do is reach out and connect...

What are YOU doing to recession-proof your Voice Over Career? We want to hear from YOU!

Have you found a silver lining? OR a dark cloud? It’s all over the news, night and day. It’s the primary discussion in coffee houses and in just about every corner of our lives. So it’s time to ask all of you, How you are doing during this economic downturn, crisis, craziness? Each week, I will post some of YOUR COMMENTS as a blog post under the heading “What Are You Doing...

What Does A Web Multimedia Company Look For In Voice Talent? PART 2

In yesterday’s Q&A blog post with Jeff White from White Wolf Group Multimedia Production, I asked him about his company and what they look for in voice talent. Today he talks about the current trends and future for the voice over industry and the web. -Tracy Pattin TJP: In terms of the Web, what are the opportunities for voice talent? JW: VO talent have a tremendous opportunity to utilize...

Voice Over Industry Trends. Quantity vs. Quality

Who better to ask about voiceover business trends than someone who’s in the middle of the voice over industry? In tomorrow’s podcast interview ( Tuesday January 6th) I ask Voicebank.net’s Chris Miyamoto that question. Since he’s in sales for the company, he’s constantly meeting with producers and advertising executives. Chris says, “One of the questions I always...

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:...