For the LOVE of Voice Over

In Part 1 of my interview with voice actor Tom Wahl posted earlier this month, Tom shared the advice that was given to him by Don LaFontaine: “if you truly love voiceover with all your heart and it’s your passion, rehearse/practice every day and don’t give up. You will make it.  Only those who truly love voiceover will be the ones who will make it.“ This theme of LOVING Voice Over was...

Q & A with Voice Actor Tom Wahl: Part 3

In Part 1 of my Q & A with Voice Actor Tom Wahl, Tom let us know how long he has been a student of voiceover, who inspired him to get into the biz, and what advice Don LaFontaine had given to him.  Last week in Part 2, Tom shared additional advice from his voiceover coach Don Morrow and which resources he has found helpful with his continued voiceover education.              Here’s...

Q & A with Voice Over Actor Tom Wahl: Part 2

In Part 1 of last week’s Q & A with voice over actor Tom Wahl, he shared how long he has been a STUDENT of voice over, WHO inspired him to pursue a voice over career and this INSPIRING ADVICE from Don LaFontaine: “if you truly love voiceover with all your heart and it’s your passion, rehearse/practice every day and don’t give up. You will make it.  Only those who truly love voiceover...

Q & A with Voice Over Actor Tom Wahl: Part 1

EDUCATION, INSPIRATION and STAYING POSITIVE.  Recently, I had the opportunity to discuss the role of education and inspiration with dedicated voice actor Tom Wahl.  Tom maintains a positive attitude as he works toward building his voice over business.  His love for the voice over industry is contagious… Whether you are new to voice over or have many years under your belt, I think you will...

Voicebank.net – the standard for digital audition delivery now offers VoiceOver Demo Critiques

Press Release: Los Angeles, CA – February 23, 2010 Voicebank.net, the standard in voice over delivery, is working harder than ever to help voiceover actors no matter where they are in their voiceover career. Voiceover actors take classes, work hard, spend money and create a voiceover demo, but how does that demo sound to an agent? Is that demo going to get them work? With over 150 talent agencies...

The Don LaFontaine Voice-over Lab, September 2, 2009, presented by the S.A.G. Foundation.

A message from Joe Cipriano: “The Don LaFontaine Voice Over Lab will keep Don’s legacy of giving back to the community alive. The Lab will be at the SAG Foundation Actors Center and feature 2 state of the art recording studios and a classroom where voice actors will be able to hone their craft. Seminars will be taught by the best in the business and the studios will be available for actors...

Are Voice-over jobs on Craigslist safe to audition for?

We may buy a car or furniture off craigslist, but I want to know how safe you feel answering a craigslist ad for voiceover or on-camera work? Tell us about your experiences… Erica L. Kelly COO videovoicebank.net var hs_portalid=78808; var hs_salog_version = "2.00"; var hs_ppa = "voicebank1.app7.hubspot.com"; document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + document.location.protocol + "//" + hs_ppa...

Secrets of Voice-Over Success event at The Times Center, July 29, 2009

Joan Baker, Author of Secrets of Voice-Over Success with the Neumann BCM 10 On July 29th at 7pm sharp, at The Times Center in New York City, JOAN BAKER and PUSH CREATIVE ADVERTISING will once again unveil A VOICEOVER EVENT — girding the industry that comprises the lucrative and highly guarded world of voiceover acting — and doing it in style. It all begins with the nationally regarded and...

Is ISDN necessary for your home studio?

Here’s a question that we received today from a VO artist who is just beginning her career…“As a newbie, starting out in the business, is it worth the extra expense for me to get ISDN service in my home studio?” What do YOU think? Is it worth the investment in ISDN service for one’s home studio at the beginning stages in their career? Are agents more likely to represent...

Jeff Kafer Shares More Audio Book Tips (Part 2)

In yesterday’s Voice Over Q&A, Jeff Kafer shared tips about getting narration work in the audio book world. Today, he talks about the process of narrating an audio book and the rates. TJP: What’s the process once you get the job? JK: Since Podiobooks simply provides an outlet for unpublished authors to get their works out to the masses, getting the book recorded is the responsibility...