When it comes to picking our next president, it's not just about what the candidates say. It's also about how they say it. With speeches, debates and other political performances gearing up for the … [Read more...]
Why Voice Over Actors Don’t Need to Lose Sleep over TTS
Technology is moving so fast it can make our heads spin, especially in the world of text to speech (TTS). As voice over actors, we’re certainly aware of TTS – and some of us may even fear the … [Read more...]
Communication is Key for Voice Over Success
While all businesses rely heavily on communication for success, it’s even more important in the world of voice over. That’s because communication is at the heart of all we do. The main goal of our … [Read more...]
The Biggest Voice Over Customer Service Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Customer service has always been a huge part of doing business, and in our hugely competitive, global market, it’s become even more important than ever. Folks put a lot of stock in the online customer … [Read more...]
Why Work Is Not the Be-All and End-All of Life (Not Even Voice-Over Work)
Don’t get me wrong. I absolutely love my job as a voice-over talent. Being able to make a living doing something I enjoy and am skilled at is a fortunate blessing. Yet I have many other blessings … [Read more...]
Millennial Speech Patterns Voice Over Artists Should Avoid
One of the keys to success for voice over artists is keeping up with the current trends, whether it’s with the latest voice over recording technology or new video styles. But just because a trend may … [Read more...]
5 Trends Voice Actors and Voice Talent Seekers Should Understand in 2018
The voice over industry has changed dramatically since I first picked up the microphone in the 1990s, and it continues to evolve every year. Keeping up with the changes is essential for voice actors … [Read more...]
Changes in VO Styles Over the Years: From Big Booming Voice Overs to a More Natural, Conversational Style
Once upon time, the big thing in voice-overs was that big, booming voice – the very polished, voice-over announcer type, with a strong kind of yelling-at-you delivery and feel. People listened. People … [Read more...]
6 Reasons People Trust a Female Voice Over Male Voices
The question of hiring a female voice over talent vs. a male voice over talent has pretty much joined the ranks of other age-old debates. The topic has been covered by many, myself … [Read more...]
Before You Hire Voice-Over Talent, Run Through This 10 Point List
You liked the sound of the voice-over demo, so you hired the talent. But something happened on the way to the final video, and now your client is upset over the less-than-ideal voice-over recording … [Read more...]