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Is Tom Hanks the voice of Woody, the toy doll?
Check out this BBC classic featuring industry veteran Tom Hanks addressing whether or not he's the actual voice of the Woody doll. In under three minutes, Tom shares the best and worst parts of a hi-end voice over session... which is why we love him. 18 takes? ...
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Things you are doing that are probably driving your engineer crazy
An Open Letter To Voice Actors by Callie Ray, Audio Engineer (and VO artist) | @calliexray *please note: you may find this post unpleasant if you lack a sense of humor. Being Late. 10 minutes before session start is standard. 5 mins before, you’re cutting it close....
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Glossary of voiceover terms
ABC- three reads in a row, in some variation, in the same take. ADR – Automated Dialog Replacement. Confusingly, not automated – or automatic- at all. The process of re-recording dialog to replace production audio. Alts – Alternate lines in a script, to possibly be...
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Your First VO Gig (!!)
What to Expect by TalkShop | @talkshopla For some actors, their first upcoming VO session is fraught with terror. For others, it’s an adventure savor. Here’s how to stack the odds towards the latter. What to Bring A sliced green apple in a plastic sandwich bag. Not...
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Warmups for Voiceover Artists
by TalkShop | @talkshopla OK, you’re on! Annnnd… wait, you warmed up, right? Makes all the difference. Just like singers, your voice needs to be warm and your head needs to be ready. Here’s a super-fast routine: Take a long, deep breath. Hold for a couple secs, then...
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How To Get The Read You Want
Pro Tips for Directing a Voice Over Session by TalkShop | @talkshopla So, here's the scenario: after three months of struggle, you’ve got a product, and an actor, with just the right tone to voice it... And only an hour in the booth to get the performance you hope to...
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Put Some Character Into Your Costume, This Halloween!
by Jemima Ham | @jemimaskitschin So – you’ve decided on your costume for Halloween, found the perfect ensemble, makeup, accessories…. but what can you do to stand out from the other Jokers, Zombies, and Vampires out there? Why not make it MORE than an outfit, and...
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Voice Over Auditions: The Actors Perspective
In today’s digital world, more and more voice over auditions are recorded from home studios. Starbucks is great and all, but PJs on the couch always wins… right? If your submission deadline is in the next 15 minutes, then you really have no option but to record...
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Fact Or Fiction: Top 6 Misconceptions In Voice Over
1. Voice over requires a great voice. Next time you hear a radio or TV commercial, stop and listen closely to the voice. Was it the voice itself or was it the way they delivered the words that was compelling? Did it make you giggle, or cry, or snicker… or maybe make...
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An Apple A Day…
Behold, the apple. The unassuming fruit that comes in a variety of names and colors, that we were told to ‘eat every day - to keep the doctor away’. What’s that got to do with voice over?? I hear you cry! Am I just giving you a healthy snack alternative to keep those...
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