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Freelancing Isn’t Free, by Paul Strikwerda
Isolation. It’s a common feeling among freelancers. Voice-overs (like me) especially, may feel separated from the rest of the world because they often work in small, dark spaces, talking to…...
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A Quick Guide to Selecting the Right Voice Talent, by Christopher Patrick...
Did you know that the right voice can make a 35% difference in conversion rate? We replaced a voice track in a video—and made no other changes—and the conversion rate went from 2.5% to 3.8% on cold...
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How To Secure Return Business, by Paul Strikwerda
It must be hard to be Balloons the Clown. For years, Balloons has been a fixture in my Borough. He drives around in a silly red VW Beetle with a slogan prominently printed on the back: “Honk if you...
View ArticleAgents – Part 1: The low-down, by Rachel Fulginiti
Today kicks off the first in a new three part series, inspired by one of my readers (thank you Britt Dyer!). Over the next several weeks I’ll be talking about agents: what they do, how to get one and...
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How to Avoid a Small Business Audit By The IRS, by Brendon Pack
During tax season and throughout the year, IRS agents carefully review every tax return that comes across their desks. However, agents take a second glance if they catch something on a return that...
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Your best is yet to come, by Kristine Oller
Your best is yet to come. How you viscerally respond when you read that statement depends on the stories you’ve been telling yourself lately. Have you been telling yourself that you’re too old? That...
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The Biggest Misconceptions About Voiceover Demos, by Kate McClanaghan
A voiceover demo, by definition, is a professional demonstration of what you do best and what you want more of. Yet many well-meaning, even experienced talent fall prey to the following misconceptions...
View ArticleCasting Voice Over Talent for E-Learning, by Peter Drew
You’ve integrated narration and role-playing into your instructional design. Now, you have to cast the voice talent and get the best reads possible out of them. This process starts, not with...
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Alan Rickman: It’s not all about his voice, by Edge Studio
With the recent passing of the actor Alan Rickman, much has been made of his voice. Which is more than the vocal department at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art said he would make of it. Many years...
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10 Simple Ways to Surprise Your Clients, by Paul Strikwerda
“Clients don’t like surprises,” said one of my business mentors. “In an unpredictable world, they need to know that they can depend on you. If you can live up to their expectations, you’re building a...
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Getting Paid, by Rachel Fulginiti
This week I received a delightful and unexpected gift. I got paid for a job I thought I’d gotten burned on. Let me backtrack. My business is divided into two parts. There’s the agented side of things:...
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Twitter Truths, by Dave Courvoisier
Still don’t get Twitter? Lotsa people don’t. You’re not alone. Sometimes days go by and I don’t post or even read posts…and that’s probably bad policy. Twitter should not be ignored, so don’t be...
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What To Do When You’re Under The Weather, By Kate McClanaghan,...
As a voice talent, as an actor, maintaining your health can be a real challenge, especially when a variety of stronger than average cold and flu strains are circulating. We’re all susceptible to...
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To Be or Not To Be a Voiceover, by Kate McClanaghan
Let’s say, hypothetically, you come from a business background and always wanted to transition to voiceover. Let’s say you’ve been doing a bit of “fact finding” and finding a lot of contradictory...
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Voice-Over Narration: Do It Yourself or Pay for a Pro? by Debbie Grattan
Your corporation could have one, two or even dozens of video ideas in your lineup, from how-to instructional videos to those providing a description of your company or a rundown on specific services...
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Zootopia: Jason Bateman On The Challenges Of Voice Acting For The First Time,...
By now it’s no secret that Walt Disney Animation has a hit on it’s hands with Zootopia which stands to take home $70 million dollars opening weekend. The latest installment in an historic run of...
View ArticleSt. Luke’s & ASR Media Productions Document Journey of First Medical School...
I recently narrated a documentary, Doctors Wanted: Healing the Shortage, which aired Sunday, March 27, 2016 on WFMZ TV – Channel 69 (serving eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey). Produced by...
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A recent article in the L.A. Times about how voicing video games can...
Those blood-curdling screams you hear in video games might be causing voice actors permanent damage, union says. SAG-AFTRA, the union representing actors and other performers in Hollywood,...
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How to Hire the Right Voice Over, by Paul Strikwerda
Mike’s corporate video looked like a million bucks. The camerawork was first-rate. The captions were loud and clear. The whole package was a winner. As long as the sound remained muted. Why? Because...
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6 common legal mistakes entrepreneurs make and how to avoid them, by Chas...
Most seasoned entrepreneurs will tell you that starting a business is one of the most rewarding experiences in life. At the same time, many will caveat that getting a business off the ground is harder...
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