As far as I'm concerned, there's never been a better time to be a voice-actor. What used to be a relatively closed network of certain studios in NYC and LA supported by upper-crust agents and producers who garnered more than the lion's share of the best jobs, has been blow wide open by the...
REMEMBERING THE SACRIFICES MADE ON MEMORIAL DAY Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.[2] Formerly known as Decoration Day, it originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who...
My Dad was born about the time the Ford Model-T became popular. He died in the middle of the digital boom, even though he wasn't part of it. I marvel at the changes he experienced, but I'm even more astounded by the pace of change WE are all seeing now. Technology is a blessing and a...
HO stands for Hang Out. A Google Plus Hang Out. First you have to have a G+ account (it's free), then you have to join or start a Hang Out (it's free and fun). Hang outs are video conferencing for any number of people (although more than 10 gets complicated). They include screen sharing, chat,...
Isn't it funny the stuff you pick up from your acting assignments sometimes? My inspiration for this blog article actually came from an E-Learning module I was reading yesterday. The script used the old adage "can't see the forest for the trees" to make a point for the presentation being...
'Not sure if you saw this SNL skit, but take a moment to watch...it'll bring a smile. It reminds me of all those VO coaches who tell you to step outside your normal read -- trying something off-the-wall -- that then brings you back for a take that's been changed by the whole experience. Also, see...
If you were a plumber, wouldn't you be jazzed that a quality Hollywood movie about your profession is getting rave reviews? Cops and doctors have been enjoying that film bounty for years (and Hobbits). But how 'bout a movie dealing with the profession of voice-acting? You've probably heard that...
Tuesday, I spent an hour of my valuable time speaking to a 70-ish group of mostly Jewish women about Journalism and TV news. It was one of the many public appearances I make on behalf of the TV station every month. They had good questions about ratings, and stories, and coverage, and politics, and...
They say there's no such thing as bad publicity. After reading the latest edition of AudioFile Magazine, I'm not so sure. AudioFile Magazine is all about Audiobooks. The periodical is for those who listen, narrate, publish, produce or are otherwise involved in the business. If you're interested...
Yesterday, word spread fast that Scott Fortney had a heart attack. Scott is known to us all as a helpful voice actor who often posts Adobe Audition tutorials on YouTube, and started the Adobe Audition FaceBook group. His wife had just emerged from an illness, and now this. Prayers needed. On...
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