On the whole, we voice actors seem unnecessarily obsessed with obtaining that perfect "on-the-road" mobile recording experience. How many of us actually NEED that? Naw, forget that question. I understand being prepared, and I've got my methods...my portable unit. I pay attention to what Dan...
George Whittam
Voice-Over Summit
It's hard to ignore any VO event that carries the legacy of Don LaFontaine with it. The SAG Foundation DLF VoiceOver Lab makes a strong statement for excellence in voice-overs, and now the foundation has organized an impressive array of learning sessions. Officially, the Summit began Feb 2nd, but...
Bloggin’ in Boise
Las Vegas gets 4 inches of rain a year... if we're lucky. Wednesday morning broke with thunder and rain, and every molecule of my body wanted to stay in bed. The storm was a message. But I didn't listen. I was due in my studio for an ISDN session which I had toiled endlessly to make happen. Four...
Behind the Scenes with Dave
While visiting the studios of KLAS-TV last week during NAB in Las Vegas, audio expert George Whittam grabbed this quick little video demonstrating my routine in the daily YouTube news previews I do everyday from my desk. You'll remember I posted THIS blog about George's visit to the newsroom last...
Porta-Booth Pro Demo
After a long day trolling the exhibit aisles at NAB (Nat'l Assoc of Broadcasters) in Las Vegas, George Whittam shows up at my TV station promptly as my 5 o'clock evening newscast begins. Great! He's got with him a sharkfin-shaped, zippered nylon carry-bag, and I KNOW it's the Harlan Hogan...