This is an easy topic for me to write about because I'm practically perfect in every way...said no one evar (OK, it was actually true of Mary Poppins).Have you ever stopped to take a look at the way you get in the way of yourself?I'm not just talking about denial, or procrastination; that's...
Smaller and smaller. Some prognosticators say in the not-too-distant future, you will be a walking computer, with all the necessary components embedded in your body somewhere.The miniaturization of computing devices is part design advances, part cultural competition. Storage, processors,...
This past weekend, some Canadian friends talked me into going to a Curling tournament here in Las Vegas.You know... Curling. That uniquely eclectic sport played by people in countries, well...closer to the Artic circle. Watch this clip, and you'll probably remember having seen a Curling event...
The estimate that only 5% of voice actors are truly supporting themselves and their families with strictly voiceover work is probably correct. (remember, 47.93% of all numbers quoted online are made-up).Whatever the number (almost impossible to discern), it's disappointingly low. The "haves" are...
Artificial Intelligence.Gucci knock-offsBlood dopingPirated moviesWeird Al YankovicDopplegangersSteroid athletesIf you can't get it legitimately, chances are there's a wanna-be pretender-to-the-throne somewhere, be it legal or not.If an athlete can't make the finals or reach higher on his own,...
Las Vegas does not dwell on history. When something gets to be 25 years old, they implode it, refurbish it, or rename it. Yes, there is a "boneyard" of some of it's iconic neon signs, a couple of museums (The MOB Museum for one), and there's even a historical society; but even its members know...
VideosPicturesGraphicsA soothsayer I am not. But, I do feel a little vindicated that I've been steady tooting the horn for VPG for months 'n' months. Others have too, and they continue to do so. Here's the rule: anytime you post on social media, send a newsletter, write an email, follow-up with...
Don't ask me where you're going to find the time, but to be a successful voice-actor, you're going to have to pay close attention to popular culture.Watching last night's Golden Globes made me realize how far I'd fallen behind....and remember, I read local and national news everyday, three times a...
Yesterday the official registration opened up for WoVOCon-3 in Las Vegas.WoVoCon is the annual gathering of the faithful. Any of our ~630 members can attend. We hope they all do, 'cause when that many passionate voice actors get together, there's more than just a little bit of magic.After...
More Than Just a Voice: The REAL Secret to Voiceover Success is....a success. Beyond my wildest. (Kindle and Paperback at Amazon)I wish I could tell you how many copies I've sold. I haven't figured out how to do that yet. It doesn't matter. I didn't expect to make back my investment. It was...
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