Originally published by Peter O’Connell on his blog audio’connell’s voxmarketising. Click here for the complete post. You know how new products come out with a new version and say “It’s Better Than Ever!”? Well, with this year’s unofficial announcer’s audition (faux-dition), it’s true because we have one doozy of a […]
Monthly Archives: January 2011
I’ve been thinking a lot about routines as they relate to voice over: you know, that methodology that gets you into a good physical and mental state, prepared to deliver the best read of your life. Surprisingly–if you know me–it’s not something I’ve given much thought until recently. I’ve been […]
Do You Have a Routine Before Voice Over Sessions?
I’m not a seasoned improviser–yet. But I’m completely aware of improv’s golden rule, “Yes, and…” Simply stated, “you are not allowed to negate other people’s statements. Instead, add on to them.” The first time I heard about the “Yes, and…” rule, I knew it was my career’s guiding principle. I’ve […]
Improv’s Golden Rule “Yes, and…” at Work
Recently, I had a voice over coaching session with Elaine Clark and mentioned my relatively new interest in voicing educational toys and games. One thing led to another, and Elaine brought up the explosion of social media gaming and its impact on the industry at large. Games like Facebook’s FarmVille […]
Video Games Are Taking Over!
We had a lovely and low-key New Year celebration at our friends’ home in Boulder Creek, California. It’s their first place, and it’s amazing–at the top of a mountain 13 miles into Highway 9 and surrounded by trees reaching for the stars. The lot of us gabbed and downed several […]