Julie Williams : Coloring Words
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Julie Williams : Coloring Words
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Voice Over Expert Julie Williams
Julie Williams
“Voice-Over Chocolate”
Julie Williams is celebrating her 30th year in voice-overs. She has voiced thousands of commercials, narrations, video games, infomercials, documentaries, and other types of voice-over. Julie has been heard all over the world, and nationally on HGVT, WE, and other media outlets.
Julie Williams boasts such clients as Coca-Cola, Pampers, Pizza Hut, Billy Graham, The US Army, US steel, Imperial Sugar, Sunny Delight, Dominos Pizza, Adobe, and thousands of others. Currently, Julie is heard on national Eyeglass World commercials, The New Body Shaper infomercial, and Skincerity Skin Care Product ads, as well as hundreds of regional and local spots, and non broadcast flash productions. In addition, she’s the voice of the video game “Stevie Learns Pool Safety.” Samples of Julie’s work can be heard at http://www.voice-overs.com.
Enjoyed Julie's episode? Leave a comment with your thoughts!
“I love how the industry has changed over the years,” Julie says. “Most of my work is recorded right in my home studio.”
Owner of Voice-Overs.Com, Julie Williams has taught hundreds of people how to refine their craft in VO. Author of How To Make Money in Voice-Overs Even If You Don’t Live in NY or LA, and Proven Voice-Over Techniques, Julie periodically teaches workshops as well.
“Voice-Over is not about the voice itself,” says Williams, “It’s about acting with your voice, and that’s a skill that can be taught.”
When not doing voice-overs, the single mom spends time with her teenage son, continues to hone her skills as a third degree black belt in taekwondo, and trains for long bike rides. She’ll ride from Seattle to Portland in July. Julie is also heard daily by four million listeners over the airwaves of K-Love and Air1 Radio Networks.
Comments
Thank you Julie for your wonderfully insightful comments.
As the Customer Care Manager here at Voices.com I must deal with the question of "Why haven't I gotten work?".
I now have a podcast I can direct members too with information from a professional voice over and voice over coach.
Thank you very much!
Laurynda
Posted by: Laurynda Vineyard - Customer Care Manager | June 19, 2007 12:44 PM
Well said, Julie...and with "color!"
Your comments on the site member’s success or lack thereof were perfect. I've had great success and I too have been asked why a particular service doesn't work for an individual. Now, I'll just tell them to listen to your podcast! It should be mandatory for every new member.
Regarding your comments on "color" and practice:
I've been doing this for many moons, but I frequently surf the demos, listening to how others "sell" their copy. I'm always picking up new tricks or inspiration. Just like I did by listening to your podcast. Thanks!
David K. Jones
Posted by: David K. Jones | June 22, 2007 8:27 PM
I do not have an iPod. How can I download info???
Posted by: Sheila Shaw | June 30, 2007 11:55 PM
Hi Sheila,
Thank you for your comment.
If you are using a PC, all you need to do is right click on the "Download Podcast Episode 02".
If you are using a Mac, hover over that link, hold down the control key and click. You'll then have the option to save the link and download the podcast episode.
I hope I have answered your question. Have a great weekend!
Stephanie
Voices.com
Posted by: Stephanie Ciccarelli | July 1, 2007 3:46 AM