J.S. Gilbert : Problem Solving
Join Voice Over Expert J.S. Gilbert as he presents on the topic of "Problem Solving". Instead of calling yourself a voice talent or voice actor consider calling yourself a Problem Solver. A voice actor often waits to get hired but a problem solver goes the extra mile when researching and marketing their services to potential clients using methods that they respect and are responsive to. Learn more about problem solving and how to market your voice in the first episode of a new voice acting podcast series created by J.S. Gilbert.
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Voice Over Expert J.S. Gilbert
J.S. Gilbert has been active in the Bay Area for over 25 years. He is a trained actor, voice talent, engineer, audio director, writer and copywriter. His work has bridged over from the advertising community to technology to video games and the hospitality industry. Currently, J.S. produces audio and performs v.o. for the educational industry, commercials, branding, the internet, audio books, interactive and the gaming industry. He has also personally been voice talent on almost 400 video games and numerous commercials, industrials, voice mail projects, etc. J.S. produces the Gilbert e-newsletter, which is an extensive resource to monthly Bay Area events, mixers and other items of interest to the Creative Community and has a current readership of just under 5,000 people. J.S. is also on the Board of Directors for BAARC (Bay Area Advertising Relief Committee), and is a member of the Professional Advisory Committee at the Art Institute of California. J.S. is also a contributor and on the Advisory Board to Create Magazine. J.S. also writes for other publications on advertising, gaming, technology and convergence. J.S. was formerly on the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Ad Club and was Bay Area ADDY Awards Chair for 2005 and 2006. He is the recipient of many awards, including SF Ad Club's President's Award, AV Video Magazines Top 100 Producers List, ADDYS, Tellys, and others. J.S. was a featured voice talent on "10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America", which was an Emmy award winner. J.S. can be reached at jsgilbert@pacbell.net His cell number is 415-336-6238.
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Comments
J.S. sounds like Elliot Gould!
Although a lot of Americans sound like Elliot Gould to me.
Posted by: Leah Marks (from England) | August 13, 2008 5:23 PM
JS,
GOODe podcast!
Nicely done and great information.
Hope all is going well for you!
DC
Posted by: DC Goode | August 13, 2008 5:37 PM
As always, what J.S. Gilbert writes is interesting and educational, and many times...fun! It's great to finally "hear" him speak those words (instead of reading them on a board somewhere!)
Thanks for taking time to deliver a great podcast... and I look forward to more of your words of wisdom!
Posted by: JC Haze | August 13, 2008 7:25 PM
Not only great advice, but such good sound quality. Nicely done J.S.
Posted by: Connie Terwilliger | August 14, 2008 4:26 PM
Sensible and smart. Can't wait for your next installment, J.S.!
Posted by: Melba Sibrel | August 15, 2008 2:46 AM
J.S. reminds us that our voice is just one element we bring to a session. Our life experiences and interests undergird and enhance our work. Regardless of the electronic atmosphere that permeates our business, we work for people. Clients appreciate the whole package and we earn their trust and business as a bonus!
Posted by: Lisa Rice | August 15, 2008 3:46 PM
Thanks so much, J. S. We've been waiting to hear from you here -- and great advice is always worth the wait! Useful, practical information.
Keep those podcasts coming,
Diane
Posted by: Diane Havens | August 15, 2008 9:25 PM
Thanks for the nice words. I've turned in installment #2 to David yesterday (It's a bit longer than 1) and I'm going to record #3 this week.
If anybody has specifics of what they might want me to cover, drop me a note at jsgilbert@pacbell.net
Posted by: J.S. Gilbert | August 16, 2008 11:33 PM
J.S.
As an old guy trying to break into vo as my third career, I appreciate your insight.
Mike
Posted by: Mike Vendetti | August 17, 2008 8:33 PM
Hi J.S.
Thanks for your words of wisdom.
As a British Voice Talent I was currently getting stuck in the same rut and not expanding, but these tips will definitely help!
It is so true about your life experiences and how they can help you really understand a project. For example I did one for a Diabetes campaign and I was really passionate about it and as I am Diabetic I really understood the text and project as a whole and could clearly translate to the listener what the producers wanted to get across.
Thank you!
Posy
Posted by: Posy Brewer | August 19, 2008 8:29 PM
J.S.: Great to actually HEAR your voice, finally! And good stuff here. Yes, I actually DID write down a few things and immediately got a couple of good ideas. Thanks for sharing your time and experience and I'm looking forward to the next one!
Posted by: Scott Pollak | August 20, 2008 3:07 PM
GOOD STUFF !!!!!!GOOOOOD STUFF !!!
Posted by: Ron Kirk | August 21, 2008 4:05 AM
J.S.,
Great stuff!
Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge on the podcasts as well as the advice you give on the forums.
I really like your straight forward approach on things!
Take care,
John
Posted by: John Weeks | August 21, 2008 4:34 AM
JS:
You shure does talk purty, JS. Thanks for getting out of the Jacuzzi and sharing those solid pointers.
-Robert Jadah
Posted by: robert jadah | August 21, 2008 2:44 PM
Hey JS
This is invaluable stuff. Thank you so much for sharing this.
James
Posted by: James Clamp | August 21, 2008 4:07 PM
That was actually recorded from the Jacuzzi Robert. I have a special filter setting that notches out the sound of the spa jets.
They should put a warning on the microphones not to use them in a hot tub though.
Thanks again for the kind words. Working on Segment #3 this weekend.
Posted by: J.S. Gilbert | August 21, 2008 6:53 PM
Great words J.S.!
Posted by: Ed the World famous | September 3, 2008 3:02 PM
Robert - don't listen to J.S. about the hot tub. His is like mine right now - no water and the power turned off - too freakn' hot and the electricity costs are nuts.
J.S. - where ever it was that you recorded this - just wanted you to know that it was swell! Great points, well delivered.
(These podcasts are truly one of the best resources ever in the history of the world... well in the voiceover world anyway.)
Posted by: Connie Terwilliger | October 7, 2008 12:19 AM