November 27, 2009
Marketing and Goals
Voice Over Expert Bob Bergen chats with you about "Marketing and Goals" in this wonderful podcast lesson. Bob stresses that the first thing you should do is set your goals. If you are generic or non-specific with your goals in marketing, your results will be generic and non-specific. Start with backward thinking and see where it takes you! Enjoy this whirlwind tour of how you can go from identifying a goal to the steps you need to realize it.
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November 17, 2009
Men VS Women: Making the Ugly Face to Get the Perfect Voice
Join Voice Over Expert Debbie Munro in her lecture, "Men VS Women: Making the Ugly Face." Debbie reasons that women could be booking more animation and character voice acting gigs if they would only take more risks and push aside the fear of looking silly. If being a facial contortionist gets your character to where it needs to be, go for it! Get your ugly on, have some fun... and book more voice over jobs while you're at it.
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November 10, 2009
Secrets of an Agent Man: Tips on Getting Representation
Join Voice Over Expert Roger King in his lecture, "Tips on Getting Representation." Roger shares a number of immediately applicable tips that will keep you in a voice over talent agent's good books. Hear some quick bullet points from a talent agent's perspective on what they expect of you, the qualities they look for, and how they want to be approached.
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November 3, 2009
Mirror Mirror - Being True to Yourself as a Voice Talent
Join Voice Over Expert Anthony Reece in his lecture, "Mirror Mirror - Being True to Yourself as a Voice Talent." As a voice over talent you have to be honest and recognize that you are not right for every part. When you're in a position to cast consider whether or not you fit the part or if someone else should be auditioned and cast. Would you hire yourself out of a batch of voices? If the shoe doesn't fit, don't try it on! Anthony teaches you how to critique your own voice over work and be objective at all times.
