Audio monitors that is. For your audio studio. My friend Brian Hart details his work building said stands on his blog. Great work, Brian. Thanks for posting so we all can see and learn.

Posted March 17, 2010 by Bob
Audio monitors that is. For your audio studio. My friend Brian Hart details his work building said stands on his blog. Great work, Brian. Thanks for posting so we all can see and learn.

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Posted March 16, 2010 by Bob
News has just come from from Nancy Wolfson and Anna Vocino:
Our Break Into Animation Part 1 Teleseminar was such a hit, we’re at it again–but this time with Audiobook Superstar Hillary Huber!
Join us for Break Into Audiobooks on Wed March 31, 2010 – 6 pm PST/ 9 pm EST.
With us, our special guest and audiobook veteran Hillary Huber gives thorough, no-BS insider answers to all of your audiobook questions.
From business to craft to all the details in between, Hillary’s gonna spill the beans on everything audiobook.
Go to Break Into Voice Over to reserve your space on the call (includes a studio quality MP3 of the teleseminar as well).
Just a few of the great questions to be answered:
* Do you read the whole book? Do different people read different parts and characters?
* How do you get into audiobooks? It seems so mysterious…do I need to know book publishers and authors?
* Do I need a specific audiobook demo? Are there audiobook agents?
* How could I even keep track of recording a whole book by myself in my home studio?
* I’ve been listening to a ton of audiobooks, and I KNOW I’m ready to break in, so tell me the action steps I can take NOW to get the audiobook gigs coming my way!
Go to Break Into Voice Over–$49 buys you a seat on the call and a studio quality MP3 copy as well.
More About Special Guest Hillary Huber
Hillary Huber has been working steadily as a voice over talent for 15 years. She has done hundreds of commercials for clients such as Toyota, McDonalds, Tylenol, Coffeemate, Boeing, Subaru, Ford, Taco Bell, Walmart and countless others; promos for WE, CBS and the E! Network; and live announcing for The People’s Choice Awards, The Family Television Awards, and The Emmys. She discovered audiobooks in 2006, when her research, perseverance, and creative thinking resulted in a flourishing and profitable career in audiobooks. She now records books on a regular basis for major publishers such as Harper, Macmillan, Random House and Scribner. Some titles include Skinny Bastard and Light in the Piazze. Her next project is Tell-All by best selling author Chuck Palahniuk. Her narration consistently garners both critical acclaim and industry awards, including several Audie Award nominations.
“Hillary Huber’s narration is lyrical enough to be set to music.”
-Audiofile Magazine
Go to Break Into Voice Over to reserve your seat!

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Posted March 14, 2010 by Bob
My friend Ralph Hass has his birthday today, the 14th of March. In honor of the number 14, Ralph has written a blog post that you might enjoy.

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Posted March 12, 2010 by Bob
Last May I took part, along with a number of other voice actors around North America, in a month long series of teleseminars hosted by Harlan Hogan and Dan O’Day. The focus was on Starting Your Own Voiceover Business. The discussions stayed on topic. Even though I’ve been a voice actor since 1983, I found a lot of valuable information in these 4 weeks of classes. So, why am I mentioning all of this so many months after the fact?
Because I think there’s a real good chance Harlan and Dan will do a series of classes again this year. Again in May. But, with the improvements and insights gained from last year’s classes. And again focused only on the BUSINESS of voiceover. Your business.
I’ll post again when I have more news.
(edited to fix typos)

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Posted March 11, 2010 by Bob
My friend Dan Nachtrab is now voicing promos for the NFL Network.
Good for you Dan!
(edited to add video now that embedding is enabled)

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Posted March 10, 2010 by Bob
I’ve mentioned the Vook here before when my friend Jane Ingalls brought this new mash-up of video and book to my attention. Today, Seth Godin points out that vooks are not just here, they’re here to stay.

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From my friend and manager, Stacey Stahl, came this gem to my inbox this morning:
I have a rabbit’s foot, a four leaf clover, and a lucky charm — only problem is, none of them become effective until I do.
– Ziggy

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Posted March 9, 2010 by Bob
My friend Doug Medlock provides the voice for this new movie trailer.
Aliens In Wonderland Trailer from Juicy Concrete on Vimeo.
My thanks to my manager and friend Stacey Stahl for emailing me the link.

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Posted March 8, 2010 by Bob
My friend Blaine Parker is not only a mighty fine voice actor, he’s a marketing genius. Same is true of his wife Honey Parker. Between them they make Park City, Utah one seriously bright spot in the marketing universe. Blaine publishes a weekly electronic piece called HOT POINTS that I’ve quoted a number of times here. Today I just had to go back to this well again. Enjoy.
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Posted by Bob
Voice actor and coach Bob Bergen’s birthday is today, a fact that Facebook was nice enough to remind me about. Happy Birthday, Bob!
(Update: edited to fix typo)

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Posted March 7, 2010 by Bob
Gina Tuttle. You’ll find a lovely article about her in the Gainesville Sun.

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Posted by Bob
Do you ever look at a situation and think “I’ve got this one in the bag. I can just phone this one in and I’m still good to go”? Take a minute to read my friend Pam Tierney’s reflections on the just concluded Winter Olympics. I think you’ll find it a valuable kick in the pants.

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Posted March 6, 2010 by Bob
My friend Kristine Oller provides a ton of valuable information for actors and performers of all kinds in a series of videos that are now posting to YouTube. Here’s part one.

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Posted March 5, 2010 by Bob
An email arrives from a client in Georgia this morning. (Chris Tilley of gnoggin Studios.) There was one word wrong in the script I recorded for them earlier this week, something the client didn’t notice until they were listening back to the finished piece. Could I re-record the paragraph, he asks, and how much will it cost?
I was sitting in the studio editing an eLearning project when the email arrived, so I quickly pulled up the previous audio to make sure I had the tone and pace of that narration in mind and did a couple of quick takes of the paragraph. Save. Upload to my server. Email a reply. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes and I needed a short break from my editing job anyway. I mention in my email “no charge” just because it seemed like the right thing to do this morning.
Here’s his reply to that email:
I can’t really think of why I like working with you… Oh well, I’m sure it will come to me.![]()
Sometimes you make more than money in this business. You make friends.
Oh, and my answer back?
Maybe it’s because I love working with you? Because I do. And you’re entirely welcome.
I do love my job, mostly I suppose because I love working with my clients.
(Updated to add Chris’ name is web link.)

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Posted by Bob
Voiceover coach Nancy Wolfson is featured in the current issue of Radio and Production magazine. If Nancy has been true to form, and that’s a safe bet, here’s a ton of valuable information in the article. You might want to pop on over to their site and think seriously about subscribing.

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Posted by Bob
My friend Charlie Glaize has let his imagination run wild again. This video is the result.

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Posted March 4, 2010 by Bob
From my friend and manager, Stacey Stahl:
“Your aspirations are your possibilities.”
– Samuel Johnson

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Posted March 3, 2010 by Bob
My friend Bobbin Beam offers some thoughts about auditioning on her blog.

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Posted March 2, 2010 by Bob
My friend Anthony Mendez is one of the brightest voice actors I know. He’s also brilliant at marketing, which is why you should spend a few minutes reading his recent blog post on this subject. It’s well worth your time.

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Posted February 27, 2010 by Bob
Do you keep your hands closed, holding tightly to what you know? Or do you live with your hands open? Take a moment to walk through these questions with my friend Pam Tierney.

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Posted February 26, 2010 by Bob
My friend Mary Morgan provides the voice for the powerful (and, warning, rather intense) video intro to the game The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile.

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My friend Jeffrey Kafer is all over the newly launched Springbook Audio. Good for you, Jeff!
(Update: the site is down temporarily, as Jeff noted in his comment below. I’ll update again when it’s back up and running.)

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Posted February 25, 2010 by Bob
It’s not too late, even if you didn’t sign up for Dan O’Day seminar on how you as a voice actor can fix your website.
WEBSITES FOR VOICE ACTORS: Why Your Website Isn’t Working for You And How And Why You Need To Fix It Immediately (100% Non-Technical)
You see, the seminar was recorded and for only a few days (just until March 1st, 2010) you can get a copy of the 2.5 hour audio file.
If you’re a voice actor, I hope you’ll click here and get this recording while you still can.

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Posted by Bob
My friend Adam Creighton is facing a tough set of decisions. His way of working through the options was to make a YouTube video, which I found fascinating, so I’m sharing it with you, here.

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My friend Mandy Nelson is voicing the Internet, or at least a good share of it, these days. Read all about it at VoiceOverXtra.

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Posted February 23, 2010 by Bob
My friend Anthony Mendez does a star turn as the voice of one of the new Wendy’s commercials. (Click through to see the spot on his site.)

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From my friend and manager, Stacey Stahl, in my inbox today:
One step ahead of the times is a genius. Two steps is a crackpot.
– Rabbi Shlomo Riskin

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Posted by Bob
Dan O’Day is conducting a seminar designed to fix your website. It’s going to be 100% non-technical. Here are the details:
WEBSITES FOR VOICE ACTORS: Why Your Website Isn’t Working for You And How And Why You Need To Fix It Immediately (100% Non-Technical)
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 — 9pm Eastern / 8pm Central / 6pm Pacific
If you aren’t sure what this is about, a video from Dan explaining all the information including how to register to attend is right here.
You might wonder, what does Dan O’Day know about websites? Dan will explain here.
And yes, the seminar will be recorded so if, after you’ve registered, something comes up so that you can’t take part while it’s happening live, you’ll get a recording of the entire thing. This is also good news for those of us who like to got back and listen again to make sure we didn’t miss anything important.
If you’re a voice actor, I hope you’ll register now, because registration ends this evening.

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Posted by Bob
The first fully animated web comic of Axe Cop is now on YouTube.
It’s been great fun working on these pieces.

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