At VOICE2010, my friends Dave Courvoisier and Terry Daniel presented a ton of excellent material about social media and voiceover. I missed a large chunk of it because I was doing a voiceover session; but what I saw was superb. One thing I was there for was the announcement of a new website called Social Media VO. I’ve just added that site to my blogroll. I hope you’ll visit often.
My friend Kara Edwards supplies the voiceover for this television commercial for the Miami Herald. Note: the upload to YouTube includes the slate tones at the beginning.
And this one.
Very nice work, Kara!
Have you seen Dan Pink’s TED talk about motivation?
The Red Carpet Reception begins in a few minutes. Eric and I are heading down there now. Photos and updates as the conference continues.
Now and then I get to tell a story that’s really important stuff. Here’s one example.
Leah Cevoli leads a panel discussion featuring Rob Paulsen, Eliza Jane Schneider, Curtis Koller and Chris Allport.
My friend Amy Snively has prepared a brilliant bit of marketing that I think you should see.
My friend Russell Friendman of the Grief Recovery Institute has posted an updated Memorial Day column originally written in, I think, May 2002.
Andy Boyns asked me if I would do a podcast interview with him. I agreed and he has now posted that interview on his site.
Sir Ken Robinson at TED. Brilliant thinking about creativity and education.
That was from 2006. This is his follow-up, from 2010.
What does this have to do with voiceover? If you’ve watched, I think you all ready know the answer.
Jodi Krangle has written an excellent article on search engine optimization for voice actors that Mahmoud Taji has published at his Voice Emporium site.
You’ll find a complete list of the winners at the The Audie® Awards on VoiceOverXtra.
Some stats to think about.
Yesterday, Seth Godin published a Simple five step plan for just about everyone and everything. If you haven’t read it yet, do it now.
With thanks to my friend David Houston for re-tweeting the link, there’s an excellent article here on voice direction and acting in video games.
The term “voiceoverist” may or may not be familiar to you. It’s an invention of my friend Philip Banks. However, the real point I’m making here is that my friend Mahmoud Taji has written an excellent eBook for anyone wishing to learn more about working in voiceover in today’s connected world. I think it’s well worth your time to download and read.
If you’re thinking seriously about attending the 15th Annual International Radio Creative and Production Summit, get your registration in before Midnight on May 31st. The price goes up as of the 1st of June. The Summit has been one of the best things I’ve done for myself and my progress as a voiceover talent. This year will be my 14th straight. I look forward to seeing you there.
Oh, and if you’re going this year for the first time, and you happen to mention in the comment box at the end of the registration form that you’re going because I encouraged you to, Dan O’Day will pay me a commission. Your price is the same no matter what, so if you don’t want me to get a commission, don’t mention me in the comment box. It’s up to you entirely.
Rodney Saulsberry is interviewed by 8 News Now.
The Hollywood Reporter notes the passing of voiceover talent and coach Cynthia Songe. My thanks to my friend Amy Snively for posting the link to this article on the VO-BB.
