Pat Fraley will be holding a voiceover workshop in Phoenix on June 28, 2008. As I write this, there are still a few places left. Details on registration and so forth are here. You’ll notice there’s a discounted registration price until June 14th or until the event is sold out, which ever comes first.
People
Amy and her FoodSaver
My friend Amy Snively is featured on the web site of the FoodSaver vacuum sealing system. Her video is near the bottom right of the page. Or, just click here to see Amy Snively.
Update: In case you don’t see the comments, my friend Dave Elvin is featured as the voice talent in the demonstration video at the top right corner of the page.
Something Horrible and the Other Side
My friend Adam Creighton has been walking through a truly shattering experience for the last many weeks. He’s posted an extraordinary audio file on his blog that will be hard for you to hear, but I’m pretty sure you’ll agree it is well worth your time.
And Adam, I will be praying for you and your family.
(edited to fix typo)
Public Service
On the heels of my post a few minutes ago about my inspiring friend Liz de Nesnera, I see this post on my friend Peter O’Connell’s blog, just another example of how nice Liz is. And while you’re there, be sure to check out the other posts Peter has made about the Public Service Announcements he’s prepared to help relief efforts in Myanmar.
Voiceover, Caregiver
My friend Liz de Nesnera is an ongoing inspiration to me. Not only has she established a solidly successful career as a voiceover talent in the last 3 years; but for the last 13 she’s been a caregiver to her aging mother, as you can read in this newspaper article from her home area of New Jersey.
I Rock the Mic VO.com is one month old
In a single month, I Rock the Mic VO.com has exploded on the Web 2.0 scene with over 120,000 page views. I hope if you’re not all ready there, that you’ll join. And connect with me as a friend there.
Bettye Zoller voiceover class coming to Nashville
With thanks to my friend Stu Gray for posting this information on his blog, Bettye Zoller Seitz will be teaching a voiceover class in Nashville on Sunday, June 29, 2008.
Rest in Peace, Harvey Korman
I noticed on the Cartoon Brew blog this evening that Harvey Korman died today at the age of 81. Among his many, many funny performances, Harvey was the voice for The Great Gazoo on The Flintstones.
There are really nice people in Texas
I had a wonderful time meeting several folks in Texas last evening. We gathered at Reel FX, where one of our number, Justin Barrett works as an animation technical director.
Justin gave us a tour of the place. Here he’s just shown us some test renders of a project the company has been working on for the last few weeks.
We stopped in the lobby of Reel FX just before we all walked down the block to dinner.
From left to right, this is Amanda and Allan Peck, Justin Barrett, Vicki and Ron Phillips, Amber Cotton and her husband J.D. Then Amanda volunteered to take a photo so I could get in the shot.
Luciano, our waiter at Daddy Jacks Wood Grill, snapped a photo of us all together.
Great food, wonderful conversation and nice people. A fabulous combination. We had a great time. My thanks, especially to Justin and Amber for helping to organize our time together.
Anthony Mendez shines
My friend Anthony Mendez emails with news of that he’s featured in the television ads for Diary of the Dead. Kudos to you, Anthony and terrific work.
Marice Tobias will be in New York City next month
In my email correspondence with Marice Tobias today she reminded me that she’s going to be in New York City for Promax and will be holding a Post Promax Promo and Trailer Intensive training weekend after it wraps up. There are only 12 places available at these weekends with Marice. I most of them are all ready filled. Kathy Payne is the lady you’ll want to contact to see if there are any left. 404.876.8629.
Pat Fraley in Hartford, CT
Pat Fraley emailed today to remind me that he is teaching a weekend voiceover seminar June 21 and 22, 2008 in Hartford, CT. If you live and voice anywhere in the East, think seriously about this opportunity for 2 days of fun and learning. Each day’s class can be done individually, but if you’re going to take both days, there’s a $100 discount off the combined price. Along with registration details, you’ll also find two free lessons from Pat here on the official web page.
As someone who has studied with Pat multiple times I can assure you that if you decide to take this class you’ll learn a ton and have a great time.
Rest in Peace, Dick Martin
Well, after offering a rather outdated post recently (having neglected to note the original publication date of the article about George O’Hanlon’s passing), I’m quite sure this article in the LA Times is current, and that Dick Martin has just passed from the scene, at the age of 86.
Rest in Peace, George O’Hanlon
With my thanks to my friend Greg Phelps for posting a note about this on the VO-BB, I’ve just learned of the passing of George O’Hanlon, the voice of George Jetson.
Get to know Some Audio Guy a bit better
My friend Tracy Pattin interviews Some Audio Guy on the VoiceRegistry blog. Thanks Juan for the email heads up. And thank you Tracy for posting another excellent interview.
Liz Raphael Helgesen is featured on Vox Daily
When I was in Atlanta in October of 2007 for a workshop with Marice Tobias, among the talented people with whom I got to work was Liz Raphael Helgesen. Liz is featured in a recent interview on Vox Daily, so click through and learn a bit more about this lady who is as nice as she is talented. (In other words, very nice and very talented.)
(Update: edited to fix typo)
While we’re talking about ladies named Liz
Don’t miss the excellent blog post by my friend Liz de Nesnera on one of the core parts of her voiceover business, IVR and MOH. Don’t know what those terms mean? Read Liz’s blog post.
Update, the next day: Today, May 24, 2008 marks the 3rd anniversary of Liz’s full-time voiceover career start. My very best to you, Liz. You are an inspiration to me, every day. May your career continue to grow and your life be filled with all good things.
It’s no mystery
If you’ve ever listened to his demos or heard his work, it’s no mystery why I am such a big fan of Rowell Gormon. He’s an amazingly talented guy with whom I’ve had the delight of working a few times and with whom I’m grateful to be friends.
Rowell lives about 2 and a half hours up the highway from me near Raleigh, North Carolina; so most of our communication is virtual. But, yesterday I got the delight of spending some time with him in person, while he was in Charlotte for an acting performance at a corporate event in the city center.
The theatre troupe was here to do a Mystery/Comedy performance that involves a lot of audience interaction. Rowell, as you might be able to tell from his costume (he’s on the left, I’m on the right), plays the gumshoe in this piece.
Here Rowell is reaching for his handcuffs as he gets a little carried away with his role. Why I’m smiling is a bit of a mystery in itself. (Well, OK, he’s actually reaching for his cell phone, but I think the photo turned out funny.)
Update: Thanks to the link in Rowell’s comment below, I can now update this with a link to the troupe with which he was performing here in Charlotte.
The ER Improv and Critical Mic Technique Clinic
Pat Fraley is leading a day long workshop to help you get a couple of critical skills to the next level on Saturday, June 14, 2008 at Buzzy’s Recording Studio in Los Angeles. All the details are on Pat’s site including price and registration information.
Looking good there, Pat.
Some things never go out of style
My friend Bobbin Beam wrote a two part series of posts on her blog about this subject. Part one is here. Part two is here. I commend Bobbin for her good thoughts and insights.