This is a Halloween-themed post, addressing the scariest thing(s) about the voice over business, and how anxiety is created simply by “not knowing” the following: Who can I trust or listen to for sound advice? If I give up, and am I doing this too soon or without a fight? If I do not book… [Read more…]
October 28, 2011 by Steven Lowell
I write this with the complete understanding that I may take jabs at myself, and the job I have done at Voice123, but I also think it will be helpful, as every voice over talent has to offer a form of customer service when working as their own business. Let me get this out of… [Read more…]
October 27, 2011 by Steven Lowell
One thing at a time! This week, Microphone Mythology… Yeah, while a Logitech, off the shelf, computer mic might sound better than your old cassette recorder mic, it won’t hack it in this ever increasingly competitive market. The good news is a good mic that is more than adequate is under $300! You need a… [Read more…]
October 25, 2011 by Steven Lowell
The inspiration for this posting came this past weekend, after visiting alumni at my Alma mater. Through conversations with experienced, creative artists, and time to think on my own, I began to wonder if Google is making artists stupid and/or smart. Less creative: I was speaking to a professor, Dr. Felecia Ruff from Wagner College.… [Read more…]
October 24, 2011 by Steven Lowell
The last in a series of posts about the new Voice123 Ambassador program, we introduce you to our Ambassador to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tini Gatius! The mission of a Voice123 ambassador is to to establish a strong Voice123 presence in different areas by finding voice seekers and directing them to our site to post… [Read more…]
October 21, 2011 by Steven Lowell
Continuing this week with introductions of Voice123 Ambassadors! A few months ago, Voice123 proposed the idea to the voice talent community of becoming an Ambassador for the Voice123 website. We found very special voice talent interested in the mission of establishing a strong Voice123 presence in different parts of the world by finding voice seekers,… [Read more…]
I’ve been a member of Voice123 since 2005. Getting gigs has been an evolving process. As I have grown as a voice talent and business woman, the work I get has grown and evolved as well. The variety of jobs I have found on Voice123 have ranged from small to large, short term to long… [Read more…]
Today we want to introduce you to Dan Lenard. Voice over actor from Voice123 and also a recognized industry expert in the field of home studio construction and is a fee-based home studio consultant. Starting today, he’ll be contributing to our blog with audio tech related topics. Without further ado, here it is! A… [Read more…]
October 18, 2011 by Steven Lowell
Today we introduce you to Ben Bledsoe! With 2 gold records, an extensive list of film, television, and voice over credits, and his own audio production company and studio, Ben Bledsoe is no stranger to the industry. He is dedicated to helping strengthen the voice-over community through education on all sides of the industry, and… [Read more…]
October 17, 2011 by Steven Lowell
A few months ago, Voice123 proposed the idea to the voice talent community of becoming an Ambassador for the Voice123 website. We found very special voice talent interested in the mission of establishing a strong Voice123 presence in different parts of the world by finding voice seekers, offline and online, and directing them to our… [Read more…]
October 31, 2011 by Steven Lowell
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