Download or read book How to Start Your Own Business As a Narrator Or Voice Over Actor written by Kym Kostos and published by . This book was released on 2014-11-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever been told that you have a voice for acting? Being a voice actor or actress is very similar to being an actor, but there are some differences. When you are a voice actor, you act with your voice. Meaning, your emotions and fluctuations all are held within your voice as you speak and act your role or narrate a book. The wonderful news of being a voice actor is that you can do it in your very own home! You can audition from home, record from home, edit from home and submit your recordings from home. Meaning, you can work in your pajamas and never have to leave the house to drive in traffic or go to a boring office! Those are just some of the rewards of voice acting.So, how do you start your own voice acting business? Everything is almost the same as starting any business. If you haven't had voice training, you need to brush up on your vocal skills; breathing exercises, keeping your voice clear, voice fluctuation, knowing where to pause, etc... You can even take voice acting classes if needed or you can look on the internet and see what books you can order to help you with your voice acting.

Download or read book Voice Over Acting written by Discover Press and published by . This book was released on 2021-04 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to be a voice actor that the whole world loves? Discover Press is here to help you make that happen! This definitive guide for how to become a voice over actor was written for people just like you, and we want you to be our next success story! "Voice Over Acting" will teach you everything you need to know, from what equipment you need, how much it costs, and what your first steps should be. It has all of the information needed for anyone who wants to start their own career in this industry! Not only that - even if you're an experienced voice over actor, "Voice Over Acting" will show you how to take your career to the next level!

Download or read book How to Get Started in Online Voice Acting written by Logan Stover and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-02-19 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You've heard it a million times.. "You should get into voice over acting"! But where do you start? The Voice Over industry needs more normal everyday voices, just like you!How to Get Started in Online Voice Acting is your complete guide! It's written by 18 year Voice Over industry veteran Logan Stover, your friend in the Voice Over industry! He will teach you how to get into the voice acting industry from right at home!EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW IS IN THIS BOOK! MICROPHONES, SOUNDPROOFING, DESK & OFFICE SETUP, TRAINING, ONLINE PROFILE SETUP, GIG HELP, PRFOLIE PHOTOS, PROFILE DESCRIPTION HELP, SAMPLES & DEMOS, FAQ HELP, MODIFICATION POLICIES, FAQS, TAGS, TEMPLATES AND MORE!BONUS! Industry terms glossary and pre-made templates for messages and orders!Most professional voice overs are recorded in everyday homes! Even more actors are moving away from the metropolitan areas following the onset of COVID-19...The internet is in demand for narrated projects and hundreds of voice over jobs are going unfilled.Product narrations, Radio Commercials, Company Videos, Web Ads, Podcasts, Phone Prompts, Explainer Videos, Streaming Services, and more!Logan will guide you in equipment recommendations and what equipment works best for what types of setup you need with lots of options.He will explain different types of microphones and give you links to helpful equipment he recommends!Soundproofing can be tricky, but Logan has simple ways to help you get started. The book also touches on helpful desk/office setup types. Voice acting and training classes can be beneficial but are not necessary. Logan will help you determine if you need any additional coaching!ONLINE PROFILES ARE HARD! Logan agrees!That's why he covers every major section of your profile in detail and helps you design your profile like a true professional!Profile photo tips, Description and Title help, Samples & Demos, FAQ's, Client interaction help, Tags, Templates and more!NOW GET READT TO GO LIVE! Start your career as a voice over actor!Logan Stover has been a voice over actor, announcer, and broadcaster since 2002. He is native to the Los Angeles area and has recorded for studios such as Warner Brothers, Disney, Paramount, Marvel, Universal and more.Over 18 years he has recorded tens of thousands of voice overs and received thousands of 5 Star Reviews!His "guy next door" style gives you a comfortable and confident feel that you can accomplish anything!"I would have paid $100 for this book. I literally don't need anything else.""Logan has been there just like me and knows how to build a business from the start. This book is my go-to guide.""ONE OF THE BEST FREELANCE INSTRUCTORS. PERIOD.""Logan's book has more information and help than the 4 other books I bought... for half the price.""It's so easy to understand and follow. He talks like a friend teaching you each step of the way."

Download or read book Voice Acting For Dummies written by David Ciccarelli and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-01-29 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make a career out of your voice? Easy. Voice acting is like acting, but just using your voice! It's a unique career where the actor's voice can be heard worldwide-in commercials, on audiobooks, in animated movies, documentaries, online videos, telephone systems and much, much more. The point is to bring the written word to life with the human voice. With step-by-step explanations and an abundance of examples, Voice Acting For Dummies is the ultimate reference for budding voice actors on auditioning, recording, producing voice-overs, and promoting themselves as a voice actor. Creating a voice acting demo Finding your signature voice Interpreting scripts Using audio editing software Promoting your voice acting talents If you're an aspiring voice actor or an actor or singer considering a career transition, Voice Acting For Dummies has everything you need to let your voice talents soar.

Download or read book The Art of Voice Acting written by James Alburger and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-11-15 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you just starting in Voiceover? Do you have some experience, but aren't getting booked? Are you a working pro who wants to expand to new areas of VO work? The Art of Voice Acting is a must read if you are serious about a profession in voice over and looking to maximize your efforts for success in the business. Packed with basic acting techniques in The Art of Voice Acting, you will discover * All new scripts * 20 more pages of new and updated information * A completely new chapter of studio stories and 'tricks-of-the-trade' from professional voiceover talent around the world * Updated information for voiceover demos and marketing * A comprehensive index that makes it easy to find what you're looking for * More voice and acting techniques * Contributions from some of the top voice talent in the world * Audio content with the actual audio for every script in the book, http://voiceacting.com/aovaextras/ * PLUS: exercises, demos and more! Written in an accessible and engaging style Alburger shares his experience as a performer, producer, director and performance coach to give you a clear no nonsense introduction to the business and art of voice acting. Audio content and images from the books are available at http://voiceacting.com/aovaextras/

Download or read book Lake Wobegon Days written by Garrison Keillor and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1990-04-01 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Lake Wobegon Days is about the way our beliefs, desires and fears tail off into abstractions--and get renewed from time to time. . . this book, unfolding Mr. Keillor's full design, is a genuine work of American history.” —The New York Times “A comic anatomy of what is small and ordinary and therefore potentially profound and universal in American life…Keillor’s strength as a writer is to make the ordinary extraordinary.” —Chicago Tribune “Keillor’s laughs come dear, not cheap, emerging from shared virtue and good character, from reassuring us of our neighborliness and strength….His true subject is how daily life is shot with grace. Keillor writes a prose that can be turned to laughter, to tears…to compassion or satire, to a hundred effects. He is a brilliant parodist.” —San Francisco Chronicle

Download or read book Voice over Voice Actor written by Yuri Lowenthal and published by Greenleaf Book Group. This book was released on 2009 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Voice-Over Voice Actor is an in-depth look at the world of voice acting, and it is chock-full of hints, tips, tricks, and tools to help you find your voice, promote yourself, create a killer demo reel, nail auditions, learn what awaits you in the booth, and discover what it's like behind the mic. With anecdotes from over 20 VO professionals as well as practice copy and scripts, the book is jam-packed with facts and fun stories from working pros that will help steer you through the wild adventure that is voice-over.

Download or read book Secrets of Voice over Success written by Joan Baker and published by Sentient Publications. This book was released on 2005 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inside how-to scoop on the lucrative career of voice-over acting told by the top talents in the field, including voice-over actors from Law and Order, ABC News, The Today Show, and the Sopranos. An inspirational, real-world, practical handbook for anyone seeking a career in the highly lucrative field of voice-over acting.

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Download or read book The Art of Voice Acting written by James R. Alburger and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-12-18 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its seventh edition, The Art of Voice Acting covers all aspects of the craft and business of performing voiceover. Starting with the basics of voice acting, every aspect of the craft and business of performing voiceover is explained in detail, including how to get started, performing techniques, setting up a personal recording space, voiceover demos, the basics of running a voiceover business, unions and much, much more. This edition is completely updated with all new scripts, discussions of the latest trends in voiceover and contributions from some of the voiceover industry’s top performers, casting directors and agents. The book provides a wealth of practical information that can be put to work immediately, as well as hundreds of references to websites and other useful resources. Anyone interested in acting, storytelling, any area of voiceover or simply improving verbal communication skills will benefit from this book. Although The Art of Voice Acting is a great learning tool for the beginner, it will also serve the experienced performer well as a reminder of performing and business tools that are essential in today’s world of acting and voiceover. Additional content, including scripts, audio files, and unpublished content can be found at www.AOVA.VoiceActing.com.

Download or read book Buffett written by Roger Lowenstein and published by Random House. This book was released on 2013-07-24 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its hardcover publication in August of 1995, Buffett has appeared on the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Times, Seattle Times, Newsday and Business Week bestseller lists. Starting from scratch, simply by picking stocks and companies for investment, Warren Buffett amassed one of the epochal fortunes of the twentieth century—an astounding net worth of $10 billion, and counting. His awesome investment record has made him a cult figure popularly known for his seeming contradictions: a billionaire who has a modest lifestyle, a phenomenally successful investor who eschews the revolving-door trading of modern Wall Street, a brilliant dealmaker who cultivates a homespun aura. Journalist Roger Lowenstein draws on three years of unprecedented access to Buffett’s family, friends, and colleagues to provide the first definitive, inside account of the life and career of this American original. Buffett explains Buffett’s investment strategy—a long-term philosophy grounded in buying stock in companies that are undervalued on the market and hanging on until their worth invariably surfaces—and shows how it is a reflection of his inner self.

Download or read book Voiceover Masterclass written by Mark LAXTON and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-30 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever realised that your voice could make you money? Working as a voiceover artist can give you a good, solid income, doing a fun and rewarding job, mostly working from your own recording studio at home! You may find yourself a natural at documentary or corporate narrations, TV and radio commercial scripts or longer projects such as audiobooks or eLearning. Are you good at putting on "funny" voices? Then channel your talents into recording character voices for video games or animations! The world of media production is ever expanding, and there are opportunities for English-speaking voice artists of all ages and types of voices. This book also includes a link to a completely free video-based course on voice training and setting up in voiceover work. Written by broadcast industry veteran Peter Baker, this book aimed at both the complete beginner and also at the voice artist who has set up a studio but who wants to boost their income to the next level. Packed with countless tips and basic and advanced techniques on performing, editing, and marketing your services to new clients, Voiceover Masterclass is your handbook for future success!

Download or read book VO written by Harlan Hogan and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-08-05 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the country’s top voice-over talents shares his secrets of success in an insider’s guide to the industry. Actors, broadcasters, and anyone who has longed to earn a living by speaking into a microphone will cherish this insightful and often hilarious glimpse at the business. Coverage includes: • Identifying natural talent • Training a voice to make it commercially viable • Gaining experience in smaller markets • Making a demo CD • Auditioning effectively • Locating and signing with an agent • Joining the appropriate unions • Negotiating contracts • Self-promoting to maximize exposure Reflecting the quantum change that has occurred in the way voice-overs are recorded and cast in recent years, the updated Second Edition describes the advantages and disadvantages of auditioning and recording from home studios for clients around the world. This indispensable guide also addresses finding work in venues outside film and television, such as games, automated telephone systems, and websites. Aspiring and established voice-over actors will savor the behind-the-scenes details that show what actually happens during a voice-over recording session. Through it all, the author pairs performance tips with an expanded personal account of the crazed clients, practical jokes, and coincidences encountered on the long journey to success. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

Download or read book So You Want To Do VO written by Rob Marley and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-03 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A step-by-step guide to success in the voiceover industry. Are you interested in pursuing a career in voiceover? Do you want to be a working voice actor for radio and TV commercials, animation, and video games? Or maybe a live announcer at a big awards show? Do you want to be "the voice of" something? Then this is the right book for you! Hey! I'm Rob Marley, a working voiceover talent, VO coach and producer. I not only give step-by-step instructions on what's needed to be successful in the industry, but also tried and true examples of how to consistently get work in this rewarding business. From setting up your studio to marketing your business to get more business. Coaching, demos, agents, auditions, business strategies, tips, ideas, and more. It's all covered! This book opens the window on issues that are directly linked to the growing voiceover industry. Written in a clear, concise manner, it inspires would-be voice over actors to pursue the path that will lead them towards success in this field. And hopefully avoids potential scams along the way. There is a helpful chapter on cold-calling businesses, techniques culled from years of trial and error that get results. "So You Want To Do VO" will provide you with lots of entertainment while, at the same time, educating you as to the essentials of becoming a successful voice-over actor. In this book you will learn: Advice for setting up your home studio Which microphone is the best for voiceover Is a voiceover coach necessary for success Vocal warm-ups and exercises Where to find paying work right now How to get clients to fall in love with you Hints to help you stand out The REAL secret strategy to success in VO And much more! "So You Want To Do VO" is filled with tips and expert knowledge to guide you toward your VO goals. Whether you're simply interested in what the business is about, are looking to do voice-overs as a hobby, or are ready to take your voice work to the next level, this book shows you how to get started and addresses your most pressing questions quickly and clearly. What are you waiting for? Click Buy Now In 1-Click or Buy Now at the top of this page to get started!

Download or read book Chief Marketing Officers at Work written by Josh Steimle and published by Apress. This book was released on 2016-08-04 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Read 29 in-depth, candid interviews with people holding the top marketing roles within their organizations. Interviewees include CMOs and other top marketers from established companies and organizations—such as Linda Boff of GE, Jeff Jones of Target, and Kenny Brian of the Harvard Business School—to startups—such as Matt Price of Zendesk, Seth Farbman of Spotify, and Heather Zynczak of Domo. Interviewer Josh Steimle (contributor to business publications such as Forbes, Mashable, and TechCrunch and founder of an international marketing agency) elicits a bounty of biographical anecdotes, professional insights, and career advice from each of the prominent marketers profiled in this book. Chief Marketing Officers at Work: Tells how CMOs and other top marketers from leading corporations, nonprofits, government entities, and startups got to where they are today, what their jobs entail, and the skills they use to thrive in their roles. Shows how top marketing executives continuously adapt to changes in technology, language, and culture that have an impact on their jobs. Locates where the boundaries between role of CMOs and the roles of CEOs, CTOs, and COOs are blurring. Explores how the CMO decisions are now driven by data rather than gut feelings. The current realities in marketing are clearly revealed in this book as interviewees discuss the challenges of their jobs and share their visions and techniques for breaking down silos, working with other departments, and following the data. These no-holds-barred interviews will be of great interest to all those who interact with marketing departments, including other C-level executives, managers, and other professionals at any level within the organization.

Download or read book Starting Your Career in Voice Overs written by Talon Beeson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Voice-over acting is no longer all about having that “announcer-y” boom or classic fireside radio voice. More and more casting directors are looking for regular, “conversational” voices to represent a product in a commercial or to play the animated moose in a new Hollywood flick, but the competition is fiercer now than ever before. In a business that is “more risk than reward, more heartbreak than success,” author Talon Beeson will show you in Starting Your Career in Voice-Overs how to beat the odds, improve your skills, make the right connections, and build a career in the voice-over business. Some of the topics covered in this book include: Warm-up exercises for the voice Reading everything—jokes, telephone numbers, video games, commercials, feature films, and more Cold reads Analyzing scenes and translating that analysis to voice Creating demo tapes Representing and marketing yourself effectively Equipment and recording at home And many more! This instructional book for professionals presents readers with varying techniques, exercises, and theories to practice—a vocational foundation guaranteed to elevate an actor’s game. In an ingenious and instructive way, Beeson relates voice work to the greatest dramatist of all times, William Shakespeare. This is an added bonus for the classically inclined individual and provides excellent training for every actor. This intellectually informed book is designed improve your voice skills and teach you the basics of the business—the ultimate preparation for any serious actor seeking to pursue this field. Surrounded by microphones, voice-over actors are a unique breed who require additional and different skills to create their reality, and Talon Beeson shows you how to do just that in Starting Your Career in Voice-Overs. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

Download or read book Running a Successful Voiceover Business written by Joshua Alexander and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-25 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this "beginner-friendly guide to a voiceover business", notable voice talent, author and blogger Joshua Alexander provides comprehensive and personally-based guidance on the proper formation and operation of a successful business in voiceovers. Leaning heavily into his own operations that have led him to become one of the most frequently-booked voice talent in the industry today, this book is sure to provide you the inspiration and knowledge you'll need to develop a thriving voiceover business. Committed to his identity as a businessman first and foremost, Joshua offers a full picture of what it takes to succeed in today's evolving and yet saturated voiceover marketplace. Over 138 pages, he covers business setup, marketing, tips and tricks, productivity helps, industry observations, strategies, goals, coaching, networking, as well as his own personal revelations from his voiceover journey. Step behind the mic! Learn for yourself how to run a successful Voiceover business from Joshua Alexander: Voice Talent, Speaker, Trainer, Author of the "Super Voiceover Artist Book Series", and writer of your voiceover edutainment source, "The Voice Actor Blog."