http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/articles.htm VoiceOverXtra.com Articles en-us Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:01:24 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss johnflorian@voiceoverxtra.com (John Florian) Copyright © Voice-Over Xtra!. All rights reserved. http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/article.htm?id=7vrf55um Your voice over clients are concerned about their "bottom line" - so should you! Always ask a client "What's in the budget for voice over?" before committing to a price, advises veteran voice talent and trainer Terry Daniel. Here's why and how ... Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:23:26 EST http://www.voiceoverxtra.com.com/article.htm?id=7vrf55um http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/article.htm?id=qry0xvsw It may deflate your ego to learn this, but when you narrate medical and pharmaceutical scripts, you are NOT the star. Your listeners just want facts - not to be sold on what you're reading, advises voice acting veteran Alan Sklar. In fact, be boring! But Alan's advice and audio here is hardly that ... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:18:02 EST http://www.voiceoverxtra.com.com/article.htm?id=qry0xvsw http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/article.htm?id=ca9jqwgw The merger plan approved by the boards of AFTRA and SAG reportedly pushes entry requirements closer to the more stringent SAG rules, and raises the initiation fee. Existing members of both unions will vote in February on whether to adopt the new SAG-AFTRA to be the one union "to stand united to secure more union work and better benefits for members" .... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:21:16 EST http://www.voiceoverxtra.com.com/article.htm?id=ca9jqwgw http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/article.htm?id=t2n9p83k Free training from a star voice talent and master trainer? That's right. And what's more, the legendary Pat Fraley even makes house calls to your computer. Currently at his website are 36 free video and audio lessons in voice over, ranging from voice acting to voice over business and home studio ... Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:51:23 EST http://www.voiceoverxtra.com.com/article.htm?id=t2n9p83k http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/article.htm?id=dzob8tw4 Do you require a lot of retakes? Audio engineer Juan Carlos Bagnell (aka Some Audio Guy) finds many new talents require more retakes and redirects than seasoned pros. So - guess who gets called back more often? A solution is to read out load every day - no excuses ... Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:32:24 EST http://www.voiceoverxtra.com.com/article.htm?id=dzob8tw4 http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/article.htm?id=t9njmxig What type - or types - of voice over agents serve your needs the best? Most likely, you've got several agents for a variety of reasons - to represent you online and/or in your local, regional or worldwide markets. Share your thoughts in the COMMENTS. And for starters, here's the view from agent Roger King about his service in Toronto ... Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:42:11 EST http://www.voiceoverxtra.com.com/article.htm?id=t9njmxig http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/article.htm?id=tk4l0ykn Chevy's hilarious new "Chevy Happy Grad" ad has won an online popularity poll and will be aired during the Super Bowl on Feb. 5. And as reported earlier on VoiceOverXtra, voice talent / actor / attorney Rob Sciglimpaglia Jr. has a key role in that ad, as the deadpan, all-knowing "Dad." Congratulations, Rob! And thanks to all folks who voted for Rob and this win. Here's the ad ... Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:44:04 EST http://www.voiceoverxtra.com.com/article.htm?id=tk4l0ykn http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/article.htm?id=9b6sq4gd As a freelance voice over talent, how do you cope with all the responsibilities of running a successful business and providing top notch client service? It's not easy! But voice acting veteran Doug Turkel and friends offer 38 ways to keep your career on the success path ... Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:36:35 EST http://www.voiceoverxtra.com.com/article.htm?id=9b6sq4gd http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/article.htm?id=q9kjpcnp A lock is on the details of a proposed merger between AFTRA and SAG - the two major performers' unions in the U.S. - but later this month, the boards of both unions will review and vote on a merger package ... Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:25:45 EST http://www.voiceoverxtra.com.com/article.htm?id=q9kjpcnp http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/article.htm?id=9asfzu0i "Don't just work smart. Work smart on the right things," advises veteran voice actress Bobbin Beam. The trick is to focus 80% of your time and energy on the 20% of your work that is really important. And sure enough, Bobbin tells us how ... Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:09:55 EST http://www.voiceoverxtra.com.com/article.htm?id=9asfzu0i