It’s the biggest secret of the rich and famous. Behind the outward trappings of success-the gold records, the Oscars, the limos, the loot- many stars secretly suffer from a crisis of confidence. Many turn to drugs and alcohol to ease their nerves, often with tragic consequences. But the most successful learn to deal with the…
Ever hear the phrase “standard American English”? It’s how casting people refer to a dialect that is distinctly American but you can’t tell exactly where in the United States that person is from. It’s also referred to as neutral American English. Originally, linguists defined Standard American as the way people speak in Nebraska (altough some…
This week I’ve got answers to one of the most common questions I get: what’s the best way to breathe for voice over? Actually because voice over is more like speaking than singing, you don’t need a lot of breath support or complicated breathing techniques. But many beginners still find themselves gasping for air, unable…
So you book your first professional voice over. Congratulations! You’re so excited you tell everyone you know. You’ve got the script, your home studio is all ready to go and your client will be calling in to direct you over the phone. The session begins, things start out pretty well, but then the client asks…
It’s not a matter of if. It’s a matter of when. It’s a sure bet that one day one of your voice over clients will send you a script with too many words and expect you to read it in too little time. In commercial voice over the spot you are reading (or auditioning for)…