When asked about the art of acting Jack Nicholson said, “Eighty-five percent of acting is you. The other 15 percent is relaxation so that you can access you.”<\/p>\n
That’s really great news.<\/p>\n
If you’ve ever worried about finding your signature sound, here’s your answer straight from the mouth of a master– you already have it.<\/p>\n
All you have to do is relax. <\/p>\n
Now I know from years of experience that staying relaxed behind the mic is easier said than done. <\/p>\n
We’re often cooped up in a little booth or hunched over a microphone surrounded by pillows and comforters in a makeshift isolation pod.<\/p>\n
Who can relax in a situation like that?<\/p>\n
To top it all off, we’re reading words we’d never say to anyone in a million years.<\/p>\n
We’re trying to sound excited about the good news about psoriosis, the fine points of fiberglass insulation, the little plastic hair loop that turns a pony tail into 20 fabulous hairstyles. <\/p>\n
I voiced that “as seen on TV” blockbuster for Topsy Tail and it made my client rich.<\/p>\n
But that’s why we make the big money, right?<\/p>\n
In this week’s Inside Voice Over I’ve got some relaxation exercises that will really help your voice over work. Try them out and let me know how they work. I always love to hear from you!<\/p>\n
Watch this week’s short training video Here Now<\/p>\n