Think Before You Speak
Think Before You Speak By Dan Friedman For over 20 years I’ve been directing and coaching voice actors. If asked, “what is one thing that every voice actor can do to improve?” I would say, “think before you speak.” There is a reason certain phrases stand the test of time. When it comes to script […]
Why Do Voiceover Demos Cost So Much?
Why Do Voiceover Demos Cost So Much? By Dan Friedman Arguably, the most asked question in voiceover after, “how do I get into voiceover?” is, “why do voiceover demos cost so much?” Or, some variation of that question. Naturally, when people hear the price, usually upwards of $1000, they balk and begin asking the wrong […]
VOICEOVER – SETTING LEVELS
VOICEOVER – SETTING LEVELS By Dan Friedman Today, every voice actor needs to have the capability to record themselves. No matter which equipment you use, you want to be able to use it to the best of its ability. Traditionally, this has been the job of the recording engineer. When taking on the job of […]
Realistic Solutions to Save the Troubled Voiceover Industry
Realistic Solutions to Save the Troubled Voiceover Industry By Dan Friedman and Cat Wityk On Wednesday June 13th, a town hall meeting between the Voiceover Agents Alliance (VOAA), the World-Voices Organization (WOVO) and the Global Voice Acting Academy (GVAA), took place to discuss the state of the voiceover industry. It brought together hundreds of people in […]
A Cautionary Tale
A Cautionary Tale About a Certain P2P Site This was originally posted in the Voiceover Pros Facebook Group by voice actor Rick Riley. I am reprinting it here with his permission. In an effort to not promote additional links to the offending P2P company I have changed “.” to “dot” in the web address. I […]