Exercises for the Voiceover Actor Last month, I talked about exercise, the importance of vocal warm-ups, and more. This month, let’s discuss specific breathing and vocal exercises. Breath Control: I cannot emphasize enough the importance of proper breathing and breath control. There are so many techniques for breathing for different workouts—yoga, Pilates, and many others—it can […]
Month: September 2021
Dealing With Rejection
Welcome to the Rejection Zone! It’s terrible to be in it, but congratulate yourself for having the talent to make it this far. Your presence means you’re actually competing with a lot of equally talented people for a few coveted positions. While nothing reduces the pain of rejection, you can manage it if you develop […]
Robin Williams
No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world. ~ Robin Williams, actor & comedian
Unsung Heroes on a Film Set (And What They Do)
By Carley Kormanis. Any good filmmaker knows that a film cannot happen without a solid team. Producers, directors, and writers — Stephen Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, Christopher Nolan, Nora Ephron — make up the big names in Hollywood, and are essentially the only roles a general audience cares about. Of course, they are incredibly important roles, […]
Accepting Criticism
“That’s just your opinion.” I shook my head. How would a student who got this angry over a bad grade ever cope with harsh criticism in the real world? I’d worked for editors who resembled Attila the Hun, but they had taught me how to cope with criticism, even to value it. It’s an essential skill […]