Voiceover is one of the few areas of the industry that has not been put on pause by COVID-19, creating a surge of interest from those hoping to get it on the action. Voice actor and coach Kathy Grable took time out ...
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The Greenhouse is pleased to welcome veteran voice-over actor and coach Kathy Grable to the Journal! Starting with this article, Kathy will be presenting a monthly column on everything you need to know to succeed ...
I’m often asked, “What kind of voiceovers are there?” We probably all know a bit more about voiceovers than was once the case, but as we become more comfortable with this niche part of the business, you must ...
Last month in this column, we focused on voiceover categories that are more agent-driven. This month, we’ll focus on voiceover possibilities that are driven by you. More often than not, these are auditions and jobs ...
As discussed in previous segments in the past few months, in the current market, a home studio is imperative. Most cities, particularly on the coasts, or major markets are still on some sort of lockdown with strong ...
This month, I want to take things to the next level. As in all acting, it’s helpful to look at auditioning as your job and a chance to do what you love to do. When it comes to ratio of auditions to booking, it is ...
One of the things that distinguishes the voiceover world from on-camera or stage acting is that you create a world, a scene, a drama, cartoon, book or a commercial with only audio – and for the voiceover actor – ...
We’re in the transition of re-opening from the pandemic shutdown, but what does this mean in the world of voiceover? Will it change forever, or are we going back to what it once was? No one knows exactly, but I ...
"We want real people, not actors."
It's something we hear almost every time we audition, particularly in the commercial world, but also across the board, from animation to video games. But we know that claim ...
One of the questions I’m often asked in voiceover is, “If I have to ‘yell’ or ‘scream’ or project loudly, do I step back from the mic?" Even though that might intuitively feel like what you should do, it actually ...
How to keep your voice healthy when you depend on it for a living.
Last month we talked about how to “yell” into the mic. While I addressed some basics on warming up your voice and general vocal care, I also ...
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 ...
A friend of mine said the other day, “You know, maybe I should take one of your classes, because I had someone call me in for a voiceover, and I don’t think I’m very good at it.”
This was from an extremely ...
You got a voiceover audition. Exciting! You’ve trained for this. Even if you work regularly, you may have an audition, sit down to look at the copy, and… wait, what’s this direction? Here are some specs and ...
"Do You Hear What I Hear?” is no doubt a great Christmas song, but it also alludes to something we can use in every day life: the art of hearing. Listening. For the voiceover artist, and any actor for that matter, ...
It’s a New Year! What’s next for voiceover? Just as we were making our plans and resolutions for a New Year, I heard many say, “It feels like it’s the same old thing. They were feeling a little discouraged, and I ...