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It feels really good to be back to writing. I cannot tell all of you how much I’ve missed writing posts on this blog. Now, I’ve got plenty of time on my hands, time to get to work. PERSISTENCE: Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. Friends, It greatly saddens me to hear of the passing of the greatest master of the art of voice over the world has ever seen: Don LaFontaine.
A true master in every since of the word, the world that is voice over would not be what it is without his great contributions to the art. Everyone will miss you Don. Thank you for your artistry and your contributions to the world of voice-over. You will live on as a true legend in my mind and in the minds of all other voice over artists the world over. Rest in peace. Hey Gang, Wow, these past 2.5 weeks have been amazing. For those of you who missed my message, I’ve been away getting married, moving, honeymooning, and just relaxing (well, finishing an audio book as well). Now I’m back in action. That means I’m going to be writing some pretty awesome posts on this blog very, very soon. My next blog post will begin a 5 part series of encouragement to aspiring VO people (who this blog is written for). It will be called “The 5 P’s of Voice Over Success”. I hope you will enjoy these posts. See you soon, Michael
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Adding Some Spice to Boring CopyPosted by: meflowers331 in Copy, Demos, General, TechniqueLet’s just admit it: There is some copy out there you wish never existed. It is redundant, half the sentences in the darn thing make no logical sense, long words are used but their placement is incorrect (trying to make the author look smart, but actually achieving the opposite), etc. There are about a million different kinds of boring and terribly written copy, so what do we do about it? Thank all of you for entering my blog contest. I have many submissions to review in the course of the next couple of days. I will have a winner chosen by Friday. Read the rest of this entry » A lot (and I do mean almost everyone I meet) thinks that being a voice over artist is an easy life. Granted, it’s easier than a 9-5, but by no means is it a complete cakewalk. Everyone thinks that all you do is sit in front of a microphone and read stuff. Not true! I love Voice Over related humor! If you’re a child of the 80’s like me, or you lived during them, you’ll know why this is so funny.
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I know, what a corn-tacular title, sorry, but it really is true! If you want to be “that voice” YOU CAN! Reading for the audio book project I am working on right now (only taking a SLIGHT break for this random bit of inspiration) keeps me reminded of the INFINITE creativity and power of the human unconscious. Read the rest of this entry »
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8 Freelance Startup Entry PlansPosted by: meflowers331 in General, Getting Jobs, Guest BloggerHere’s an amazing article from the Freelance gurus at Freelance Sprout. This article talks about plans to make freelancing practical. I currently follow plan #2. It works GREAT! “Many of us (most of us?) had a dream to start a business and, at some point, realized the dilemma of balancing a full-time job with home life and a startup life. I don’t think there’s ever a true balance. A tolerable balance but not a comfortable balance. Most freelance businesses don’t require a heavy equipment investment. Marketing and living expenses will eat most of a freelancer’s budget. Unless you have a few months of clients lined up, or you’re independently wealthy, you’ll need a plan to support yourself until you can freelance full-time. The following are eight freelance entry plans… Read the rest of this entry » |
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Everyone knows his voice, it’s been heard on almost half of the movie trailers broadcast in the past decade. If you’ve watched Fox (the Simpsons, 24, House, or any of their shows) he was the voice of their commercials. In my mind and in the minds of many others, he was truly the greatest voice the world has ever heard.
