Voice over related articles and everything you need to know about voice acting! http://www.chrisdell.com en-us (c) Chris Dell Voice Imaging. All Rights Reserved. Sat, 13 Aug 2005 11:16:23 EDT http://www.chrisdell.com http://www.chrisdell.com/banners/chris_button3.jpg To make a living, voice over talents used to have to physically go to gigs recorded in commercial production facilities. Now, gigs can come to them-in home studios and through the Internet. http://www.chrisdell.com/articles/081805_1.php You've launched your voice-over business. You market your demo. You network. You audition. You get gigs. Now all you have to do is get paid. http://www.chrisdell.com/articles/081805_2.php The Internet is revolutionizing the voice-over business. Today quality remote recording of voiceovers can be done virtually anywhere. With a PC, mic, and Internet connection, almost anyone can set up shop as a voice talent. http://www.chrisdell.com/articles/081805_3.php "Do we need to cast a voice-over talent for this project?" That's a valid question any producer might ask when creating an advertisement, corporate audio-video presentation, video game, etc. Of course, the answer depends on what elements the producer and client feel will best communicate with the audience. http://www.chrisdell.com/articles/081805_4.php Here are some ideas to consider before you put your pen to paper or fingers to keyboard. http://www.chrisdell.com/articles/081805_5.php Directing a voice-over talent you've hired to read a spot for, say, dog food is pretty much the same as directing a great actor in a scene in a major film production. Well, almost the same. http://www.chrisdell.com/articles/081805_6.php Uncover the Audience, Backstory and Character in every script http://www.chrisdell.com/articles/081805_7.php After doing over 300 game titles, 365+ voices, casting, directing and writing for all platforms, I am still amazed at how many people do those things the hard way. http://www.chrisdell.com/articles/090205_1.php The recent political campaigns have raised an interesting issue for us as voice actors. Having to deal with the occasional voiceover session that might be in opposition to ones personal views or values is something every actor must deal with at one time or another. http://www.chrisdell.com/articles/090205_2.php This month's article will discuss the various types of talent listing websites and how they differ from legitimate talent agents. http://www.chrisdell.com/articles/090205_3.php The season of colds and flu is rapidly approaching. Since we are in a business where our voice is our business, it is critical that we know how to care for it when we are ill. http://www.chrisdell.com/articles/090205_4.php In order to legally use copyrighted music it is necessary to obtain permission from the composer or publisher, and this can be a very time-consuming and expensive process. http://www.chrisdell.com/articles/090205_5.php