There’s an old project management saying that states: “Good, Fast, Cheap – Pick Two”.
The implication is that it is impossible to have a project that embodies all three qualities (good, fast and cheap).
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You. Actor.
Consider this an intervention.
If you really want to become a Voice Actor, there’s one thing you absolutely, positively, must do…
Act.
On stage.
In front of real people.
In a show.
With a script, director, rehearsals, and other actors.
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Following his breakout success “Herbert The Homicidal Turkey” last year, we’ve recently uncovered this early gem from Motif’s 92 year career in his basement. His struggles with “The Man” are evident in both songs, but you can really hear the genesis of the idea in this older classic.
We hope you enjoy “NDA Blues” by Motif “Bluesman” Thomas:
definition: NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement)
A legally binding contract that ensures a performer will keep their mouth shut about sensitive project details until said project has been released to the general public.
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Technology…
It’s here to help.
It’s here to save us.
To make things better.
But as the technology becomes more and more prevalent in our daily lives, the quality of many industries, products and even people are on the decline.
It’s this relationship between the rise of technology and the sinking level of quality that this article will explore.
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Blog. Blogging. Blogger.
These words didn’t even exist 20 years ago. And now they seem to dominate the online landscape. What started as a simple “Web Log” has turned into so much more. News, opinion, diaries, reviews, promotions, etc. But what does it all mean? And what’s the purpose of any individual blog?
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As a voice actor, one question seems to keep coming up from other actors, both newbies and veterans:
“How can I find work?”
I gotta be honest with you – this article won’t answer the question directly. However, the change in your perspective presented here may enable you to discover the real answer for yourself. Please read on…
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Disclaimer: The following is a compilation of my historical recollections and opinions on two voice over Pay-to-Play sites. In addition, I give my view of likely outcomes based on current trends. All comments and opinions from readers are welcome below. In the end, it is up to the individual readers to come to their own conclusions of the value of these pay-to-play sites. Every business model has benefits and detriments. Your mileage may vary.
From July 19th, 2007 to March 12th, 2008, a little known Pay-To-Play Voice Casting site dominated the internet. Based in the Soviet Union, “V321.RU” was an instant sensation.
They were ready to take your rubles and give you much frustration in return.
True innovators who created famous features such as “SmartCossack”, “SpecialKeywords4U” and the “RatingsSystems” programs that guaranteed bad results, this company was destined to disrupt the industry like TNT in an outhouse!
Now, for the first time, hear the actual recordings from the actual savvy company whose owner was a legend in his own mind.
FDA NEWS RELEASE
Announcement:
Due to recent consumer confusion over terms like “celebrity“, “personality“, and “star“, the FDA has decided to enact mandatory labeling of all performers.
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If you’re ever looking for me, you might just find me in a museum in Germany.
No, I’m not that old, or even German!
Over the past several years, I’ve had the good fortune to be cast as the English voice for three different museums in Germany. The videos below are simply beautiful. Perhaps some day I’ll even get to visit these amazing places…
Advice: it’s everywhere on the internet. People have questions, and others are more than willing to give answers. But are the answers good? Are the questions even good? How can you know if advice is worth the network it’s written on?
There are two sides to the advice coin: The person who asks for advice, and those that answer the requests. Each side has factors that can make the advice valuable… useless… or in some cases worse than no advice at all.
Let’s cover some helpful hints for both sides of the advice coin!
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