Voiceovers
Interview with Confidence Coach & Musician, Emily Rose Giddings – Part 1
In this episode, I had the joy of talking with Emily Rose Giddings. She is a self-taught musician who has toured the country multiple times as the lead vocalist in the indie band Zigtebra. She’s also a certified life coach who focuses on helping her clients find confidence and authenticity in marketing online. With the […]
Interview With Producer And Voice Director, Jeff Howell – Part 2
Here’s part two of my interview with producer and voice director, Jeff Howell. We talked about what specifically ad agencies are considering when choosing talent for a voiceover gig and the most important thing that will influence their decision. We also discussed: How the dubbing work Jeff does has been affected by the COVID-19 shutdowns […]
Interview With Producer And Voice Director, Jeff Howell – Part 1
Jeff Howell launched his voiceover industry career as an agent at Abrams-Rubaloff and Lawrence then crossed over to the creative side as a casting director / radio producer at Bert Berdis and Company. Later, he was hired as the VP of Production at World Wide Wadio. He has produced radio commercials and network radio TV […]
Interview With Casting Director And Coach, Mary Lynn Wissner – Part 2
Here’s the second part of my interview with casting director and coach, Mary Lynn Wissner. We talked about common mistakes she sees voice actors make and what she suggests voice talent do to differentiate themselves. We also spoke about things like: How voiceover work is about so much more than having a nice voice How […]
Interview With Casting Director and Coach, Mary Lynn Wissner – Part 1
Since 1990, Mary Lynn Wissner’s company Voices Voicecasting has cast thousands and thousands of voice talent in thousands and thousands of voiceover productions. She directs workshops, coaches voice talent, consults, and directs talent around the world. While things have certainly changed in the midst of the COVID-19 shutdowns (during which time this episode was recorded), […]
Is It Too Late?
Our audio landscape is definitely changing. It’s becoming more and more important for brands to have a recognizable sound, especially with the rise of Alexa, Google Home, and similar products. Even our appliances are becoming “smart”. If they recognize voice commands, how long will it be before they start selling us products directly – without […]