Listen up!QA I am 51 years old and I was recently downsized out of my job of 27 years. I am writing because I always wanted to do voice-overs. Can you give me some advice on how to get started? --Mildred Davis Via the Internet The American Federation of Television & Radio Artists publishes a voiceover guide that will put you on the right track. In it, you'll find information about classes, recommended production houses and recording studios for talent to use, and a listing of agents that represent artists in your field of interest. The good news is that there are several types of voice-over that you can do, from instructional to commercial. And depending on the class you take through AFTRA AFTRA American Federation of Television & Radio Artists , the culmination of the course is a demo demo - /de'moh/ 1. A demonstration of a product, often of an early version or prototype. A demo is a far more effective way of inducing bugs to manifest themselves than any number of test runs, especially when important people are watching. 2. demo version. 3. . For more information, contact AFTRA at www.aftra.com. G. Keith Alexander Keith Alexander is the name of:
For more inspiration, read VO: Tales and Techniques of a Voice-Over Actor by Harlan Hogan hogan Dwelling of the Navajo Indians of Arizona and New Mexico. The hogan is roughly circular and constructed usually of logs, which are stepped in gradually to create a domed roof. (Watson-Guptill Publications; $19.95). Break a leg! |
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