Resnick On Voice Over: Most Read Posts

Taking Care of Your Voice During Cold and Flu Season

tresnick — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:15:13 -0800

As winter blows through the northern hemisphere, the season brings with it the chilling threat of illness to those in the voice over industry. Nothing halts a voice over production faster than the actors losing their voices! Even worse, for the struggling actor or singer, blowing an audition because you’ve caught a cough can be a devastating hit.

Nolan North – Is Voice Over For Games Different From Other Projects?

tresnick — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:13:23 -0800

In this second episode in our sit down with voice over actor Nolan North, we find out how voice acting for video games may differ from other projects.

What are the Roles of the Voice Over Producer and Director?

tresnick — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:59:58 -0800

What are the roles of a Voice Over Producer and Director? If we use the analogy of The Wizard Of Oz, the producer would ultimately have to be The Wizard, that being said s/he can be the Wicked Witch as well. The Director is the liaison between actors and the engineers, writers and producers, and must be as loved as the Scarecrow by all.

Nolan North – The Leading Man of Voice Over

tresnick — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:16:52 -0800

The gaming industry is creating its own stars as they come even closer to motion pictures. Most notably known for his portrayal of Drake in the Uncharted franchise, North is the closest the gaming industry can come to a leading man. His resume is extensive having appeared in Batman: Arkham City as The Penguin, Assassin’s Creed as Desmond Miles, Prince Of Persia (as The Prince), & And Then There Were None as Patrick Narracott.

What is the Role of the Voice Over Engineer?

tresnick — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:29:01 -0800

The Engineer put his/her heart and soul into each project and their performance cannot be understated or overlooked. One could argue that they are our Tin Man – seemingly machine, but truly much heart.

Voice Over Audition Advice from Pat Fraley

tresnick — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:05:53 -0700

Pat Fraley truly loves teaching and sharing his tips and advice with other voice actors, so we were excited to sit down with him and hear some of his advice for aspiring voice actors. Here is his response:

The Need for Voice Matching Today

tresnick — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:44:18 -0800

An individual like Ross Marquand would be very helpful in this situation. Check out this funny video he put together showing the different actors he can voice mimic

How many ways can you DIE….

tresnick — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:17:35 -0800

You have to get very creative in your death scenes. You can only die so many times and in the world of video games, you can die over and over again. The interesting thing about a death scene is that this isnt something we can truly relate to ourselves. And the way we die in animations isn’t realistic to most deaths we know. So we have to become very creative and think outside the box.

In Their Own Voice: David Lodge

tresnick — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:32:08 -0700

If you’ve ever watched a cartoon or played a video game, you’ve probably heard David Lodge’s work; his resume boasts a wide range of heroes and villains alike. We’ve used him as everything from orcs to puppies, and his never ceases to surprise us with his creative choices. In this clip, he talks about what it’s like doing voices for video games.

Professionals Give Voice Acting Audition Advice - Part 1

tresnick — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:46:35 -0800

Here are four videos from actors we have had in the studio, giving their audition advice for aspiring voice actors. First, Sean Hankinson reminds us that this whole process should be fun. Paula Rhodes then gives a couple of tips, including how you can get close to voice over casting specialists and voice over directing experts. Next, Nakia Burise shares that you should always be yourself and have faith in your success. And finally, Laura Gerow tells why you should let yourself be nervous.