Resnick On Voice Over: Tips & Tricks

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.

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.

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.

Professionals Give Voice Acting Advice – Part 2

tresnick — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:24:15 -0800

These two videos feature actors we have had in the studio, giving their audition advice for aspiring voice actors. Katie Crown shares that you must always know the tone of the project you are working on and how that can lead to success in the booth! In addition, Charlie Bodin gives his audition advice. His tip: take risks. He stresses the importance of reaching above and beyond your comfort zones and not going with the most obvious choice.

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.

10 Tips For Getting the Most From Your Voiceover Session

tresnick — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:50:45 -0800

Voice actor, author and audio engineer Dan Friedman shares his list of 10 important tips for getting the best efforts and best results from your voiceover sessions.

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:

Preparing for your Voice Over Casting Session – Part 2

tresnick — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:32:28 -0700

Welcome back! Last week we talked about the importance of coming to your voice over casting session with a great sense of the characters and tone of your project. This week, we’re focusing less on the creative side of things, and more on the practical – how much money do you have and how fast do you need it by?

Preparing for your Voice Over Casting Session – Part 1

tresnick — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:39:32 -0700

Voice over casting can be one of the most creatively exciting times in the life of your project. Finding the voices that fit the characters that have been living in your script/storyboards/head makes everything feel like it’s really starting to come to life. We love watching that moment happen, and we’ve seen it happen over and over during voice over casting sessions. We know it’s risky to put this information out there on the Internet, but we’re going to reveal the number one secret to finding the perfect voice cast. Are you ready? This is going to blow your mind.