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The Art of Voice Acting: The Craft and Business of Performing for Voice-Over

The Art of Voice Acting: The Craft and Business of Performing for Voice-Over


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The Art of Voice Acting introduces performance techniques and offers many useful tips, emphasizing that the performer must see him/herself as an actor, and all material as a story in which he/she plays a role. Included is a large section presenting a variety of scripts for the reader to practice with. This book takes readers step-by-step through a recording session, discussing the wide variety of equipment set-ups, and some of the difficulties they are likely to encounter. This book also introduces performers to the business of voice work, including working with talent and casting agents, preparing the demo tape, and getting that tape into the hands of those likely to be hiring. It also discusses the variety of work available and how to find it as well as career management tips, such as working with a personal agent and keeping detailed records. Voice-over work is not limited to Hollywood and New York, but is available everywhere. This book will help the performer get into this business and earn a good living at it. The Art of Voice Acting introduces performance techniques and offers many useful tips, emphasizing that the performer must see him/herself as an actor, and all material as a story in which he/she plays a role. Included is a large section presenting a variety of scripts for the reader to practice with. This books takes readers step-by-step through a taping session, discussing the wide variety f equipment set-ups, and some of the difficulties they are likely to encounter. Most importantly, this book introduces performers to the business of voice work, working with talent and casting agents, preparing the demo tape, and getting that tape into the hands of those likely to be hiring. This book discusses the variety of work available and how to find it, including advertising, product promotion, limited release productions, and corporate promotions and product demonstrations. It also offers career management tips, such as working with a personal agent and keeping detailed records. It will be valuable to anyone wishing to work as a voice performer.

Table of Contents:
What is "Voice-Acting?", The Best-Kept Secret, Where to Start?' Voice-Acting 101, Technique, Taking Care of your Voice, The Character in the Copy, Words that Sell, Single Voice Copy, Dialog Copy--Doubles & Multiples, Character Copy, Corporate & Narrative Copy, Your Demo Tape, Getting Paid to Play!, Auditions, You're Hired!--The Session, Reference and Resources.

About the Author :
James R Alburger, has worked with hundreds of voice- over artists. After a 25 year career in television as an audio producer and director (and recipient of 11 Emmy Awards), he opened his production company, The Commercial Clinic. James now produces award- winning radio and television commercials featuring his voice- acting talents along with those of many of his students. He also conducts workshops, seminars, and private coaching for voice acting and effective business communication

Review :
"more references are needed since most topics are covered briefly"


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780240803401
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Focal Press
  • Language: English
  • No of Pages: 256
  • Sub Title: The Craft and Business of Performing for Voice-Over
  • ISBN-10: 024080340X
  • Publisher Date: 30 Nov 1998
  • Binding: Paperback
  • No of Pages: 256
  • Returnable: N


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