by James Alburger | Oct 9, 2020 | All Posts
Over the past several months, I’ve been looking for a way to offer the voiceover community something different. It seems like there are a lot of videos and online events that feature major names in the voiceover world. As interesting as these might be, I think...
by James Alburger | Aug 22, 2020 | All Posts, Performance
Every actor knows that there are a number of fundamental techniques and processes that must be understood, mastered and applied in order to create a compelling and believable performance. If you’ve studied voice acting at all, you’ve probably been taught...
by James Alburger | Nov 8, 2017 | All Posts, Motivation, Performance, VoiceActing Academy Events
Voice acting is about story-telling. There… I’ve said it! It’s not about how you read the script. And it’s not about your performing technique. And it’s definitely not about “selling,” although a lot of what we voice...
by James Alburger | Aug 11, 2017 | All Posts
By now, you’ve probably heard the news… and it’s probably not good news. One of the major pay-2-play sites, specifically Voices Dot Com (VDC), has acquired Voicebank.net. So, why is this acquisition a potential threat to the voiceover industry and...
by James Alburger | Nov 28, 2016 | All Posts
Whether it’s a political position or a product or service that you don’t agree with… Having to deal with the occasional voiceover session that might be in opposition to ones personal views or values is something every actor must deal with at one...
by James Alburger | Oct 24, 2016 | All Posts, Motivation, Performance
If you’ve watched any TV or movies, you’ve probably heard the phrase “What’s my motivation?” That’s a very common, and basic question that every actor needs to ask regardless of the type of performance. It’s the motivation...
by James Alburger | Jul 16, 2016 | All Posts, Performance
Every actor knows that there are a number of fundamental techniques and processes that must be understood, mastered and applied in order to create a compelling and believable performance. If you’ve studied voice acting at all, you’ve probably been taught...
by James Alburger | Jul 8, 2016 | All Posts
During our weekly VoiceActing Academy Conductor’s Club coaching calls, we’ll often discuss a specific aspect of voiceover performance, or get into the nuts and bolts of some aspect of our business, or discuss something new in home studio or recording...
by James Alburger | Aug 29, 2015 | All Posts, Business
Alternative marketing websites have become a very “hot” topic. I’m talking about sites like Fiverr, Odesk and Elancer, among others. If you’re not familiar with these type of marketing sites, their basic concept is that they attract prospects...
by James Alburger | Feb 10, 2015 | All Posts
The Internet is a huge part of our daily lives. As voice talent, it is also a critical part of our business. We receive scripts, negotiate contracts and deliver recordings all via the Internet. This coming February 26, the FCC will be voting on a proposal by Chairman...
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