LOOK WHO GOT A VOICE AGENT!!!
Hi Chris -She got the Agent! That’s amazing! Once again thank you for working so hard with us to develop Ella. (Ella's Mother) |
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VOICE ACTING COURSE
Worldwide sensation and environmental Activist Rachel Parent working in voice studio with her coach
or 6 years, Christopher Healy
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In coaching my Son William for the Franklin auditions, I coached him for two weeks on the scripts and videos they provided. We read through each line, worked on emotions, found the right vocal inflections, along with working on voice syncing to video.
Then we did it again for two full seasons of Arthur. Then when Williams voice was breaking, another one of my clients Jacob got the lead roll of Arthur! Its hard and enjoyable work but he did and so can YOU! |
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WELCOME TO THE VOICE COURSE
SATURDAY: CARTOON VOICES / VOICE OVERS.
AGES 7- 12 APRIL 11 to JUNE 20th from 3 -4pm 10 weeks. COST $672.35 Tax included. Cartoon Voices & Voice-Over Course. 10-Week Small-Group course Students explore the exciting world of voice acting in this 10-week training program. Working with professional microphones and recording equipment, students learn how to create cartoon characters, perform voice-overs, and bring animated scenes to life. Training includes vocal warm-ups, character voice creation, storytelling, narration, and voice-over performance for animation and video. Students experiment with exaggerated cartoon voices, narration styles,and multi-character performances while learning how professional voice actors record and develop their work. Because voice performance requires individual coaching, this program is TO SIX STUDENT'S so each participant receives personal guidance and recording time. Students must be able to read independently. By the end of the program students will have explored multiple character voices, recorded voice-over performances, and developed material that could be used in a voice-over demo reel. THIS COURSE IS FOR AGES 13 TO 17 COURSE STRUCTURE: Each class is 60 minutes in length. Programs may be customized depending on student experience and confidence level. Week 1 – Foundations of Voice Performance Voice relaxation, breathing, warm-ups, vocal energy, emotional expression, and cold-reading techniques. Week 2 – Cartoon Voices Creating exaggerated character voices, exploring personality through voice, and developing unique cartoon characters. Week 3 - Cartoon Character Voices & Script Work (Part 1) Developing different voice styles, exploring accents and dialects, learning how to break down scripts and understand character motivations. Week 4 - Cartoon Character Voices & Script Work (Part 2) We continue developing different voice styles, exploring accents and dialects, learning how to break down scripts and understand character motivations. Week 5 – Storytelling & Character Development Working with narration text, storytelling techniques, and developing characters and spoken stories. Week 6 – Commercial & Light Character Voice Working with lighthearted material, conversational voice styles, and developing a natural commercial delivery. Week 7 – Kids documentary Narration Voice-over techniques for documentary narration and instructional videos. Week 8 – Animation Voice-Over Synchronizing character voices with animated video clips and refining multiple cartoon voices. Week 9 – Radio Play & Multi-Character Performance Performing multiple characters in scripted scenes including announcer voices, narration, and character dialogue. Week 10 – Demo Reel & Voice Industry Basics Recording multiple character voices for a demo reel and learning how voice actors market their work to agents and producers. 10-Week Small Group Program / 1 hour per class / Maximum 6 students COST IS $672.35 tax is included THIS COURSE IS FOR AGES 13 TO 17 COURSE STRUCTURE:
Each class is 60 minutes in length. Programs may be customized depending on student experience and confidence level. Week 1 – Foundations of Voice Performance Voice relaxation, breathing, warm-ups, vocal energy, emotional expression, and cold-reading techniques. Week 2 – Character Voices & Script Work Developing different voice styles, exploring accents and dialects, learning how to break down scripts and understand character motivations. Week 3 – Storytelling & Character Development Working with narration text, storytelling techniques, and developing characters for e-books and spoken stories. Week 4 – Commercial & Light Character Voice Working with lighthearted material, conversational voice styles, and developing a natural commercial delivery. Week 5 – Documentary & Instructional Narration (Part 1) Voice-over techniques for documentary narration and instructional videos. Week 6 – Documentary Narration (Part 2) Advanced narration practice with timing, pacing, and emotional tone while working with video footage. Week 7 – Cartoon Voices Creating exaggerated character voices, exploring personality through voice, and developing unique cartoon characters. Week 8 – Animation Voice-Over Synchronizing character voices with animated video clips and refining multiple cartoon voices. Week 9 – Radio Play & Multi-Character Performance Performing multiple characters in scripted scenes including announcer voices, narration, and character dialogue. Week 10 – Demo Reel & Voice Industry Basics Recording multiple character voices for a demo reel and learning how voice actors market their work to agents and producers. 10-Week Small Group Program / 1 hour per class / Maximum 6 students COST IS $734.50 tax is included Professional voice work requires more than simply having a pleasant voice. Voice actors must learn how to use their voice like a musical instrument. In this course students explore how their voice can communicate different emotions, personalities, and characters. They learn how to sound soft and caring, dramatic or mysterious, inspirational or playful. Students experiment with creating unique cartoon characters, developing narration styles, and performing stories using tone, rhythm, and vocal expression. Training also includes learning how to work with scripts under real recording conditions. Students practice delivering lines clearly within short time limits, adapting their performance when direction changes, and maintaining vocal energy and focus throughout recording sessions. The goal of the course is to help students develop versatility, creativity, and confidence so they can perform a wide range of voice styles — from natural narration to animated character voices. This course offers you the opportunity to learn to become the full package so you can walk away ready to go. Instructor Background: Christopher Healy began his voice and acting training with renowned voice specialist Stephen Costain in Melbourne, Australia from 1978–1980. Stephen Costain has worked as a voice and acting coach for more than 35 years and is an accomplished actor and director. Over his career he has trained many Australian performers, including Academy Award winner Geoffrey Rush, Helen Morse, Petra Yared, Steve Rogers, Alison Bell, Anthony Kiernan, and Nicole Dixon. His voice teaching has included work with major institutions such as the University of Western Sydney, the University of Wollongong, the University of Ballarat, and the Victorian College of the Arts School of Drama, where he served as Head of Voice from 1996 to 2002. Earlier in his career, Stephen Costain operated his own acting school in Melbourne after graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. THIS COURSE IS FOR AGES 13 TO 17 COURSE STRUCTURE:
Each class is 60 minutes in length. Programs may be customized depending on student experience and confidence level. Week 1 – Foundations of Voice Performance Voice relaxation, breathing, warm-ups, vocal energy, emotional expression, and cold-reading techniques. Week 2 – Character Voices & Script Work Developing different voice styles, exploring accents and dialects, learning how to break down scripts and understand character motivations. Week 3 – Storytelling & Character Development Working with narration text, storytelling techniques, and developing characters for e-books and spoken stories. Week 4 – Commercial & Light Character Voice Working with lighthearted material, conversational voice styles, and developing a natural commercial delivery. Week 5 – Documentary & Instructional Narration (Part 1) Voice-over techniques for documentary narration and instructional videos. Week 6 – Documentary Narration (Part 2) Advanced narration practice with timing, pacing, and emotional tone while working with video footage. Week 7 – Cartoon Voices Creating exaggerated character voices, exploring personality through voice, and developing unique cartoon characters. Week 8 – Animation Voice-Over Synchronizing character voices with animated video clips and refining multiple cartoon voices. Week 9 – Radio Play & Multi-Character Performance Performing multiple characters in scripted scenes including announcer voices, narration, and character dialogue. Week 10 – Demo Reel & Voice Industry Basics Recording multiple character voices for a demo reel and learning how voice actors market their work to agents and producers. 10-Week Small Group Program / 1 hour per class / Maximum 6 students COST IS $734.50 tax is included Professional voice work requires more than simply having a pleasant voice. Voice actors must learn how to use their voice like a musical instrument. In this course students explore how their voice can communicate different emotions, personalities, and characters. They learn how to sound soft and caring, dramatic or mysterious, inspirational or playful. Students experiment with creating unique cartoon characters, developing narration styles, and performing stories using tone, rhythm, and vocal expression. Training also includes learning how to work with scripts under real recording conditions. Students practice delivering lines clearly within short time limits, adapting their performance when direction changes, and maintaining vocal energy and focus throughout recording sessions. The goal of the course is to help students develop versatility, creativity, and confidence so they can perform a wide range of voice styles — from natural narration to animated character voices. This course offers you the opportunity to learn to become the full package so you can walk away ready to go. Instructor Background: Christopher Healy began his voice and acting training with renowned voice specialist Stephen Costain in Melbourne, Australia from 1978–1980. Stephen Costain has worked as a voice and acting coach for more than 35 years and is an accomplished actor and director. Over his career he has trained many Australian performers, including Academy Award winner Geoffrey Rush, Helen Morse, Petra Yared, Steve Rogers, Alison Bell, Anthony Kiernan, and Nicole Dixon. His voice teaching has included work with major institutions such as the University of Western Sydney, the University of Wollongong, the University of Ballarat, and the Victorian College of the Arts School of Drama, where he served as Head of Voice from 1996 to 2002. Earlier in his career, Stephen Costain operated his own acting school in Melbourne after graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. MORE VOICE OVER INDUSTRY NEWS: 5 Predictions For Voice Overs In 2013: e-Learning, Rates, Social Media & More ... January 2, 2013 By Dan Hurst Voice Talent Nope. Not psychic, just practical. There are a few trends developing in our business that may have an impact on yours. You’ve probably noticed a few also. Please feel free to add to this list! 1. E-Learning Will Continue To Grow This is a no-brainer. As companies figure out the tremendous savings they accrue by training with e-Learning, we’ll continue to see this business grow exponentially. E-Learning is a large part of my business - English and/or Spanish. The industry is growing so fast that there are countless production companies popping up all over the world. 2. Rates Will Continue To Polarize Technology is such that anyone with a computer and a microphone can wade into the voice over business. The start-ups and hobbyists will continue to work for smaller wages simply because they can. Conversely, experienced voice talents who understand how the business works, have great equipment and connections, will continue to grow their businesses. Along with that, their rates will slightly slide higher for a number of reasons: • It’s cheaper in the long run to use good talent that work quickly, accurately, are easy to direct, and don’t need to be micro-managed. • Full-time talents are consistent and can easily make seamless revisions. • The better paying companies want to work with professionals. 3. More Video and Animation Work There are a number of reasons for this. The advertising industry is going through some significant changes. Some of the traditional advertising venues just aren’t as productive as they used to be, not to mention more expensive. As a result, companies are looking for new and innovative ways to tell their stories. Along with that, and similar to the technology issues that allow almost anyone to venture into the voice over business, there are thousands of creative entrepreneurs looking for ways to carve a niche in the industry. Expect to see more and more non-traditional projects that will be used for everything from web postings to email. In addition, more companies and organizations are using in-house production work for on-site marketing and/or training. I came across a very small company that creates a video of every project they do and posts it on their website and YouTube. The lead generation from that effort has been phenomenal for them. Expect more and more of that. 4. Increased Multiple Language Projects Many advertisers are realizing the benefits of niche language marketing. For example, a pocket of ten to twenty thousand language specific buyers could be a gold mine for some businesses. Language and cultural sensitivity are enormous benefits for reaching untapped markets. 5. Erosion of Social Networking ROI For years we’ve been told that you have to be on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, now Pinterest, and a few networks that have lost their allure. Businesses spent, and continue to spend, millions of dollars to develop their place in the electronic netherworld of Social Media. I’ll bet you can’t count on one hand the number of companies that say it’s been worth it. The reason most companies have failed at this is pretty simple. They don’t get it. And they hire people who don’t get it to spend vast amounts of money to not get it. Save your money. Use these networks for what they are designed to be: a place to connect. Social media is basically word-of-mouth advertising. Don’t try to make it something it’s not. Can you find work on these networks? Of course you can. But generally it’s because you’ve made a connection and established a relationship with someone who opens a door for you. That takes time. Not money. So, there you have it. My five predictions for the voice over industry in 2013. -------------------------------------- ABOUT DAN Dan (Daniel Eduardo) Hurst is an experienced bilingual (English and Spanish) voice talent operating out of the Kansas City area. His business now extends internationally, with clients including Sprint, Hallmark, Walmart, Ford, T39 Telemundo and the Kansas City Royals. |
Voice Over Industry Grows to USD $12.3 Billion in 2010
A new report published by Voices.com reveals that the voice and speech industry continues to grow and is currently valued at $12.3 Billion USD. The 2010 Report on the Voice Over Industry is published, highlighting three growing fields in the entertainment industry; audiobooks, mobile gaming and podcasting. Audiobook Highlights: * Audiobook CD sales represent 72 percent of the audio market. * Audiobook downloads grew to 21 percent of the market. Podcasting Highlights: * 150,000 podcasts currently available in the Apple iTunes Store. * 7.1 million people listened to podcasts in 2009, less than 4 percent of US Internet users. * Another 50 million people accessed podcasts and Internet radio on average each month. Edge Studio adds Teen & Kids Voice Over Program to Meet the Industry’s Growing Demand NEW YORK CITY (2012) According to Edge Studio’s production arm, the number of animated features, commercials, cartoons, promos, and ESL projects are expanding. For example Edge Studio needed to audition over 30 boys and girls below the age of 10 for a new cartoon. Get in on the multi-billion dollar
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