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- Voice Acting 101 By Joe Bevilacqua. [Animation World Magazine] Highly informative article on breaking into voice acting. Includes photos and interview quotes from Joe Alaskey, Bob Bergen, Greg Burson, Corey Burton, Nancy Cartwright, June Foray, Lee Richard Harris, David Kaye, Stephanie Morganstern, Daws Butler, and Phil Proctor.
- How Do I Break Into Cartoon Voice Work? By Mark Evanier. [POV Online] An informative overview of the business of voice acting: its history, how it works and how to get in.
- Voice Study Dr.Charles Northrup offers vocal exercises to develop your resonance and pronunciation in preparation for auditions.
- Actors' Strike Finally Over [Mr. Showbiz] Ending a six-month walkout, the Screen Actors Guild has announced that its members can resume commercial work.
- How to be a Voiceover Professional or at least Act Like One By Jim Staylor. [Staylor-Made Communications] Tips, tricks and techniques gathered over 15 years in the business. What to do before, during and after your VO recording session. Advice from performers, agents, directors, and audio engineers.
- 10 Steps to Voice Over Success By Joshua Seth. [Animation World Magazine] The voice of Tai in "Digimon: The Movie" offers expert advice for aspiring voice over artists.
- An Interview With Kris Zimmerman On Voice Directing & Timing By Laura Schiff. [Animation World Magazine] Interview on how to approach nailing down the best performance time after time.
- Berkley Productions - Free Reports Step-by-step instruction for: developing effective phone messages; vocal expression; breaking into voiceovers; producing a "killer" demo; voice messages; and how to avoid the pitfalls in trying to land a career in voiceover.
- Voice-acting 101 By James R. Alburger. Features voice-acting instruction in expression, script reading and exercises from "The Art of Voice-Acting Workshop".
- Cartoon Voice History, Parts 2-3 By Mark Evanier. [POV Online] Explains Screen Actors Guild contracts for voice actors and the terminologies used: sessions, incidentals, one-voicers, and multi-voicers.
- Home Recording at About.com Kevin Becka offers a complete guide to the ins-and-outs of home recording: resources and equipment needed for building a home recording studio.
- Getting That First Voice-over Role Compiled by Heather Kenyon. [Animation World Magazine] What casting and voice-over directors look for, and how they choose who they choose - the "do's" and "don'ts" to help you set yourself aside from the pack and capture that coveted first gig.
- 9 Basic Steps for Vocal Success Sample lesson from Bob Corff's "Speakers Voice Method".
- Competing Voices By Adam Worcester. [Puget Sound Business Journal] It's almost impossible to survive in the crowded voice-over market by doing strictly local gigs.
- Cyber Nation: Acting and Actors Selected quotations on the art and business of acting from actors past and present.
- Johnny George Voiceovers Q&A Definition of "voiceover", tips and advice.
- Best Kept Secrets For Voiceovers What every producer, casting director, director and actor should know about finding the best talent; costs, myths, and realities. Written by Lani Minella, a well-known and respected voice-over artist and director.
- The VoiceOver Career Development Page Allen Brown offers his "thoughts and opinions" on breaking into voiceover.
- Ian Alexander - Hints, Tips & Tricks Theories, ideas, and practical workarounds from a voice-over specialist. "They come with no guarantee they will apply to your situation, but you may find them helpful."
- How To Choose A Voice Acting Workshop [Animation World Magazine] Laura Schiff reports good, solid advice from the experts regarding what to look for in a voice acting workshop.
- Voices By Todd S. Parkhurst. [Chicago Literary Club] Literary dissertation on effective communication through the use of the human voice as it relates to voiceovers.
- The Long & Winding Road to Voiceover Success Article by RMK Voice Productions "designed to help you to both understand the many obstacles and either overcome them or decide on a different career".
- Voiceover Casting Site Goes Live [Animation World Network] A new site has been designed to connect voiceover talent with casting directors, agents, animation studios and advertising firms via the Internet.
- Voiceover Tips [airwav.com] 5 techniques for studio recording.
- Mary Grover's Voice Care Tips Courtesy of The National Voice Database. Features techniques, the Voice Care Hotline and details on how to treat dysphonia (strained and irritated vocal muscles), laryngitis (hoarseness, loss of voice) and muscle tension.
- Starting Your Voiceover Career Advice, recommended instructional books and seminars from professional voice actor Howard Hoffman.
- Interview with James Alburger By Linda Tindall. [Toon Talk: The e-Zine] Respected voice acting coach and author talks about his background, teaching, his book "The Art of Voice-Acting" and the workshops and classes he offers.
- The Craft of Voiceover By Lauren Adams. [The Singers Workshop] A freelance casting director describes "what a voice-over actor does and how to get good at it".
- Acting In Brief By Dr. Charles Northrup. Online acting lessons for the beginner to advanced actor.
- Connie Terwilliger - VO Info Professional voice artist offering voiceover information resources, recommended booklist and links, demo critiquing services and answers to frequently asked questions.
- Webmonkey: Animation Tutorial By Anna McMillan. [hotwired.lycos.com] How to effectively use sound in animation.
- Getting into voice-over By Linda Tindall. [Toon Talk: The e-Zine] Transcript excerpts from the San Diego Comic Con's "Cartoon Voices" panel hosted by Mark Evanier, featuring quotes from Will Ryan, Gregg Berger, Neil Ross, Lucile Bliss, Tom Kenny, Rob Paulsen and Maurice LaMarche.
- Training in Voice-over By Linda Tindall. [Toon Talk: The e-Zine] 8 steps to success in starting a career in voice-overs.
- Commercial Sound By Christine Bunish. [PostMagazine.com] Professionals offer behind the scenes details on sound design for commercial production: sound effects, music and voice.
- Ms. Communications P. Catherine Shanks' "voice tips and articles on vocal technique for speakers and singers". Currently featured: breathing techniques.
- Vocal Influence: Campaign Ads Swaying Voters Voice by Voice By Kristen Holland. [Salt Lake City Tribune] As strategic campaign commercials begin targeting smaller demographic groups, voters are facing an onslaught of unfamiliar voices.
- The Sound Company Ltd - Voiceovers *Must-know* information for any aspiring voice actor and even working voice artists. A very informative page full of "tips & tricks", article by Geoff Oliver ("Voice Talent - a personal view"), recommended book list, and other resourceful links.
- Saban, SAG Struggle Over Digimon Dub Dispute From Animation World News.
- Having A Voice In The Industry [Animation World Magazine] Gregory Singer offers advice to aspiring voice actors on how to get into the industry.
- What's In A Voice By Peter Schmitt. [Shakesparrot.com] Basic information for young aspiring voice actors.
- Dan O'Day's Articles & Advice [danoday.com] A motherlode of information on every aspect of radio announcing and commercial voice-overs.
- MJ Productions - Voice Exercises Resource page from CreatingVoices.com with a few practice tips and breathing excersises for aspiring voice actors.
- Game StudioSound: Voice Acting 101 Advice on equipment and techniques for home studio recording.
- Getting Started In Voiceovers By Bill Murray. [voiceovers.com] Expert advice from a profressional.
- Jamie Thomason: Casting and Directing Disney Television By Heather Kenyon. [Animation World Magazine] Insight into the business of voice directing, casting as well as advice for aspiring voice actors.
- So, Ya Wanna Be An Actor...? An article from The Screen Actors Guild describing the harsh realities of the acting profession. Dispells the myths of being "discovered" and "making it big". Reading this article could help you determine just how important it is to you to pursue your dreams.
- Digital Voices Tips on developing a professional website to promote your voice work and how to reply to e-mail inquiries.
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