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VO Buzz Weekly is the Voice Over web show that gets YOU up close and personal with all the top voice actors as well as voice over agents, directors, marketing gurus and many others.
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Wednesday Jul 13, 2016
Wednesday Jul 13, 2016
Watch exclusive episodes at http://VOBuzzWeekly.com
Want an agent? Watch this episode and prepair to take notes.
Hosts
Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad mention the trailer for a voice over
documentary called, I Know That Voice and Chuck’s "Tip of the Week" uses
a Sennheiser microphone. VO Buzz Weekly’s first agent guest is Stacey’s
animation and video game agent, Sandie Schnarr of AVO Talent.
Anyone
who wants to have an agent and be a working voice actor needs to watch
this episode and take notes. Sandie tells how she rose from a being a
receptionist and surviving cancer to becoming a powerhouse talent agent
and agency owner.
She raves about business partner/VO agent,
Peter Varano, and their new promo/trailer and on-camera commercial
agents at AVO Talent.
Viewers get to hear a top agent’s detailed
perspective about demos, why having an acting background is a must, what
is current in the voice over marketplace, what agents like and dislike,
what voice actors need to market themselves and the essential elements
for a successful agent-voice actor relationship. Sandie Schnarr is a
“must watch guest!”
Wednesday Jul 13, 2016
Wednesday Jul 13, 2016
Watch exclusive episodes at http://VOBuzzWeekly.com
Voice of Twilight Sparkle shares advice that helped her career. Watch
In
this episode of VO Buzz Weekly, Tara Strong who is known for her
character Twilight Sparkle in My Little Pony, expresses love and
appreciation for her legion of fans who call themselves, Bronies.
We
learn why she loves social media, the internet and Comic Cons so much.
Hear about new projects she has booked like MJ in the new Spiderman
series for Disney XD as well as several others.
A devoted mom to
her kids, Tara shares valuable advice she got early in her VO career
that has gotten her to where she is today. We discuss the benefits of
having a home studio and a background in music.
Tara gives us a
sneak peek into the next chapter of her life which includes creative
projects and a new invention and business. The show closes with a little
relationship advice and more expressions of love from Tara.
Wednesday Jul 13, 2016
Wednesday Jul 13, 2016
Watch exclusive episodes at http://VOBuzzWeekly.com
Advice about how to get into VO and what it takes to succeed.
Hosts
Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad share their recent projects and
recommend reading the Dan Friedman book, Sound Advice: Voice Over from
an Audio Engineer’s Perspective as well as attending the VOICE 2012
convention in June.
They comment on emails from viewers around
the world and start their interview with Tara Strong, the Canadian voice
actor who knew she wanted to be a performer since she was a child. Tara
gives specific advice about how to get in to voice over and what it
takes to succeed.
While commenting on misconceptions about voice
acting, Chris Rock and comments he made on the Oscars broadcast keep
coming up. Tara tells a story about working with her childhood idol then
shares which characters are her favorites and most like her true
nature.
Viewers get to hear from Timmy Turner, Ben 10, Bubbles
and Raven and find out what Tara does to prepare her voice for sessions.
We learn about her latest obsession and what she loves about working in
animation. The episode ends with a story about her first job in LA and
how her talent blew them away.
Wednesday Jul 13, 2016
Wednesday Jul 13, 2016
Watch exclusive episodes at http://VOBuzzWeekly.com
How to create an audiobook demo that meets industry standards.
In
this episode of VO Buzz Weekly, Scott Brick, Publishers Weekly Narrator
of the Year, talks about the weirdest and funniest audio book job of
his career and shares a hysterical story you have to hear. We learn why
he started teaching workshops and what motivates him to help aspiring
voice actors.
He gives important information on how to create an
audiobook demo that meets industry standards and humbly reports on his
literary conquests like completing his first novel, and an educational
book that every working and aspiring audio book narrator will want for
their library.
As the pride and joy of Random House Publishing,
Scott candidly shares the things you should do to become an audio book
narrator and closes the interview stating he is a regular viewer of VO
Buzz Weekly.
Wednesday Jul 13, 2016
Wednesday Jul 13, 2016
Watch exclusive episodes at http://VOBuzzWeekly.com
Get an in-depth account about the process of voicing audio books.
Hosts
Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad share emails from viewers that are
inspired and informed by the weekly episodes and discuss the iPhone 4S.
Scott
Brick, audio book narrator, author and teacher, recounts his charmed
journey into his decade long career in audio book narration. He shares
the essential skills, tools and tips you need to become a great
narrator.
Scott does an amusing, yet helpful demonstration of his
rituals to keep his voice healthy using water and products like
Traditional Medicinals Throat Coat Tea, Binaca mouth drops and Blistek
lip balm.
Viewers get an in-depth account about the process of
creating an audio book from research to recording and how he juggles
multiple titles at the same time. He reveals the challenges and joys of
this genre of voice over work including becoming fluent in made-up
languages.
Wednesday Jul 13, 2016
Wednesday Jul 13, 2016
Watch exclusive episodes at http://VOBuzzWeekly.com
What kind of person you have to be to get in the VO business.
In
this episode of VO Buzz Weekly, Rob reflects on what he wishes he had
known when he started his voice over career. Describing himself as
happy, blessed and positive, he shares what kind of person you have to
be to get in the VO business and credits his loving parents for their
influence in his life.
An abundance of new projects working with
fellow voice actors he loves and respects, like Frank Welker and Jess
Harnell, are discussed as well as his private coaching endeavor and #1
podcast, Talkin’ Toons.
Rob recounts a story involving Chuck and
Jess and his son and one about the impact his characters have on
people’s lives. Being someone who gives back, we learn more about the
charities that Rob works with like Operation Smile and Wounded Warriors.
After
a glowing endorsement of Chuck’s demo producing, Rob performs the song
Yakko’s World from Animaniacs with a never been done before twist,
making it a VO Buzz Weekly exclusive.
Wednesday Jul 13, 2016
Wednesday Jul 13, 2016
Watch exclusive episodes at http://VOBuzzWeekly.com
Stellar advice for those in or considering taking the leap into VO.
Hosts
Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad answer viewer questions that make Chuck
show off his fluency in Spanish and educate about who owns the rights
to character voices and the Annoying Orange series on You Tube makes
news.
Enter Rob Paulsen, award-winning voice actor, Yakko on
Animaniacs and Pinky from Pinky and the Brain, who congratulates Chuck
and Stacey on the success of VO Buzz Weekly, teases Chuck about rock and
roll stereotypes and raves about Stacey’s hotness. Rob started as a
singer and on-camera actor and talks about the crossroads that led to
his choice to pursue a full-time voice over career.
He shares a
fascinating perspective about how your age and looks influence career
longevity in show business. Viewers are treated to a spontaneous example
of how he creates different character voices that are similar to each
other, yet unique. We learn how he keeps his creativity, talents and
passion alive after decades of working everyday as a voice actor,
creating more than 250 characters and counting.
Rob gives stellar
advice to anyone who is already in the voice over business and
especially to those who are considering taking that leap.
Wednesday Jul 13, 2016
Wednesday Jul 13, 2016
Watch exclusive episodes at http://VOBuzzWeekly.com
The absolute “must haves” for breaking into network TV promos.
In
this episode of VO Buzz Weekly, Joe Cipriano tells us how he was
discovered on the radio, which landed him the gig as the promo voice for
FOX-TV comedies that he’s had since 1988. He believes that when luck,
opportunity and ability meet great things start to happen.
He
shares the “must haves” for breaking in to network TV promos and how he
keeps himself motivated and at the top of his game after decades in the
voice over business. Hear what he does to help his agents get him work
and how he takes charge of his career.
Viewers get a guided tour
of his state-of-the-art Clubhouse home studio designed by George Whittam
and see what equipment he uses to create his magical sound, along with a
peek at special memorabilia and personal photos with friend, Don
LaFontaine. His treasured radio and microphone collection caught Chuck’s
eye but he did not steal anything from his buddy, Joe.
The
episode closes with Joe sharing his guiding life and career principles
and why he co-founded the Don LaFontaine Voice Over Lab to help new
voice actors succeed.
Wednesday Jul 13, 2016
Wednesday Jul 13, 2016
Watch exclusive episodes at http://VOBuzzWeekly.com
A proactive approach to becoming a successful voice actor.
Hosts
Stacey J. Aswad and Chuck Duran read emails from loyal viewers who love
getting their weekly BUZZ. Chuck talks about the SAG Foundation Voice
Over Summit 2012 that benefits the Don LaFontaine Voice Over Lab.
Special
guest, Joe Cipriano, the CBS and FOX comedies promo voice and
co-founder of the Don LaFontaine Voice Over Lab, graces the set of VO
Buzz Weekly. His resourceful and proactive approach to how he became a
voice actor and sticking to the dream of having a career in the voice
over business is inspiring and valuable for everyone to hear.
He
shares stories about his friend, the late Don LaFontaine, and the
inspiration and mission behind creating the Don LaFontaine Voice Over
Lab which helps people learn how to be a professional voice actor.
Wednesday Jul 13, 2016
Wednesday Jul 13, 2016
Find a mentor and realize your high-speed dream quicker.
In this
episode of VO Buzz Weekly, Nancy Cartwright voice of Bart Simpson,
Kearney and Nelson on The Simpsons, shares how she helps kids and their
families have better lives with her organization, Happy House.
We
find out why she was the most popular Mom at her kid’s school and what
her inspiration was for writing her book, My Life As A 10-Year Boy. She
tells about a high-speed dream being realized and how her mentor, Daws
Butler helped shape her career from the very beginning, to this day.
Nancy closes the episode with a hysterical story about what she had to do to get her internet identity back.
Watch more videos, get the latest voiceover news, advice and updates on contests and giveaways at http://VOBuzzWeekly.com