The Voice-Over Roadmap Podcast

In Episode 005, we're joined by guest co-host Dave Courvoisier. Dave is a professional Voice-over talent and News Anchor with over 30 years of experience, as well as an established author and blogger. Dave also serves as one of the founders of WoVo, the World Voices Organization.

01:15 - Interview with Dave Courvoisier

17:18 - Performance Question

It is very difficult to judge when to deliver a script in the current 'deadpan' laid-back read that is currently the trend. There is always the danger of delivering a boring VO ("He just read the line.  No emotion.  No effort!) The few hints given on P2P sites are insufficient.  My question is this: "Do the big, professionals get more hints, info and direction from the clients for their reads?

20:47 - Audio Question

What things should be edited from a Dry Recording when submitting on a P2P Website (Breaths, etc…)

23:25 - Business Question

Should I develop a business name or brand for my VO Career? Or just use my real name?

Website: https://courvo.com/

Blog: https://courvo.com/blog

"More than Just a Voice" Book: https://courvo.com/more-than-just-a-voice

World-Voices Organization (WOVO): https://www.world-voices.org/ 

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In Episode 004, we answer questions about auditions and jobs that take place in-studio, Punch & Roll techniques, and advanced methods of prospecting and finding niche leads, as well as review a Mock Audition

Performance Question: 00:48

What are tips or things to keep in mind for auditions or jobs that take place in person?

Audio Question: 04:50

What is Punch and Roll and how can I do this?

Business Question: 08:30

Can you describe a search procedure for finding agencies or production companies that market to a certain community or demographic?

Mock Audition Review: 11:14

Rogerson Athletics - Documentary Narration

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Founded in 1973, Rogerson Athletics began as a humble sporting goods store on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Brothers Jim and Phillip Rogerson, both lifelong athletes, started the shop with the hope of providing a convenient location for athletes of all experience levels to find the exact gear they needed. Fast forward to today, and Rogerson Athletics has grown to over 100 store locations across the US and Canada - becoming synonymous with quality sports and recreational equipment.

Winning Audition: Brad Vinikow - https://www.bradsvo.com/

Produced Audition

Music and Effects Bed

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On Episode 3, we're joined by guest co-host Rodney Saulsberry, who in addition to being a prominent VO Talent, is also a coach, screen actor, singer, and author. He's written 3 Voice-Over related books which you can check out at the links below, and be sure to check out his website and follow Rodney on Twitter.

01:56 - Interview with Rodney Saulsberry

22:53 - Performance Question: Are tongue twisters as a vocal warm-up, a waste of time?

26:31 - Audio Question: Is it better to record with headphones on, off, or even one ear on and one ear off?

30:55 - Business Question: How does a beginner VO Talent get work when it seems like many production companies and businesses I reach out to, are looking for experienced talent? From my experience, it seems like a demo means nothing without work experience.

Website: www.rodneysaulsberry.com

Twitter: @rodtalks

The Consultants Club

Rodney's VO Offerings

Step Up to the Mic

You Can Bank on Your Voice

Rodney Saulsberry's Tongue Twisters and Vocal Warmups

Other Links:

Voice-Over Resource Guide

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On Episode 2, we're joined by guest co-host J.Michael Collins. With over twenty years of experience as a professional voice actor, J.Michael Collins has worked with some of the biggest companies, brands, sports leagues, and organizations on the planet. In addition to his work in the classic, agency-based world of VO, J. Michael has established himself as the leading authority and top-grossing talent in the online marketplace and has become recognized as an industry leading talent coach and demo producer as well. J. Michael was the winner of the 2016 VoiceArts Awards for Outstanding Radio Commercial-Best Voiceover, Outstanding Political Announcement-Best Voiceover, and was the producer of 2016’s Outstanding Narration Demo.

00:02:09 - Interview with J.Michael Collins

00:32:24 - Performance Question: What kind of script preparation should I do before recording an audition or project? How many times should I read it, what kind of notes or markings should I make, what research should I do, etc…? How long should be spent on each audition?

00:38:47 - Audio Question: Should I be delivering just the raw audio, or should I be doing some sort of post-processing before delivering an audition or project?

00:41:20 - Business Question: I'm always seeking additional help with marketing.  Is there a system or format that you recommend? What are some good practices for staying in touch with clients and prospects?

00:51:18 - Mock Auditions

Winner: Peter Stern

Runner Up: Debbie Feldman

Download the Music and SFX Bed used in the mock audition below, and lay your own audition in to compare and learn from the winner.

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Morning’s don’t have to be a struggle against the alarm clock. When you have the smooth, rich, and delicious taste of Morning Delite Coffee waiting for you to get out of bed, you’ll be up and at ‘em in no time! Made with 100% organic Colombian grown coffee beans, Morning Delite will put you well on your way to ensuring that not only your morning, but your entire day, is Delightful. Morning Delite Coffee, available at a grocer near you.

Website: www.jmcvoiceover.com

Twitter: @jmcvoiceover

Coaching Services: http://www.jmcvoiceover.com/coaching/

Demo Production: http://www.jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production/

Upcoming Workshop Tour:

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In Episode 001, We'll answer questions about Warm-Up Routines, Post-Production Signal Chains, and Marketing. We'll also do a home studio review of one of our listener's audio.

Performance Question: 01:08

What quick Warm-up techniques are the most effective?

Audio Question: 05:27

What are the effects that should be used in the post-production process of VO Recording and Editing, and what do each of them do?

Business Question: 12:35

Where do most VO Talent do their marketing - Online, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc..?

Audio Review: 19:39

Jon Ciano - Website

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Episode 000 is an intro and overview of the Voice-Over Roadmap Podcast. We'll give a brief intro to host, Michael Langsner, as well as an idea of what to expect on future episodes of the show.

Listen to the show right here on VoiceoverRoadmap.com or iTunes or Youtube.

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