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Chinese Voices Could Possibly Dominate Business
China Rising is the name of a documentary released within the last couple of years, indicating that China, in both trade and voice, is becoming a super power on the world stage, a power that will have the attention of the entire world thrust upon them as they host the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
China, while […]
French Voices in the US
When you think of the French or French as a language, images of elegance, couture, Amelie and Ratatouille may pop into your head.
French is not only the language of love, it’s also a very useful and universal language that has found its way into many lands, whether through conquest or substantial settling by French immigrants […]
An Overview of the Voice Over Industry
Voice over is a very distinct niche within the entertainment and audio recording industries.
Similar to an ecosystem, there is a natural order of things and diverse relationships that take shape, many of which are symbiotic, or, mutually beneficial to the parties they involve.
Take humans and trees for example.
Trees produce the oxygen we need to breathe. […]
Making a Great Business Plan
For everything in life, you need a plan, right?
The same can be said for business. Every business, whether a startup or a full fledged, profitable organization needs a business plan. In order to know where you are going, you have to know where you came from and what came before you.
In this article, we’ll explore […]
How To Pick a Great Voice Over Coach
Your voice is your instrument and is also the main component of your business.
That being said, it is crucial that you find the right teacher for you to study with as the decision made will directly impact the outcome of your goals.
For our purposes, I am going to assume that you are a working professional […]
Why Everyone Should Have a Podcast
Why do people start Podcasting?
The short and sweet answer is that you can reach a target audience and share your message at a very low cost to you.
For organizations or individuals, this means that you can create your very own syndicated radio show and deliver it over the Internet to attentive and permissive listeners.
That being […]
Why You Need a Business Card
Ever been in a scenario when someone asked you if you had a business card and you had to write your contact information on a slip of paper or a napkin?
It’s not the ideal situation, is it?
Having a business card is integral to running a successful business and networking with other people. Business cards […]
5 Voice Over Roles that Will Make You Money
While there are many ways to communicate a message, the art of voice over is tops for delivering the human touch.
Over the centuries, the art of communicating with other people about a given purpose and the transmission of the spoken word, the most powerful, persuasive, and distinctly human tool in any marketers arsenal, has evolved […]
The Role of Women in Movie Trailer Voice Overs
Everybody knows who the movie trailer voice over guy is. The first thing to note is that I said “guy”. To put a name to this man of mystery, it’s Don LaFontaine.
It’s no secret that the movie trailer industry is a man’s world. I happen to be acquainted with and know many gentlemen who […]
How To Build a Portfolio Without Giving Your Voice Away For Free
There are many practical and rewarding ways to go about gaining experience and prospective clients. When I had a few moments at VOICE 2007 to myself (very rare moments, I assure you), I got thinking about ways that you could create a respectable voice over portfolio without undercutting for work, or worse, giving your […]
