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Transitions – Take me for a ride!

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One part copy (any genre) One solid character (whether animation or broadcast type) A true understanding of the scene you are playing   Then mix these ingredients together until they are smooth and then take it for a twist.   Playing it safe is easy…

Talking Toy Stir Fry

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Carefully blend the love of childhood Mix with 15 parts multiple personality One very patient Voice Actor Several carefully crafted lines A top notch studio/microphone Several clients One great director A slight bit of adlibbing and risk taking Mix with an equal consistency of character…

Stress Ball Dip

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You will need: One human brain Harsh dose of reality Unlimited drama 1000’s of Bills Family issues Career interferences and whatever else you want to add in Mix all of the above ingredients and combine that with an unpredictable income and your result, is an…

Sound Equipment Entree

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This recipe must start with the following ingredients: 1 Cardiod Microphone with Shock mount and optional desk top adaptor. 1 Mixer 1 Software Editing Program 1 XLR cable (25 feet or more) 1 XLR cable (6-10 feet for travel) 1 Pair of Studio monitor Headphones…

Radio vs Television

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Radio Ravioli One good radio script Medium to high energy talent or announcer Sfx and music Studio   TV Taters Television Script Good Voice Actor Studio Music and Sfx   It may surprise you to know that each of these recipes requires different ingredients.  Every…

Researching the Client or Product

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Researching the Client or Product One script Client name or ad agency Computer YouTube Google   If these ingredients are blended properly, you will be one of the top VO Chefs in your kitchen.  The challenge with this is finding talent who are willing to…

MOH and IVR Souffle

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Any company in the world –       One phone system –       Optional phone service (IVR) –       One talent –       One mini Commercial for the company (MOH) –       Several Prompts (IVR) –       One Recording Studio (not always needed for MOH) –       Optional Music Library (some clients want full production) –       Good Software Conversion program (many…

Hard Sell Souvlaki – The Aggressive Sell

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One BIG announcement One aggressive talent or broadcaster One studio that can record LOUD volumes One powerful read   If these ingredients are mixed up JUST RIGHT – this can be a very effective read.  This takes a combination of a good script and a really…

Economy Slump

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  I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’m seeing a huge slump in the industry right now, in fact in most industries.  It could be a result of the unfortunate drop in the economy in the U.S., it could be a bit…