Posts by Abbe Holmes
Interview With A Voice Pro – Derek Chappell
As you know, I’m often talking about the importance of marketing in voice over. You need to be able to: position yourself well, target the right market, and do the right kind of marketing consistently …when you’re building a voice over career. For this months interview, I want to introduce you to Derek Chappell. He’s another…
Read MoreInterview with a Voice Over Pro – Peter Kent
Have a look at my interview with Melbourne’s Peter Kent, one of our most masterful voice over performers. And that’s an understatement!
Read MoreTrends in Voice Over
The latest trend in voice over is coming from the growth in online video. Voice actors with skills in this area need to understand what’s out there, so they can position themselves to get some of this work. Here’s how!
Read MoreVoice Acting Techniques The Pros Use
Ever wondered how to perfect your Voice Over reads? Here are two little rules for the voice actor that make all the difference! The Voice Over pro’s all do it brilliantly – and that’s what makes them pro’s. Know what they do? They understand how to convert written word into spoken word and make it…
Read MoreInterview with a Voice Pro – Debby Barnes
I want to introduce you to Debby Barnes, voice over artist. Debby and I have been chatting via social media for a while. Her energy and passion for voice over caught my attention! That, and the fact that Debby fits the new mould of voice actors – that is those who live and work in…
Read MoreVoice Acting Techniques That Work
Some voice over scripts are written in a very stylised way. Understanding how to really connect with your audience can be challenging. Here’s a technique to help you
Read MoreManaging a Successful Voice Over Career 4
Voice Over Marketing For some working in voice over, even the word ‘marketing’ is scary. But don’t worry. You don’t need a marketing degree to think up, learn about and use some really canny marketing tricks to make sure your talents are known about by the right people. I know this for a fact. Many…
Read MoreAustralian Actor Kate McLennan Talks Animation
Every voice actor I know would love to work in animation. Not a lot of animation is created in Australia, but there are some great producers making top-shelf stuff. I talked to one actor who just fell into it. Here’s her story!
Read MoreManaging Your Voice Over Career – 3
Managing your own Voice Over career (regardless of whether you’ve got an agent or not) means that you have to target your demos to specific clients, know who’s looking for your voice over talents and be easily found.
Read MoreInterview with a Voice Pro – Nicola Redman
I’d like to introduce you to Nicola Redman, a Northern Irish voice over artist. Now while I haven’t met Nicola “in real life” (yet!) I chat with her on social media regularly. I love how the voice over industry is developing globally and how we can all support and learn from each other – regardless…
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