Posts by Abbe Holmes
Voice Over – The times they are a changin’!
The landscape of voiceover is changing. There’s a lot of talk about how, and not everyone’s a happy camper. The question is, do you embrace change, or sit on your hands and whinge about the good old days and how simple it all used to be? I’ll go for ‘option a’ any day.
Read MoreTuning In To Voice Over
Listening to what’s out there in voiceover land can be the best free training you can get. Here are some guidelines on what to tune into and what to make of it.
Read MoreA Voice Over Script Editing Story
Voice actors are often faced with scripts that are running to long. Finding ways to edit the language, so the advertisers message isn’t lost, is not that hard when you know what to do.
Read MoreSelf-Directing and Voice Scripts
When you’re auditioning from home, knowing how to approach a script with no direction can be really tricky. Here’s a blog with a simple check list to follow that’ll make your job all that much easier.
Read MoreThe Skill of Variation in Voice Over
To become successful in voice over, you need to understand how to look at each script differently and create variation in your reads. Here are some tips for doing just that.
Read MoreTips For Voiceover Actors
Getting acquainted with the two fundamental skills for voice acting is essential before you leap. Build those skills first. Do your research. And then leap!
Read MoreVoice Over Script Styles Explained
One of the things I love about voiceover is that I never know what I’ll be reading. One thing I do know is, scripts are structured differently. Knowing how and why, can help you work out the best way to approach it.
Read MoreVoice Over Script Techniques
You’ve all seen it in the brief or heard the engineer ask for it. “Can you make it sound conversational?” It’s the latest in ‘here to stay’, voice over trends.
Read MoreCreate Fireworks In Your Voice Over Career
A New Year is upon us. We’re feeling refreshed, re-energized, optimistic and ready for a cracker of a year. And if you’ve been giving your career some attention
then you may have some ideas about where you need to put the focus. Here are a few suggestions that might help it along.
How To Build A Great Voice Over Career
Want to build a successful voice over career? Putting some time and effort into these 3 essential areas can make the difference between an average voice over career and an outstanding one!
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