Posts by Abbe Holmes
Voice Over Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
Understanding where and how to place emphasis in a voice over script is a key skill to becoming a great voice actor. But what is the trick?
Read MoreHow The Intro On My Voice Demo Got Me A Gig
Have you ever thought about adding a short intro to your voice demo? For some time now, recording an intro on a voice demo has been big news in Australia. My agent, EMVoices, insists on it – as do many others. Why? Originally, it was driven by the studios wanting to hear an example of…
Read MoreThe Skills of Book Narration
Audio book narration is growing globally and we all love the idea of it…but there are skills involved. I want to share some techniques and tips that’ll help your book narration auditions and jobs move to the top of the favourites list.
Read MoreVoice Over Convention
Voice2014 Convention – Anaheim, USA Here I am with Aric Shuford, who runs the SAG/AFTRA ‘Don LaFontiane Voice Over Lab, the fabulous Tess Masters, LA based Aussie Voice Actor and author of ‘The Blender Girl’ and Scott Brick, husband of Tess, voice actor and top US Audio Book Narrator. I took the plunge and got myself over to LA for this…
Read MoreTechniques for Voice Actors
Self-directing in voice over is a skill that many of today’s voice actors find difficult. So, I have some guidelines and rules that might help you make the grade.
Read MoreStudio Tips for the Voice Actor
Making the most of every experience in the studio is what builds your profile and career. Understanding more about the process can help that along.
Read MoreCreating a Voice Demo for Animation
Creating a demo for animation is not just a matter of recording all your funny voices, sending it off and hoping for the best. There’s a science involved.
Read MoreInterview 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!
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