Hey all you businesses out there! Take a tip from fellow voice-artist, Terry Daniel, and hire a voice actor for all your voiceover needs.
As a matter of fact, hire this guy (me)!
See this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/bqcd8
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Can A Voice Over Artist Improve Your Marketing?
Monday, February 14, 2011
PoppaUnplugged
Good advice on building a client base and getting repeat business.
See this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/aq9cw
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Blue Microphones Yeti Professional USB Microphone - Bing Videos
The microphone I currently use for all VO work. I'm working on getting a powered mic and pre-amp, but this mic is a great piece to have in the arsenal!
See this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/aq0ap
Pot dispensary neighbors protest in streets | pot, dispensary, street - News - The Orange County Register
Right around the corner from my house. I'm all for medical marijuana, but dispensaries need to be in areas zoned for businesses and away from kids.
See this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/aq07l
Friday, February 11, 2011
Golden-Voiced Ted Williams Out of Rehab, Looking for Voiceover Work - Live Feed
Good for Ted, but am I the only one who's getting a little weary of his story? God-given talent, throws it all away for booze and drugs, hits bottom, gets found, gets clean, gets back on top. I get it. I've read it. Maybe I'm a little jealous of it.
In reality, Ted didn't ask to be "re-discovered." He just wanted money for "food," so blaming him or judging his life is out of line, I suppose. I guess what gets me is the grandstanding of some to be seen in photo ops as they give Ted, "A hand up."
Maybe that's it.
Still, good on Ted. Hope he stays clean and uses his powers for good; not evil!
See this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/apx88
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Social Media: What the hell is that?
I have to admit, when it comes to "social media," I'm still treading in the backwaters. . .ideologically and in practice. My ideas of social media were formed watching an older daughter try, use, then leave My Space. When Facebook came along, I was told it was the "My Space for adults." This turned out to be true for about 15 seconds as said daughter, the daughter #2 both joined. I joined a long time ago, but only because a friend thought it would be cute.
Now, I'm beginning to realize why I have to use it.
Facebook, Twitter, Amplify; they all are there for fun and games, and are used that way by about 90% of the members. Guys like me who always thought of them as a sure waste of time and a huge pain in the ass are now learning they are the gateway to jobs in our chosen fields. As a full-time educator, I have little use for Facebook or Twitter. As a part-time voice actor (I've been reading, too, and this is what I'm supposed to call myself. . . lookout!), the "Social Media" sites are a must if I want to get my name and voice out there to potential clients.
My problem now is; how do I use them to their potential? How can I generate some interest in my voice using them? Well, for right now, I'm just using this blog as a "jumping off" point, Amplifying it, posting new links on Facebook, and tweeting updates. Then, I go back to Facebook, comment in threads, make sure people see my name, hopefully follow my links, follow my blog, get their followers to follow me, hope on of their followers owns a big commercial production house, calls me, and "voila!" I get a job.
In the meantime, I'm also relying on the "old fashioned" method of giving great service to clients, depending on referrals, and following up on contacts as a way of generating business. For now, my primary goal is to learn and grow, and hopefully not get lost within the "Social Media."
I also welcome all advice on how to make better use of it all!
Now, I'm beginning to realize why I have to use it.
Facebook, Twitter, Amplify; they all are there for fun and games, and are used that way by about 90% of the members. Guys like me who always thought of them as a sure waste of time and a huge pain in the ass are now learning they are the gateway to jobs in our chosen fields. As a full-time educator, I have little use for Facebook or Twitter. As a part-time voice actor (I've been reading, too, and this is what I'm supposed to call myself. . . lookout!), the "Social Media" sites are a must if I want to get my name and voice out there to potential clients.
My problem now is; how do I use them to their potential? How can I generate some interest in my voice using them? Well, for right now, I'm just using this blog as a "jumping off" point, Amplifying it, posting new links on Facebook, and tweeting updates. Then, I go back to Facebook, comment in threads, make sure people see my name, hopefully follow my links, follow my blog, get their followers to follow me, hope on of their followers owns a big commercial production house, calls me, and "voila!" I get a job.
In the meantime, I'm also relying on the "old fashioned" method of giving great service to clients, depending on referrals, and following up on contacts as a way of generating business. For now, my primary goal is to learn and grow, and hopefully not get lost within the "Social Media."
I also welcome all advice on how to make better use of it all!
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