The Voice of Brian...
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Home Studio Support
John Florian's VoiceOverXtra just sent out a note about "unique webinars" that will feature "Home Studio Master Dan Lenard". Learn more about these resourceful events and get your home studio troubleshooting questions answered – click link below:
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Making Tax Time Easier for Clients
By now, you have had more than your share of requests from production companies who have said something like these actual clients:
"Could you do me a favor and send me a W9 (attached pdf)? Either a scan or just the info will work. I'm trying to get my taxes together, ughhhhhh."
"Brian, would you please complete the W9 attached and fax or email back the 1st page? Thank you."
Question: Do you have to run over to the fax machine to send off your W9's...over and over again throughout the year – then fulfill numerous requests in January? Here is something I've found to expedite the delivery of W9s...clients seem to love it. (Perhaps you already do this.)
If you happen to have an All-In-One printer, you're set! Simply print out the first page of the W9, complete it and then scan the document in (it can be dated 1/1/10 and used all year...it's not imperative that you date the W9 with the date of service). Save the document as a .pdf using a file name that you'll easily recall – I name mine: TheVoiceofBrian_W9_2010. Now, you can either send the W9 with your initial invoice to new clients, update current clients and fulfill any requests that come in for the document throughout the year.
It's interesting, I have had some of the nicest responses to this little "value added service". My initial thought as to why this is, would be that the accounting people are usually very detailed and probably have to chase down documents, often with a good bit of delay on the part of the vendor. So when you can turn around a W9 in minutes, they see that as someone who's on the ball and professional...I think/hope!!
Hope this helps!
Terry Daniel Asks: Do You Have VIsion?
From The Voice Over Club, Terry Daniel writes today asking "Do You Have Vision". He always has good tips etc. as they relate to the voiceover industry – click for the article HERE.
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Audio'connell's Fauxdition Nominees Announced
The 3rd Annual Faux-dition, the brainchild of Peter O'Connell, is now ready for YOUR VOTE! Just moments ago I received a note from Peter's Voice Over Workshop and was excited to read this:
"Today, after tabulating the judges ballots, I have announced the 11 nominees for the World News with Diane Sawyer faux-dition. Now as we all know, that job is NOT really up for grabs as it was given to the fine performer Mike Rowe. But this is the 3rd annual faux-dition, giving everyone a shot to audition for a dream job and each time it has always only been about the fun."
SO, now is your change to cast a vote! There was a tremendous response to the faux-dition, by the way – to the tune of 96 participants. They have been whittled down to 11 nominees.
Click the logo to get started...
Voice Over Training From Edge Studio
Edge Studio's "Voice Over Career Center" just sent out the following information about tonight's TALK WITH A PRO:
| Talk With A Pro FREE ADVICE, FROM INDUSTRY EXPERT PANELS |
| This Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 9pm-10pm ET, a top director discusses and fields your questions on Getting Voice Over Work Without a Demo! This call is SPONSORED BY EDGE STUDIO. >>> Have you heard of David Goldberg? Just in case you haven't, he's one of the industry's most notable directors and creative marketing experts. He owns Edge Studio, which oversees the industry's Free Career Center, and has provided production and casting services over 8,000 times to clients ranging from National Geographic to Disney to Staples. This Tuesday January 19, from 9pm to 10pm ET, DAVID IS GIVING A FREE "TALK WITH A PRO" Q&A FORUM on "GETTING VOICE OVER WORK WITHOUT A DEMO". >>> If you've wondered: o If you really need to spend money on a demo... o Why your colleagues get so much more work... o What creative tactics could earn you new clients... then Dial-in and ask. You'll be anonymous. David will be candid. >>> Dial information: 1. Dial 1-641-594-7078 2. Done. You'll ANONYMOUSLY be connected with other callers. Only the first 50 callers get through - dial in early to make sure! |
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Removing THUMP | Plosives From Voiceover
While a pop filter of some sort usually does the trick, have you ever listened back to your voiceover take only to hear that dreaded THUMP or PLOSIVE that ruins that portion of the take? Well, you can remove it very simply. The picture shown here is my setting to do just that. The "plosive" is usually at the beginning of a word, thus I will highlight the offending segment of the waveform, starting just before the waveform begins drag it over until I have just passed the offending section. Then I apply this plug-in. Next, I expand the waveform so I can get in there to heal any "broken" areas of the waveform using the Pencil tool or, lots of times, you can simply apply a crossfade to the area and it will heal any click produced by the use of the plug-in. That should be it! Hope this is helpful.
Samaritan's Purse – Aid to Haiti
I've been through my share of earthquakes...most notably the Northridge Quake in 1994 and helped to get communications back up after the San Francisco quake in 1989. What Haiti's suffering is beyond description.
If you have not already donated to those in Haiti, Samaritan's Purse put together a :60 National TV spot calling for support...it was a true honor to serve on this vitally important call to action.
You can view the video HERE (you may want to TURN OFF the HD version for faster and easier playback)
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Animation Voiceover
Interested in breaking into Animation Voiceover? Have questions about the animation side of the voiceover business? Then you need a primer from professionals who really know the ins and outs!
Break Into Voiceover presents:
"Break Into Animation" Teleseminar!
When: Wednesday, January 27, at 6:00PM PST – 9:00PM EST
Special Guest: Richard Horvitz
Cost: Just $49 gets you on the call PLUS an MP3 recording of the call
SIGN UP at BreakIntoVoiceover.com
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MAC versus PC | Voiceovers
MAC vs. PC – there's a new debate! ...............now that the laughter has died down, I'll get to my point. As the Tuesday norm has been of late, I'm posting to let you know that EdgeStudio.com is sponsoring Talk With A Pro featuring David Mikautadze, who provides advice on "...computer based recording hardware and software." There's sure to be some helpful and interesting material to gleen – TONIGHT!
Here's tonight's highlights (as posted in the "Edge Studio Voice Over Industry Center" email.
If you've wondered:
o How to make the most of your current computer...
o MAC vs. PC: which is better for you...
o MAC vs. PC: which is better for you...
o Does hardware or software make a bigger difference...
o Audition quality vs. broadcast quality, what's the difference...
o Audition quality vs. broadcast quality, what's the difference...
then Dial-in and ask. You'll be anonymous. David will be candid.
Dial information:
1. Dial 1-641-594-7078
2. Done. You'll ANONYMOUSLY be connected with other callers.
Only the first 50 callers get through - dial in early to make sure!
1. Dial 1-641-594-7078
2. Done. You'll ANONYMOUSLY be connected with other callers.
Only the first 50 callers get through - dial in early to make sure!
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