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Over the backyard fence
Art’s voice work phrase is inspired by the eccentric next-door neighbor, Wilson, whose voice of experience and wisdom floats over the backyard fence in response to Tim Taylor’s questions about work and relationships on TV’s “Tool Time”. We never see more than Wilson’s eyes under that hat, but Tim often went to that voice for…
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now narrating
Written by Perry L. Davidson, This book aims to be your guide inunlocking the charisma you hold within, a quality often misconceived as amystical gift bestowed upon a fortunate few. Here, we propose a differentnarrative: charisma can be cultivated.Our journey through these pages will equip you with strategies and insightson fostering presence, harnessing your innate…
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the inbox boost
As audiobook narrators we’ve all received the polite email, “Thank you for your audition, unfortunately you were not chosen to produce this project”. But now and then after doing the work and marketing magic, comes the happy notice starting something like this, and it happened yesterday. Yay, me! Excited? You bet! More on this project…
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a sound case
Pros in the audiobook narrating community make an equally compelling case for hearing their audio in the booth through headphones or monitor speakers. They swear by both! Full disclosure, I did a session recently using monitor speakers and actually like the freedom (not to mention eliminating the occasional noise from the headphone cable). The phones…
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a simpler day
Among tangible keepsakes from our late father is this Smith Corona portable typewriter, after a restoration service. From time to time, I insert a sheet of paper and tap away (absence of an Escape key is a real pain!). What a contrast to my world now . . devices, apps, software, high speed internet, and…
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networking is the thing
Sustained and effective marketing is one of the staples for building a brand, and no less a big deal in the world of audiobook narration. Networking is life blood, and I already see my system of email “organization” is a joke. I learned the hard way I need a CRM (Customer Relation Management) app to…
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you can hear a pin drop
And even if YOU can’t hear it, your DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) will! Before first efforts at recording in my booth, I had little idea of extreme preparations and equipment necessary to eliminate even the most obscure environmental noises, and to capture quality audio; narration in my case. Recording software produces a “waveform” graphic on…
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What brings you back
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It’s All About the H2O
I’ve always heard/known of the importance to hydrate well, when it comes to physical exertion and the benefits to good health, in general. The thing is, I’m not an avid water drinker so it’s a thing I have to be very intentional about. It’s pretty basic for veterans, but since venturing into the world of…
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mature. seasoned. old.
A narrator colleague recently sent a link for an audition he thought would be a good fit for my voice. “Check this out, Art. You’re PERFECT for it!” The piece calls for a “grandfatherly” voice for a children’s book. No hiding it any longer. Unprompted, a seasoned (mature) vibe apparently is among the qualities folks…
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