Voiceovers

Techniques and Tactics for Success

Janet Wilcox

• Publisher: Allworth
• Year: 2014
• Print ISBN:
  9781621534297
• eBook ISBN:
  9781621534570
• Topic: Media & Performing Arts
• Subtopic: Careers

Have you ever been told that you have a great voice? Put it to use in a career as a voiceover actor! Veteran voice-over actor, writer, producer, and teacher Janet Wilcox provides the inside scoop on the industry and personal training to help voice-over hopefuls find work in network promos, commercials, documentaries, books on tape, radio, animated films, and more! This rich resource comes with a CD-ROM featuring vocal exercises and interviews with voice-over actors. Readers will discover a treasure trove of useful information, including: Acting warm-ups Vocal workouts Improv sketches Character work sheets Tips for making demos Sample V.O. scripts Interviews with show biz heavyweights Casting insights Advice on getting professional representation Secrets to finding opportunities in traditional and emerging venues And much more! Voiceovers, Second Edition shows readers how to use that great voice to garner cash and compliments.Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Contents
• Preface
• Acting Comes First
• Acknowledgments
• Chapter 1: The Playing Field
• Chapter 2: The Rules of the Game
• Chapter 3: Train to Reach Your Fighting Weight
• Chapter 4: Getting Ready to Compete
• Chapter 5: Finding Your Game
• Chapter 6: The Record Book—Your Demo and Marketing Plan
• Chapter 7: Playing Your Game
• Chapter 8: Coach’s Corner
• Chapter 9: The Stats
• Chapter 10: Welcome to the Games—Agents and Going Pro
• Appendix I: Scripts
• Appendix II: Read Styles
• Appendix III: General Character Checklist
• Appendix IV: Voice-Over Internet Links
• Appendix V: Audition Considerations
• Appendix VI: Tongue Twisters
• Appendix VII: Sample Voice Over Resource Guide Cover
• Appendix VIII: Home Workout Sheet
• Suggested Readings
• About the Author
• About the Voice Actors on the CD
• Index