David Rosenthal with Mark Evanier

Mark Evanier knows a thing or two about writing, producing, casting and voice directing for animation. He should. He's worn all of these hats for Garfield and Friends and now The Garfield Show; taken together, one of the longest running cartoons out there. Mark is a great storyteller, and he uses many of them as anecdotes and cautionary tales for the voice actor wanting to get into animation.

He also talks about the importance of the almighty demo, how to do an animation track the right way, and dispenses some wisdom about self-marketing. Listen and learn from one of the true pros in the business.

Part 1: Mark talks about how he runs a recording session for GARFIELD, and the challenges that can crop up.

Part 2: Mark talks about what he looks for in a voice actor, and how important the right personal mix is for a great recording session.

Part 3: Is it possible for people outside of L.A. to work regularly in animation? On THE GARFIELD SHOW? Also, Mark gives some advice on the purpose of an animation demo and how to do it the right way so that you make an impact, as well as demo submission dos and don'ts.

Part 4: Mark gives us a short primer and some advice on business etiquette and self-marketing.

Part 5: One great story, and some final advice to the beginner VO animation actor.

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