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Here are a few examples of the kind of entertaining and informative tutorials and interviews you will find in abundance at Internet Voice Coach. What's more, new tutorials and interviews are added continuously, usually every two weeks, to keep you growing and up to date on all of the trends in the industry.
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The Doug Honorof Interview
David Rosenthal with Doug Honorof
Once a year Doug Honorof comes out west to teach at VoiceOne and, luckily, we were able to nab him for a fun and informative interview. As a voice and speech trainer, Doug has lectured and coached at top institutes including Yale School of Drama and Tisch/NYU. He's also worked with many top screen and Broadway stars. If you've ever thought about adding dialects and accents to your repertoire, this is the man you want to listen to. . . .
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Mark Evanier Interview
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 the guy behind 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 and how to do an animation track the right way. Listen and learn from one of the true pros in the business. . . .
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Elaine Clark on Finding Confidence and "There's Money Where Your Mouth Is"
Mary Windishar
Where can you find the strength to be yourself as you audition and perform in voice work? Start by asking an expert! Elaine Clark has performed hundreds of voice-over and on camera commercials, industrial narrations, video games, cartoons, films and made-for-television movies. She's just finished the 3rd edition of There's Money Where Your Mouth Is, and joins Mary Windishar in a conversation about finding confidence as a V/O performer. . . .
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Finding Character Voices for Commercials, Video Games and Cartoons
David Rosenthal
They're out there. They're everywhere. You just need to listen, to observe and to be fearless in your want to shed your own skin and put away your own persona for the sake of another character. Oh, and did I mention how fun it is? You get to explore your own creativity through play! Heck, I love this job! . . .
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Using British Culture to Perfect Your Accent (Pt. 1 of a series)
Ian Price and David Rosenthal
An accent is more than the way vowels and consonants are pronounced, it's also an attitude. Ian Price explains how to integrate British culture into your reads, including understanding how to avoid making a spectacle of yourself! Two lessons for the price of one here! . . .
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Accents & Dialects Part 1 -- The Basics
Dave Menashe
What's the difference between an accent and a dialect? Can anyone learn to do them? If you've long admired those who can, learn their secrets, and get started on your own quest to sound like an exotic person from a different region or country than your own. . . .
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Day In The Life of a Voice Over Artist
Sally Clawson
You show up for your v/o job, get a stack of scripts, and you're off and running. Or voicing, actually. Is this a dream come true, or your worst nightmare? Sally Clawson describes her 3 hour session on a new video game, and how she not only survived, but thrived. . . .
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Kelli Martin Interview
David Rosenthal with Kelli Martin
Kelli Martin is a major producer at PRN, Premier Retail Networks in San Francisco. As such, she is the person who hires/casts/books us voice talent for all the media work that needs VO. In our interview, Kelli gives us an idea of what she's looking for, what's in, and why some people get work and others don't. You won't want to miss this one. There's a wealth of good info, and it's right here. . . .
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The John Morris Interview
John Morris with David Rosenthal
How does a non-celebrity get to work as a voice actor at Pixar? It ain't easy. Being a kid doesn't exactly hurt, though. This month's guest for our Industry Interview has managed over the course of 18 years to play the same character 3 times, and Pixar loves him. Take a listen to John Morris, who not only has a great outlook on his career, but has some advice for yours as well. . . .
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One Talent, Many Directors
Jason Klofstad with Mary Windishar
Jason shares his war stories about navigating a recording session with several directors too many. Who's the boss? What if the direction conflicts? How do you make everyone happy...and not go nuts? Advice from an expert! . . .
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The Pamela Vanderway Interview
with Paul Strikwerda
When faking it simply doesn't cut it, A-list actors secretly turn to dialect coach Pamela Vanderway. With the help of native speakers, she dissects distinctive sounds, and teaches her clients to reproduce those sounds with remarkable authenticity. How does she do it? . . .
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Mike Rowe on Marketing, Storytelling, South Park and more
Mary Windishar
Part 2 of our Mike Rowe Interview. Mike is the star of Discovery's Dirty Jobs, the voice of shows like Deadliest Catch, and a veteran of everything from documentaries to commercials. This time, Mike discusses his unique branding technique, the use of silence in scripts that require storytelling, and his dream to appear on South Park. . . .
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Got Accents?
Claudette Roche - The Accent Coach
We are honored and tickled pink to introduce you to Claudette Roche. Claudette is an award winning accent coach and actress, living and plying her trade(s) in Hollywood, CA. Lucky for us, she will be sharing her expertise on a regular basis right here at IVC. You can find out more about her by checking out her info in our Contributor section. Enjoy! . . .
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Mike Rowe on Dirty Jobs, Voice/over and more
Mary Windishar
Meet Mike Rowe, the star of Discovery's Dirty Jobs, the voice of shows like Deadliest Catch, and a veteran of everything from documentaries to commercials. Laugh as Mike shares the secrets of Dirty Job's success, trends in voice/over, and how and when to embrace your own arrogance. . . .
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