There’s more to effective networking than good grooming and breath mints. Not too long ago I attended a networking event sponsored by my local industry trade organization OMPA. It was a fun format: sort of ...
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Casting Insights: A Peek Behind the Scenes of a Typical Commercial Production
When it comes to building a career as an actor, knowing what goes into the projects we audition for can be invaluable. In this article, Casting Networks regular blogger Terry Berland sheds some light on ...
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A Trip to Remember
Chasing a career in voice over, or any performing art, isn’t for the faint of heart. Why put yourself through the endless rejection, the stiff competition for sometimes pretty meager returns if you don’t have ...
Read More »Once More with Feeling!
Retakes – love ‘em or hate ‘em, they’re part of the gig. Whether performing a voice over script or singing a song, recording session retakes can be like a stroll in the park, or like ...
Read More »Horse Tale
Voice over or on camera, sometimes the most mundane gigs turn out to be the most memorable. Let’s face it, for actors, some jobs are thrilling from the time we get the breakdown – others, ...
Read More »Working with New Voiceover Clients
New areas and niches for voiceover work are springing up all the time, making right now an exciting time to be a Voice Talent. New opportunities mean first time clients as well. Terrific! But let’s ...
Read More »Voiceover Golf Ninja for Hire
It’s human nature to conflate cost with value. Want proof? Lurk around the sales racks at any store and eavesdrop on the conversations. How often do people mention the original price of a marked down ...
Read More »Lessons the Hard Way
Follow through, follow up, follow the bouncing web search. The first two are crucial to a successful business. The last is evil, and I could have avoided it recently had I paid more attention ...
Read More »Gimme a C…or three!
Casting is subjective. There, I said it. Over the years people have tried to convince me otherwise - usually folks who pitch acting classes, seminars or listing services for a living. But experience from both ...
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