VO Mindset: Switching or Sliding?
Working from home this past year, you may have noticed a tendency to "slide" rather than switch, then we wonder why our reads seem unfocused.
VO Mindset: Park for the Exit
Friction, focus loss, and momentum failure occur most often during task switching. Parking for the exit means having a clear set of steps to get where you are going next.
Voiceover Gear We Rely Upon
With new VO gear, I tend to preach caution. Many assume the first thing they need is more expensive equipment. That's not always the answer.
Go To Your Room! A Voice Actor’s Quest for Quiet
Every voice actor dreams of having a VO-specific booth. But a voiceover booth doesn’t really fix anything - it just changes the equation.
VO Workflow: Be Safe, Be Saving…
Saving audio files is an annoying steps when recording. It distracts from delivering a brilliant audition. You can always save later, right?
The Practice of What We Do
It’s easy to get focused on the tech end of things. Too easy. Emphasizing only gear shifts focus away from the more important variables...
“Learn” That VO Software? Tuesday Tech Tip
I don’t really think it’s possible to completely “learn” any software. When you frame things that way, it becomes overwhelming....
Life’s A Batch – Tuesday Tech Tip
Over the years, I’ve developed a simple rule for computers: Don’t watch them work. Set up properly, a Batch Processor automates your voiceover studio workflow. Any time you find yourself repeating steps to more than one file, consider automating that task. Reach for your Batch Processing tool and get back behind the microphone.
Shotgun Mic Shock Mount Isolation In Action
VO Studio Case Study: Isolating a voiceover microphone from rumble and transmitted sounds. Replacing the clip mount on a Sennheiser shotgun mic...
