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At the Voice Over Body Shop, we're starting to wind down on this unforgettable year and ramp up the holiday season!    For voice talents everywhere, new technologies can be a source of fear and dread. Dan Lenard and George Whittam break down all the new stuff into understandable terms that will set you at ease! On this weeks joyful and fun VOBS TECH-TALK #46, We get the lowdown on: Georges experie...

Become The Copy! What’s the difference between sticking out with your auditions and booking the gig, or being just like everyone else? Noted LA voice over coach Dave Walsh says it’s how believable you are with your read. Dave teaches his “True Tell” method where you become the message. He explains it and we play with copy to show you what makes that difference. Dave is one of our favorite guests a...

  THANKFULLY, Dan & George Make Complex VO Tech, Simple!   On this weeks fun and informative VOBS TECH-TALK #45, we cover the absolute latest tech topics for the VO world! Like: Big Sur is here! What works? Apple Silicon: The M1 chip and the new Macbook Air. What it means for voice actors. A “plug-in” high-pass filter from Shure . A cheap PC upgrade: GET IT CLEANED!! Discussion: Do you need to “De...

Let’s Look At YOUR Voice Actor Website!   OK, This episode is a bit visual, but, you'll get the gist. No one knows the world of VO websites better than Joe Davis and Karin Barth of voieactorwebsites.com! Joe and Karin explain what is needed for your VO website to succeed. Then,they y critique your websites for design & SEO, They give it a good going over and make suggestions to help you stand out...

The Sound Of Sibilance And Much More!   Another week has gone by. Big changes nationally and VO technology marches on!   Dan and George really have a great session of talking shop and get on important topics for you, like:   Zoom and Apollo issues. (We warned you!) The new Shure MV7, a USB Podcaster’s SM7b (but for VO?) Some updates on SOURCE CONNECT. And, A pointed discussion on Sssssibilance. Is...

Recording On The Road With Beau Weaver!   BEAU WEAVER is one of the West Coast's perennial "A list" voice over artists, heard on network television promos, syndicated television shows, trailers for feature films, cable network documentaries, national radio and television commercials, and is the signature voice for many major market television affiliates. He's had lead roles in animated series, lik...

    Dan Lenard and George Whittam Pride Themselves At Making The Complex, Simple, and on this weeks Voice Over Body Shop TECH-TALK #43 “The Guys” let loose on a pile of great, relevant information to make your home voice over studio sound What Its Supposed To Sound Like (WISTSL), Like:  The “new hotness” of audio interfaces: SSL2 Why to still avoid Apollo on Windows A use case for smart LED bulbs....

When We Think Marketing Our Voice Over Business, VOBS Always Asks, “What Does Peter O’Connell Have To Say?   OK, lets’ ask him! This week Peter joins us for an important discussion about this vital portion of our VO enterprises. Peter is a voice talent and professional marketing consultant.   Peter has also written an e-book entitled The Voice Over Entrance Exam. The book examines the business and...

Dan And George Suit Up For Another Exploration into VO Tech! At Voice Over Body Shop, we pride ourselves on being way ahead of the curve on webcasting and podcasting. For almost 10 years, Dan Lenard and George Whitttam have brought you the latest information on the equipment, software, techniques and skills you MUST have to successfully record your voice over tracks from your personal home studio....

Voice Over Success Is About Being Unique! And No One Is as Unique As Jon Bailey!   Why do some people book consistently and others just keep blasting out auditions and get nothing but crickets in return?   Our good friend Jon Bailey The “Epic Voice” guy, joins us this week on VOBS to talk about his experience in LA since moving here several years ago, and how he approaches auditions. Jon is a supe...

The VO Tech Stuff That Really Matters! Dan & George get to the nitty gritty of your home VO studio recording issues every week! There's so much misinformation and downright mythology about the best way to record at home. Listen to "The Guys" that actually know! This week we cover some really import things to know. There's a new Twisted Wave Twisted Wave 24 !Lots of cool features! Don't upgrade to...

  We’re back, with a super fresh Voice Over Body Shop, and have we got a great guest for you!   David Errigo, the voice of Ferb in the new Phineas and Ferb movie plus roles in Detective Pikachu, Yugioh!, Pokémon, and more, joins us to talk about taking risks in your VO career and other great advice! After building his resumé with a feature film, on and off camera commercial work, off broadway show...

The Doctors Of Digital VO Audio Are On Call! Its amazing how many things can go wrong with your home VO studio, if, if you don’t understand “the basics.” The “GUYS,” Dan Lenard and George Whittam, have more experience than ANYONE on the planet when it comes to this unique subject. Listen in this week on a very informative VOBS TECH-TALK #40 as they talk about: - NEW GEAR on the horizon (or now): F...

At Voice Over Body Shop, We Bring You Only The Top People In Voice Over, Week After Week After Week! And this week, we talk with Elaine Clark! Elaine is an award winning actor, director, producer, certified teacher, playwright and the author of the quintessential voice-over book, There's Money Where Your Mouth Is, and is the owner of ElaineClarkVO.com She’s performed in hundreds of voice-over and...

If The Voice Over Community WERE A City, VOBS Would Be The Local Radio Station! The Voice Over Community is just that. It’s sort of its own medium to small town in a county and world of many different walks of life. And ours is special because of our intense common interest in making voice over a highly respected profession.    So, Every week, Dan Lenard and George Whittam bring us all together to...

World-Voices.org  is here for YOU, and Katherin Vasilopolous, (No matter how you pronounce it) is its new President! If you’re a freelance voice talent, you know the VO business is a complex puzzle of Business, performance and technology. How do you sort it out? How do you keep up with trends and issues? Where can you find professional community and who’s looking out for us an a representative ind...

VO Tech Truth, The Whole Truth And Nothing But The Truth From “THE GUYS” That Know!   On this weeks Non-Misinformation jammed Voice Over Body Shop TECH-TALK #38, Dan and George explore best practices and equipment to make the best of your VO recording!   We cover: “Mud Flap” REFLECTION FILTERS!!! Are They USELESS? Zoom audio quality Adobe Audition latest update issues? Problem solving mics for “ma...

It’s A Double Header This Week on Voice Over Body Shop!   Marc Cashman is one of our industries most respected VO coaches. His book “V-OH” contains many anecdotes and tips to make the most of your voice acting performance and career. We’ll have some fun having Marc showing us how to take direction professionally. Dan and Marc always have fun breaking down copy and showing you how to connect to cop...

Gear, Gear, Gear Is What We Talk about Here! VOBS TECH-TALK #37 has it all! The new Macbook Air is a 13” Macbook Pro 2019 You better get some backup!  Processing “real time” for Source Connect, IPDTL, Dissing the “reflexion filters”  Worst product name?  Mics bundled/branded by audio interface makers, A cheap “Figure 8” mic.  Also “Whats that noise?” or is it a noise? Plus your questions on gear,...

This a great interview! VOBS Welcomes Sean Daeley! What's he got to say?   Sean Daeley has made a name for himself in the VO world across several genre’s. Commercials, long format narration, audiobooks and and IVR. You see him commenting freely on Facebook and helping others gain ground in this highly competitive field.   As a teacher of language arts and English as a Second Language, Sean underst...

You’d Think It Would Be Boring…  But you guys keep listening!   Find out why with this week’s VOBS TECH-TALK #36! “The Guys”  riff on in depth topics like: George’s Vanguard V4 review Audacity 2.4.2 bug Fixes A new TwistedWave is coming. Future of Apple Mac hardware? Then discussion on Choosing a booth: How “soundproof” does it need to be? Plus YOUR questions on:  XLR cables, More on that Townsend...

Award Winning Rebecca Davis Is Known For Her Versatility, Range And Dedication To Our Community!   Nominated as Best International Performance for the 2019 One Voice Awards and for a 2019 Golden Trailer Award for Best Voiceover, Rebecca Davis is one of the most respected members of our big VO community!   Rebecca was the inaugural recipient of the Don LaFontaine Voiceover Spirit Award from the SAG...

Establishing the Standards of “What Its Supposed to Sound Like! (WISTSL)” It’s a big responsibility these days being THE experts on home Voice Over Studios! However, Dan and George love it! It’s their passion, their profession and their mission.  In this week's TECH-TALK #35, “The Guys” advise and consent on these topics.  Levelator… the “black box” audio processor. What is it? Is it all you need...

One Of Our Favorite And Eloquent Guys In the VO World, Dave Fennoy Joins us this week on Voice Over Body Shop! Dave has been a preeminent voice working in Los Angeles since 1990 and one of the most versatile voices in the industry providing voices for Commercials, Narrations, TV Promos, Award Shows, Animation and Games. Dave is also a well respected and sought-after VO instructor. Then the replay...

Revealing The Mysteries Of The VO Recording Universe! Dan Lenard and George Whittam know more about home voice over studios than all the other so called “experts” combined. Every room is different, every voice is different. Clicking into Voice Over Body Shop brings you into a world of truth when it comes to recording your VO Tracks.  In this weeks TECH-TALK #34, “The Guys” cover  topics that range...