Voice Over Body Shop

Voice Over Body Shop -VOBS TECH-TALK #17! There BS, And Then There’s VOBS! In this action packed episode, Dan and George get down on: Cool stuff! Travel speakers that are also bluetooth and also a stereo monitor Macbook Air, upgrading the SSD Cheap DIY 1TB SSD, about $100 What the heck is 5G and who cares??? and an informative Discussion on those “little noises“ you do or don’t hear and how people obsess over them.  Plus your questions on USB glitches, Interfacing with Source Connect and the dreaded “channel strips.” Dan and George want to answer your home voice over studio questions sent to: theguys@VOBS.tv With so many ways to consume our show, there’s no way to miss it all. On our Facebook page, our homepage at VOBS.TV and our podcast for those of you who listen on the go! Brought to you by: Voiceoveressentials.com, VOHeroes.com,  J. Michael Collins Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production, VoiceActorWebsites.com and Voiceoverxtra.com

An In Depth, No-Holds-Barred Discussion On VO EDUCATION And Training! David H Lawrence XVII Returns as our special guest this week on our live Monday broadcast on Voice Over Body Shop. David, an accomplished actor and owner of VOHeroes.com (Formerly VO2gogo) comes to tell us what VO Heroes is all about. We’ll also really get into the state of VO Eduction and training. Dan and George have opinions and David is certainly known for his.  Brought to you by: Voiceoveressentials.com, VO HEROES.COM,Sourceelements.com, VoiceOverXtra.com, VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com and J. Michael Collins Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production

Voice Over Body Shop -VOBS TECH-TALK #16! This week Dan and George have a truly enjoyable and thorough discussion about: Got more than 1 pattern on your mic? Try Figure 8! What’s it do?  What’s a bass trap? Does it “trap bass” from outside my booth?  Are they wild or farmed bass?  Starting a massive vo gear survey to track reliability of products we use.  How many of you would bring a dedicated suitcase during travel just to have a voiceover booth with you?  Plus Answers to your questions on Headphones, “Cloudlifters”, and processing chains. Dan and George want to answer your home voice over studio questions sent to: theguys@VOBS.tv With so many ways to consume our show, there’s no way to miss it all. On our Facebook page, our homepage at VOBS.TV and right here for our podcast for those of you who listen on the go! Brought to you by: Voiceoveressentials.com, VOHeroes.com,  J. Michael Collins Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production, VoiceActorWebsites.com and Voiceoverxtra.com

DIALECTS!     Eliza Jane Schneider has taught and recorded dialects all over England, Ireland, Scotland, Australia, both Islands of New Zealand, all 50 United States, South Africa, the West Indies, Russia, Israel, and France, to name a few. For five years, she voiced 8 Series Regular characters and hundreds of additional voices for Comedy Central's hit animated series "South Park." Founder of the Eliza Doolittle Dialects school, Eliza-Jane has been coaching actors for dialect roles in film and television in Hollywood since 1992. She published her Distinctions in American Southern dialect collection in 1999, and she continues collecting dialect research from around the world into instructional materials for actors. As voice actors, with video gaming so popular, dialects are something we all need to try. We’re thrilled to have Eliza-Jane as our special guest this week on Voice Over Body Shop. Brought to you by: Voiceoveressentials.com, Vo2Gogo.com,
Sourceelements.com, VoiceOverXtra.com, VOICEACTORWEBSITES.

ITS ALL ABOUT ACOUSTICS!  This week on VOBS TECH-TALK #15 (Yeah its #15) Dan and George present information on the factors that go into picking the right space in your home to record voice over tracks. We even have a special video that really explains room acoustics in a way anyone can understand.  Plus Georges Tech update on: New Security stuff in Mac OS Catalina Using De-clicker plugins: When do they work, how does it change your sound? And, an Optical Thunderbolt device that solves longer cable runs Plus YOUR questions on: Microphones, like; the Neet King Bee, The RODE NTG1 and the venerable Senn 416. Can you handle all this tech? We have ropes for you to hang on to! Dan and George want to answer your home voice over studio questions sent to: theguys@VOBS.tv  With so many ways to consume our show, there’s no way to miss it all. On our Facebook page, our homepage at VOBS.TV and our podcast for those of you who listen on the go! Brought to you by:  Voiceoveressentials.com, Vo2Gogo.com,  Sourceelements.com, V

A great Interview with The Voice Of The Oscars and Tony Awards! You Hear Randy Thomas Everywhere! “You’re watching Entertainment Tonight!”…“Live from Hollywood, it’s the Academy Awards!”…these iconic phrases are known the world over by Randy, the pre-eminent voice over artist in America. Randy’s resume is stunning: The Oscars (10x) The Super Bowl (3x), The Emmy Awards (5x), The Tony Awards (20x), SAG Awards (5x) and Entertainment Tonight (14 years and counting) Randy is the author of the very popular book, “Voice For Hire.” She’ll also be doing another VO Mastery this September with an intensive weekend on doing movie trailers with the top people in the biz. She’ll tell us all about it. We’re thrilled to have her as our special guest this week on Voice Over Body Shop LOTS OF WAYS TO WATCH and hear! On our homepage: VOBS.TV, Our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ where you can watch live or the replay all week, forever on YouTube, or on our podcast edition. Brought to you by: Voiceovere

Our audience continues to grow by leaps and bounds! We hear you! You want the treasure trove of knowledge that Dan Lenard and George Whittam dole out every other week!  And now its time for VOBS TECH-TALK #14!  We have a “Free-For-All” in-depth discussion on: Getting ready for Mac OS Catalina: NO MORE 32bit app or plugin support!  Booth ventilation, it’s so important! Everyone talks about it, but who really understands it? Plus YOUR questions on: A studio in a trailer? Proper noise floor Interface driver issues Senn 416 deals Dan and George want to answer your home voice over studio questions sent to: theguys@VOBS.tv With so many ways to consume our show, there’s no way to miss it all. On our Facebook page, our homepage at VOBS.TV and our podcast for those of you who listen on the go!   Brought to you by:  Voiceoveressentials.com, Vo2Gogo.com,  Sourceelements.com, VoiceOverXtra.com,   VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com and J. Michael Collins Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production-- 

  Don't miss this inspiring interview! Paul Strikwerda is a talented voice actor, eloquent blogger, philosopher and author of the acclaimed book “Making Money In Your PJ’s” which is a guide not only for freelance voice actors, but for anyone starting a business on their own. His unique Dutch accent makes him a sought after voice here in the US and of course in Europe. His blog is read by many in our business and is regarded as a voice of reason in this time of huge migration to the voice acting business. Paul is also recovering from a scary stroke. His story of the incident and recovery is compelling and inspiring. We’re thrilled to have him as our special guest this week on our live broadcast this Monday on Voice Over Body Shop. We invite you to join in live to ask your questions at 8 Eastern, 5 Pacific. ALSO!!! Dan and George share the latest in VO tech and answer your questions on their live broadcast of “VOBS TECH-TALK!” Send your questions, RIGHT NOW to THEGUYS@VOBS.TV LOTS OF WAYS TO WATCH! On our home

"The harder you work, the luckier you get!"   By watching & listening to VOBS TECH-TALK you are working hard to make your VO audio better! We’re happy to bring you TECH-TALK every other week so you can listen in on Dan and George talking shop! Its conversation and information on VO recording tech you won’t get anywhere else! On This weeks info packed TECH-TALK #13, we get down on: Focusrite Scarlett Solo Gen 3: 56db Gain, 6 more than before, and “AIR?”  Corning Thunderbolt and USB3 optical cable, what is it and why is it such a big deal? Apollo USB for Windows, not T3 Arrow  New Macbook Pro, Air  Ventilation for WhisperRoom idea,  And More on “Over-thinking” everything. Plus answers to your questions on Laptops, Pre-amps, 416 “T” power, Blocking traffic noise and “Hockey Pucks?”  Dan and George want to answer your home voice over studio questions sent to: theguys@VOBS.tv  Brought to you by: Voiceoveressentials.com, Vo2Gogo.com,  Sourceelements.com, VoiceOverXtra.com,   VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com and J. Micha

One of the most import things you need to do in Acting and voice acting is getting you out of your “Comfort Zone.” Our guest this week on Voice Over Body Shop is an expert on how to help you get you to go beyond just reading the copy. With over 30 years experience in voiceovers, television, film and theatre, Elley- Ray Hennessy @elleyRay is one of Toronto’s top VO professionals and coaches, specializing in Animation, and Commercials. Elley’s exposure and influence reaches far beyond the Toronto market, she has students across North America, Europe and Asia. Elley-Ray has voiced literally thousands of T.V and Radio commercials and has appeared on countless animation series and animation feature films. Amongst being a well rounded and talented actor she is also a Writer and Voice Director, She continues her work in Theatre as well. Elley-Ray’s is the ‘go to’ person for acting, voicing, directing, writing, curating, producing and teaching. She’s currently working with universities in Canada and North America to

No one knows more about voice over home studios than “The Guys.” We’re happy to bring you TECH-TALK every other week so you can eavesdrop on Dan and George talking shop! Its conversation and information you won’t get anywhere else! On This weeks info packed TECH-TALK #12, we cover: Recording raw files to -20dB RMS. How do you achieve that without processing.  LUFS, what is it and why don't we all use it yet?  iKMultimedia iLoud Micro Monitors, AMAZING for small size! The AntLion ModMic Wireless mic And.....;.. why is Dan wearing a Fez? Plus your questions on the RODE Roadcaster, Pre-amps and proper connections for recording and remote. Dan and George want to answer your home voice over studio questions sent to: theguys@VOBS.tv Brought to you by: Voiceoveressentials.com, Vo2Gogo.com,Sourceelements.com, VoiceOverXtra.com, VOICEACTORWEBSITES.comand J. Michael Collins Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production

VOBS Returns with Noted Promo and VO Talent, Thompson Howell! We’ve missed while we were on vacation! But we’re back better than ever with special guest who puts the pro in promo — award-winning voice talent Thompson Howell!Thompson has a cool, wry way with words that spotlights your story with a focused identity and a distinct point-of-view whether in Commercial, Promo, Trailer or Narration. You’ve heard Thompson’s voice on promos for many of the major broadcast networks and cable channels and in countless radio and TV commercials for some of America’s – and the world’s – major brands. He can’t await to answer your questions on this tough to break into genre’ and VO in general. ALSO!!! Dan and George want to answer your home voice over studio questions sent to: theguys@VOBS.tv and share the latest in VO tech, our topic of the week and much more! Thats this Monday night! 8 Eastern, 5 Pacific On our homepage VOBS.TV, Our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ forever on YouTube, or on our p

YOU WANT THE LATEST ON VO HOME STUDIO TECH! On This Weeks Highly Informative VOBS TECH-TALK #11, Dan & George tackle your burning VO home studio questions and cover: Do you have a voice assistant or mobile phone in your studio? Mute the mic! How to not ruin take after take when voicing spots for radio stations promoting their presence on audio streaming platforms. 3 ways your Mac secretly fills your hard drive and how to deal with it. ITunes copying files, live photos, iPhone backups. PLUS! another new Mac you don't need announced. And questions on microphones, acoustics and Styrofoam cups Brought to you by: Voiceoveressentials.com, Vo2Gogo.com,  Sourceelements.com, VoiceOverXtra.com, VOICEACTORWEBSITES.comand J. Michael Collins Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production

Lori Alan is one in a million! Talented, witty, gorgeous and willing to share her knowledge! We never know what she’ll bring up! And YOU can ask her questions! Lori has played a long-running role as Pearl The Whale Krabs on the animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants. She also voiced Diane Simmons on Family Guy, the Invisible Woman on The Fantastic Four, and The Boss in the Metal Gear video game series and the unforgettable “Chairy” on PeeW Wee Playhouse. We warmly welcome her back to our VOBS studio! Voice Over Body Shop, or VOBS, is one of the voiceover industry’s most loved “how to do voice over” shows and the go-to VO resource for voice actors everywhere. From their Los Angeles studio, hosts George Whittam and Dan Lenard talk voice over tech, training, recording, and business. Learn from the best voiceover narrators; voice actors from your favorite cartoons, animation, and television shows; and the biggest names in promo, TV shows, movies, audiobooks, movie trailers, TV commercials, and video gam

When Dan And George Talk Shop, People Listen! We’re always amused when we are at conferences, or VO gatherings, because a crowd gathers around, just to listen to us talk. And Voice Over Body Shop was born! We’ll return with a fresh show on June10 with the amazing Lori Alan! (Pearl the Whale on Sponge Bob!) In the meantime, If you missed it the first time, on this encore VOBS “TECH-TALK” episode, the Masters of Home Voice Over Studio technology, The Guys at VOBS, Dan Lenard & George Whittam, show us some of the great new mics at NAMM! They also answer your questions On booth design, USB cables, Mic Pre-amps, and a pile of other questions! send yours to: theguys@vobs.tv Brought to you byby Voiceoveressentials.com, Vo2Gogo.com,Sourceelements.com, VoiceOverXtra.com, VOICEACTORWEBSITES.comand J. Michael Collins Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production

Don't Miss This Rare Opportunity To See And Hear Something Special! Dan and George are taking some time off for Memorial Day and summer activities over the next month or so. But we want you to see the best of VO BS! If you missed it when we originally aired this in November, and with so many new viewers to Voice Over Body Shop, we thought you'd like to see one of the most innovative shows we did this year. A backyard Concert with "Sol Y Canto,” our Boston bilingual VO friends, Brian & Rosi Amador and their up-in-coming, superstar, singer songwriter daughter, Alisa! Sol Y Canto plays original Latin music. We knew they were good, but after the first note, with much of it in Spanish, (with their translation explanations) you can't stop listening to their soul stirring harmonies, their great musicianship and loving songs. We did this to help with the continued relief efforts to the victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Show you care, you can still contribute to the cause! tinyurl.com/AmadorsLosAngeles W

On This weeks  Amazing Voice Over Body Shop Tech Talk #10,  Dan and George deliver on their promise to tackle the tough home voice over studio questions. Punch In recording now in latest Audition CC 2019 update Life/Tech hack: Bluetooth headset for Google Voice/Siri, safer car phone use. Common Mic mistakes.  And answers to YOUR Home VO Studio questions! Brought to you by:  Voiceoveressentials.com Vo2Gogo.com  Sourceelements.com VoiceOverXtra.com VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com and J. Michael Collins Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production-- 

This week on Voice Over Body Shop episode #159, (They add up!) our good friend, screen and voice actor, educator and influencer David H. Lawerence XVII joins us for an in-depth interview about his strategies to make the most of your voice over and narrating career, along with other great stuff! Internet entrepreneur, podcaster, demo producer, teacher and author, best known for his role as The Puppetmaster on NBC's sci-fi series Heroes, David is always entertaining and inspiring. Brought to you by:  Voiceoveressentials.com, Vo2Gogo.com, Sourceelements.com, VoiceOverXtra.com, VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com and J. Michael Collins Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production

“Voice Over Body Shop: TECH-TALK #9 #9 #9 #9”  The most concise and accurate Voice Over Home Studio info that exists on this planet! This week we have George’s all encompassing Tech Update we’ll talk about:        Noise gate do's/don'ts         AirTurn goSTAND Portable Mic & Tablet Stand,         Blue Compass mic arm, And we’ll discuss our general philosophy of home studio tech! AND!! We answer lots of your great home studio questions sent in to theguys@VOBS.TV. Plus more fun and VO info for you than can be had by any source! We are the source Brought to you by:  Voiceoveressentials.com, Vo2Gogo.com,  Sourceelements.com, VoiceOverXtra.com,  VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com and J. Michael Collins Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production  

Voice Over Iconic Legend Harlan Hogan ON this weeks VOBS Podcast This week on “Voice Over Body Shop:” Harlan Hogan, the man behind Voiceoveressentials.com, The amazing Porta-Booths Pro & Plus, The VO-1A Voiceover Microphone, The Harlan Hogan Signature Series Voice Optimized Headphones and many other specialty VO related items, joins us on Voice Over Body Shop to for truly entertaining stories about his VO Career, The great stuff he offers at Voiceoveressentials.com and the use of technology in voiceover. Always entertaining and informative, Harlan is a great friend of VOBS and we relish the chance to let him talk to our fans!  Brought to you by Voiceoveressentials.com, Vo2Gogo.com,Sourceelements.com, VoiceOverXtra.com, VOICEACTORWEBSITES.comand J. Michael Collins Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production