Voice Over Body Shop

Voice Over Multi-Tasking Coach Everett Oliver Is Our Special Guest This Week On Voice Over Body Shop!   Everett is a 25-year veteran in the entertainment industry. Currently operating his voiceover company formerly known as MY BOOTH DIRECTOR, specializing in Professional Directing for Voice Over auditions. He was an animation demo co-producer, a private coach for commercial and animation as well as a career building consultant. With so much to cover, it's a memorable, entertaining and useful discussion.   It’ll be on all week on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go! VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters: Voiceoveressentials.com, VOHeroes.com Sourceelements.com, VoiceOverXtra.com, VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com and JMC Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production

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 experience with the new Macbook Air M1, Consider it in Q2 2020 if you are in need of a new production computer New Facebook Group:  Mac and iOS for VO Using Zoom with Apollo,  George’s Mini-Rant: Windows issues with Zoom Our discussion on Do you need a front-end “limiter?” Plus your questions on: How peripherals and software are reacting to the new mac OS.  upgrading to Catalina from Mojave  ambient home Noise issues and much more. It’ll be  on all week on Facebook @https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage, VOBS.TV,  and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!  VOBS can’t be here without Y

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 as we always have fun truthfully looking for getting an edge with your auditions. It’ll be on all week on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage, VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go! VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters: Voiceoveressentials.com, VOHeroes.com Sourceelements.com, VoiceOverXtra.com, VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com and JMC Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production

  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 “Debreath”    Plus your questions on: Acoustics, headphones, multi-tracking with Twisted Wave and the importance of an ethernet port. All you have to do is watch or listen at your leisure all week on our facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage @ VOBS.tv, or our podcast edition at Podbean https://ewabs.podbean.com/ We give thanks for your support and our wonderful sponsors! Voiceoveressentials.com, VOHeroes.com  Sourceelements.com,  VoiceOverXtra.com,  VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com  and JMC Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production

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 in the world of VO cyberspace. Its always a lively and informative when Joe and Karin join us. So, why don’t you? It’ll be on all week on Facebook @https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage, VOBS.TV, on and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go! VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters: Voiceoveressentials.com, VOHeroes.com Sourceelements.com, VoiceOverXtra.com, VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com and JMC Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production

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 it the mic. Or is it technique?   Plus your questions on What software to use on a Mac What Mac to get. ACX ''standards” (ugh) and what about the The Micport 2 with limiter ?   All you have to do is watch or listen at your leisure all week on our facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage @ VOBS.tv, or our podcast edition at Podbean https://ewabs.podbean.com/   Our strength is because of your support and our wonderful sponsors!   Voiceoveressentials.com, VOHeroes.com Sourceelements.com, VoiceOverXtra.com, VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com and

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, like Superman and The Fantastic Four, and is frequently heard as the live announcer on Hollywood award shows, such as The Primetime Emmys.   Beau Has to hit the road in an RV a lot and he shares his secrets on how to do it and SHOULD you do it!   All you have to do is watch or listen,  at your leisure all week on our facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage @ VOBS.tv, or our podcast edition at Podbean https://ewabs.podbean.com/ We can’t do it without YOU and our other great supporters: Voiceoveressentials.com, VOHeroes.com Sourceelements.com, VoiceOverXtra.com, VOICEACTORWEBSIT

    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.  The “ultimate” Internet router?  RT2600ac? Can Zoom “Music Mode” be a great way to go remote?  An important discussion about  RX8 and other “Fixing” programs.  Plus Your questions on:  Thunderbolt inputs, Upgrading from a USB mic, proper mic position and can a Good ol Apogee ONE work with Catalina? It’s on all week on Facebook @  https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/our homepage, VOBS.TV, on and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!  VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters: Voiceoveressentials.com, VOHeroes.com Sourceelements.com, VoiceOverXtra.com,  VOIC

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 performance realities of becoming a voice over talent and maintaining a career among a spirited field of established professionals. We really get into the "meat" of Vo Marketing!   It'll be on all week, on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop Our homepage VOBS.tv, and our podcast RIGHT HERE for those of you who love to listen on the go!   VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters: Voiceoveressentials.com, VOHeroes.com Sourceelements.com, VoiceOverXtra.com, VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com and JMC Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production

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. And, we answer your questions! This week on our brand spanking new TECH-TALK #42, The “Guys” look at: Considerations to deal with when you move. Coping withThe realities of apartment living (aircraft, lawn keepers, HVAC). An update on a TwistedWave 24.1 bug fix, along with a cool “did ya know” iOS/Mac/QT trick and a discussion about “G.A.S.” Gear Aquisition Syndrome. Plus we answer your questions on: Virtual mixers, Sample rate standards, high pass filters, acoustics and much more! Its super easy to watch and listen! On our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ Our homepage, VOBS.TV or listen to

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 super witty, fast thinking, funny and successful voice talent. He’s fearless when it comes to auditions and copy calling for ad-libbing and interpretation. Its all about being different and Jon is like no one else! This was an exceptionally informative and entertaining VO BS like no other! All you have to do is watch at your leisure all week on our facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ our homepage @ VOBS.tv, or our podcast edition at Podbean https://ewabs.podbean.com/   We can’t do it without YOU and our other great supporters: Voiceoveressentials.com, VOHeroes.com Sourceelements.com, VoiceOverXtra.

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 Big Sur just yet...And why and when. Do you really need a “pre-amp”? Plus your questions on Vocal booths, Setting mic input levels in software, when to upgrade your mic and much Much more!! All you have to do is watch or listen at your leisure right here on our facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ out home page @ VOBS.tv, or our podcast edition at Podbean https://ewabs.podbean.com/ We can’t do it without YOU and our other great supporters: Voiceoveressentials.com, VOHeroes.com Sourceelements.com, VoiceOverXtra.com, VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com and JMC Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-

  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 shows and animation projects in NYC, David came out to LA 2016. It would seem the move was worth it! Here’s your chance to hear his story and ASK YOUR QUESTIONS! All you have to do is watch or listen, or at your leisure right here on our facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/ out home page @ VOBS.tv, or our podcast edition at Podbean https://ewabs.podbean.com/ We can’t do it without YOU and our other great supporters: Voiceoveressentials.com, VOHeroes.com Sourceelements.com, VoiceOverXtra.com, VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com and JMC Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-

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): From Universal Audio,like the Apollo SOLO, Aston Microphones andPreSonus. Also, Mic Color options from Audio-Technica & Manley. Designing a studio by hearing/experience or measurements? A remote-controlled mic preamp. Also a Discussion on: Do you own a voiceover production studio? Plus YOUR questions on: Which Mic for which space? Mic technique for which space? “Pop” screens, and unreasonable gear requests from clients. Can you handle it all? We make it understandable! And, It’ll will be on all week on our Facebook page@ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop, our homepageVOBS.TV, and our podcast right here 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 on-camera commercials, industrial narrations, video games, cartoons, film and made for television movies. She also serves as an audio engineer, casting director, and multimedia & anime director. The replay will be on all week on our homepage, VOBS.TV, on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go! VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters: Voiceoveressentials.com, VOHeroes.com Sourceelements.com, VoiceOverXtra.com, VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com and JMC Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production

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 be informed about our marvelous business. Every other week it’s TECH-TALK, where we dispel the myths and show you the best practices to technically get your VO audio sounding “What Its Supposed To Sound Like.”  And on this week’s VOBS TECH-TALK #39, we cover even more important topics the help us all meet that end. We discuss: Extending analog vs. USB or Thunderbolt  cables, Mic Port Pro for Gaming VO? Mic Preferences from Producers and engineers, Updating Catalina, and George’s gripe on the 2i2’s 48V button.  Plus your questions on: SPEACHALO, Acoustic panels for your noise floor? Real time audio backup. Sanitizing

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 industry association? It’s World-voices.org. Katherin is now its 4th President. She brings a wealth of knowledge, business savvy and international flavor to this truly international organization. Katherin is a professional voice talent, audio producer, writer and translator, located in the Montreal area, in Quebec, Canada. This the replay will be on all week on our homepage, VOBS.TV, on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go! VOBS can’t be here without YOU and our other great supporters: Voiceoveressentials.com, VOHeroes.com Sourceelements.co

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 “marginal” home studios Techniques for recording video game characters. Want to use a Wireless mouse? Dan and George debate Mic placement in small booths, And a discussion on “recording software. Complex or simple?”   Plus YOUR questions on: Bundled Interface and mic packages Ribbon mics for VO recording? Recording input levels. CleanFeed? And someone’s Noise floor issues   Can you handle it all? We make it understandable! And, It’ll will be on all week on our Facebook page@ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop, our homepage- VOBS.TV, and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go! We can’t do it w

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 copy. Also we’ll have a quick chat with J. Michael Collins about the upcoming ONE Voice USA virtual Conference coming up starting August 13th. Lot’s of information on why you might want to attend. Then the replay will be on all week on our homepage, VOBS.TV, on Facebook @https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!   We keep it going every week with help from our wonderful supporters! Voiceoveressentials.com, VOHeroes.com Sourceelements.com, VoiceOverXtra.com, VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com and JMC Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production

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, “stacks” and.. Pig Hogs?   It’ll will be on all week on our homepage, VOBS.TV, on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverbodyshop/and our podcast for those of you who love to listen on the go!  We can’t do it without YOU and our other great supporters: Voiceoveressentials.com, VOHeroes.com Sourceelements.com, VoiceOverXtra.com,  VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com  and JMC Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production