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For beginners and actors wanting to transfer their skills, Wilcox, a voice actor who also teaches at UCLA Extension, outlines the voiceover industry. The book is meant to be a voice-acting method book, with emphasis on acting technique, with exercises presented in a sequential pattern. She begins with an overview of the industry and basic techniques, describes different genres and jobs, and compiles tips and advice from experts. The CD-ROM contains vocal exercises and interviews with actors Michael Yurchak, John Matthew, and Melanie Chartoff. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Ever been told you have a great voice? Put it to use with a career as a voice-over actor! In Voice-Overs, a veteran voice-over actor, writer, producer, and voice-over teacher provides the inside scoop on the industry and gives all the tools needed for personal training. This one-of-a-kind resource includes a CD featuring vocal exercises and exclusive interviews with voice-over actors. A treasure trove of exercises, games, and improv and acting techniques helps readers build their skills. Sample scripts from real ads provide practice, and interviews with agents, casting directors, and producers provide insights that will help new voice-over actors get started and get hired. Tips on making a demo, auditioning, getting an agent, interpreting copy, developing a personal marketing plan, and much more mean that soon that great voice will be bringing in income as well as compliments.Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.
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