A PEEK INTO THE SECRET WORLD OF THE VOICE ACTOR for those curious, daring or obsessed enough to look....This book offers a comprehensive look at what it takes, what goes on, and what it's like behind the mic from two working pros. In this book, you will discover: * The ins and outs of auditioning * Vocal warm-ups and exercises * Tips for reading copy to maximum effect * Hints to help you stand out * Keys to marketing yourself: demo to agent to job * What to expect when you book the job! Filled with anecdotes from 20 VO professionals (actors, writers, casting, directors, engineers, agents) the book is a fun and comprehensive look inside voice-over.
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Yuri Lowenthal, in addition to being a giant nerd, is an award-winning actor of stage, screen and voice-over. He has worked on over 200 video game titles, but may be best known for his work in the popular Prince of Persia video game series, in which he plays the titular prince in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, and Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones. He's voiced Superman and Superman X on the Saturday morning animated Kid s WB show Legion of Superheroes as well as Jinno/Kuma on Afro Samurai. Catch him currently as Ben Tennyson on Cartoon Network s Ben Ten: Alien Force and as Bobby Drake, Iceman, on NickToons in the animated series, Wolverine and the X-Men. Anime fans may also know him from such series as Naruto, RaveMaster, Kyo Kara Maoh, Gurren Lagann, Bleach, Code Geass, and the film, Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles. For additional credits, fun facts and information, please visit his Web site YuriLowenthal.com. * * * Tara Platt is not a nerd but is proudly married to one. She has performed internationally from London to New York to Los Angeles in film, TV, animation and theatre. In the VO world, she is best known for her work on the series and video games Naruto as Temari, DC vs. MK as Wonder Woman, and Legion of Superheroes as Dream Girl. Anime fans may also recognize her from animated series and features: Digimon: Island of Lost Digimon, Buso Renkin, RaveMaster, FateStayNight, Rozenmaiden, Tokko; Blue Dragon, Bleach, DearS, Boys Be; and in video games: Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles, Eternal Sonata, Soul Calibur, Final Fantasy, Desperate Housewives, Halo 2 (ilovebees), Tales of Symphonia, Tales of the Abyss, Persona, and Valkyrie Profile: Silmeria. Tara and Yuri's production company Monkey Kingdom Productions recently finished their first feature film Tumbling After. For more information on her or her credits, please visit her Web site TaraPlatt.com.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Briansbro
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was asked to teach a voiceover acting class and came to Amazon to look for a good book. I bought three of the top rated ones on the topic. Luckily I read this one first -- which made it impossible to get very far reading the others. This is far and away the most well-written, informative, organized and thorough book on just about every aspect of the voiceover business. The authors write with a lot of humor, but also with a lot of information, presented in a step-by-step way that made pursuing a career in voiceovers sound not only do-able, but a lot of fun. They give brilliant advice on everything from keeping your voice healthy, to what the audition process is like, how to present yourself as a professional, to such minor but important details as "don't touch the mike - the engineer will do it." Hats off to these writers -- don't waste your time with the other books -- once you read this one they will look poorly written and full of bad information.
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By Rob
Format:Paperback
Voice over Voice Actor is an incredible book. It is a fairly easy read filled with great information that the aspiring voice actor might not think to ask about, and the trained professional might not think to teach. The book is well written and well organized. It has statements from real people working in the industry and has some light and funny humor to keep you going. Thanks so much for the book!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ever wonder about the person voicing that cartoon character, or narrating that film or audiobook? Interested in doing that profe
January 8, 2013
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
"...Voice-Over Voice Actor is a truly fantastic book. The back cover says it is "the coolest book on voice-over out there" and while I haven't seen or read any others on this topic, the claim seems plausible...Lowenthal and Platt have given us something not only extremely informative, but it's written conversationally, which makes it something that is also charming and fun to read...I would definitely recommend this book to anyone interested in pursuing voice-over professionally and to people who are just generally interested in the field. I will also say, though, that a great many of the tips and suggestions that are offered in this book could reasonably be applied to the pursuit of ANY profession or endeavour, such as marketing yourself and maintaining a certain level of professionalism (even while having fun). So really, I'd recommend that everyone read this book."
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Wellll...
I've got to be honest. I respect what Yuri and Tara were trying to put together here, but really, this book is mostly fluff. Read more
Published 14 months ago by financialrelocationist
2.0 out of 5 stars
A story of good voice acting
Growing up as a child, I have always had an amazing talent. A beautiful, and stupendous talent. I can talk. And just like Yuri Lowenthal, I am born to be a voice actor, obviously. Read more
Published 16 months ago by A good voice actor
5.0 out of 5 stars
Learning Fun
This was a pleasure to read as well as incredibly informative. The book is written in a lighthearted tone, but makes its points clearly and thoroughly. Read more
Published on May 16, 2011 by Flor V San Roman
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A book for the Underdogs
I've recently gotten my hands on this amazing book and it is everything I had hoped and more! Yuri and Tara have gotten out of their way to make this the best reading experience... Read more
Published on November 29, 2010 by Giovannie Menendez Santiago
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Brilliant
OMG this book was the most amazing thing ever! it was so entertaining to read and gave me pointers i might have to keep in mind if i want to get into voice acting in the near... Read more
Published on March 9, 2010 by Malissa
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must have!!!!!!!!!!
A must have if you are even REMOTELY serious about considering a career in Voice Over. Do not hesitate on this one! Heck, buy two and give one to a friend who is interested. Read more
Published on March 9, 2010 by Jason Preston
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Excellent!
This book provided entertainment as well as information. Through the use of personalized comic strips, and straightforward writing, the instruction comes straight from the mouth's... Read more
Published on March 9, 2010 by Alana Ingram
5.0 out of 5 stars
A wonderful resource!
Instead of dreaming about voice acting as an impossible quest, read this book. Yuri and Tara are renowned in the voice acting field, with tens of credits. Read more
Published on February 17, 2010 by Elke Weiss
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Info and a fun read
"Voice-Over Voice Actor" is an easy fun read -- no pretensions, just lots of helpful information from insiders who know how the voice over world works. Read more
Published on February 17, 2010 by M. Handler
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Voice Over Acting Made Easy!
Yuri and Tara have made it simple for the younger generation (and older) to catch a glimpse of how the voice over world works. Read more
Published on February 11, 2010 by Richard Stott
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