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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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.
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. I can summarize the entire book for you in three sentences: warm up, act professional, and don't be mean to your voice recording team. They devote only a very small amount of space to the actual process (how things run in the booth/studio), some generic touching on industry jargon, and a few very light tricks of the trade (like sucking Granny Smith apples to reduce your mouth's "smackiness"). Most of the rest of the book is padding. I literally was halfway through the book before I sat up and took notice that they were finally sharing something serious, and then it was over within a couple pages.
Now, it could be good for someone who is absolutely unfamiliar from start to finish with what voice acting *is*, but if you've been to an audition of any kind in your life, or ever recorded your voice on your computer (or even an answering machine), you pretty much know everything they spend so much time padding out. The rest you could easily find by Googling it instead of spending money on this book.
Now, it could be good for someone who is absolutely unfamiliar from start to finish with what voice acting *is*, but if you've been to an audition of any kind in your life, or ever recorded your voice on your computer (or even an answering machine), you pretty much know everything they spend so much time padding out. The rest you could easily find by Googling it instead of spending money on this book.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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. I'm just starting out as a voice-over hopeful, and reading this book has made it clear to me how much work is ahead for me as well as keeping the joy for my career choice alive.
There are artistic as well as technical aspects that Platt & Lowenthal tackle and I walked away feeling much better versed in both. I'm eager to employ these tips and tricks!
There are artistic as well as technical aspects that Platt & Lowenthal tackle and I walked away feeling much better versed in both. I'm eager to employ these tips and tricks!
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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 4 months ago by A good voice actor
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 18 months ago by Giovannie Menendez Santiago
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
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
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
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
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
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
The A-Z of how to be a voice actor
Tara Platt and Yuri Lowenthal are very successful voice actors with a well-earned respect in the industry, as well as a considerable fan base. Read more
Published on January 17, 2010 by B. Kievsky
Fantastic resource for voice actors!
If you're interested in voice acting AT ALL, this book should be at the top of your list.
Written by Yuri Lowenthal and Tara Platt, two voice actors at the top of their... Read more
Written by Yuri Lowenthal and Tara Platt, two voice actors at the top of their... Read more
Published on January 17, 2010 by MYMHM
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