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The Art of Voice Acting, Second Edition: The Craft and Business of Performing for Voice-Over (Paperback)

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"All actors/speakers should know and use what is contained in this text to develop and expand their career options. Well written, right to the point..." - Choice

"The Art of Voice Acting written by James Alburger is a detailed guide about becoming a successful voice-over actor. If you have ever had to narrate a video, this is a good book for you to investigate." - Videomaker, November 1999

"I have spent many hours the past few weeks with your book, The Art of Voice Acting, and would like to thank you for a succinct eye-opening lesson . . .your book goes a long way to explaining the ins and outs and just how important it is not to lose sight of your goals.... I have a very strong old-time booming announcer's voice that your book is teaching me how to tame. I just wanted to say thanks from a virtual beginner who is very excited to begin. The book is "Terrrrific." - Dick Gould, 2000 -- Review

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Product Details

Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Focal Press; 2 edition (March 28, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0240804791
ISBN-13: 978-0240804798
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #656,925 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Los Angeles, San Diego, The Commercial Clinic, Completion Date, Timberland Savings, Toy Smart, Boston Market, George Tannous, Neti Pot, New York, Penny Abshire, Steve Weston, Covigo Studio, Lonely Man, Taking Care of Your Voice, Bob Jump, Covigo Console, James Alburger, Movement Orchestrates Vocal Expression, The Ganyon Idea Factory, United Furniture Warehouse, United States, Covigo Insight, Former President, Marc Biagi

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Voice and the Actor by Cicely Berry on page 24, and page 44
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" Bob the Builder " : Sticker Colouring Book ( " Bob the Builder " ) by BBC on page 271
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Art of Voice Acting, May 28, 2000

By	RICHARD A GOULD (Boston Metro West) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Art of Voice Acting: The Craft and Business of Performing for Voice-Over (Paperback)

As a rank beginner in the field of Voice-Over and where it can lead, I found that this book shines a light down the highway so you can see the road ahead with all its twists and turns. Potholes, construction slowdowns and flat out beautiful stretches that make you remember why you like to drive in the first place. Arlburger explains in laymans terms how to get ahead in this lucrative and rewarding part of show business. After reading this book and practicing the exercises and sample copy provided, you will know if you've made the right decision. He proves you don't have to have a voice like Walter Cronkite to succeed in Voice Over but you do have to understand the priciples of good business and have a marketing strategy that works for you. I thoroughly enjoyed the read and recommend it wholeheartedly.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST for Voice Actors, April 14, 2003

By	Debbie Foster (Australia) - See all my reviews

I believe James Alburger's book to be one of the best, if not THE best resource available to all voice actors.

I have 12 years experience as a successful female voice actor and until recently, had not read this wonderful book. I am SO glad I have now! It has been a wealth of information for me in my endeavours of marketing myself to a global audience. Thanks to this book, I now have an understanding of what the American market expects from performers and how their market operates.

Everything you need to know about voice acting is written in clear terms - you won't be left wondering what this author is talking about. This really is an absolute MUST if you are serious about the profession of voice-over.

The only thing which, in my opinion, needs clarification in the book, is how to play the audio files off the CD. There is no 'autorun' feature and when you browse the folders you only see the pdf files listed. However, like another reviewer, I sent an email to the author and within 30 minutes I had a response which lead me in the right direction.

This book is Excellent and the author is clearly a committed professional.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for voice over mechanics, March 31, 2005

By	G. Maxwell (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a great start to actually using your voice for voice acting. It teaches you how to hone your voice into a finely-tuned instrument as well as dealing with the ins and outs of the trade.

The only thing I found annoying was the author's insistence on taking classes. He introduces the idea early but then never lets up! He is always stressing to the reader to "...take classes."

I think that this idea is a sound one but the author needn't waste ink or precious space to constantly remind the reader of what he stated fourteen other times!

Other than this, it's a pretty good book for those getting into voice overs/acting.

Oh and by the way: take a class...just kidding...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Quality Book!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was very in-depth, and offered first hand experience. It took me step by step how the process works. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Stelle Bovier

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Bible of Voice-Acting Out There
James Alburger wrote this book some years ago. In fact, he's on his 3rd edition! And this book is still so in style. Read more

Published on September 19, 2007 by Tansy Alexander

2.0 out of 5 stars Sloppy, inattentive to detial, repetative, some good info, though
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5.0 out of 5 stars Worthy Investment
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5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK FOR ANYBODY CURIOUS TO KNOW ABOUT VOICE OVER
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Published on May 14, 2007 by R. Giusto

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Published on February 9, 2007 by R. Adams

5.0 out of 5 stars ultimately complete
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