The State of Voiceover in 2024
And the results are in! If you haven’t seen the results of NAVA’s annual survey about the VoiceOver industry, then it’s well worth it. It’s a thorough and eye opening survey about our industry looking into many different aspects and……drum roll……..has pie charts a plenty! I love a good pie chart Here’s a link to […]
According to the UK Government, I’m Unskilled……
I’m unskilled but…..while all my school friends were meeting up on “the corner” to smoke fags, I was dancing. I’m unskilled but…..at 12 I had my first paid work (voiceovers). I’m unskilled but…..from 14 to 18 I worked on weekends as a waitress, busser, shop assistant and assistant dance teacher. I’m unskilled but…..while other friends […]
If You Need a Voiceover then Hire a Pro
If you’re going to hire a voiceover artist/actor, then hire a pro. One who has invested and continues to invest in: Sound proofing and studio conditioning Equipment Training, training and more training And one who has enough experience and client etiquette to provide a rounded, efficient and impeccable service. In today’s market, and more so […]
Homeworking and Childcare – Tips for Staying Sane!
We’re fighting against a global health emergency and are having to drastically adapt our lives. If you’re a mum, or dad, who needs to work from home and care for your kids at the same time, it can be very overwhelming. How can I juggle work, homeschooling, preparing food and housework? How can I cope […]
How it All Began
I almost failed drama GCSE*. Yes, drama. Despite years of private Guildhall speech and drama lessons, summers spent creating weird and wonderful productions in a local theatre and a love for all things dramatic, I was 2 grades from failing my drama GCSE. It’s easy to blame failure on someone else, but, I am justified in saying […]
Voiceover Goals for 2019
2019 – I’m coming to get ya! Whether your goals are large or small, it’s good to have them. To keep you on track. To keep you steaming ahead. To neatly tick them off a list using a red sparkly pen if that makes you content. Or as a reminder of what’s important to you […]
What’s in a Voice?
What’s in a voice? A new parent’s extreme exhaustion built up over the last 6 months when they haven’t slept for more than 3 hours on a trot…. Numb, inexplicable grief following losing a loved one….. Sheer yelping joy and excitement when you get that job….. Warm, comforting love when you fall over and graze […]