VIVO LEADERSHIP TEAM
Angie Marie Scandale
VIVO CO-FOUNDER / CLASSICAL SINGER,
VOICE OVER TALENT & EDUCATOR
Cia Penner
VIVO LEADER / VOICE OVER TALENT
VIVO'S Coaches & Past Guests
Proudly supporting the VO industry!
Dave Morris, Improvisation Coach
Dave Morris is a speaker, teacher, and storyteller, but mostly he's an improvisor. He's been teaching, producing and performing improvisation around Canada and the world for over 20 years. He is the artistic director for the award-winning Paper Street Theatre co. in Victoria BC, was a long-time volunteer and regional director for the Canadian Improv Games, and performs his one-man improvised storey-telling shows to high acclaim. He has performed and taught at festivals around the world, including Seattle, Chicago, London, Berlin, Romania, Amsterdam, and many more across Canada. https://www.davemorris.tv/index.php
Amy Steggles, Voice & Singing Coach
Amy has sung in Germany, Italy and from coast to coast across Canada. Praised for her warm sound and powerful expressive performances. A versatile performer, Amy is equally at home singing opera, operetta, oratorio, art song and musical theatre.
Sean Daeley, Profesional Voiceovers
As a teacher of language arts and English as a Second Language, I understand the importance of communicating effectively, and the power of the written and spoken word. When I'm not teaching or entertaining my students, I spend my time reading, researching, and practicing my craft. In other words, reading comic books, watching cartoons, and doing silly voices.
Maria Pendolino
Maria Pendolino is a full-time professional voice actor and voiceover artist that has been providing voiceover services to clients and brands around the world for more than a decade. An actor since age 11, her dynamic voice is heard on national television commercials, promos, radio spots, TV narrations, station & affiliate imaging, corporate presentations, animation, video games, documentaries, e-learning training courses, telephone systems and more.
Dustin Ebaugh, Co-founder of World-Voices Organization
Radio or television commercials, on hold messages, voice mail prompts, a PowerPoint presentation or even a promo or movie trailer, Dustin can do it. He has done it. Dustin has voiced thousands of these types of projects for clients just like you. He has also voiced thousands of hours of eLearning and training material for Fortune 500 companies.
Dustin’s first love is commercials. He booked his first one at age four, for a bank in his hometown. The love continues and oh has it evolved…Conversational guy-next-door, relatable non-announcer, agreeable, effective, casual & clear. Relaxed enough to invite a listener and strong enough to convey your message without hard selling them to smithereens. https://dustinebaugh.com/
Mary Lynn Wissner, Casting Director & founder of Voices Voicecasting
For over 25 years, Mary Lynn Wissner, award winning Casting Director and founder of Voices Voicecasting, has been hearing and casting the perfect voices for thousands of TV, radio, animation, film, games, virtual reality, industrials, podcasts, documentaries, toys, e-Learning, IVR, audiobooks, promos, events and dubbing productions. Mary Lynn is always LISTENING. She HEARS voices, she delights in nuance and texture; she seeks out the character and the unexpected, she knows tone and delivery…and she knows how to direct talent to get the perfect read for your production. Voices Voicecasting is the best voiceover casting service because, we listen, we treat your production as our top priority. We are not an algorithm, we are humans who love the craft of voice over and love finding the perfect voice(s) for your project.
https://www.voicesvoicecasting.com/
Tom Dheere, VO Strategist
As a New York-based voice over actor with over 20 years of experience, I have narrated thousands of projects and hundreds of clients in over a dozen countries. My experience as a corporate trainer as well as a voice talent make me unique and qualified to help both aspiring and veteran voice talents navigate the voiceover industry. I specialize in marketing and business consultations as well as eLearning and Explainer Video demo production.
EVENTS
In-Person Networking
In-person social networking events. Looking to reconnect, catch-up or introduce yourself, then this is where you need to be!
Virtual Check-In's
Now that we have the ability to connect from anywhere, this is a great way to drop-in and share industry related information.
Creative Development
Looking to creatively grow both your business and your talent?
We can help with that!
Offering a variety of tutorials, resources and mentoring support.
FAQ's
Ask yourself WHY you want to get into voice over, and WHAT you want to get out of a voice over career. It is important to have a clear vision, and adjust/update it frequently.
Reality #2.
You will invest a lot of time getting ready to launch your VO career.
Reality #3.
You will be your own marketer. You will establish a brand. You will flog yourself shamelessly and relentlessly.
Reality #4.
You will spend a lot of time researching. You should spend a lot of time researching! There is so much to learn and things change quickly.
Reality #5.
Working in VO can be a lot of fun, it can be very collegial, and it can also be pretty lonely. It’s important to be resilient.
Once you have done your own reality check, you may find it useful to complete this Voiceover Entrance Exam by Peter O’Connell –
Get comfortable with your voice!
-take an acting class
-do improv
-read aloud
-listen to the genre you want to work in; listen a lot.
-do breathing exercises and warm ups (tongue-twisters)
-take courses (online or through studios)
*Meet people in VO. Ask questions.
*Follow VO talent on social media
*Research (see links)
Edge studio outlines 21 genres: https://www.edgestudio.com/voice-over-class/genres
The best advice is to get some work before you invest in a studio. They’re not cheap!
You can do initial work in a closet with lots of clothes to absorb sound. You can borrow/rent a sound studio. Some people record in their vehicles.
Research. If you google How to build a soundproof booth, you will get 222,000 hits!
Basically, you will need:
*a microphone along with a stand and shock mount
*a pop filter
*an audio interface (pre-amp)
*headphones, and
*a computer.
For the very best technical advice — for all levels — George Whittam is highly recommended.
Well now, that depends on your budget, where you are recording, the audio interface (mic pre-amp) you are using, the purpose of the recording, and your voice.
Microphones can be rented for trial periods (Long and McQuade). VIVO hosts“microphone shoot outs” for VO talent to try out different mics. It is a good idea to try out several in your price range before you commit.
Here is a professional shoot out:
https://www.micreviews.com/guides/top-10-best-voice-over-microphones
Google VO microphones. There are MILLIONS of links.
Audacity (free)
Garageband (free, for Mac) However, not ideal for advanced audio editing.
Twisted Wave (for Mac, $79.90), one track for VO, easy to work and to edit.
Scarlett Solo
Scarlett 2i4
Apogee Duet
Yamaha AG03 / AG06
https://www.long-mcquade.com/departments/118/Pro_Audio_Recording/Audio_Interfaces.htm
P2P = “Pay to Play” sites.
If you choose to find work via P2P, please be sure to do your due diligence, as many of these P2P sites aren’t what they appear to be. Listed below are the only ethical P2P websites that VIVO has come to know and recommend for those interested in this avenue of voice over work!
Tap into local markets
Notice where voices are used in your locale. Market yourself to be “the new voice of…”.
Social Media
Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn for connections
Also use real social contacts (friends, colleagues, family)
Be Creative!
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