Voices are increasingly in demand for commercials; cartoon characters; announcements; and other spots. This outstanding handbook explains how to launch a career and ?nd work. Along with sample commercials and script copy; the author gives advice on vocal exercises; self-promotion; and business matters. Chapters include: getting started; voice-over aerobics; copy basics; melody and tempo; layering techniques; believing what you say; commercial and stylized characters; corporate narration; animation; video games and toys; getting an agent; marketing your talent; and staying on top of the business. This expanded edition features new tips on making a demo CD; vocal modulation and breath techniques; advanced copy-reading strategies; and a section on how copywriters see the job of the voice artists for whom they write. If yoursquo;ve ever been interested in voice-over acting; you need this book!
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Review
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Insightful look at the conflicts of a bipolar mindBy JudyI was looking for insight to the music but instead received stream of consciousness internal dialogue. I recognize the constant internal criticisms of depression and the skewed reasoning of the manic. I finished the book just hoping Doughty finds some peace and pride about all of the great and original music he has been involved with and let all the anger go. A very honest book that paints a portrait of a mans demons rarely shared with the world.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Cant look away from a train wreck.By Mr. TragicI enjoyed reading the book. I bought it because I love Soul Coughing but I was pretty impressed with Doughty as a writer.The reason I give it 3 stars. however. is because Doughty spends too much time bitching about his band and doesnt seem to have much insight into his own behavior in relationship to how things turned out. Honestly. the guy comes off as a small-hearted tool.But I suppose it has the same appeal as reality TV. Its hard to look away from a train wreck.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Always been fan. now just a little bit more.By Daniel F.Even though the book says I shouldnt. Ive got to admit I was a Soul Coughing fan back in the day... I guess I still am. but I listen to them a bit differently now. When I learned of Mike Doughtys solo career a few years ago. I grabbed everything I could. and I wasnt let down. His lyrics have always connected with me in a funky sort of way. Theres something about the way he writes and jams that makes you feel like he is an everyman - a guy you could easily sit down and have a cup of joe with.The book was a fun little read into the dark side of the Soul Coughing days. the hell of drug addiction. and the bliss of recovery. "Fun" in that the style. short. choppy. stream-of-thought paragraphs and pages. makes it easy to read. but hard to put down. The story points to where a lot of Mikes lyrics come from today - you get a glimpse of the pain and frustration that produces the great tunes he belts out today. As a substance abuse therapist myself. I get to see the success and struggle of addictions everyday - Mike tells it in an authentic and personal way. Knowing that he is on "the other side" today. it was enjoyable to read of his trials and path to recovery - it may not have been the same if he wasnt as doing as well as he wasGood book for the music junky. Doughty fan. or recovery/substance abuse reader. If you want to read about the joys of being in a band. or what a great group Soul Coughing was. maybe you should just stick with listening to the tunes.
