by Bobbin Beam | Apr 9, 2013 | Acting, auditions, Career Advice, Professional Development, Voice Over, Voiceover, voiceovers
The latest issue of Rolling Stone features an excellent interview with the fabulous Jon Hamm, who plays Don Draper. Talk about acting with depth! Hamm spent ten years “slogging around LA” before landing the pivotal role. He was even dropped by...
by Bobbin Beam | Apr 5, 2013 | Digital Audio, ISDN, Studio Equipment, Voiceover
I’ve been reading the writing on the wall for the past five years. And it’s becoming more clear. ISDN is really on its way out. Voiceover actors who use it had better start making plans, or act now, if you happen to be in the Northeastern US. I just...
by Bobbin Beam | Mar 28, 2013 | auditions, Career Advice, performance skills, Voice Acting, voice casting, Voice Over, Voiceover
I recently read an agent’s comment that if you can’t audition well, you have no future. So the truth is, for all actors, the real work is in the audition, and once booked, doing the job is play time. In both instances, you must act, and act well. The...
by Bobbin Beam | Mar 13, 2013 | Business, Career Advice, General, Personal Development, Professional Development, Voiceover
Here are some excellent reminders I clipped from Investors Business Daily: IBD’s 10 Secrets to Success ( with a little embellishment for me) 1. How you think is everything: Always be positive. Think success, not failure. Beware of a negative environment....
by Bobbin Beam | Mar 10, 2013 | Advertising, Announcements, Events and Premieres, Voice Over, Voiceover, voiceovers
In just 55 days, May 3,4, & 5th, the first Faff Camp a peer conference for voiceover professionals will convene in Charlotte, and you’re invited. The event was conceived by my indefatigable vo gal pal Amy Snively. Put on by the same team that hatched...
by Bobbin Beam | Mar 7, 2013 | Audio, Digital Audio, ISDN, Narration, Studio Equipment, Voiceover
I don’t profess to be an audio engineer. I know just enough to get into trouble! In reality, I have worked with audio for a good number of years, dating back to splicing tape and grease pencils and admit my small knowledge isn’t much. I’d much prefer...
