While it appears that originally the #Elgato #Streamdeck was for, well, streamers, it has many uses well beyond streaming! Hmmm, #Voiceover for example! Or when using #OBS. So many shortcuts and ease of use utilities! Check out the video!
Category: Grant’s Sound Advice
Speaking for You #2 Finding the Vibe!
If you’ve ever been in theater, or acting of any kind, you know there are many reasons actors are selected, or rejected. It may be NOTHING you did or didn’t do. I’ve actually seen VOICE rejections like, “he didn’t sound tall enough.” ummm, okay. So back to an assumption that you now have several choices for your role. Listen in!
Purpose, Goals, Objectives- ZoomToWebinar E4
In this episode we’re going to discuss #purpose, #goals or #objectives.
As simple as this may sound, in consulting on webinars and business both, it stuns me how often people don’t consider the real purpose of what they are doing! There’s an old story that then President Kennedy, (remember this was moon-shot-planning days!)– asked a janitor what he did at the White House. Supposedly the man answered, “I’m helping put a man on the moon!”
True or not, it really demonstrates someone who understands their purpose. So, I ask you; What is the purpose of your webinar? What’s the goal, the objective?
Toys or Tools? Tech Tuesday and Webcams!
Taking a short break from “Getting Started as a #VoiceActor and covering new tools I’ve gotten. This week a look at the Elgato Facecam. Clarity is great. I compare it to my Logi C922Pro. #webcamcomparison #elgatofacecam #logic922
Speaking for You #2 Why Hire On Screen Talent!?
WHY?? (would you??)
Let’s deal with the “why”. Just like Voice Over or Voice Acting, there are many reasons to hire someone to speak for you. Some random reasons;
- You’ve no one at your organization that is comfortable in front of the camera.
- You have someone comfortable, but really not qualified to do so.
- No one trained to work “on camera”
- Bias: Gender, race and so on.
- The people you do have available don’t “look” like your market.
- And… (Watch the video!)
Managing Your Audience- Episode E03
We’ll assume you have some type following. This is almost always from one or two places: 1) Over a period of time you’ve established a solid email newsletter list: 2) You have established a following on various social media platforms. In essence, you have followers or fans and they are WANTING more content.
The question then for today is, “How will I manage the audience?- or How to manage contacts?”
Burn out is real for ANY business owner! Getting Started in Voice Over #35
Today is about being an entrepreneur, so whether you’re a voice artist or flower shop owner, restaurateur, or other small business owner/operator, this is for you. Few if ANY of our friends understand what it’s like to be an entrepreneur. Until you are responsible for every single element of a business, you won’t get it. What’s everything? Name it. Business planning, financing, pricing decisions, hours of operation, marketing, advertising, accounting, tax prep, communications with… everyone, customer service, employee training and Development, and MORE
Speaking for You #1 Hiring On Screen Talent
The inaugural episode!
Welcome to a new series I’m doing on how to best use, hire and direct #onscreen or #spokesperson for your organization. There are many different things that can be done from #greenscreen to #naturalbackgrounds. Here’s the introduction video!
The Very Basics -Zooming To Webinar Success E02
I did a bunch of planning, set up a spreadsheet and knew exactly where I thought I’d need to help you start, then a conversation with a new client yesterday, made me realize I needed to start further back. So, let’s start here! The MOST basic of basics! I’m available to create and manage your webinar and even your live or hybrid event if needed!
Happy 2222uesday! Mistakes I see- Getting Started in Voice Over #33
I talked last week about not finding new customers. The point being taking AWESOME care of those you have now! I’m in several #voiceactor social media groups and here’s the top four things I see challenging new VOs:
- Not responding quickly
- Missing deadlines
- Badly produced files
- Not following direction