The Art of Voice Acting

5. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-0-415-73697-8
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 492 Seiten, Format (B × H): 151 mm x 228 mm, Gewicht: 691 g

From basic acting techniques and exercises for keeping the voice in top condition, to marketing and promotion of the actor, The Art of Voice Acting covers it all. Now in its fifth edition, this essential book is packed with expert advice on job opportunities and career management tips; it is the ideal resource for anyone wanting to maximize their success in the industry. Complete with a companion website and QR codes that link directly to additional material such as audio for every script included in the book, more exercises, and voice relaxation techniques, this is the complete package that gives voiceover actors, and those in related fields, a clear, no-nonsense introduction to the business and art of voice acting.
New and updated in this edition:

All new scripts and voice exercises

More voice and acting techniques

Coverage of new trends, including online demos and online auditions

Additional coverage of audiobooks and new information on home studio technology

All new contributions from some of the top voice talent in the world

Autoren/Hrsg.

Alburger, James

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Theater- und Filmwissenschaft | Andere Darstellende Künste Filmwissenschaft, Fernsehen, Radio Radio
• Geisteswissenschaften Theater- und Filmwissenschaft | Andere Darstellende Künste Theaterwissenschaft Schauspieltechnik, Theaterpädagogik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

The Craft of Performing for Voiceover:Part 1
Chapter 1: What Is Voice Acting?
Chapter 2: The Best-Kept Secret
Chapter 3: Voiceover Basics: Where to Start
Chapter 4: using Your Instrument
Chapter 5: Voice Acting 101
Chapter 6: Developing Style
Chapter 7: Technique
Chapter 8: Microphone Technique
Chapter 9: The Seven Core Elements
Chapter 10: Wood Shedding
Chapter 11: The Chapter in the Copy
Chapter 12: Single-Voice
Chapter 13: Multiples and Dialogue
Chapter 14: Industrials: Long-Form Copy
Chapter 15: Audio Book Narration
Chapter 16: Mastering Character Voices
Chapter 17: Imaging, Promo, and Trailer
Chapter 18: Other VO Genres
The Business of Voiceover: Part 2
Chapter 19: Getting Paid to Play
Chapter 20: How to Work in the Voiceover Business
Chapter 21: Your Voiceover Demo
Chapter 22: Your Home Studio
Chapter 23: Your Voiceover Identity
Chapter 24: The Talent Agent
Chapter 25: Managing Your Voiceover Business
Chapter 26: Auditions
Chapter 27: You’re Hired!
Chapter 28: Stop it!
Chapter 29: Tips, Tricks, and Studio Stories

Über Autor(innen)

James R. Alburger is an award-winning producers, directros, performance coach, and voice actor. After a 25-year career in television (and 11 Emmy Awards), he opened VoiceActing, LLC, which includes VoiceActing Studios and Voice Acting Academy. He teaches workshops on voice acting, voices a variety of audio projects, and is an expert in home studio design and audio production for radio, television, film and live performance. He is also an in-demand coach for companies of all sizes, using his voice acting techniques to teach business professionals how to be more effective communicators.