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Corporate narration is a somewhat "under-the-radar" niche of voiceover and there are many opportunities for voice actors to thrive in this sector. Non-broadcast corporate narration ranges from training videos, internal communications, and corporate imaging, to public communications & branding. Bill Ratner’s in-class booth direction and copy analysis will...
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During this class we will simulate a voiceover casting session. Each actor will record a voiceover "audition" live for review. As a group, other class participants will anonymously rate each voiceover performance. The best performances will move to the “Call Back” round, where the group will provide additional...
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This interactive discussion will provide an overview of what it takes to find success in voiceover and to know what is expected of actors within the voiceover industry, as we know it. The talk will touch on notable "inner-workings" and important tips from the agency perspective, session...
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Voiceover auditions can be exciting, inspiring and...stressful. You record the audition, send it off and then.....? Crickets. That can leave you wondering: Did anyone listen to my audition? if so, what did they think about my performance? How does my recording space/studio sound? Was my submission competitive? In...
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In this promo class, we will focus on Timing, Tone and Performance. Actors will add their voiceovers to real network TV promos to learn how to fit phrases into specific spaces, how to follow along with S.O.T. (Sound on Tape) cues and how to deliver voiceovers that fit...
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Ready to build a home studio but don't know where to start? Then this virtual class is for you! Join SAG-AFTRA Foundation Engineer/Booth Director Lana Migliore for ideas on how to create a budget friendly professional home set-up. Lana will discuss basic principals of sound, the types of...
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Join performer, dialect coach and a certified Knight-Thompson speech work teacher Keri Safran for a 90 minute interactive webinar that will introduce participants to the essentials for breaking down accents as well as rehearsal methods that will leave you feeling confident to record, improvise and take direction on...
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The work of background voice acting, aka Group ADR or “Loop Group”, is one of the most vibrant, fun, and sought after jobs in Hollywood. Like all areas of acting, it is highly competitive and requires specific skills from the moment you walk in. Andrew Dawson is in...
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Voiceover Lab programs and recording booth sessions are open to all VO Lab eligible SAG-AFTRA members, regardless of your location. Once you have completed the required Voiceover Programs Profile and the Voiceover Lab Orientation, you will have Voiceover Lab eligibility. This 2-hour orientation details what the Voiceover Lab...
*Please note, we are collecting RSVP's via Airtable for this event, so the RSVP link on the next page will take you to an external RSVP site*
Curious about the Foundation's Voiceover and On-Camera Labs, but never used them before? Or have you only used our virtual facilities, and...
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In this class, actors will read and record various scripts, while music beds play on their headphones. That small addition will create a vibe, a mood and a feeling that has been known to improve voiceover performances by helping with the tone and pace of voiceover reads....
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Things can get a bit wild when you have the freedom to choose your own voiceover scripts to read. For this class actors will research and select scripts that they feel connected to, gain confidence in their script analysis and demonstrate a range of VoiceOver performances that...
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Prerequisite: Home Studio Basics
This small group session is designed as a hands-on follow up to our Home Studio Basics class. The purpose is to help members who have begun constructing their home studios and have run into issues or challenges. Led by NY staff engineer and booth...
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Join sought after narrator James Romick for an audiobook workout with a surprise ending! In this small group session each participant will be given ample and equal time to read, receive feedback and face an unexpected challenge. This session is about practice, not perfection. Come warmed...
****READER SPOTS ARE FULL FOR THS CLASS****
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Join award-winning voice director Ed Lewis for a fun, fast-paced master class in bringing animation and video game copy to life! This class will...
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Documentaries are having a moment. From short form to long form, documentaries are a popular niche of Voiceover and it continues to grow. Im this class we will explore the genre with a variety of subject matter for actors to voice and find their groove as storytellers.
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During this class we will simulate a voiceover casting session. Each actor will record a voiceover "audition" live for review. As a group, other class participants will anonymously rate each voiceover performance. The best performances will move to the “Call Back” round, where the group will provide additional...
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Voiceover Lab programs and recording booth sessions are open to all VO Lab eligible SAG-AFTRA members, regardless of your location. This 2 hour orientation details what the Voiceover Lab program is and the types of educational voiceover programs and training we offer. You will get a general overview...
