Shockingly, the Oscars still have not created a dedicated category recognizing the best voice-over performances in feature films. While voice talents don’t have as much celebrity status as live screen actors do in Hollywood, their talent is in no short supply. Here is our list of voice-over performances that we believe were truly Oscar-worthy. And if a [...]
Voice over work is not only about having a killer voice. It requires exceptional attention to detail and clear sound resolution. Being a voice actor can be challenging because a vast majority of the work is created in an actor's home studio. And because of our digital age, it's the new norm to record and [...]
Robin Williams may be one of the most celebrated and adored voice actors of all time. His easy-going goofiness and impressive improvisational skills are incomparable. From playing a dad so desperate to spend time with his kids that he puts on pantyhose and pretends to be their elderly female Nanny in Mrs. Doubtfire, to voicing [...]
Breaking into Hollywood is one of the hardest jobs in the world because of its extreme subjectivity. Many say it's all about who you know and what you look like. While we're often taught that if you work hard and prove your worth, you will be able to achieve the success that you aim for, Hollywood is [...]
John Ratzenberger is from Bridgeport, Connecticut, and he has quite the claim to fame. Ratzenberger is the only actor to voice a character in all 17 Pixar films. Ratzenberger is probably the most successful unknown actor in Hollywood, because although no one knows his name, audiences everywhere know his voice. Pixar studios released Toy Story in [...]
Hollywood is the newest battle ground for the return of the British, as a growing number of its leading men are now hailing from the UK. But what's more interesting is their roles require some extensive accent work. It seems the standard lately is British actors taking on American roles, and their accents prove to [...]
Have you ever wondered how voice-over came to be what it is today? Or how silent movies transitioned to talkies? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this is the article for you! Sit back and enjoy our quick history lesson on the making of voice-overs! The Origins The first ever voice-over artist [...]
Are you curious about what goes on during production of your on-hold messaging? Now you can see the magic happen! We recently filmed the voice-over recording of one of our client’s message and broadcasted it live on our Facebook page. If you missed it, or aren’t currently following our Facebook page, check out the video [...]
The hype around the new iPhone 7 release is growing by the day, and with it comes the new operating system iOS 9.3.4. The new phone is said to feature a better camera, more storage, improved speakers, and much more. Unfortunately, some users will be getting a raw deal if they purchase the new iPhone [...]
The Republican and Democratic National Conventions have come to an end. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are now in the final stages of the 2016 election. Both are rearing up for the last desperate sprints as November comes up fast. The candidates have pulled out all the stops. Boisterous speeches, fundraising dinners, platform promises, and debates have [...]