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Topic: Anyone had to deal with hoarseness? |
Mel
Replies: 10
Views: 3868
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Forum: Chat Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 1:08 pm Subject: Anyone had to deal with hoarseness? |
For many years in broadcasting, when allergies or flu struck I've had success alternating a *cool* carbonated beverage (like sprite or sierra mist) with a *warm* beverage (water, honey and lemon or mi ... |
Topic: Thrilled to do this VO |
Mel
Replies: 22
Views: 11606
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Forum: Chat Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 1:00 pm Subject: Thrilled to do this VO |
Nailed it! Great read  |
Topic: how fast is fast? |
Mel
Replies: 20
Views: 9599
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Forum: Gear ! Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 1:20 pm Subject: how fast is fast? |
Wish I could get FIOS where I am
With the 'speed tests' you often don't see the true speed of cable. Most cable providers give a temporary boost in speed, and the tests are often too short in durat ... |
Topic: Some of the sillyness I end up doing... |
Mel
Replies: 7
Views: 2833
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Forum: Chat Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 12:58 pm Subject: Some of the sillyness I end up doing... |
May I say you did a scentsational job! |
Topic: iPad as a VO tool? |
Mel
Replies: 33
Views: 18738
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Forum: Gear ! Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 8:58 am Subject: iPad as a VO tool? |
I'm not George, but I know the MicPort Pro is considered the 'standard' - in part because it allows higher quality throughput. It really depends on the requirements from the client. The Shure would wo ... |
Topic: iPad as a VO tool? |
Mel
Replies: 33
Views: 18738
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Forum: Gear ! Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 8:19 am Subject: iPad as a VO tool? |
Wow, USB recording does make it a viable option. I was thinking it would be good just for reading copy with the prompting a I already use on my iPhone. Now just to convince the other half I need it. ... |
Topic: OLD THREAD ALERT: New here and ? about Such a Voice |
Mel
Replies: 36
Views: 48779
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Forum: Chat Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 8:05 am Subject: OLD THREAD ALERT: New here and ? about Such a Voice |
Actually - speaking of the 'Schools of broadcasting' you might be surprised at how many graduates contact us, only to be informed they don't have a solid grasp on the basics and are *not* ready to mov ... |
Topic: OLD THREAD ALERT: New here and ? about Such a Voice |
Mel
Replies: 36
Views: 48779
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Forum: Chat Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 6:53 pm Subject: OLD THREAD ALERT: New here and ? about Such a Voice |
Actually - I disagree. I don't believe that the key word is 'everyone'. The entire program, which I recommended to several VO talents and led to me coming on staff, is focused on teaching the right pe ... |
Topic: Looking for a New Phone |
Mel
Replies: 18
Views: 7875
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Forum: Chat Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 2:18 pm Subject: Looking for a New Phone |
I'll throw in my $.02 as well - get the iPhone.
The others that would do about the same with contact, scheduling, and integration with my various email accounts either cost *more* than the iPhone ... |
Topic: Rate Guidance |
Mel
Replies: 13
Views: 6650
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Forum: Chat Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 1:53 pm Subject: Rate Guidance |
I believe the rate sheets at V123 and Voices are meant to reflect what most beginners might charge. I've been appalled by some potential clients who literally asked me if $500 is enough for a national ... |
Topic: OLD THREAD ALERT: New here and ? about Such a Voice |
Mel
Replies: 36
Views: 48779
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Forum: Chat Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 1:23 pm Subject: OLD THREAD ALERT: New here and ? about Such a Voice |
Congratulations on making the decision to enter Voice-Overs - Carma! I also want to clear up some misconceptions about Such A Voice and our training. For the sake of transparency, in addition to the v ... |
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