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vox1 · Contributor IV Joined: 14 Nov 2004 Posts: 126

I was rather busy last week but, ou t of curiosity, rolled tape on a 'Webinar' hosted by V123 featuring a London-based fellow named Steve Hudson who is selling a home-study VO course called the PSR Method.

I'm a veteran talent and occasional teacher so I'm always interested in what other Coaches 'approaches' are...and what they genuinely have to offer.

I had a chance to skim through it but from what i heard it appeared quite oriented toward the 'newbie' per se, in terms of some very fundamental
common sense stuff- but have not heard the full 'course.'

Just curious as to other opinions from anyone who knows anything about
the actual content of the course being pitched in this presentation.

Regards,

MikeE
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Travis · Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 12:01 pm Post subject:

There's an .mp3 on the fellow's website:
http://www.voicemaster.co.uk/
It's fascinating. In the audio demo, he shows how, in just four short hours, he is able to completely remove any trace of spontaneity, character, meaning, and life from the actors' reads.

How in the world does he do that?
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Philip Banks · Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 1:30 pm Post subject:

richgates · Guest

Banksey is a naughty boy.

SoundsGreat-Elaine Singer · Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 3:00 pm Post subject:

I heard the webinar - it was simply a sales spiel. And when I finally visited his site - ack - I don't want any of that!!!
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asnively · Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 5:09 pm Post subject:

OH MY GAWD!!!! I don't know what to say except OH MY GAWD! OH MY GAWD! I am DYING!!! It's like a parody of itself! He can't be serious!!!

And his website proudly proclaims "Creator of the PSRÂ™ Method, the only technique in the world for verbal communication." The only technique in the world for verbal communication? Wow. I guess that explains why I have heretofore been completely unable to communicate verbally.

Excellent diet plan, though. I think I've permanently gone off chocolate.
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Lizden · Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 6:23 pm Post subject:

Bailey · Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 10:05 pm Post subject:

I’ve learned to take most things that V123 endorses… with a pound of salt.
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ronharpervoice · Club 300 Joined: 23 Jan 2007 Posts: 347 Location: Ohio

Here she is in her normal voice (first example)
and here she is four hours later after drinking the zombie concoction......
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asnively · Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 7:06 am Post subject:

glittlefield · Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 7:29 am Post subject:

asnively · Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 4:55 pm Post subject:

How about PSR: Pathetically Substandard Results?
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glittlefield · Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 5:10 pm Post subject:

Well, I wouldn't go THAT far, now... Gotta leave some bridges unburnt, ya know.
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CarynClark · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 7:19 pm Post subject:

I have to chime in here... ( I think most of you are in Vegas partyin' like rock stars about now anyway ) I was annoyed by the pitch. I'm always looking to learn more about the craft, or different approaches to it, but all this was was a sales pitch. And, a not so good one.

bummer.

Hope you're havin' fun in Vegas!!!! Smile

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SoundsGreat-Elaine Singer · Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 6:08 am Post subject:

Couldn't agree more Caryn.
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