The Art of Voice-Acting

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The Art of Voice-Acting

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The Craft and Business of Performing for Voice-over

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국가구분

국외

생산일자

1999-**-**

언어

영어

크기(mm)

151 x 233

페이지

232쪽

ISBN/ISSN

024080340X

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마스터파일

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생산자

James R. Alburger (저자), Focal Press (발행처)

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Foreword = xv Preface = xvii Introduction = xix Acknowledgments = xxii AN INTRODUCTION TO VOICE-ACTING 1. What Is Voice-Acting? = 1 The Voice-Actor = 1 Types of Voice-Over Work = 2 Radio = 2 Television = 2 Corporate／Industrial = 3 Animation = 4 CD-ROM and Multimedia = 4 Books and Magazines on Tape = 4 Breaking into the Business of Voice-Over = 5 2. The Best-Kept Secret = 7 The Pros and Cons of Voice-Acting = 7 Full-Time versus Part-Time = 8 3. Where to Start: Voice-Over Basics! = 11 The Voice-Over Performer as Actor and Salesperson = 11 Your Role as a Voice-Actor = 11 Understand Your Audience = 12 What to Look for in a Script = 12 The Voice-Actor as a Salesperson = 14 Getting the Skills You Need = 15 A Twist of a Word = 15 Classes = 16 A Word of Caution = 17 ACTING FOR VOICE-OVER 4. Voice-Acting 101 = 19 It’s All About Pretending = 19 Use Your Body — Use Your Mind = 20 Basic Keys to Successful Voice-Acting = 20 Be in the Moment = 20 Listen and Answer = 21 Know Your Audience = 21 Always Talk to Just One Person = 21 Make It the First Time Every Time = 21 Tell the Story Effectively = 22 Be Your Own Director = 22 Use Your Body = 23 Find the Rhythm in the Copy = 25 Understand the Plot or Story = 25 Figure Out the Back-Story = 26 Make Up a Lead-in Line = 27 Look for Logical Places to Breathe = 28 Look for Key Words You Can Emphasize for Effect = 28 Look for Transitions in the Copy = 28 Script Analysis = 29 Physical Attitudes to Help Delivery = 29 Your Clothes Make a Difference = 33 Commit to Your Choices = 33 The Magic of Your Mind: If You Believe It, They Will = 33 5. Techniques = 35 Style = 36 The Road to Proficiency = 36 Becoming Competent = 36 Three Stages to Proficiency = 37 Three Steps to Creating a Successful Performance = 38 Practice = 38 Rehearsal and Performance = 39 All About Breathing = 40 Your Vocal Presentation = 40 Breath Control for the Voice-Actor = 41 The Elements of a Voice-Acting Performance = 44 Less Is More = 44 Vocal Range and Dynamic Range = 45 Articulation = 45 Diction = 46 Pacing = 47 Rhythm and Timing = 47 Phrasing = 48 Attitude = 48 Subtext = 49 Tone = 49 Imitation = 50 Microphone Techniques: Using the Microphone = 50 Microphone Placement = 50 Working the Microphone = 51 Never Blow into or Tap a Microphone = 51 Let the Engineer Position the Mic = 51 Holding the Microphone = 52 Acting Classes = 52 6. Taking Care of Your Voice = 53 Be Easy on Yourself = 53 Exercising Your Voice = 54 Correcting Speech Problems and Habits = 55 Unclear Diction or Lack of Speech Clarity = 56 Overemphasis, Explosive Consonants and Overenunciation = 56 Losing, or Dropping, the Ends of Words = 57 Lack of Mobility in the Face, Jaw and Lips = 57 Clipped Vowels = 58 Breathiness and Devoicing Consonants = 58 Excessive Resonance or an Overemotional Quality = 58 Voice and Body Exercises = 59 Exercise 1: Relax Your Body and Mind = 59 Exercise 2: Relax Your Neck = 59 Exercise 3: Relax Your Arms = 60 Exercise 4: Relax Your Face = 60 Exercise 5: Relax Your Tongue = 61 Exercise 6: Horse Lips = 61 Exercise 7: Yawning = 61 Exercise 8: The Cork (or Pencil) = 61 Exercise 9: The Sweep = 62 Exercise 10: Enunciation Exercises = 63 Tongue Twisters = 64 Tips and Suggestions for Maintaining Your Voice = 65 Tip 1: Seek Good Training = 65 Tip 2: No Coffee, Soft Drinks, Smoking, Alcohol or Drugs = 65 Tip 3: Keep Water Nearby = 66 Tip 4: Have Some Juice = 66 Tip 5: The Green Apple Theory = 66 Tip 6: Avoid Dairy Products = 67 Tip 7: Clearing Your Throat = 67 Tip 8: Avoid Eating Before a Session = 67 Tip 9: Avoid Anything That Can Dry Out Your Throat = 67 Tip 10: Be Aware of Yourself and Your Environment = 68 Tip 11: Use a Throat Lozenge to Help Keep Your Mouth Moist = 68 Tip 12: Don’t Use Sprays or Lozenges to Cover Up Throat Pain = 68 Tip 13: Learn to Breathe from the Diaphragm = 68 Tip 14: Practice Creating Visual Mental Pictures = 69 Tip 15: Keep Your Sinuses Clear = 69 Tip 16: If You Have a Cold = 71 Tip 17: Laryngitis and Remedies = 72 Tip 18: Illness = 72 Tip 19: Relax, Avoid Stress and Have Fun = 73 7. The Character in the Copy = 75 Your Best Tool Is Your Own Personality = 77 Sociocultural Awareness = 79 The Ten Cultural Territories = 80 A — Personal Growth, Socially Involved, Connected = 83 B1 — Community, Spirituality, Social Responsiblity = 83 B2 — Independent, Experimental, Interest in New = 84 C1 — Rituals, Loyalty, Duty, Conventional = 84 C2 — Rules, Principles, Need for Recognition = 85 C3 — Achievement, Exhibition, Trend Setters, Self-Indulgent = 85 C4 — Materialism, Seek Pleasure, Need for Recognition = 86 D1 — Need for Structure, Control, Respect for Authority = 86 D2 — Personal Style, Spontaneous, Concern About Future = 87 E — Need for Security, Worriers, Suspicious of Change = 87 Theater of the Mind = 88 Creating a Performance Road Map: Analyzing and Marking a Script = 89 Discovering Your Character = 90 Character Analysis = 90 Find the Back-Story = 91 Unveil the Conflict = 92 Discover the Resolution or Nonresolution of the Conflict = 93 Make the Copy Your Own = 93 To Be More Believable = 94 Take Out the Punctuation Marks = 94 Creating Tension = 94 Tips for Making Your Character Believable = 95 WORDS THAT SELL 8. Words That Sell = 97 Directing Yourself: The Director in Your Mind = 97 The Process of Pretending = 98 Let Go of Judgments and Inhibitions = 98 Understand the Copy = 99 Work Backwards = 99 Move = 100 Find the Rhythm to Add Variety = 100 Adjust Your Phrasing = 101 Study Other Performers = 101 Take the “Voice” Out of “Voice-Over” = 101 Look for Question Marks in the Copy = 102 Find Emotional Hooks = 103 Stay in the Moment = 103 Make Every Time the First Time = 103 Listen and Answer = 103 Add Drama = 104 Practice Different Attitudes = 104 Stretch Your Boundaries = 104 Be Willing to Take Risks = 105 Act Professional = 105 Tips for Performing All Types of Copy = 106 Examples of Voice-Over Copy = 106 9. Single-Voice Copy = 107 Tips for Performing Single-Voice Copy = 108 Single-Voice Scripts = 109 ASICS — Sports Chalet = 109 Debt-Free America = 110 Recycling Awareness = 112 Eyes of KNSD = 113 San Diego Nissan = 114 AirTouch Cellular = 115 10. Dialog Copy: Doubles and Multiples = 117 Types of Dialog Copy = 117 The Conversation = 117 Comedy = 117 Tips for Performing Comedy Dialog Copy = 118 Tips for Performing Dialog Copy in General = 119 Dialog and Multiple-Voice Scripts = 120 NBC 7／39 News = 120 Southern California Beef = 122 Toyota Carlsbad = 123 Red Bull Energy Drink = 125 11. Character Copy = 127 Vocalizing Characters = 127 Animation and Character Voices = 127 Finding Your Voice = 128 Tips for Performing Character and Animation Copy = 129 Character and Animation Scripts = 130 California Dental Association = 130 Jiffy Lube = 131 NBC 7／39 News at 4 = 132 NBC 7／39 News at 11 = 134 Zoological Society of San Diego = 135 12. Corporate and Narrative Copy = 141 Tips for Performing Corporate and Narrative Copy = 142 Corporate and Narrative Scripts = 142 Coulter Corporation = 143 Qualcomm Corporate Business Communications = 144 YOUR DEMO TAPE 13. Your Demo Tape = 147 Your Professional Calling Card = 147 Versatility Is Your Selling Tool = 148 Demo Tape Basics = 148 Demo Dos and Don’ts = 149 Commercial Demos = 150 Character and Animation Demos = 151 Corporate and Narrative Demos = 151 Don’t Do a Demo Until You Are Ready = 152 Producing Your Demo = 153 How Long Should My Demo Be? = 154 Where Do I Get the Copy for My Demo? = 154 What About Dialog, Music and Sound Effects? = 156 How Much Will My Demo Cost? = 157 What Do I Need to Know About Studios? = 157 How Do I Book a Studio? = 158 Your Demo Recording Session = 163 Arrive on Time and Be Prepared = 163 Working with Your Engineer／Producer = 164 Keeping Your Demo Current = 164 14. Your Demo Is Done, Now What? = 165 Present Yourself as a Professional = 165 Your Professional Image and Graphics Look = 165 Setting Up Shop = 167 Printed Materials = 169 Photos = 169 The J-Card = 170 The Cassette Label = 171 Getting Your Demo Out There: Duplication and Distribution = 172 THE BUSINESS OF VOICE-OVER 15. Getting Paid to Play = 173 Making Money Doing Voice-Over Work = 173 The Unions = 174 Working Freelance = 177 Union Compensation = 179 Product Identification = 181 Limited Release Productions = 181 Casting Agencies, Talent Agencies, Personal Managers and Advertising Agencies = 182 The Casting Agency or Casting Director = 182 The Talent Agency = 182 The Personal Manager = 183 How Advertising Agencies Work = 183 Finding and Working with an Agent = 184 Searching for an Agent = 185 Interviewing an Agent = 187 Working with Your Agent = 188 Promoting and Marketing Yourself = 189 Your Demo Tape = 190 Making Contacts = 190 Follow-up = 191 Reaching the People Who Book Talent = 193 Keeping Records = 195 16. Auditions = 197 The Audition Process = 197 Preparing for Your Audition = 198 Where Did Those Butterflies Come From? = 198 The Day Has Arrived = 198 Keep Track of Things = 199 What to Expect, and What’s Expected of You = 199 Be Prepared to Wait = 200 Expect to Be Nervous = 200 Expect to Be Treated Like Just Another Voice = 200 Prepare Yourself = 201 Make a Good First Impression = 201 Make the Copy Your Own = 202 Do Your Best = 203 After the Audition = 204 When the Actors Are Gone = 204 Be Good to Yourself = 205 Demos = 205 Audition Dos, Don’ts and Common Courtesies = 205 The Voice-Over Checklist = 207 17. You’re Hired! The Session = 209 From Concept to Creative Process = 209 The Idea = 209 It’s You They Want = 210 Time Is Money = 210 Working with Producers, Directors, Writers and Clients = 211 Who Are Those People? = 212 Session Delays = 213 Types of Voice-Over Sessions = 214 Demos = 214 Scratch Tracks = 215 Regular Session = 215 Dubbing or Looping Sessions = 216 Commercials and Promos = 216 Tags = 217 Types of Studio Setups and Script Formats = 217 Single Session = 217 Group Session = 218 Script Formats = 218 Session Basics = 218 The Session: Step-by-Step = 219 Common Direction Cues = 221 Wrap It Up = 224 References and Resources = 227

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