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April 19th, 2010
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I'm giving everyone a heads up. During this week I'll be updating the design of VAN. Which means that sometimes the blog might look slightly off, sometimes things will be floating around in the wrong places, and if you're using an older browser (namely, Internet Explorer 6 or lower) then it might just be a complete catastrophe until I can get the bugs worked out.
UPDATE:
Most of the basic redesign is complete. Now it's just a matter of checking it out on other browsers and making tweaks.
So far, so good...
April 6th, 2010
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The day my best friend announced that she was getting married I was truly and deeply happy for her. "That's wonderful!" I said. "Congratulations!" I hugged her in that I'm-a-man-and-you're-a-woman-but-we're-just-good-friends kind of way. We happily chatted for a few more minutes until she lowered her eyes in a very sorrowful expression. "And..." she began, lips quivering a little and swallowing a growing lump in her throat. "I'll be moving in the beginning of April. Kinda to the other side of the country."
Dear Lord in Heaven...
I was heartbroken — crushed. My dearest friend, my confidant, my buddy... was leaving. I swallowed the growing lump in my throat and said the only thing I could manage: a long, drawn out "Oh..."
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March 30th, 2010
Found in Messages, Voice over acting | No Comments
Here's a little voice-over humor I thought the faithful readers of VAN would enjoy. It's a comic called Voice Overload and it's done by voice actor Jeffrey Kafer. Jeffery does a fantastic job of capturing the humorous side of the whole voice over business: the ups and the downs (with the occasional sudden left hooks and right jabs as well.)
Here are a few to get you started:
(Click on the images to see larger versions)
There are already a couple dozen comics on his website so be sure to
head on over and check them out!
March 8th, 2010
Found in Famous voice actors, Messages | No Comments
Here's wishing voice actor extraordinaire,
Bob Bergen,
A
V-V-V-Very
Hap-p-p-p-y
B-B-B-Birthday!
February 11th, 2010
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Okay, I've officially gone off the deep end. I've jumped the shark. I've gone where no man has gone before (to my knowledge.) I just spent the past hour making a VAN wallpaper for my iPhone. And since I think it's kinda cool, I'd like to share it with everyone!
Either right click on the image and choose "Save Image As..." to save it to your hard drive (if you're using a computer to read this post) or tap and hold on the image until the mini-menu pops up and choose "Save Image" (if you're reading this on your iPhone or iPod Touch.)
Enjoy!
February 2nd, 2010
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I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to two blogs about voice acting...
First is the Such a Voice blog who posted a copy of my article called My “high-tech” voice over home studio. Thanks Catherine! 
And my second expression of gratitude goes out to Bobbin Beam and her blog for mentioning my list of best voice over books. Bobbin, you're wonderful!
January 24th, 2010
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I'm honored. Tickled pink. And downright feeling good! The website Voice-Over Xtra featured one of my posts on their website. You can read it on Voice-Over Xtra by clicking here or on VAN right here. (Although, you can only read the wonderful praise they give VAN by reading it on their blog. 
)
I've been a subscriber to their RSS feed for quite some time now because of the great content. And if you're not subscribing to their posts (or at least visiting their site on a regular basis), well then, what are you waiting for?
January 16th, 2010
Found in Messages, Tips & techniques, Voice over acting | No Comments
Here's just a quick announcement to let you know that I just finished putting the "beginning" touches on my list of the best books on voice acting and doing voice overs. I say "beginning" because this list is by no means complete at the time of this writing.
How can I make it more complete? Well, I gotta read more books! But I'd prefer to read books that others think are worth my (or anyone else's) time. So, take a look at my list of voice acting books by following that link (or the one in the main menu above), checking out which books I've listed, and then letting me know if I've missed any good ones by posting a comment or two in the comment section of this post? Thanks!
January 1st, 2010
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December 24th, 2009
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