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The Way It Is...For Now (Att: Female Voice Talent)

Yes, Movie Trailer voice work is mostly a male dominated niche, but hooray for my friend Melissa Disney, and thanks for the  insight from Joan Baker, too.

Have you seen this latest article from the New York Times?

Why Men Always Tell You To See Movies
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Posted by Bobbin Beam at 1/27/2012 | Add Comment

For Aspiring Voice Talent Solopreneurs

I'm often approached by people for advice about "the voice-over business ".  There are many resources available to new people, some excellent, others less than legitimate. These are just some random suggestions that are far from a complete plan, that someone will find useful.

To start, never, ever pay money for agency representation, and hang on to your bucks.

While being in business for yourself is clearly attainable, you must look before you make the leap, and ...

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Posted by Bobbin Beam at 1/25/2012 | Add Comment

"Peter Pan" Audio Book Released

Female Voice Talent Bobbin Beam, voices new audiobook version of "Peter Pan"

Cherry Hill Publishing has released the unabridged audio version of acclaimed Scottish novelist and playwright, James Matthew Barrie's "Peter Pan". Peter Pan is the story of a mischievous boy who can fly and never grows up.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRLog (Press Release) - Jan 23, 2012 - http://www.prlog.org/11779675-female-voice-talent-bobbin-beam-voices-new-audiobook-version-of-peter-pan.html
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Posted by Bobbin Beam at 1/23/2012 | View Comments (2) | Add Comment

SOPA & PIPA and the internet blackout

Yesterday was really bizarre when I went to Google and saw the black box over its name. The internet was in blackout mode to call attention to a huge, world-wide issue of intellectual rights.

Today a couple of related stories hit the web as this issue becomes more heated: How does any "body" stop online piracy, and who will be responsible for the ACT's enforcement?

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Posted by Bobbin Beam at 1/19/2012 | View Comments (2) | Add Comment

2012- A New Year, A New You

So here we are, and it’s already mid-January. How are you doing with your resolutions/plans and goals for 2012?

Are you doing everything you can to get what you want (and deserve)?

I’m just coming off of my best year ever and am working to keep the momentum going. Every day I plan to make 2012 better than ever, and I’m going to share some of my methods and inspirations here for those who may be interested.

 

Applying the Pareto Principle

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Posted by Bobbin Beam at 1/16/2012 | Add Comment

Ready, Set, CALM



I recently attended a local Media Communications Association International meeting of area sound and video producers and my friend JJ Wright  of Different Drummer Studios was sharing the finer points of audio engineering.

I learned a few things that may be of interest:

Any room's acoustics distorts and bends sound. Mitigation of sound issues include use of rigid ... << MORE >>
Posted by Bobbin Beam at 1/9/2012 | View Comments (4) | Add Comment

Take Charge of 2012

Here's some inspiration from author Stephen Covey:

Six Ways to Take Charge of 2012

New year, new outlook. Stephen Covey, one of the most prolific leadership authors of our time, says there are six things you can do right now to make ...

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Posted by Bobbin Beam at 1/5/2012 | Add Comment

How Gary Oldman Screamed His Lines in "Call of Duty"

Here's how actor Gary Oldman voices his "screamovers" as Viktor Reznov from videogames  Call of Duty, World at War and BlOps.

Check out this fascinating clip from Oldman's recent appearance on Conan O'Brien's show.








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Posted by Bobbin Beam at 1/4/2012 | Add Comment

Workin ' the Voiceover/Life Plan for 2012

It's been fairly quiet since Christmas, so I've been spending time organizing, cleaning, planning, and learning. Maximizing down time has been very helpful! I've even updated my commercial and narration voiceover demos ahead of schedule.

So it is once again time to compose those New Year's resolutions. It's been a really great holiday season, and I've been busy in a casual way, as VO work has slowed... allowing time to get plenty accomplished in preparing  for 2012. Yes in Voiceover and life in general. Of course, there's always a lot to do, ... << MORE >>
Posted by Bobbin Beam at 1/1/2012

Career Advice: How to Be "Liked"

Up  Your Likability

One way to enhance your career is to be your genuine, like able self.  More often than not, people do business with people they like.

This doesn't mean going to networking functions and trying to unveil what is likable about yourself, but to look for likable qualities in others. ...
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Posted by Bobbin Beam at 12/26/2011 | View Comments (1)
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