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VOICE ACTING  

How do I get into Voice Acting? Do I need a demo? What is the pay like? Does being an Anime Fan help? Some of the answers may surprise you! Get the straight dope from an industry "veteran".

In the world of videogames, cartoons, and anime, Steven Jay Blum is by far one of the most notable people in the world of voice acting let alone a voice actor.

Lex Lang held a panel at TandokuCon '07 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 10, 2007. In the panel, Lex Lang gives tips for those who aspire to become voice actors.

Kirk Thorton who was born as Sean Thorton is a voice actor that's been in the field for the longest time even longer than voice actors Steven Blum and Wendee Lee.

Michelle Ruff one of the foremost American voice actresses has built an extensive list of voice acting credits to her resume over the years.

Like Wendee Lee, Janyse Jaud has been working in the world of voice acting for over a decade compiling a list of voice credits to her name.

Beau Billingslea is a notable voice actor in the world of Japanese anime let alone one of the notable African American voice actors.

Stephanie Sheh is one of the most prominent American voice actresses in the world of Japanese animation or simply "anime". However, she is but one of the few voice actresses that are Asian-American asides from voice actress Kim Nguyen.

Why I would love to be a voice actor or provide voice overs.

Yuri Lowenthal is one of the foremost voice actors in the world of anime as he is notable for doing the voice of Sasuke Uchiha of the "Naruto", Keigo Asano of "Bleach", and Pip Bernadotte of "Hellsing Ultimate".

Victor or "Vic" Mignogna is one of the foremost people in the world of voice acting. He is most known as the voice of the main character Edward Elric of the hit Japanese anime series called "Fullmetal Alchemist".

Wendee Lee is one of the most prominent women in the world of voice acting as she is the only voice actress to build up quite the resume that rivals that of Steven Blum.

Catherine Davis or "Kate" Higgins is an accomplished voice actress while at the same time works as a singer and a pianist. She is one of the most notable voice actresses in the world of Japanese anime and videogames.

Hello; I'm Jeremy Esche, and I'm interviewing Vic Mignogna, a very popular voice actor who plays a wide variety of characters.

When getting started in voice overs, aspiring talent quickly discover that it takes more than just a great voice to succeed in this highly competitive market.

A critical study of the female computerized voice in science fiction films.

Veronica Taylor is one of the notable American voice actresses for the English dubbing of many Japanese anime titles that would be adapted for North American audiences.

My intention with this article is to answer some of your questions about becoming a voice over talent. I address getting an agent, what a casting director does, cool edit pro and studio production.

Liam O'Brien is a notable male voice actor in the world of Japanese animation who is notable for such roles as Gaara of the Desert in "Naruto", Vincent Law in "Ergo Proxy", and Jushiro Ukitake in "Bleach".

Mrs. Krabappel is an integral part of the Simpsons, yet Marcia Wallace has never received the acknowledge she deserves.

Important points for the stage actor to consider when working on movies or TV, or simply trying to land an audition. Making the transition well and letting the director know you know how to do it.

When preparing for, and participating in, an acting audition, consider these points of focus

A modern day take on Fame, Raise Your Voice is full of cliches and mediocrity.

I provide several tips for film actors on how to keep their acting style natural and far away from "stage acting."

At a special late night 18+ panel at TandokuCon 2007 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, anime voice actor Chris Ayres answers a question explaining the reasons most anime studios do not dub hentai.

A review of Resident Evil: DS for the Nintendo DS game system. Generally speaking, Resident Evil delivers as well as usual -- but while they were adding gameplay features, couldn't they have at least cleaned up the voice acting?

A new study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine shows that participating in acting classes helps medical school residents communicate more effectively with patients.

Similar to a few other stylish action games out there, but work a look all the same. Graphics and voice acting are good, and the gameplay seldom gets too old or frustrating.

Michael Caine's master class on acting in film is still relevant after 20 years and contains information about role preparation, behavior, professionalism and other tips.

It seems that fans are now calm enough to give their opinion of Christopher Nolan's "Dark Knight." Apparently, the biggest gripe that has been expressed among fans is the voice of Christian Bale's Batman.

Four current and former BFA and MFA acting students describe their exepriences earning their degrees, and where they hope those degrees will take them.

This is a basic "how to" article of how to begin your career as a voice over artist. Those people whose voices you hear on the radio, tv commercials, cartoons, documentaries, etc. Read more at www.cameronanthonypark.com

The voice of an insomniac that knows everyone's feelinigs but hides his own

Tips, especially aimed at beginners, for creating an acting resume.

Here we take a peek at an old game that inspired many others through it's good voice acting, decent graphics, and unique game play system. Made by Looking Glass Studios, the Thief series became a cult classic, so read on you Taffer!

Three of the top acting schools in the nation and how they are so successful

Tom Cruise's Voice Mail.

The NYFA's acting for film summer camp is perfect for the teen who loves to act and be in the spotlight.

Series of journal entries about a writer's adventures in 2002 when she took an acting class. Entries are over the semester from January to June. Names and identifying marks have been changed to protect the innocent and the guilty!

Recommendation of Sydney's National Institute of Dramatic Art based on my own attendence at their summer session.

Acting auditions are often intimidating because you've never met the judges before and you don't know exactly what they're looking for. If you work hard to prepare for your audition, however, you'll have more confidence, which will show when you get on stage.

Part II of this section of the Writer's Guide to Acting further illustrates how setting can be the foundation for creating a character.

Review of 2007 Low Budget Thriller, Voice of Reason

A review of ACTeen Summer Film Acting Program for teen actors in New York City.

Jerry Seinfeld has been away from the spotlight for some time now and 2007 marks the year of his return - but only as a voice in a computer animated film.

Some people regard Wil Wheaton as a has-been child star, who hasn't had a decent role since he was Wesley Crusher on Star Trek: The Next Generation. However, Wil is still involved in the acting world, and has become one of the internet's biggest celebrities.

Teenage Thespians in the heart of the Midwest, will our dialects get in the way of audition success?

Should tennis star Serena Williams play Wonder Woman in an upcoming Wonder Woman movie?

A young lawyer with plans to marry learns he has TB. The brides father is a TB expert. While on his honeymoon he is told the strain is dangerous. Puzzling.

Stories of a High School Band dork.

Rocket Science charms with its wry humour, while reminding you to be who you are.

Commonly called the worst filmmaker of all time, Ed Wood, Jr. is also a competent actor. I know! Unbelievable! Wood was a steadily working actor up until his death in the early seventies... and here is the proof.

Alicia Silverstone became a household name seemingly from out of nowhere. Her acting career has had extreme ups and downs. She is an extremely diverse and talented young actress.

You can leave a more favorable impression, and be more persuasive by employing techniques that actors use on stage.

Learning to act means more than simply saying lines. A good actor uses everything he knows about the character and the world he inhabits. Setting is the foundation upon which all roles should be built.

Over the Hedge combines a good premise, great acting and animation and a fantastic soundtrack to create a children's movie that's appealing to the whole family.

Their motto is "You want to train to be a model or just look like one?" when it should be, "You want to look like a model? Give us $2,000 to $12,000"

Do you have a little star in your family? Most kids, at one time or another, dream of being famous. Maybe he or she even imagines becoming the next Disney Channel mega-cross-over-I-can-act-dance-AND-sing phenomenon.

Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, The Hulk ... the legends of Marvel Comics come to the small screen in four color animated glory, adapting the original work of Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch into a passable action-adventure yarn.

Combat Elite does introduce some unique concepts, however its gameplay fundamentals are flawed and this makes the game simply boring and unenjoyable

Half-Life 2 has finally reached the Xbox. How does it turn out? Read this review!

This is a review of The Warriors. It discusses the story, graphics, sound, gameplay, and the ESRB rating.

Perfect Dark Zero may not be a classic like its predecessor, but it is still a fun and engaging game to play.

This is a review of X-Men Legends II: Rise of the Apocalypse. It discusses gameplay, graphics, sound, and the ESRB rating.

This is a review of the next edition in the Wild Arms series. It discusses game play, sound, graphics, and the ESRB rating.

Troy was a movie that managed to sneak by most sensors late last year. Heavily based upon Homer's The Illiad, this movie's main draw is the war between the Trojans and the Greeks.

The best X-Men game comes to consoles as an action RPG

Its content is deep, complex, and meaningful in a way that transcends most of the "fun" action films with minimal plot lines that are cranked out en masse and seemingly without end by illustrious Hollywood...

Nintendo were never really bad in the RPG field, and Baten Kaitos really shows what the Nintendo Gamecube can do. Strong visuals, and great gameplay, combined with an epic storyline make this one of the best RPG's for a console.

The story is charming, the characters are a lot of fun, the music is tremendous, and the ending was not quite what I had expected. Overall, the Corpse Bride is one of the best films of summer 2005.

This is a review of From Russia With Love. It discusses game play, controls, sound, graphics, and the ESRB rating.

Condemned offers unique gameplay features that few other games have ever tried, making it a unique, refreshing experience.

Orson Welles was a film director, but he was also a writer, actor, joker, lover, painter, pianist and magician. Although his career was uneven he left behind an unmatched artistic legacy.

King Kong is simply a fun game that allows you to traverse a beautiful world as both a human and as Kong

This is a review of Shadow Hearts: From the New World. This game takes on a more comical nature than the dark natured predecessors.

The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age has a number of winning qualities, however it also suffers from a few too many nagging problems that ultimately leaves this LotR fan disappointed. If you're into RPG's, though, The Third Age is worth a good rental.

I revisited Loom recently. What I learned is that new games aren't nearly as cool.

Lord of the Rings: Return of the King is a fun addition to the series that adds enough new features to make it appealing to fans of The Two Towers

VG review of Call of Duty 2

One of the best action and science fiction experiences to come this way in aeons.

The premise behind Destroy All Humans! sounds all fine and dandy, and for the most part it is a fun game. Then again, it's also short-lived and repetitive, and not nearly the game it was hyped up to be. My review explains...

The first horror title on the XBox 360 is pretty scary. Condemned has great graphics and sound, impressive enemy A.I., a compelling story, and tons of atmosphere.

Ace Combat Zero expands upon the universe created in Ace Combat 5 taking a full 15 years prior during the brutal Belkan War. Gamers can expect frantic dogfights and some of the most intense action you can have with modern planes on a console.

This is a review of the game Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams. This is the 4th in the series. It features hack n slash gaming, along with RPG elements.

This is a review of Grandia III. It discusses game play, graphics, sound, and the ESRB rating.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion offers hours and hours of beautiful gameplay, multiple compelling storylines, over a thousand dynamic NPCs, and an amazingly wonderful gameplay experience.

The Office is an American adaptation of an already successful British show called The Office. The American version has become a hit as well as is part of the Thursday evening as part of the Must Watch TV night.

A movie review about Over the Hedge.

Peter Jackson's King Kong for the PC is a great video game even though it is a bit short. The first person game parts are fun but the best is playing as Kong.

This is a review of Dungeon Siege 2. It discusses game play, graphics, sound, new features, and the ESRB rating.

Doom 3. Just the name can spark up countless and never-ending debates, primarily over whether it was one of the greatest FPS games ever made or just a bland remake with outstanding visuals.

Area 51 is a sub par shooter that can't hang with the big boys

So many ways of killing...so little time.

A solid addition to the R63 series