Essentials of Voice Over

Essentials of Voice Over

Burbank, CA, Thursdays in August: 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2010

http://kurtkelly.blogspot.com/2010/07/essentials-of-voice-over_15.html

What does it take to do voice over? Now you can learn the foundational skills for mastering the mic from industry pro, Mick Wingert* in a fun, hands-on, practical course designed specifically for the beginning student.
 In this four-week course you’ll cover:

Mechanics and Logistics

Learn the basic ins and outs of a booth and how to manage yourself while in one. Work up-close and personal with the microphone and a scene partner as you learn how to navigate the voice actor’s workspace.

Commercial Copy

From reading with emphasis to commercial copy analysis to knowing your audience, get a handle on what makes the elusive but profitable “Retail read” what it is.

Creating Characters

Inside every great voice over performer is an actor. Learn the basic styles and applications for performing on mic and discover the characters inside you who are waiting to get out.

Size:

Space is limited to 11 students for the 4-week course.

Cost:

$400/Four-week course

More details and book online at www.mickwingert.com/classes.html

See you in the booth!

Mick

SAG/AFTRA

TGMD Talent Agency

(323) 850-6767

www.mickwingert.com

mickwingert@gmail.com

(818)749-9370

About your director:

Mick Wingert is a working voice actor and can be heard as the voice of Po the Panda for the upcoming "Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness" on Nickelodeon. He can also be heard in Disney's "The Princess and the Frog" and in BioWare's soon-to-be-released "Mass Effect 2." Mick also has hundreds of commercial credits to his name in radio and also in television. www.mickwingert.com.



AS AN ADDED BONUS: Mention Kurt Kelly and Mick will give 10% off FOR BASICS CLASS. 


"Don't tell him this, but I owe Kurt Kelly a lot. Since he has been promoting my Voice Over Work Out Group [VOWOG] in his newsletter, I have had a steady stream of skilled, regular attendees coming through my doors. Of all the advertising I have done for my small business, Kurt Kelly's newsletter is  at the top of the list. It continues to be the most productive, consistent, best promotion I have utilized in the VO community. I make it a point to update Kurt each time I start a new session, because I know I'll get new faces in the room. In short, Kurt Kelly drives business."

-Mick Wingert, VOWOG: Voice Over Work Out Group (www.mickwingert.com/VOWOG.html)

Essentials of Voice Over

Essentials of Voice Over

Burbank, CA, Thursdays in August: 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2010

http://kurtkelly.blogspot.com/2010/07/essentials-of-voice-over.html

What does it take to do voice over? Now you can learn the foundational skills for mastering the mic from industry pro, Mick Wingert* in a fun, hands-on, practical course designed specifically for the beginning student.
 In this four-week course you’ll cover:

Mechanics and Logistics

Learn the basic ins and outs of a booth and how to manage yourself while in one. Work up-close and personal with the microphone and a scene partner as you learn how to navigate the voice actor’s workspace.

Commercial Copy

From reading with emphasis to commercial copy analysis to knowing your audience, get a handle on what makes the elusive but profitable “Retail read” what it is.

Creating Characters

Inside every great voice over performer is an actor. Learn the basic styles and applications for performing on mic and discover the characters inside you who are waiting to get out.

Size:

Space is limited to 11 students for the 4-week course.

Cost:

$400/Four-week course

More details and book online at www.mickwingert.com/classes.html

See you in the booth!

Mick

SAG/AFTRA

TGMD Talent Agency

(323) 850-6767

www.mickwingert.com

mickwingert@gmail.com

(818)749-9370

About your director:

Mick Wingert is a working voice actor and can be heard as the voice of Po the Panda for the upcoming "Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness" on Nickelodeon. He can also be heard in Disney's "The Princess and the Frog" and in BioWare's soon-to-be-released "Mass Effect 2." Mick also has hundreds of commercial credits to his name in radio and also in television. www.mickwingert.com.



AS AN ADDED BONUS: Mention Kurt Kelly and Mick will give 10% off FOR BASICS CLASS. 


"Don't tell him this, but I owe Kurt Kelly a lot. Since he has been promoting my Voice Over Work Out Group [VOWOG] in his newsletter, I have had a steady stream of skilled, regular attendees coming through my doors. Of all the advertising I have done for my small business, Kurt Kelly's newsletter is  at the top of the list. It continues to be the most productive, consistent, best promotion I have utilized in the VO community. I make it a point to update Kurt each time I start a new session, because I know I'll get new faces in the room. In short, Kurt Kelly drives business."

-Mick Wingert, VOWOG: Voice Over Work Out Group (www.mickwingert.com/VOWOG.html)

IMMEDIATE CASTINGS for TELEVISION AND VOICE OVER

IMMEDIATE CASTINGS

for

TELEVISION AND VOICE OVER

http://kurtkelly.blogspot.com/2010/07/immediate-castings-for-television-and_15.html
Immediate Casting for attractive 25-34 bilingual female spokesperson for Southern California Car Dealership. Must be fluent in authentic Mexican-American Spanish, and be available for shooting the week of July 19-23. Send photos, credits/bio, direct contact information, video demo samples [clean samples with no slates or contact other information] in properly windows capitable formats  via email with file attachment[s] and/or via ftp download link.  No zipped files, or phone calls will be accepted. Files should be sent immediately for casting consideration. If you have automotive conflicts, do no submit. Submissions to "Live Video Inc Productions" info@livevideoinc.com,  subject line: "Auditions Southern California Car Dealership"! Improperly submitted, or incomplete submissions will be deleted without review. Attention to detail is a must.






Immediate Casting for Male and Female spokespersons for "non-broadcast" narration[s] of historical landmarks, corporate training videos, and internal presentations in Europe! Languages needed:

- French "Paris Accent"
- Arabic
- German
- Spanish "Spain & Mexican Accent[s]"
- Russsia
- Italian "Rome Accent"
- Greek

NO IMMITATORS, we need the real deal. Other languages/accents welcome to submit for future projects. Feel free to include resume/credits, photo[s], and be sure to include "current, direct contact information'. No zipped files, or phone calls will be accepted. Must submit clean audio demos [with no slate or other contact information] in mp3 format, clearly labeled with "your name-language-dialect-type" or if no dialect  "your name-language-type" [type, denotes type of demo: narraation, commerical, etc.]. Casting for projects from July 16-19th and must be able to record in own studio[s] if selected, and deliver files properly labeled in .wav and .mp3 formats no later than 5 PM PDT Monday July 19th via email delivery and/or ftp download link. Submissions to "Live Video Inc Productions" info@livevideoinc.com,  subject line: "non-broadcast narration[s]"! Improperly submitted, or incomplete submissions will be deleted without review. Attention to detail is a must.

Essentials of Voice Over

Essentials of Voice Over

Burbank, CA, Thursdays in August: 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2010

What does it take to do voice over? Now you can learn the foundational skills for mastering the mic from industry pro, Mick Wingert* in a fun, hands-on, practical course designed specifically for the beginning student.
 In this four-week course you’ll cover:

Mechanics and Logistics

Learn the basic ins and outs of a booth and how to manage yourself while in one. Work up-close and personal with the microphone and a scene partner as you learn how to navigate the voice actor’s workspace.

Commercial Copy

From reading with emphasis to commercial copy analysis to knowing your audience, get a handle on what makes the elusive but profitable “Retail read” what it is.

Creating Characters

Inside every great voice over performer is an actor. Learn the basic styles and applications for performing on mic and discover the characters inside you who are waiting to get out.

Size:

Space is limited to 11 students for the 4-week course.

 

Cost:

$400/Four-week course

 

More details and book online at www.mickwingert.com/classes.html

 

See you in the booth!

Mick

 

SAG/AFTRA

TGMD Talent Agency

(323) 850-6767

www.mickwingert.com

mickwingert@gmail.com

(818)749-9370

IMMEDIATE CASTINGS for TELEVISION AND VOICE OVER

IMMEDIATE CASTINGS

for

TELEVISION AND VOICE OVER

Immediate Casting for attractive 25-34 bilingual female spokesperson for Southern California Car Dealership. Must be fluent in authentic Mexican-American Spanish, and be available for shooting the week of July 19-23. Send photos, credits/bio, direct contact information, video demo samples [clean samples with no slates or contact other information] in properly windows capitable formats  via email with file attachment[s] and/or via ftp download link.  No zipped files, or phone calls will be accepted. Files should be sent immediately for casting consideration. If you have automotive conflicts, do no submit. Submissions to "Live Video Inc Productions" <info@livevideoinc.com>,  subject line: "Auditions Southern California Car Dealership"! Improperly submitted, or incomplete submissions will be deleted without review. Attention to detail is a must.

Immediate Casting for Male and Female spokespersons for "non-broadcast" narration[s] of historical landmarks, corporate training videos, and internal presentations in Europe! Languages needed:

- French "Paris Accent"
- Arabic
- German
- Spanish "Spain & Mexican Accent[s]"
- Russsia
- Italian "Rome Accent"
- Greek

NO IMMITATORS, we need the real deal. Other languages/accents welcome to submit for future projects. Feel free to include resume/credits, photo[s], and be sure to include "current, direct contact information'. No zipped files, or phone calls will be accepted. Must submit clean audio demos [with no slate or other contact information] in mp3 format, clearly labeled with "your name-language-dialect-type" or if no dialect  "your name-language-type" [type, denotes type of demo: narraation, commerical, etc.]. Casting for projects from July 16-19th and must be able to record in own studio[s] if selected, and deliver files properly labeled in .wav and .mp3 formats no later than 5 PM PDT Monday July 19th via email delivery and/or ftp download link. Submissions to "Live Video Inc Productions" <info@livevideoinc.com>,  subject line: "non-broadcast narration[s]"! Improperly submitted, or incomplete submissions will be deleted without review. Attention to detail is a must.

"Inside Alicyn's Wonderland Presents: Animation Happy Hour!!!"

"Inside Alicyn's Wonderland Presents: Animation Happy Hour!!!"

http://kurtkelly.blogspot.com/2010/07/inside-alicyns-wonderland-presents.html

In this photo: Kurt Kelly, Quinn Amina Kitmitto, Ilko Drozdoski, Kevin Delaney

In this photo: Alicyn Packard, Kurt Kelly

 Come by Henry's Hat after work on Thursday, July 8th from 6pm-8pm to mingle with your friends in the animation world, enjoy some drink specials and watch a short screening of our latest webisode of "Inside Alicyn's Wonderland" featuring Craig Bartlett, creator of the hit PBS show "Dinosaur Train."

In this photo: Stephanie Riggio, Kurt Kelly

In this photo: Kyle Hebert, Traci Odom, Kurt Kelly, Quinn Amina Kitmitto

In this photo: raci Odom

 "Inside Alicyn's Wonderland" is a web series that goes behind the scenes of the world of animation to interview top talent working in the industry. Taking a nod from "Inside the Actor's Studio," but with a more playful tone, "IAW" shows viewers a unique peek down the rabbit hole and through the looking glass into the lives of the people that create cartoons, including show creators, directors,
producers, directors, writers, voice actors, animators, story board artists and more.

 That sounds AWESOME!!! Where can I find this!?! To view previous episodes visit: 

www.alicynswonderland.com

Date:
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Time:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
Henry's Hat
Street:
3413 Cahuenga Boulevard West (near Universal Studios)
City/Town:
Los Angeles, CA
Location: Henry's Hat Street: 3413 Cahuenga Boulevard West (near Universal Studios) City/Town: Los Angeles 

The Top 10 Reasons to Attend SIGGRAPH 2010

http://kurtkelly.blogspot.com/2010/07/top-10-reasons-to-attend-siggraph-2010.html

Knowing that the majority of SIGGRAPH conference attendees rely on their employers to fund their registration and travel in part or in full, we have developed the following value-based talking points for you to share with your boss.

1. Value
Learn all the latest techniques, tips, and technologies in one location at a very reasonable price. SIGGRAPH 2010’s exclusive educational programs offer the best return on investment for your organization’s training budget.

2. Hands-On Knowledge
Consolidate new knowledge and skills by working directly with the experts in the field. In SIGGRAPH 2010’s workshops and studios, you’ll develop the professional assets you need for another year of creative and business success.

3. Time Optimization
Explore the full spectrum of computer graphics and interactive techniques in one intense, rewarding week. At SIGGRAPH 2010, you’ll gain knowledge, contacts, and skills that could take over a year to acquire elsewhere.

4. Customization
Design the conference experience that delivers the best value for you and your organization. SIGGRAPH 2010 offers a very diverse range of sessions, experiences, and collaboration opportunities.

5. Industry Visionaries
Meet and exchange ideas with the superstars who created this dynamic field and the young visionaries who are building its future. They’ll all be in Los Angeles for SIGGRAPH 2010.

6. Connections
Join your friends and colleagues from around the world, and make invaluable new connections with the people behind the pixels. SIGGRAPH 2010 is the annual world headquarters of computer graphics and interactive techniques.

7. Essential Resources
Discover all the resources you need to support your creativity, improve your efficiency, and grow your business. The SIGGRAPH 2010 Exhibition features hardware, software, and services from the leading companies behind the pixels.

8. World-Class Animation and Visual Effects
Immerse yourself in this year’s best work in animated storytelling, scientific visualization, advertising, games, and feature films. The Computer Animation Festival presents five days of screenings, talks, panels, and live demos.

9. Los Angeles
Soak up the creativity, advanced technology, and business innovation that have made Los Angeles the world capital of digital media.

10. Inspiration
Leave Los Angeles with new skills, creativity, and energy, ready to rejuvenate your career and inspire your organization’s next phase of leadership in computer graphics and interactive techniques.

The Top 10 Reasons to Attend SIGGRAPH 2010

Knowing that the majority of SIGGRAPH conference attendees rely on their employers to fund their registration and travel in part or in full, we have developed the following value-based talking points for you to share with your boss.

1. Value
Learn all the latest techniques, tips, and technologies in one location at a very reasonable price. SIGGRAPH 2010’s exclusive educational programs offer the best return on investment for your organization’s training budget.

2. Hands-On Knowledge
Consolidate new knowledge and skills by working directly with the experts in the field. In SIGGRAPH 2010’s workshops and studios, you’ll develop the professional assets you need for another year of creative and business success.

3. Time Optimization
Explore the full spectrum of computer graphics and interactive techniques in one intense, rewarding week. At SIGGRAPH 2010, you’ll gain knowledge, contacts, and skills that could take over a year to acquire elsewhere.

4. Customization
Design the conference experience that delivers the best value for you and your organization. SIGGRAPH 2010 offers a very diverse range of sessions, experiences, and collaboration opportunities.

5. Industry Visionaries
Meet and exchange ideas with the superstars who created this dynamic field and the young visionaries who are building its future. They’ll all be in Los Angeles for SIGGRAPH 2010.

6. Connections
Join your friends and colleagues from around the world, and make invaluable new connections with the people behind the pixels. SIGGRAPH 2010 is the annual world headquarters of computer graphics and interactive techniques.

7. Essential Resources
Discover all the resources you need to support your creativity, improve your efficiency, and grow your business. The SIGGRAPH 2010 Exhibition features hardware, software, and services from the leading companies behind the pixels.

8. World-Class Animation and Visual Effects
Immerse yourself in this year’s best work in animated storytelling, scientific visualization, advertising, games, and feature films. The Computer Animation Festival presents five days of screenings, talks, panels, and live demos.

9. Los Angeles
Soak up the creativity, advanced technology, and business innovation that have made Los Angeles the world capital of digital media.

10. Inspiration
Leave Los Angeles with new skills, creativity, and energy, ready to rejuvenate your career and inspire your organization’s next phase of leadership in computer graphics and interactive techniques.

Troubled on television

Troubled on television

http://kurtkelly.blogspot.com/2010/07/troubled-on-television.html

Do you have a disorder, a compulsion, weird phobia or unusual problem that is ruining your life?
Ryan Seacrest is teaming up with world-renowned therapist Paul McKenna to personally help people overcome their life-ruining problems in a progressive new TV series tentatively titled "The Incurables."

The show offers a fascinating look inside the lives of ordinary people whose irrational behavior is so out of control that they are on the verge of a personal crisis.

Each episode features McKenna going into the homes of two ‘incurable’ people with different psychological and/or physical conditions while cameras capture the drama as he works tirelessly and aggressively to save their lives.

McKenna’s unique approach to personal transformation has already cured millions of people, including the world’s top celebrities, CEOs and royalty.

Acclaimed Executive Producer of Emmy-nominated show “Intervention” Sam Mettler will serve as Executive Producer, along with Ryan Seacrest and Paul McKenna.

If you or someone you know has a serious phobia, compulsion, or bizarre disorder, please contact our Casting Department at 323-463-3340 and ask for Brett.

Examples may include (but aren't limited to):
AGORAPHOBIA - Can you leave the house to get to a job interview or even to attend your own child's wedding?
SOCIAL DISORDERS - Are you an adult still living with your parents? Is it impossible to date or socialize?
COMPULSIVE SHOPPING - Are you so deeply in debt that it's destroying your finances and their marriage/relationships?
POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) - Are you a person with post-traumatic stress disorder who cannot move forward in life?

Troubled on television

Do you have a disorder, a compulsion, weird phobia or unusual problem that is ruining your life?
Ryan Seacrest is teaming up with world-renowned therapist Paul McKenna to personally help people overcome their life-ruining problems in a progressive new TV series tentatively titled "The Incurables."

The show offers a fascinating look inside the lives of ordinary people whose irrational behavior is so out of control that they are on the verge of a personal crisis.

Each episode features McKenna going into the homes of two ‘incurable’ people with different psychological and/or physical conditions while cameras capture the drama as he works tirelessly and aggressively to save their lives.

McKenna’s unique approach to personal transformation has already cured millions of people, including the world’s top celebrities, CEOs and royalty.

Acclaimed Executive Producer of Emmy-nominated show “Intervention” Sam Mettler will serve as Executive Producer, along with Ryan Seacrest and Paul McKenna.

If you or someone you know has a serious phobia, compulsion, or bizarre disorder, please contact our Casting Department at 323-463-3340 and ask for Brett.

Examples may include (but aren't limited to):
AGORAPHOBIA - Can you leave the house to get to a job interview or even to attend your own child's wedding?
SOCIAL DISORDERS - Are you an adult still living with your parents? Is it impossible to date or socialize?
COMPULSIVE SHOPPING - Are you so deeply in debt that it's destroying your finances and their marriage/relationships?
POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) - Are you a person with post-traumatic stress disorder who cannot move forward in life?

Censorship in the Gulf: AFTRA Wants to Hear from You!

http://kurtkelly.blogspot.com/2010/07/censorship-in-gulf-aftra-wants-to-hear.html

July 8, 2010 Dear fellow AFTRA journalist members, Last week Thursday, July 1, our union—AFTRA—launched an initiative to monitor reports of denial of access to media covering the story of the Deepwater Horizon explosion and its aftermath – please click here to read the press release online. The newly launched website, www.aftra.com/access4media.htm, is a clearinghouse of published stories of censorship and firsthand accounts from newspersons submitted via a confidential on-line form. The website also features links to safety resources and related information to assist journalists in safely covering the story. As your union, AFTRA is committed to understanding the challenges newspersons face covering this important story, and providing support and solutions. This is the first phase of a campaign to monitor access issues in the Gulf and to insist on full transparency from government and corporations. In recent weeks, we have seen accounts in the media and heard from AFTRA members that, although BP and the U.S. government have promised to be open with the media, troubling instances of denied access continue. AFTRA wants to hear directly from both members and non-member newspersons about their experiences on the ground. Armed with firsthand accounts, our union intends to work together with all AFTRA members—journalists, recording artists and other performers—and our allies to advocate for the media to have unfettered and unfiltered access. Nothing less is acceptable in a democratic society. If you are a journalist covering the oil spill and its aftermath and you have been denied access to sources or locations by a government or corporate entity, AFTRA wants to hear from you.  Please visit the website, www.aftra.com/access4media.htm, or send an e-mail to access4media@aftra.com. All stories will be kept confidential and will not be shared or made public by AFTRA without your support and express permission. For more information about this initiative, please contact Amy Masciola, Strategic Campaigns Coordinator,amasciola@aftra.com, 202.285.6955, or Christopher de Haan, National Director of Communications,cdehaan@aftra.com, 323.634.8203. In solidarity, Joe Krebs Chair, AFTRA National Broadcast Steering Committee Washington-Baltimore Local Maria Leticia Gomez Vice Chair, AFTRA National Broadcast Steering Committee San Francisco Local

Los Angeles 5757 Wilshire Boulevard 9th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90036 323.634.8100

New York  260 Madison Avenue 7th Floor New York, NY 10016 212.532.0800

www.aftra.com