How Psychology Influences Acting: A Deep Dive The art of acting is a multifaceted craft reserved for those with an innate ability to empathize, express, and entertain. But beneath the surface of any memorable performance lies an intricate web of psychological phenomena. When we explore these psychological elements, we come to understand that acting is more...
Doing voiceover in Portland has changed dramatically due to the internet, technology in general, and the pandemic. Whether you’re just starting out and looking for voice acting classes, a voice over coach, or are ready to find work, we will cover all the areas that address how you’re impacted by being here as opposed to a bigger city or the middle of...
Teaching the art of VoiceOver is a lesson in observation and therefore psychology. If you pay attention to how people behave you are well on your way to acquiring this skill and harnessing it to make money in this exciting industry. Basically, voice acting means understanding how we talk in REAL LIFE. How do we talk in real life? We share...
After casting, coaching, and directing demos for almost thirty years, the awareness around the nuances surrounding a great VoiceOver performance start to add up. While there are so many techniques in voice acting - that’s the one element right there that counts the most…the acting. So let’s start there. What is acting? It’s make-believe. Yes,...
I’d like to discuss the three biggest myths in voiceover, because they really distract from the main focus of a truly successful performance. Before that, I’d like to explain where these myths ALL came from. Understanding this will instantly help you understand why they are no longer relevant. Much of where voice acting began was in tv and radio...