Jeffrey Kafer's Blog, page 2
July 18, 2010
As usual, Bob Souer has some sage advice
As usual, Bob Souer has some sage advice for when things go wrong. And things will go wrong. Read about a recent experience of his and how he handled it.
When disaster strikes » The Voiceover Boblog http://ow.ly/2d0nH
Filed under: voice over
June 7, 2010
Honoring audiobook cover artists
Grover Gardner has a blog post today showing off some of the in-house cover art made for audio books at Blackstone audio. It's nice to give some attention to others that are so integral to the product. And some of these covers are truly works of art.
Filed under: voice over
May 14, 2010
5 Business Presentation Tips from a Professional Voice Over Artist
You may be looking at the above headline and wondering what the business person can learn from a voice over artist. After all, the voice over artist is a person who sits in a booth and does funny voices, right?
There's actually a lot more than you think. Without going into the details of my job as a professional voice talent, my primary purpose is to make a genuine connection with the audience. When I put it that way, it sounds more relevant to what you do, doesn't it?
That's because it is...
April 29, 2010
YOU are a dime a dozen
Or so says Donna Summers of VOPlanet.com.
What?
Last night, I got an audition from VOPlanet for a local commercial. They gave a rate of $280. I got the same audition from another agent for $350. I emailed Donna a short email asking about the discrepancy in quoted rates. She replied back that there was a certain cost for her paymaster etc etc.
I replied back confirming my understanding and asked for clarification that her 20% agency fee wouldn't be subtracted from the $280 rate. This was a legit ...
October 25, 2009
Unpaid Invoice – Candice Blain & MintLeaf Legal
It's a shame that I have to post on my blog about clients like Candice Blain of MintLeaf Legal who don't pay their invoices. But unfortunately, I feel obligated to tell other voice talent and freelancers about my experiences so they can make their own decisions based on the facts here.
Let me be clear: The following is fact or solely my opinion. I have emails and a signed contract by Candice Blain of MintLeaf Legal to back up my story.
Several months ago, I got an email from Candice Blain...
September 17, 2009
Voice-overload has a new home!
if you're looking for the Voice-overload comic, it has moved to:
http://voice-overload.com
Thanks for stopping by!
Posted in voice over
September 14, 2009
Voice-overload comic #9 – The Bargain
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September 9, 2009
Voice-overload Comic #8 – Character Demo Reel
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September 7, 2009
Voice-overload Comic #7 – Only the Best
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September 3, 2009
Voice-overload Comic #6 – The Boycott
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