FOR THE HELL OF IT VOL 6. NO . 4 BY JOHNNY HELLER ON BRANDING There has been quite a bit of discussion in the voiceover industry on “branding”. Let’s have a look at this phenomenon and see if we need to have a look at this phenomenon – which we’re going to do either way so let’s get on with it. One of the serious questions asked of Mr. Answerman in my last blog was about this subject. Here is that question: Anonymous: Just as in film and acting I was dismayed about hearing “branding” mentioned at APAC – what’s your strength? What’s your brand as a narrator? I …
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FOR THE HELL OF IT VOL. 6 NO. 3 By Johnny Heller 6/9/14 AFTER APAC – NOW WHAT? You came to New York City. You saw the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building and paid $15 for eggs and toast. You watched people jostle each other for the privilege of standing in the front of the queue waiting to cross a street. You noted that one Irish bar looks exactly like every other Irish bar right down to the staff. You went to exotic shopping stores and bought things you don’t need that were on sale so they only cost $80 more than they would’ve cost had you bought …
FOR THE HELL OF IT Vol.6 No.2 ON APAC! by Johnny Heller So you’re coming to New York City for APAC…or the Audies! …or maybe just to get a nice lean corned beef on hot rye with a pickle and some kosher mustard and maybe a cream soda…..mmmmmm. Why aren’t you here yet? In the interest of community relations and all around good guy-ness, I am going to tell you all about APAC so you will be prepared and able to fully enjoy yourselves while visiting the Big Apple. First off – what the hell is APAC? Well, many think the letters stand for: “ACTORS PAYING ALOT of CASH”. And …
Tips for Growing into the Growing Audiobook Field BY JOHNNY HELLER (This series originally appeared on the Edge Studio blog as a multi-installment article. Audiobooks-Part1 Audiobooks-Part2 Audiobooks-Part3 ) There has been a well-documented oft -discussed general swell in audiobook production and interest — which is indeed generally swell. With the rise in popularity of the medium, there has been a corollary rise in the number of actors and would-be-actors who are trying to get some work as audio book narrators. Nothing wrong with that. Actors far outnumber acting job opportunities and every actor needs to explore every avenue available to ply his craft for loot. However not every actor is …
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