The Ramblings of Some Audio Guy

Book Review - Voice-Over Voice Actor: What It's Like Behind The Mic

noreply@blogger.com (SomeAudioGuy) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:34:01 PST

There's a new book available for people interested in Voice Over, and I'm liking it a lot!Voice-Over Voice Actor: What It's Like Behind The Mic is hitting bookshelves now, and I was fortunate to get an early copy to review.Written by Yuri Lowenthal and Tara Platt, two voice actors at the top of their careers, VOVA is an excellent resource for those beginning their VO journey, while including

Hear Some Audio Guy on an ACTUAL Commercial!

noreply@blogger.com (Audio Guy) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:51:38 PDT

Just who IS that sexy sexy voice at the end of those cheesy Alibaba.com commercials? Yup, VO director snakes job from talent. I'm officially the voice of Alibaba (a company that hooks up designers and manufacturers for international business). It's actually kind of gratifying doing some work every now in then in front of the mic as opposed to ALWAYS being behind the mixer. Hopefully it means

It's the little things really...

noreply@blogger.com (SomeAudioGuy) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:12:04 PDT

I use Sennheiser HD25's to monitor.I love them. They are my favorite closed back headphones.However the earpads wear out REALLY quickly, and mine were getting really ratty.I couldn't find ANY replacements in town, and the online shops that carried them were all over seas.Replacement pads were going to run me $20-30 before shipping. That's not horrible considering the HD25's run $200, but if

New 'Movies You May Have Missed' updates, iTunes, RSS, and THANK YOU! - From Juan.

noreply@blogger.com (Some Audio Guy) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:22:05 PDT

Hello all, Exciting news! Movies You May Have Missed is now in the iTunes podcast catalog! You can subscribe to either the audio or video version of MYMHM, and download them directly to your ipod/touch/iphone. We also have links in place to subscribe to the show through RSS readers or email, and we're even doing the twitter thing. We've been getting great feedback from people on the show, but

28 Weeks Later Animated (Using Halo 3)

noreply@blogger.com (Audio Guy) — Mon, 18 May 2009 06:00:01 PDT

I usually don't post a lot on things like Machinima, but this one is kind of incredible. What would happen if you took 44 minutes of audio from 28 Weeks Later and painstakingly animated every scene (sometimes even matching the camera angles used in the actual film) using the videogame Halo 3? You'd get this: halo 3 (28 weeks later) the movie - watch more gamer videos

Movies You May Have Missed Updates - Audio Episode 1 and Teaser for Episode 2

noreply@blogger.com (Audio Guy) — Sun, 17 May 2009 23:32:04 PDT

Hey all!We're getting som fun feed back on MYMHM, and while we're having some issues with the video, we do have the first audio episode up and ready for your scorn!MYMHM 01a - Juan & Lee FALL Into a Great FilmAlso, since we don't have video up yet, we've cut up a teaser for the next film we'll be discussing. Can YOU guess which movie it is?New Episode Wednesday!SUBSCRIBE TO MYMHM VIA EMAIL OR RSS!

Free LEGAL Coldplay Album Available to Download Now

noreply@blogger.com (Audio Guy) — Sun, 17 May 2009 23:12:01 PDT

"This is a thank you to our fans."And a mighty cool "thank you" it is. What are you doing still reading this? Go download it now! Coldplay - LeftRightLeftRightLeft

VO Actors! Don't Forget to READ Your Copy!

noreply@blogger.com (Audio Guy) — Fri, 15 May 2009 14:57:33 PDT

ALL OF YOUR COPY!Worked on two projects this week where quite a few people missed some very key points on some pretty decent auditions.The first was a basic one. Producers sent us in a 30 second spot that was WAY over written. We've seen that before, no big surprise, but the agency did provide time codes at the top. I would say only one out of three people auditioning had noticed. Two thirds of

I'm Crazy Stoked For Astro Boy!

noreply@blogger.com (Audio Guy) — Fri, 15 May 2009 14:02:31 PDT

The inspiration behind characters like Megaman.Produced by the same company that recently brought us T.M.N.T.Here's the teaser!

"Unbeatable" Graphic Novel Video Trailer Featuring Chris Emerson!

noreply@blogger.com (SomeAudioGuy) — Wed, 06 May 2009 19:27:35 PDT

I dig this on SO many levels.First up, it's a trailer for a cool looking comic, and I'm a nerd.Secondly, the voice is my pal Chris Emerson, and he doesn't have what you would consider a "CLASSIC MOVIE TRAILER VOICE OF GOD" voice.Thirdly, I find it be a really engaging way of drumming up interest in an indie property. I think the combination of visuals and voice is really interesting.Lastly, I

Seth MacFarlane's First Cartoon: The Precursor to Family Guy

noreply@blogger.com (Some Audio Guy) — Mon, 04 May 2009 12:16:51 PDT

From the Youtube link: After being hired at Hanna-Barbera Cartoons Inc., MacFarlane was given a chance in 1996 to direct a sequel entitled Larry and Steve, a seven-minute short broadcast as part of Cartoon Network's World Premiere Toons. Although not as crude as the first short, it still retains the same random feel with sight gags that mirror gags later used in Family Guy. read more | digg

Introducing Movies You May Have Missed!

noreply@blogger.com (Some Audio Guy) — Mon, 04 May 2009 01:08:06 PDT

I'm proud to introduce you to a new project my pal Lee and I are undertaking.Movies You May Have Missed! Here's a quick teaser we just cobbled together:

Awesome Music Video - "Let The Beat Build"

noreply@blogger.com (Audio Guy) — Sat, 02 May 2009 23:52:56 PDT

This is hip hop. This video was filmed in one take. The audio was recorded simultaneously with the video. Nyle "Let The Beat Build" from Nyle on Vimeo.

Voice Over Vernacular - The "Three in a Row" Edition

noreply@blogger.com (Audio Guy) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:31:48 PDT

Term: "Three in a Row"AKA: "A-B-C takes"Correct use:Often used on shorter pieces of copy, a direction of "three in a row" or "ABC" denotes allowing the talent the autonomy to tackle three ideas of a piece of copy within the boundries of the direction set forth by the producer or director. The expectation is for three distinctly different takes from the performer.Incorrect use:As quickly as

SomeAudioGuy Gettin All Artsy With Some Photography

noreply@blogger.com (Some Audio Guy) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 06:59:00 PDT

Happy Friday! Just wrapping the week up with some flowers I recently shot at Descanso Gardens, where Mrs Audio Guy and I went to celebrate our anniversary. Enjoy!

Some Audio Guy Microphone Featured During The Acadmey Awards!

noreply@blogger.com (Some Audio Guy) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:50:08 PDT

Ok, so I've been sitting on this one for a little while, but I had to wait to make sure everything was clear to use these samples.This is just flippin cool!A friend of mine works at the production company that was responsible for doing the graphics and inserts for the Academy Awards. They needed microphones, and my pal called me up (since we already know, I've got a few microphones). They rented

Why My Wife is Awesome!

noreply@blogger.com (Some Audio Guy) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 10:58:02 PDT

She buys me toys!See, today is our five year anniversary, and to celebrate, she didn't buy me just ANY toy, she bought me a Japanese re-issue Soundwave Transformer.Why is that special you ask?Well, it's because Soundwave is the best.I mean that. There is no cooler example of 1980's robot-that-turns-into-things than Soundwave. Originally voiced by Frank Welker (whose voice was heavily modulated

UPDATE: PRICE DROP!!! One Day Animation and ADR Intensive With Michael Bell and Lynnanne Zager!

noreply@blogger.com (Audio Guy) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 10:02:45 PDT

***UPDATE: 04-10-2008***Do to popular response (and the economy sucking) the price of this workshop has dropped to $400! Only a few spots left! So, I don't often pimp classes or workshops on this blog, but this one was too good to pass up. Michael Bell is holding a one day voice over intensive for ACTORS. The focus of the day being on animation and video game characters. My good friend (and one

AudioGuy Mail Bag: How Do You Audition a Microphone?

noreply@blogger.com (Audio Guy) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:58:17 PDT

I've gotten this one a couple times, so I figured I'd use it for a post. I live close to a Guitar Center and they have a "health policy" which doesn't allow mic tryouts. So if that's the situation generally, how do I uncover the "best" mic(s) for me? It seems that every mic, regardless of cost, has a following of fans. Therefore, recommendations are kinda useless, don't you think? Anyway, the

YAAAAARRRRGGGHHH YA'MATEY!!! I BE DRACULA!

noreply@blogger.com (Audio Guy) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:38:16 PDT

Just a silly fun bad videogame voice over to wrap the week up.I often think to myself "Self, what would Dracula sound like if he were a pirate"?Good thing we have 'Castlevania: Symphony of the Night' to answer that question!Enjoy!

AudioGuy Mail Bag: Properly Setting Up a Shotgun

noreply@blogger.com (Audio Guy) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:01:28 PDT

So first off, BIG thanks to John Florian at Voice Over Xtra for republishing my article on the proximity effect "Please Don't Swallow The Mic! ". The original rant also has a video from the Today Show where you can see some of these proximity read techniques in use by voiceover greats like George Delhoyo, Joe Cipriano, Mark Elliot, and the late great Don LaFontaine. I almost instantly got an

Mixwit is Dead.

noreply@blogger.com (Audio Guy) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 07:28:20 PDT

We knew it was coming, but Mixwit is now no more. Just like a bad breakup (over email no less), the online mix tape service has given me all of my stuff back, including the picture in this post. It was fun while it lasted. You can still see Biggelow's Chill Mix , but it will no longer play. The RIAA wins yet another victory in the war to prevent customers from finding new music...

Top 4 Instant Sound Effect Sites

noreply@blogger.com (Some Audio Guy) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:47:53 PDT

From the Digg post: It's embarrassing to admit how long I've spent looking online for single-purpose sound effect sites like Instant Rimshot... and it turns out that it is very difficult to Google for these things. My goal was to present the top 5 sites that exist... but instead you're getting the "top" four.I've covered some of this before, but these sites aren't bad. Enjoy! read more | digg

Happy 30th Birthday, Compact Disc!

noreply@blogger.com (Some Audio Guy) — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:22:15 PDT

Compact discs weren't always impromptu drink coasters. Once, in the not-so-distant past, they played music, contained pictures, and let people play video games with tacked-on FMV sequences. And today, the venerable CD turned 30.read more | digg story

Music That Makes You Stupid?

noreply@blogger.com (Some Audio Guy) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:26:32 PST

A CalTech grad student named Virgil Griffith has conducted a study relating music preferences with SAT scores. Neat. I'm kinda smack dab in the middle. Now, my ACT scores on the other hand...read more | digg story