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Can CAD’s Cool Colored Cans Cope with VO?

Paul Strikwerda — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:59:12 +0000

Over the years, people have commented that I have a good head on my shoulders, and they’re right. In fact, I’m rather bigheaded. I’m also blessed with sizable ears that turn bright...

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Vida Ghaffari: Baklava and Apple Pie

Paul Strikwerda — Thu, 09 May 2013 03:59:51 +0000

Vida Ghaffari is a second generation Iranian-American, and her career has certainly taken off since she left the nest. Actress, red carpet reporter, voice-over talent… Vida is as vivacious as she is...

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Factory Demos: Fatal First Impressions

Paul Strikwerda — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:30:22 +0000

You know what they say about first impressions and second chances. As a voice-over, a demo is often your only chance to make that first impression. It’s your business card, resume, portfolio...

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Get the boom out of the room

Paul Strikwerda — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:04:33 +0000

When I decided to become a full-time voice-over artist, I made myself a promise. I would never lose an audition because of poor audio quality. They might not like my voice. They might not like my...

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How it all began

Paul Strikwerda — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:44:48 +0000

As a blogger and rather visible voice-over person, there are three questions I get asked a lot. - How did you get started in the voice-over business? - What challenges did you encounter in your...

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Ways to win an audition and nail the job

Paul Strikwerda — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:16:01 +0000

On paper it sounded so easy. “You have been hired to record the voices of five different guys for a new interactive game.” After I had signed a contract and a comprehensive non-disclosure...

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Call Me a Narcissist

Paul Strikwerda — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 02:00:45 +0000

A few days ago, I announced that I was pulling the plug on my blog. As soon as the news started to spread, all kinds of reactions poured in. Narrator Jeffrey Kafer wrote: “If this is an April...

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Pulling the plug

Paul Strikwerda — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:11:25 +0000

Confession time. You’ve always been honest with me, so I’ll be honest with you. I promise to make this brief. For the last couple of months I haven’t been happy, and I came to the...

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Creating a Wave

Paul Strikwerda — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 03:59:32 +0000

You and I, we walk a fine line when it comes to drumming up business. Here’s the situation. Clients won’t hire us unless they know we exist. Colleagues won’t recommend us if they...

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Rotten Carrots and Cool Clients

Paul Strikwerda — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:53:48 +0000

In a black-and-white world, there are two types of clients: Type A: Pain in the neck Type B: Pleasure to work with After many years of freelancing, I have developed a sixth sense, warning me ahead of...

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