George The Tech’s Performer Friendly Podcast

EWABS Ep 110 September 24, 2013

Published on Sep 24, 2013Seth's (more talented) sister Rachael MacFarlane joined us for this blast of an episode.(George obviously knows the MacFarlanes quite well, which makes for an interesting interview you won't want to miss).Georges Tech Tid Bits: Soundproofing.Should you sound proof? George gives us some practicality on the subject.Visit George at VOStudioTech.comOr follow George's Twitter: @EWABS_ShowDan's Tip Of The Week: Audio Book Recording. Dan helps us understand some editing, and processing requirements.Visit Dan at HomeVoiceOverStudio.com/Or follow Dan's Twitter: @HomStudioManWelcome This Week's Guest: Voice Actress Rachael MacFarlane of American Dad, Family Guy, and more.https://www.facebook.com/RachaelMacfa...http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1484134/http://americandad.wikia.com/wiki/Rac...Interview questions, and topics included:How the family is associated with both Seth, and Rachael's careers.The differing recording environments involved in each series.Rachael's ability to influence character direction.How Rachael transitioned from musical theatre, to voice over.How do you handle having young children, and being a voice over.Georges work on Rachael's studio.Rachael's typical day.Rachael's production work.Rachael's plans to expand into the commercial world.Rachael gives us a sample of her Hayley character.Current projects Rachael is working on.Watch for this future episode of Family Guy. Rachael Guest Stars.Rachael's audio chain.Georges personal friendship with the MacFarlanes.John Florian, and Voice Over Xtra.  The daily resource for voice over success. http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm Thanks to Harlan Hogan, and Voice Over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.com/Harlan is the exclusive supplier of portable studio booths for TED.Dan shows off his awesome modified voice over recording sign from Harlan, and Voice Over Essentials.Spcial thanks to our newest sponsor: Edge Studios, full service voice over production, education, and resources.http://www.edgestudio.com/See George's Vlog "Whittam's World" at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq8VuT...George reads us a viewer question.A question about a headset for use on Les Mis. George shares a unique rig with us.Announcements:Thanks Eric Arrigoni for your recent donation.Next Week: Google Hangout EditionOctober 7th Debi DerryberryOctober 14th Stew HerreraPlease help Stew as he rides to support the Arthritis Foundation.http://afcabikeclassic.kintera.org/fa...October 21st Maurice LaMarcheWOULD YOU like to be one of our monthly sponsors???  Contact us at ewabshop.com to discuss!Join the EWABS Correspondent Contest.Make a VO or home studio related video, and send it to ewabshop@gmail.com The best way to keep track of the shows activities is to visit the EWABS Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/eastwest.aud...EWABS Twitter: EWABS_ShowThanks again to our sponsors.Harlan Hogan's Voice over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.comVoice Over Xtra  http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm Thanks to Larry Hudson, Silvia McClure, Larry and Elizabeth Davis, and Rosemary Benson for the show's bumpers, promotions and drops.Special thanks to the shows producer, Katherine Curriden, Dave Courvosier for providing the shows weekly intro, Lee Pinney for posting the podcast, and, to Jason Lawson for providing our weekly show notes.Send us questions, and be on our show where Dan and George will solve your home studio problems live! Call 818-47EWABS, that's 818 473-9227, and leave us your question in the voice mail box.  Go to ewabs.com for details. Contributions are also welcome at shop.ewabs.com

EWABS Ep. 108 September 9, 2013

Published on Sep 9, 2013Tara Platt & Yuri Lowenthal are our guests.Dan's Tip of the Week is on Rumble.George speaks about when it's time to upgrade your home studio.The guys have been working steadily on voice over virtual, and the open house went well Saturday night from Anne Ganguzza's house.George's Tech Tid Bits: Time to consider a professional studio upgrade? George gives us some things to consider, and introduces us to the Wheatstone Vorsis M1.Visit George at VOStudioTech.comOr follow George's Twitter: @EWABS_ShowDan's Tip Of The Week: RumbleWhat it is exactly, and how to deal with it.Dan shows us some specific measures.Visit Dan at HomeVoiceOverStudio.com/Or follow Dan's Twitter: @HomStudioManWelcome This Week's Guests: Tara Platt, and Yuri Lowenthal.http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0523180/http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1297428/http://voiceovervoiceactor.com/Interview topics, and questions included:How tara, and Yuri got their start in voice over.Tara, and Yuri's work in animation.Do you need to be accessible to LA to be in animation?Tara, and Yuri's work in anime.How important is improv for voice actors?Tara, and Yuri's book: Voice-Over Voice Actor.Tara, and Yuri's movie: Con ArtistsConartistsmovie.comYuri, and Keith Barry's e-book: Tough City.http://new.pitchengine.com/pitches/32...Tara, and Yuri's web series: Shelf Life.Tara, and Yuri give us a tour of their home studio.How Tara, and Yuri schedule studio usage time.The couples marketing strategy.The Voice-Over, Voice Actor warm up CD.Do Tyra, and Yuri consider themselves primarily actors, or voice actors?Sept. 18-20 Voice Over Virtual: An online virtual conference.http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/article....John Florian, and Voice Over Xtra.  The daily resource for voice over success. http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm Spcial thanks to our newest sponsor: Edge Studios, full service voice over production, education, and resources.http://www.edgestudio.com/See George's Vlog "Whittam's World" at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq8VuT...Announcements:Thanks to our recent donors.Birthday shout outs.A brief after Poker Classic update.Be sure to take the EWABS survey found on the front page of: EWABS.com.EWABS E-support membership:Unlimited one on one help with Dan and George. $39.95/mo.Click the support Link at the top of ewabs.com Donations are always welcome.ewabs.com For Studio Suit Orders and Info.: http://www.vostudiosuit.com/ Like our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ewabshop.Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/ewabsewabs_show on TwitterWOULD YOU like to be one of our monthly sponsors??? Contact us at ewabshop.com to discuss!!! Visit World Voices at  the new web address Worldvo.com.Don't forget to get your gear !    shop.ewabs.com Thanks to Harlan Hogan and Voice Over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.com/ 100% satisfaction guaranteed.George, and Dan field a question from regular chat room viewer Steve tardio, with audio.Coming Shows: September 16th Graeme Judd from Calgary.September 23rd Rachael MacFarlaneSeptember 30th Google hangout Edition.TBA:interview with Wes Dooley from AEA Microphones.MXL Microphones.Join the EWABS Correspondent Contest.Make a VO or home studio related video, and send it to ewabshop@gmail.com The best way to keep track of the shows activities is to visit the EWABS Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/eastwest.aud...EWABS Twitter: EWABS_ShowThanks again to our sponsors.Harlan Hogan's Voice over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.comVoice Over Xtra  http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm Thanks to Larry Hudson, Silvia McClure, Larry and Elizabeth Davis, and Rosemary Benson for the show's bumpers, promotions and drops.Special thanks to the shows producer, Katherine Curriden, Dave Courvosier for providing the shows weekly intro, Lee Pinney for posting the podcast, and, to Jason Lawson for providing our weekly show notes.Send us questions, and be on our show where Dan and George will solve your home studio problems live! Call 818-47EWABS, that's 818 473-9227, and leave us your question in the voice mail box.  Go to ewabs.com for details. Contributions are also welcome at shop.ewabs.com

EWABS Ep. 107 August 27, 2013 Hangouts!

Published on Aug 27, 2013John Taylor, Karyn O'Bryant, Katherine Curriden, Anthony Gettig join us for a fun discussion on watermarking, traveling, a recap of the DLF Poker Classic, and much more!George tells us about his recent affiliation with edge studio.Congratulations George!https://www.edgestudio.com/press-rele...Dan tells us about his recent meeting with David, and Stephanie Ciccarelli of voices.com.Hang Out Guests Included:John TaylorKaryn O'BryantKatherine CurridenAnthony GettigRachel EhrenbergHang Out Questions and Topics Included:John Taylor's recent live broadcast of his radio show via Luci Live.Dan's progress with his ukulele lessons.Tales from the Don LaFontaine Poker Classic.Don LaFontaine, and June Foray's birthdays.Connie Terwilliger's meet up group.Shotgun mics, and pricing.Watermarking. Serious considerations.WOVO-world voices progress.Anthony's recent video presentation.Deriving work from YouTube productions.Various YouTube tips.Some of John's recent in studio experiences.Closing comments from each of our guests.Special Thanks to our newest sponsor Edge Studios!http://www.edgestudio.com/Thanks to Harlan Hogan and Voice Over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.com/Harlan is the exclusive supplier of portable studio booths for TED.Announcements:Sept. 18-20 Voice Over Virtual: An online virtual conference.http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/article....Be sure to take the EWABS survey found on the front page of: EWABS.com.EWABS E-support membership:Unlimited one on one help with Dan and George. $39.95/mo.Click the support Link at the top of ewabs.com Donations are always welcome.ewabs.com For Studio Suit Orders and Info.: http://www.vostudiosuit.com/ Like our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ewabshop.Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/ewabsewabs_show on TwitterWOULD YOU like to be one of our monthly sponsors??? Contact us at ewabshop.com to discuss!!! Visit World Voices at  the new web address Worldvo.com.Don't forget to get your gear !    shop.ewabs.com Visit George at VOStudioTech.comOr follow George's Twitter: @EWABS_ShowVisit Dan at HomeVoiceOverStudio.com/Or follow Dan's Twitter: @HomStudioManJohn Florian, and Voice Over Xtra.  The daily resource for voice over success. http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm Sept 2-------Labor Day - No show this week.Sept 9----Tara Platt and Yuri Lowenthal-Actors, Animators, Authors of "VO Behind the MIC"Join the EWABS Correspondent Contest.Make a VO or home studio related video, and send it to ewabshop@gmail.com The best way to keep track of the shows activities is to visit the EWABS Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/eastwest.aud...EWABS Twitter: EWABS_ShowThanks again to our sponsors.Harlan Hogan's Voice over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.comVoice Over Xtra  http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm Thanks to Larry Hudson, Silvia McClure, Larry and Elizabeth Davis, and Rosemary Benson for the show's bumpers, promotions and drops.Special thanks to the shows producer, Katherine Curriden, Dave Courvosier for providing the shows weekly intro, Lee Pinney for posting the podcast, and, to Jason Lawson for providing our weekly show notes.Send us questions, and be on our show where Dan and George will solve your home studio problems live! Call 818-47EWABS, that's 818 473-9227, and leave us your question in the voice mail box.  Go to ewabs.com for details. Contributions are also welcome at shop.ewabs.com

EWABS Ep. 106 Aug 19, 2013

Published on Aug 19, 2013David Kaye was our guest, and we had a great time. George talks about audio interfaces, and Dan's Tip of the Week is Audio Formats. Plus a viewer question with sound clip, and even more!George's Tech This Week: Audio InterfacesWhat an audio interface does. Some requirements we should be looking for. George and Dan show us a few, including: ART USB Dual PreFocusrite iTrack SoloEcho (prototype)Apogee One (original type)Apogee MiC (with integral interface)Visit George at VOStudioTech.comOr follow George's Twitter: @EWABS_ShowDan's Tip Of The Week: File FormatsWhat are the functions of the particular audio file format extensions?AIFFAACMP3QuickTimeWave PCM(etc.)Dan gives us an in-depth answer.Dan, and George field a question from a viewer who has an odd transient noise in his audio.Visit Dan at HomeVoiceOverStudio.com/Or follow Dan's Twitter: @HomStudioManWelcome This Week's Guest: David Kayehttp://www.davidkaye.com/http://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/D...http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0443286/Interview questions, and topics included:David's 11th grade radio job.David's transition into freelance Voice work.David's work on the GI Joe Animated Series.David's work in video games.David's work on Transformers.Georges recent work on David's home studio, with pics.Are recent animations using more real voices than cartoon voices?Current projects David is working on.Ratchet and Clank.Avengers.Which of David's voiced games does he play?George and Dan play us the Transformers theme, which was originally recorded by one of our regular chat room guests; Uncle Roy Yokelson.John Florian, and Voice Over Xtra.  The daily resource for voice over success. http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm Thanks to Harlan Hogan and Voice Over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.com/Harlan is the exclusive supplier of portable studio booths for TED.Experience the Voice Over Conference for the Digital Age !http://www.voiceovervirtual.com/Announcements:George considers a future live EWABS YouTube stream.Dan's Studio suit order progress.Aug.24-The 3rd annual Don LaFontaine Poker Classichttp://www.sagfoundation.org/content/...Sept. 18-20 Voice Over Virtual: An online virtual conference.http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/article....Be sure to take the EWABS survey found on the front page of: EWABS.com.EWABS E-support membership:Unlimited one on one help with Dan and George. $39.95/mo.Click the support Link at the top of ewabs.com Donations are always welcome.ewabs.com For Studio Suit Orders and Info.: http://www.vostudiosuit.com/ Like our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ewabshop.Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/ewabsewabs_show on TwitterWOULD YOU like to be one of our monthly sponsors??? Contact us at ewabshop.com to discuss!!! Visit World Voices at  the new web address Worldvo.com.Don't forget to get your gear !    shop.ewabs.com Future Shows:AUG 26-----Google HangoutSept 2-------Labor Day - No show this week.Sept 9----Tara Platt and Yuri Lowenthal-Actors, Animators, Authors of "VO Behind the MIC"TBA: Rachael MacFarlane

EWABS Ep. 105 August 12, 2013

Published on Aug 12, 2013Casting Director, Voice Director, and technology blogger Juan Carlos Bagnell, AKA "Some Audio Guy" is our guest.http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1555985/ https://www.facebook.com/jcbagnellhttp://someaudioguy.blogspot.com/ George returns from his recent business trip to New York.Dan shows us his new display case for his antique microphones.George's Tech Tidbits: Neumann Microphones.Chris Currier of Sennheiser sent George a few Neumann microphones this week; including a TLM-103MT, U87, TLM-193. George shows them to us, and goes over some of their features. George will be bringing us some audio from each of these soon.Visit George at VOStudioTech.comOr follow George's Twitter: @EWABS_ShowDan's Tip Of The Week: What's the best recording software?Dan gives us several things to consider, and some useful advice.George gives us some further choices.Visit Dan at HomeVoiceOverStudio.com/Or follow Dan's Twitter: @HomStudioManWelcome This Week's Guest: Juan Carlos Bagnell aka "Some Audio Guy."http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1555985/ https://www.facebook.com/jcbagnellhttp://someaudioguy.blogspot.com/ Interview topics, and questions included:Juan's start in the business.As a casting director, and voice over director, what is Juan's casting work like?The actual workflow involved.Facilitating relationships, narrowing the search.How much of Juan's casting is union?; non-union?Does Juan receive many auditions from outside the LA area?Juan's experiences as voice over director.What's the biggest mistake Talent make?What can talent do to increase their chances?Juan's work with http://www.yourtechreport.com/,http://www.examiner.com/. What does Juan feel is the next biggest thing in tech?How does Juan define "conversational" for vo?Have the tastes of clients changed in the last year or two?Giant 3-day Online Conference, all you need is an Internet connection.http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/article....Thanks to Harlan Hogan and Voice Over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.com/Harlan is the exclusive supplier of portable studio booths for TED.John Florian, and Voice Over Xtra.  The daily resource for voice over success. http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm Announcements:George thanks our recent donors.Aug.24-The 3rd annual Don LaFontaine Poker ClassicGeorge will be attending this, and John Taylor has sponsored a table. http://www.sagfoundation.org/content/...Sept. 18-20 Voice Over Virtual: An online virtual conference.http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/article....Be sure to take the EWABS survey found on the front page of: EWABS.com.EWABS E-support membership:Unlimited one on one help with Dan and George. $39.95/mo.Click the support Link at the top of ewabs.com Donations are always welcome.ewabs.com For Studio Suit Orders and Info.: http://www.vostudiosuit.com/ Like our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ewabshop.Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/ewabsewabs_show on TwitterWOULD YOU like to be one of our monthly sponsors??? Contact us at ewabshop.com to discuss!!! Visit World Voices at  the new web address Worldvo.com.Don't forget to get your gear !    shop.ewabs.com Future Shows:AUG 19 ----David KayeAUG 24--------POKER CLASSIC---$ for the DLF LABAUG 26-----Google HangoutSept 2-------Labor Day - No show this week.Sept 9----Tara Platt and Yuri Lowenthal-Actors, Animators, Authos of "VO Behind the MIC"George lists a couple of blogs he follows each week that include recent happenings, and things we should be aware of as voice over artists.http://www.nethervoice.com/nethervoice/http://www.courvo.biz/blogJoin the EWABS Correspondent Contest.Make a VO or home studio related video, and send it to ewabshop@gmail.com The best way to keep track of the shows activities is to visit the EWABS Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/eastwest.aud...EWABS Twitter: EWABS_ShowThanks again to our sponsors.Harlan Hogan's Voice over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.comVoice Over Xtra  http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm Thanks to Larry Hudson, Silvia McClure, Larry and Elizabeth Davis, and Rosemary Benson for the show's bumpers, promotions and drops.Special thanks to the shows producer, Katherine Curriden, Dave Courvosier for providing the shows weekly intro, Lee Pinney for posting the podcast, and, to Jason Lawson for providing our weekly show notes.Send us questions, and be on our show where Dan and George will solve your home studio problems live! Call 818-47EWABS, that's 818 473-9227, and leave us your question in the voice mail box.  Go to ewabs.com for details. Contributions are also welcome at shop.ewabs.com

EWABS Ep.104 August 5th, 2013

Published on Aug 6, 2013Listen to Marc Graue "Fix it in the mix" as he shares his pearls of wisdom on the VO industry, how he started his own commercial studio, and a few dirty jokes for good measure. We also visit with our friend Marc Cashman to see his amazing home studio built by the late Mike Sommer.Dan recounts an interesting story of being recognized while visiting California recently.The guys share footage of thier visit with Marc Cashman featuring his studio, and workflow.Visit George at VOStudioTech.comOr follow George's Twitter: @EWABS_ShowGeorge's Tech Tidbits: George hints that there is a big transition in place for him, and will reveal more soon.Dan's Tip Of The Week: Mac vs PC.Advantages, and drawbacks to consider.The guys continue the debate with chatroom viewers afterward.Visit Dan at HomeVoiceOverStudio.com/Or follow Dan's Twitter: @HomStudioManWelcome This Week's Guest: Marc Grauehttp://www.fixinthemix.com/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1246394/https://www.facebook.com/marc.graue.3Interview questions, and topics included:How Marc got started in voice over.Marc shares stories from early in his career.Marcs studio, and his popularity in the VO community.Marcs unique demo production process.Marc gives other demo advice, and tips.Marcs preferred audio chain.The type of work Marc does, versus most home studio work.Marc's classes, and how they relate to casting.How Marc's studio was a big part of "In a world."Marcs advice for voice actors.Giant 3-day Online Conference, all you need is an Internet connection.http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/article....Thanks to Harlan Hogan and Voice Over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.com/Harlan is the exclusive supplier of portable studio booths for TED.John Florian, and Voice Over Xtra.  The daily resource for voice over success. http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm Announcements:Aug.24-The 3rd annual Don LaFontaine Poker ClassicGeorge will be attending this, and John Taylor has sponsored a table. http://www.sagfoundation.org/content/...Sept. 18-20 Voice Over Virtual: An online virtual conference.http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/article....Be sure to take the EWABS survey found on the front page of: EWABS.com.EWABS E-support membership:Unlimited one on one help with Dan and George. $39.95/mo.Click the support Link at the top of ewabs.com Donations are always welcome.ewabs.com For Studio Suit Orders and Info.: http://www.vostudiosuit.com/ Like our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ewabshop.Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/ewabsewabs_show on TwitterWOULD YOU like to be one of our monthly sponsors??? Contact us at ewabshop.com to discuss!!! Visit World Voices at  the new web address Worldvo.com.Don't forget to get your gear !    shop.ewabs.com Future Shows:AUG 12----Juan Carlos Bagnell aka Some Audio GuyAUG 19 ----David KayeAUG 24--------POKER CLASSIC---$ for the DLF LABAUG 26-----Google HangoutSept 2-------Labor Day - No show this week.Sept 9----Tara Platt and Yuri Lowenthal --Actors, Animators, Authos of "VO Behind the MIC"Join the EWABS Correspondent Contest.Make a VO or home studio related video, and send it to ewabshop@gmail.com The best way to keep track of the shows activities is to visit the EWABS Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/eastwest.aud...EWABS Twitter: EWABS_ShowThanks again to our sponsors.Harlan Hogan's Voice over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.comVoice Over Xtra  http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm Thanks to Larry Hudson, Silvia McClure, Larry and Elizabeth Davis, and Rosemary Benson for the show's bumpers, promotions and drops.Special thanks to the shows producer, Katherine Curriden, Dave Courvosier for providing the shows weekly intro, Lee Pinney for posting the podcast, and, to Jason Lawson for providing our weekly show notes.Send us questions, and be on our show where Dan and George will solve your home studio problems live! Call 818-47EWABS, that's 818 473-9227, and leave us your question in the voice mail box.  Go to ewabs.com for details. Contributions are also welcome at shop.ewabs.com

EWABS Ep.103 July 28th, 2013 On the Road with VOPeeps!

Published on Jul 29, 2013Scott Rummell, Anne Ganguzza and the VOPeeps join us for Episode 103. Dan assembles a Studio Suit booth onsite! Peeps test out the SM57, Sennheiser 416, and AT2020 mics in the booth.We join the live audience as Anne explains a little about VO Peeps to us.Anne introduces us to some of the raffle items to be given away this episode.Dan introduces us to This Weeks Guest: Orange County VO Scott Rummle.http://www.scottrummell.com/http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1083086/#A...Scott's beginnings in voice over, and his early affiliation with Daws Butler.Scott's close friendship with Don LaFontaine.Giving back. Scott shares some stories.Scott's home studio.If scott could give beginners one piece of advice, what would it be?What networking advice does Scott have for the new voice actor?Visit George at VOStudioTech.comOr follow George's Twitter: @EWABS_ShowVO Peeps Scholarship Fund: http://vopeeps.com/donate/Visit Dan at HomeVoiceOverStudio.com/Or follow Dan's Twitter: @HomStudioManAnnouncements:Aug. 5th at 9pm Eastern, the show goes to one hour on Monday nights.Aug.24-The 3rd annual Don LaFontaine Poker ClassicGeorge will be attending this, and John Taylor has sponsored a table. http://www.sagfoundation.org/content/...Sept. 18-20 Voice Over Virtual: An online virtual conference.http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/article....Be sure to take the EWABS survey found on the front page of: EWABS.com.EWABS E-support membership:Unlimited one on one help with Dan and George. $39.95/mo.Click the support Link at the top of ewabs.com Donations are always welcome.ewabs.com For Studio Suit Orders and Info.: http://www.vostudiosuit.com/ Like our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ewabshop.Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/ewabsewabs_show on TwitterVisit World Voices at  the new web address Worldvo.com.Don't forget to get your gear !    shop.ewabs.com Thanks to Harlan Hogan and Voice Over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.com/Harlan is the exclusive supplier of portable studio booths for TED.Dan's mom makes a brief guest appearance.Dan and George assemble a homemade, portable sound dampening booth featuring Studio Suit.Dan fields questions about Studio Suit, and the assembly.Thanks to Harlan Hogan and Voice Over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.com/Harlan is the exclusive supplier of portable studio booths for TED.Giant 3-day Online Conference, all you need is an Internet connection.http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/article....John Florian, and Voice Over Xtra.  The daily resource for voice over success. http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm Audience members volunteer to read scripts as Dan demonstrates three different microphones inside the Studio Suit booth.Anne, and Dan draw names for the raffle.Prizes included:Full Registration to That's Voiceover!   (2 Tickets)6 months subscription includes EWABS Pro content and eSupport1 hour home VO studio consultation with Dan1 hour VO Studio ConsultEWABS SWAG! Next week's guest is: Marc GraueAug.12: Juan Carlos aka Some Audio GuyAug.26: Google HangoutWOULD YOU like to be one of our monthly sponsors???  Contact us at ewabshop.com to discuss!Join the EWABS Correspondent Contest.Make a VO or home studio related video, and send it to ewabshop@gmail.com The best way to keep track of the shows activities is to visit the EWABS Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/eastwest.aud...EWABS Twitter: EWABS_ShowThanks again to our sponsors.Harlan Hogan's Voice over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.comVoice Over Xtra  http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm Thanks to Larry Hudson, Silvia McClure, Larry and Elizabeth Davis, and Rosemary Benson for the show's bumpers, promotions and drops.Special thanks to the shows producer, Katherine Curriden, Dave Courvosier for providing the shows weekly intro, Lee Pinney for posting the podcast, and, to Jason Lawson for providing our weekly show notes.Send us questions, and be on our show where Dan and George will solve your home studio problems live! Call 818-47EWABS, that's 818 473-9227, and leave us your question in the voice mail box.  Go to ewabs.com for details. Contributions are also welcome at shop.ewabs.com

EWABS Ep.102 July 21st 2013

Published on Jul 22, 2013Paul Pape, co-founder of the DLF VO Lab and ADR VO is our guest. Dan's Tip of the Week on his home studio thoughts, George on EQ, and Bob Merkel on VoiceZam! It's a jam packed episode!This weeks guest: Paul Papehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Papehttp://www.linkedin.com/pub/paul-pape...http://www.redwallproductions.net/pau... George's Text Tidbits: EqualizationWhy do you need to use EQ?George shows a detailed example using twistedwave.Visit George at VOStudioTech.comOr follow George's Twitter: @EWABS_ShowAnnouncements:July 28 EWABS teams up for a special VO Peeps event at Anne Ganguzza's.http://vopeeps.com/vo-peeps-meetup/Aug.24-The 3rd annual Don LaFontaine Poker ClassicGeorge will be attending this, and John Taylor has sponsored a table. http://www.sagfoundation.org/pokercla...Sept. 18-20 Voice Over Virtual: An online virtual conference.http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/article....Be sure to take the EWABS survey found on the front page of: EWABS.com.EWABS E-support membership:Unlimited one on one help with Dan and George. $39.95/mo.Click the support Link at the top of ewabs.com Donations are always welcome.ewabs.com For Studio Suit Orders and Info.: http://www.vostudiosuit.com/ Like our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ewabshop.Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/ewabsewabs_show on TwitterWOULD YOU like to be one of our monthly sponsors??? Contact us at ewabshop.com to discuss!!! Visit World Voices at  the new web address Worldvo.com.Don't forget to get your gear !    shop.ewabs.com Dan's Tip Of The Week: SoundproofingJust how sound proof do you need your studio? Things to consider.Welcome This Week's Guest: Paul Papehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Papehttp://www.linkedin.com/pub/paul-pape...http://www.redwallproductions.net/pau...Interview questions and topics included:Paul explains what ADR is.Paul gives some recent real world examples, including a recent Tom Hanks film.How do you get into ADR?Paul's new production company is New Trails Productions. A full-service production company.What sort of skills are needed for directing?Paul's training in theatre.How important is technology in your home studio?How far should we go with tweaking our audio before delivery?What percentage of Pauls work is iSDN?Paul's home studio equipment.The huge support of the Don LaFontaine Poker Classic this year.How important is improv training to ADR?Some of the technical aspects of performing ADR.Will ADR ever be possible for your home studio?Should we pursue work in ADR, even though those jobs are often hard to get?Thanks to Harlan Hogan and Voice Over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.com/Harlan is the exclusive supplier of portable studio booths for TED.John Florian, and Voice Over Xtra.  The daily resource for voice over success. http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm Dan tells us more about voiceover virtual.http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/article....Bob Merkel gives us a great interview explaining voicezam in detail. http://www.voicezam.com/public/mainpa...Next Week: EWABS teams up for a special VO Peeps event at Anne Ganguzza's.WOULD YOU like to be one of our monthly sponsors???  Contact us at ewabshop.com to discuss!Join the EWABS Correspondent Contest.Make a VO or home studio related video, and send it to ewabshop@gmail.com The best way to keep track of the shows activities is to visit the EWABS Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/eastwest.aud...EWABS Twitter: EWABS_ShowThanks again to our sponsors.Harlan Hogan's Voice over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.comVoice Over Xtra  http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm Thanks to Larry Hudson, Silvia McClure, Larry and Elizabeth Davis, and Rosemary Benson for the show's bumpers, promotions and drops.Special thanks to the shows producer, Katherine Curriden, Dave Courvosier for providing the shows weekly intro, Lee Pinney for posting the podcast, and, to Jason Lawson for providing our weekly show notes.Send us questions, and be on our show where Dan and George will solve your home studio problems live! Call 818-47EWABS, that's 818 473-9227, and leave us your question in the voice mail box.  Go to ewabs.com for details. Contributions are also welcome at shop.ewabs.com

EWABS Ep.101 July 14th, 2013

Published on Jul 14, 2013Ryan Drean, Radio Producer, Voice Actor, and Host of The Producer's Podcast is our guest on this week's show.www.ryandrean.com/‎www.ryanontheradio.com/‎George's Tech Tidbits: The Cad E100S microphone.George gives us a live demonstration, alongside the 416.Visit George at VOStudioTech.comOr follow George's Twitter: @EWABS_ShowAnnouncements:July 28 EWABS teams up for a special VO Peeps event at Anne Ganguzza's.August 5th EWABS will begin airing live on MONDAYS.Aug.24-The 3rd annual Don LaFontaine Poker ClassicGeorge will be attending this, and John Taylor has sponsored a table. http://www.sagfoundation.org/content/...Sept. 18-20 Voice Over Virtual: An online virtual conference.http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/article....George will be in this Virtual Conference.Premiere Discount Expires July 31Pay By Installments! http://www.voiceovervirtual.comBe sure to take the EWABS survey found on the front page of: EWABS.com.EWABS E-support membership:Unlimited one on one help with Dan and George. $39.95/mo.Click the support Link at the top of ewabs.com Donations are always welcome.ewabs.com For Studio Suit Orders and Info.: http://www.vostudiosuit.com/ Like our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ewabshop.Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/ewabsewabs_show on TwitterVisit World Voices at  the new web address Worldvo.com.Don't forget to get your gear !    shop.ewabs.com Dan's Tip Of The Week: Phone PatchWhat is it? How does it work? Do you need one? What are the alternatives?Welcome This Week's Guest: Ryan Drean, Radio Producer, Voice Actor.www.ryandrean.com/‎www.ryanontheradio.com/‎Interview topics, and questions included:How Ryan got his start in radio.Ryan explains some of the equipment that was being phased out as his career began.How is radio production different, from other types of voice over?What types of imaging formats are there?Tips for working with demographics.Ryans home studio setup.How did the branch into voice acting occur?How can you get started in imaging production?Has social media changed radio?Which mic is better for imaging?Ryan's also hosts a podcast, which can be found here:http://www.ryanontheradio.com/2010/01...Thanks to Harlan Hogan and Voice Over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.com/Harlan is the exclusive supplier of portable studio booths for TED.John Florian, and Voice Over Xtra.  The daily resource for voice over success. http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm George's Tech This Week: Audiophile Engineering, Voxover.http://www.audiofile-engineering.com/...Next Week's Guest: Paul Pape.WOULD YOU like to be one of our monthly sponsors???  Contact us at ewabshop.com to discuss!Join the EWABS Correspondent Contest.Make a VO or home studio related video, and send it to ewabshop@gmail.com The best way to keep track of the shows activities is to visit the EWABS Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/eastwest.aud...EWABS Twitter: EWABS_ShowThanks again to our sponsors.Harlan Hogan's Voice over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.comVoice Over Xtra  http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm Thanks to Larry Hudson, Silvia McClure, Larry and Elizabeth Davis, and Rosemary Benson for the show's bumpers, promotions and drops.Special thanks to the shows producer, Katherine Curriden, Dave Courvosier for providing the shows weekly intro, Lee Pinney for posting the podcast, and, to Jason Lawson for providing our weekly show notes.Send us questions, and be on our show where Dan and George will solve your home studio problems live! Call 818-47EWABS, that's 818 473-9227, and leave us your question in the voice mail box.  Go to ewabs.com for details. Contributions are also welcome at shop.ewabs.com

EWABS Ep. 100 July 7th, 2013 Audio Masters Roundtable

Published on Jul 7, 2013Audio Masters Roundtable Guests Included:Cliff ZellmanJoe Van Riper - Sporting a "# 100" sticker, for this special episode.Mike Varela - Lead Engineer at the Don LaFontaine Voiceover Lab.Uncle Roy YokelsonDan joins us from his recent trip to Europe, and shares a mini travelogue.Friends, and guests of EWABS sent in audio/video shout outs, which are aired throughout the episode.Roundtable Questions and Topics Included:Portable setups, and recording on the road.Tweaking the performance of your porta booth.Avid Fast Track Solo.Source Connect.ISDN.Audio Evolution for Android.USB Audio Recorder Pro (which comes with Audio evolution.)OTG cable, to connect USB to your Android device.LUCI, information and features.Which of our guests still rely on ISDN, and why?Bridging.Skype.What's the best media player to select for your voice over website?VoiceZam information, and a feature request.Visit George at VOStudioTech.comOr follow George's Twitter: @EWABS_ShowVisit Dan at HomeVoiceOverStudio.com/Or follow Dan's Twitter: @HomStudioManThanks to Harlan Hogan and Voice Over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.com/Harlan is the exclusive supplier of portable studio booths for TED.Announcements:Be sure to take the EWABS survey found on the front page of: EWABS.com.EWABS E-support membership:Unlimited one on one help with Dan and George. $39.95/mo.Click the support Link at the top of ewabs.com Donations are always welcome.ewabs.com For Studio Suit Orders and Info.: http://www.vostudiosuit.com/ Like our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ewabshop.Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/ewabsewabs_show on TwitterWOULD YOU like to be one of our monthly sponsors??? Contact us at ewabshop.com to discuss!!! Visit World Voices at  the new web address Worldvo.com.Don't forget to get your gear !    shop.ewabsNext Week's Guest: Ryan Drean, "Ryan on the radio."Coming Soon:George, and Dan together in L.A. A live broadcast, from Anne Ganguzza's house.EWABS will be airing live on Monday nights, further details to be announced soon.Other Roundtable Questions and Topics Included:RMS vs. LUFS in twisted wave.Advice on setting up your voice over website.Transferring media from audio evolution to other devices.parting advice, and thoughts from all our guests.WOULD YOU like to be one of our monthly sponsors???  Contact us at ewabshop.com to discuss!Join the EWABS Correspondent Contest.Make a VO or home studio related video, and send it to ewabshop@gmail.com The best way to keep track of the shows activities is to visit the EWABS Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/eastwest.aud...EWABS Twitter: EWABS_ShowThanks again to our sponsors.Harlan Hogan's Voice over Essentials. voiceoveressentials.comVoice Over Xtra  http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/index.htm Thanks to Larry Hudson, Silvia McClure, Larry and Elizabeth Davis, and Rosemary Benson for the show's bumpers, promotions and drops.Special thanks to the shows producer, Katherine Curriden, Dave Courvosier for providing the shows weekly intro, Lee Pinney for posting the podcast, and, to Jason Lawson for providing our weekly show notes.Send us questions, and be on our show where Dan and George will solve your home studio problems live! Call 818-47EWABS, that's 818 473-9227, and leave us your question in the voice mail box.  Go to ewabs.com for details. Contributions are also welcome at shop.ewabs.com