You've asked and we've listened. You may now register for either the Acting for Voice Over, Recording for Voiceover with Audacity, or BOTH.
VoiceoverCity Learning presents two workshops this August 11th, at the Hampton Inn & Suites - Downtown Atlanta. You may take either class, or take advantage of our special offer when you take both workshops. That's right. You'll receive a full day of wonderful training by proven industry professionals for one low price when you attend both.
Workshop 1: Acting for Voice Over I: Script Analysis and Deconstruction
If you are new to voiceover, we recommend you take the Introduction to Voiceover workshop prior to attending this workshop.
Every piece of copy you will encounter has an underlying message. Learn to find the message behind the commercial message, recognize the "call to action," and make your next audition stand out from the rest.Before hitting the recording booth, learn and apply the copy basics from how to mark, read, and interpret copy to deconstruction and analysis. Learn techniques on bringing the copy to life after breaking down the text, finding the subtext, and identifying your target audience. Everyone will have a chance to rehearse and record copy by the end of the workshop.
Here is a quick summary of what you will learn:
How to analyze, read, mark, and interpret copy
- Identify and deliver the underlying message, copy points, comparisons, lists, "color words," and more
- Find the "music" in the copy through methods such as stair-stepping or changing vocal tone and inflection
- Identify the target audience and deconstruct the copy to identify the problem, solution, and "call to action
About the trainer:
Nazia Chaudhry (“Naz”) is a well-respected voice and performance coach as well as an accomplished singer, actor, voice over talent. Naz's diverse and extensive experience has allowed her to share her passion for performance from stage to screen, and from concert halls to the recording studio. As a professional actor and vocalist, Naz brings a unique perspective to her coaching. She maintains a private studio in the Atlanta area and offers online Skype lessons at www.VoiceAndPerformance.com. She works with voice over talent, actors, and singers of all genres, as well as speakers and business professionals. Naz uses a customized approach designed specifically for each student’s voice and performance needs by introducing breathing techniques and effective concepts for freeing the voice and actor within.
In the world of voiceover, Naz landed her first professional gig with National Geographic and has been voicing projects ever since, including roles as a principal voice actor for FUNimation’s internationally acclaimed anime feature films Black Butler I & II, Darker than Black I & II, and Rosario + Vampire. You may spot her in the newest Family Dollar commercial, which is now airing nationally on television. Some of Naz’s other performance credits include: Hewlett-Packard, Discovery Channel, Chic-Fil-A, Frito Lay, JC Penney, Superpages, Georgia Lottery, TXU Energy, Graphic Audio Audiobooks, The Kennedy Center, Rialto Center for Performing Arts, Atlanta’s Symphony Hall, The Smithsonian’s Discovery Theater, Studio Theatre, Victorian Lyric Opera Company, and Washington Savoyards.
Workshop 2: Recording for Voiceover with Audacity
You've decided you want to send auditions from home, now what? You've heard about Audacity and that it's FREE, but you have no idea how to set it up or how to use it.
If that's you, don't worry, VoiceoverCity presents Recording Essentials with Audacity to get you up to speed and moving forward in the technical side of your voiceover career.
This workshop will give you 4-hours of training on how to install, configure, record, edit, and prepare your files for submission using Audacity.
Learn how to:
The best way to setup microphone
- How to adjust your settings for the best performance
- Tips to speed up your recording and editing
- How to import music tracks and mix them with your recording, if needed
- How to save and convert files to MP3 and other formats so you can submit them for auditions
You will also receive a workbook to continue your learning process when you get home. (a $25 dollar value)
We have a limited number of spots available and expect them to fill quickly.
NOTE: It is recommended you bring a laptop to this workshop so you may work through the exercises.
About the instructor:
The instructor for this workshop is Luke Truan of Luke Traun Productions. Luke studied music performance, recording and production with many of the best in the industry. After being in the industry for many years, Luke decided to start his own company with a focus on audio production for the voice over & music industry. Luke has also authored a book about Audacity and will be providing it to each of those that attend the training.
