A few days ago, BBC News online released a video article talking about the world of movie trailer voiceovers, and how it’s a field dominated by men. And it is. For so many years, the typical ultra-deep gravelly tones such as the late great Don LaFontaine adorned pretty much every major Hollywood movie trailer going!…
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The Top 5 Reasons Why It’s Great Working From Home
We knew it was too good to last…. One of the mildest winters ever was had at the end of last year and beginning of this one; and I for one was very thankful for it. I’m not a fan of snow, not when there are things to do, people to see etc. When it’s…
Puss In Boots, Old Spice And Good Marketing
I stumbled across this video on YouTube the other day; a trailer for the film Puss In Boots (a spin-off from Shrek), but it’s done in a rather unusual way; it’s an homage to the now-famous Old Spice ads. You know the ones – if I say “I’m on a horse” you’ll know exactly what…
The Alternative Christmas Message
Or, ‘Why It’s A Good Thing To Be Bah Humbug’ Now, this time of year our senses are assaulted by all manner of ‘festive’ atrocities, from glitter, retina-scorching flashing lights, bunting, blow-up snowmen and all manner of ‘joyous’ nonsense designed to make us feel good about ourselves. The trouble is, there is a distinct proportion…
CardMunch Your Business Cards
Yesterday, I was exhibiting all day at Solihull’s Business Growth Show. After speaking to people all day, many of whom were interested in my offerings, I ended up with a good handful of cards of people that I could easily work with in the future at any time. Now, I’m not one of these people…
A Much More Deserving Cause For Xmas Number One
If you’ve recently watched the recent series ‘The Choir – Military Wives’ with Gareth Malone, you’ll have seen he was training up a group of Army wives and girlfriends to be a choir. The series was superb, and has resulted in them creating a single. Proceeds will be going to two charities that help the…
Behind The Scenes And In The Booth Of Happy Feet Two
I stumbled across this behind the scenes video today, of all the voice actors that feature in the upcoming Happy Feet Two film. The film itself looks rather adorable, and now makes me want to see the first one and this one! Can’t believe I’ve not seen it….I’m such a fail at times. As you’ll…
See Me At The Business Growth Show
On Tuesday 6th December I shall be attending & exhibiting at The Business Growth Show‘s inaugural event in Solihull. It’s set to be a fantastic event with several hundred people coming through the door for you to network with. Over the last few years I’ve attended I think every single one of the Birmingham events…
The Art Of The Conversational Read
This post is prompted by Amy, a voiceover colleague of mine, and a recent posting of hers on her fabulous blog – Voice Of Amy The actual post this refers to can be found here – it’s well worth a read. It’s all about the ‘conversational read’ as us voiceovers call it. It’s possibly, arguably,…
The Best Birthday Card Ever Made!
Well, today is my birthday. I don’t say this to encourage a flurry of “Happy Birthday”‘s as I normally keep it quiet, but today is a bit different. This post is rather to draw your attention to, what I think, is the world’s best birthday card! It was given to me by my mom this…