The air smelled fresh on this cool, fall day. The sky looked clear as the sun tip-toed its way behind the trees. The quick movements of squirrels in the trees sounded frantic as they packed away food for the winter. Then I felt it. OW! In the middle of my run, I got a stitch in my abdomen. I tried … Read More
Intervention: You Need Voice Over “Rejection Therapy”
“Unfortunately, we selected another voice over talent for this project.” “No, please do not call us back about upcoming voice over opportunities.” “We already have a voice over talent on our talent agency roster with your sound.” Ouch. Rejection hurts. Literally. According to research from the University of Michigan, the same regions of the brain … Read More
Inside the Mind of Voice Talent Rodney Saulsberry
I have learned a lot about how you can use psychology to be successful in this competitive voice over industry. I hope you have learned something, too. Unfortunately, I do not and will not know everything on my own. You must turn to other professionals and those who have had tremendous success for years (and even decades). So, I … Read More
#1 Voice Over Sleep Aid
f.lux Yes, the #1 sleep aid for screen junkies like us voice over talent rhymes with a naughty word used in the third person. And no, it is not the flux capacitor found in “Back to the Future.” How many gigawatts was that again, Doc? The psychological benefits of sleep are plenty -> Focus – Sleep allows … Read More