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	<title>The Complete And Utter History of My Life In Voiceover &#187; voiceover instruction</title>
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		<title>Voiceover Trends &#8211; Keeping It Real</title>
		<link>http://www.johnmatthew.com/blog/2010/12/13/voiceover-trends-keeping-it-real/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 19:40:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the keys to voiceover success is staying current. The trends change constantly, and if you don’t change with them, you’ll be left behind. For many years now, the trend in many types of media – particularly commercials – has been toward more real, conversational reads. Pay attention to television and radio advertisements, and &#8230; <a href="http://www.johnmatthew.com/blog/2010/12/13/voiceover-trends-keeping-it-real/">Read more <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Voiceover Techniques – Lesson 4: Make It Real</title>
		<link>http://www.johnmatthew.com/blog/2010/09/23/voiceover-techniques-%e2%80%93-lesson-4-make-it-real/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 18:25:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[So, you can read out loud without making too many mistakes; you’ve warmed it up with a genuine smile; and added some attitude for flavor. Now, the final step is to make your voiceover performance realistic by connecting with an audience. If you’re speaking to someone – rather than just reading words off a page &#8230; <a href="http://www.johnmatthew.com/blog/2010/09/23/voiceover-techniques-%e2%80%93-lesson-4-make-it-real/">Read more <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Voice Over Techniques – Follow The Face</title>
		<link>http://www.johnmatthew.com/blog/2010/08/27/voice-over-techniques-%e2%80%93-follow-the-face/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:45:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[OK, the analogy may be a little stretched here, but this Seinfeld clip reminded me of a basic voice over technique that I hit on years ago that you may find helpful. And it’s simply this: if you’re having trouble summoning the right feeling or attitude for a read, try leading with your face. Put &#8230; <a href="http://www.johnmatthew.com/blog/2010/08/27/voice-over-techniques-%e2%80%93-follow-the-face/">Read more <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Character Voice Acting Basics &#8211; Consistency</title>
		<link>http://www.johnmatthew.com/blog/2010/08/13/character-voice-acting-basics-consistency/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:47:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JohnMatthewVO</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Another thing to watch out for when performing characters and accents in your voiceover work is CONSISTENCY. Your character’s voice, accent (if any) and speech mannerisms need to be consistent to be convincing. Take a look at the video below, in which Tina Fey and Jack McBrayer of 30 Rock demonstrate the dangers of an &#8230; <a href="http://www.johnmatthew.com/blog/2010/08/13/character-voice-acting-basics-consistency/">Read more <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Lesson Two &#8211; Smile!</title>
		<link>http://www.johnmatthew.com/blog/2010/04/25/lesson-two-smile/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:24:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JohnMatthewVO</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Another simple idea here, but an important one. Adding a smile to your read brings energy, enthusiasm and warmth. Pay attention next time you&#8217;re listening to commercials &#8211; in virtually every radio and TV ad you hear, the voice actor is smiling to some degree or another. We&#8217;re so used to hearing it that the average listener &#8230; <a href="http://www.johnmatthew.com/blog/2010/04/25/lesson-two-smile/">Read more <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Lesson One &#8211; Get The Words Out</title>
		<link>http://www.johnmatthew.com/blog/2010/03/30/lesson-one-get-the-words-out/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:37:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JohnMatthewVO</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve boiled down the voiceover technique process to about 5 or 6 basic concepts. The first is, very simply, GET THE WORDS OUT. This sounds very basic, and it is &#8211; just be able to read the words, out loud, as written on the page. Obvious, right? Well, you&#8217;d be surprised how many beginners can&#8217;t &#8230; <a href="http://www.johnmatthew.com/blog/2010/03/30/lesson-one-get-the-words-out/">Read more <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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