The Art of Voice Acting: the art and business of performing for voice over

The Art of Voice Acting

fourth edition

The Craft and Business of Performing for Voiceover

James R. Alburger

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Alburger, James R., 1950-

The art of voice acting : the craft and business of performing for voice-over/ James R. Alburger. -- 4th ed.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978–0–240–81211–3

1. Television announcing--Vocational guidance. 2. Radio announcing--Vocational guidance. 3. Voice-overs. 4. Television advertising--Vocational guidance. 5. Radio advertising--Vocational guidance. I. Title.

PN1992.8.A6A42 2010
791.4502’8023––dc22

2010023399

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This edition is dedicated…

To my business partner and the other half of The Voiceover Team, Penny Abshire. Thank you for your positive attitude; your expertise as a performance coach, director, and voice actor; and your dedication to maintaining the highest of standards in everything you do.

And…

To the many extremely talented voice actors, past and present, who have made their mark in the world of voiceover, and who freely share their knowledge and experience. Your support and encouragement of those students who have the passion for performing voiceover, and are serious, about mastering the skills of this challenging business is truly inspirational.

Voice acting is the performing craft of creating believable characters, in interesting relationships, telling compelling stories, using only the spoken word.

Mastering and applying the skills of voice acting will take your personal and professional communication to an entirely new level of effectiveness.
James R. Alburger
www.jamesalburger.com

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