Voice actors being "angels" inside a professional studio need not touch equipments. Ah.. but what if your powers are called to action - live? Everyday I'll post you basic Mic Techniques you can keep in mind when talking in public and formal engagements.. and share experiences of course!
1. Audition the Mic.
- Never blow, tap or whistle on the mic. It's very annoying and unprofessional. To properly test mike signals, snap your fingers on the receiver. Make gestures and hand signals to the technician, before speaking. Its always funny to see people talking on "first-hand" mics and fumbling on stage.. you dont want that experience, believe me. ;D
2. Hold it properly.
- Don't hold the mic by the head, sideways or upwards.. Dynamic mics, the kind usually used for solo performers and live speakers are better spoken over to, and not directly. So the best way for you to do this is to hold the mic by the stem, slightly slanted, and about 2 inches away from the tip of your chin. Oh, and the way for you to estimate that, is by using your thumb to measure the distance. (Just don't hold talk and hold it like that every time). Remember talk over it. Not directly at it.
3. Never Kiss the Mic.
- You do not let your lips damp the rim or the protective metal shell of a dynamic mic. Especially if you are doing it in a live performance. It destroys the quality of the pick-up. And the bigger reason being, is that people handle these mics differently every time. As we talk the breath contains moisture that gets into the foam, and may culture the growth of fungi and bacteria, and degrade the metal cover with rust.
Note that some lights and sounds setup provider, claim that they treat the mics with alcohol (yeah, sure.) But have you ever wondered why some mics have that funky smell?.. Its because it hasn't been properly disinfected, and you're romancing it.
4. Do not shout.
- Microphones are built to help you in your performance. Most amateur VO talents shout on the mic in big crowds and venues. This is a no, no. Believe it or not, even Michael Buffer is not actually shouting before that boxing match.. If you are finding it difficult to speak because you cant hear yourself, ask the technician to raise the volume of your monitor speakers (the ones infront/side of the stage, usually). You can also use a headset to monitor the level of your voice when performing as a VO. This will help you cope with the delays in audio in large venues.. It is very hard to talk when you dont have a good ear, so make sure you are covered by doing auditions of your lines before hand.
5. Think before speaking.
- Complete the thoughts in your head thoroughly before talking. Haven't you noticed why some people eat their words, fumbling at the act and in turn making them totally incomprehensible? (cue dubbing line: "Anong sabi mo?!") That's because their brain is thinking faster than their body can react. They thought that the idea has been completed in their heads, to the point that they think they already said that matter to you even if they didn't. (Does that make any sense?) Ok wait.. Its like, trying to match your brainwaves with the speed of your lips - which is almost certainly is impossible. This also commonly happens to bloggers/writers who thinks so fast while typing and jumps a word or two.
Though some may argue that this is normal at times (in an abnormal fashion I guess). When behind the microphone, facing an audience or unseen, that is.. things are definitely different. So the rule is: Complete the thought. Practice your material. Then perform.
There's a saying in the world of Voice Overs which goes: "You are only good as your last performance."
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Thursday, December 13, 2007
#1 Tagalog Voice Over Talent, Brian Ligsay - Filipino Voice Over Expert
BRIAN MATHEW LIGSAYBroadcaster by profession, Voice Actor by career.
Voice Performer Brian Mathew Ligsay, started out as a deejay when he was just 16. He was first heard over COOL 106.7FM as DJ Big Brian. Went under the air name Brian Mathews over DWRS and DWVM in Greenhills, then served as the morning guy of DWKY K91FM. DJ Big Brian also aired over 91.5 ENERGYFM. Ligsay is a professional Audio Engineer and now just 29, he is the Marketing Director and Chief Operating Officer of CreatiVoices Productions, a company with a platoon of 200 Voice over talents at their disposal.
He has done thousands of voiceover jobs for narrations, live events, AVPs, the internet, original animation, gaming, multi-media, radio, and television dubbing. Credited to his work in anime is his role in the animated series BECK: MONGOLIAN CHOP SQUAD, wherein he took 18 character roles in the show. He also dubbed the roles of Mike/Ohtori in Ursulas’s Kiss, Chief Tanaka and Tony Gleck in 8 Man After, Mao Dante and Prof. Veil Zebbub in Demon Lord Dante, Hijikata Toshizou in Shura No toki, and many more.. He also stars as Chairman Robert Kang in the upcoming koreanovela series: “Lovers” over ABS-CBN.
Brian Ligsay is a director, producer and writer for original content. He has recently directed and voice casted 2 international animation films in Korea and India. In 2006 he directed Mike Enriquez and Vicky Morales, for the first Filipino 3D game published abroad, in which he also starred. Aside from his works in original content, he is also the voice of: SUN CELLULAR, GLOBE, SMART, PLDT, WOW MAGIC SING, UNILAB, RUBINA FARM, PHILIPPINE STAR, INQUIRER.NET, DIGITALFILIPINO.COM, VOICETEMPLATES.COM, PINOYCARDS.CO.UK, VOTY.ORG, ARIVA.COM.PH, CREATIVOICES.COM, METROBANK, EQUITABLE PCI, BPI, MAX MENTHOL, BIOGESIC, ASTRING-O-SOL, ENCHANTED KINGDOM, NEGROS NAVIGATION, ARGENTINA CORNED BEEF, GINEBRA, COLT-45, PETRON, CALTEX, SHELL, PHILIPPS, BANDAI-ASIA, TOMY, MATTEL, DUNCAN, TAKARA, TOEI ANIMATION, and hundreds of other brands and services.
A graduate of Bachelor of Arts, major in Mass Communication at Far Eastern University, Ligsay has been a key speaker for Voice Acting and Animation Voices for countless programs, radio shows, schools and colleges, including the 2007 E-services Conference. He currently heads VoiceWorx! the first Philippine Voice Acting Workshop (now on its third season), which will start this January 05, 2008.
Ladies and Gentlemen, you’ve never heard something this big:
Mr. Brian Mathew Ligsay
Monday, November 19, 2007
CyberVoice! Oct-Nov07 Newsletter
CyberVoice!
CreatiVoices and ARIVA Events hosted the monthly PMA-GMM and Board Election this month and it was a great success. The Board of Directors election is one of the highlights of this month's general meeting. Congratulations to our business partner ARIVA! Events Management for their 2nd year anniversary last October 21, 2007. Happy birthday Ariva!
VOSES
Voice Over Solutions Expert and Services
The Official Monthly Newsletter of CreatiVoices
From the #1 Voice Over Solutions Provider in the country. Tips, Views, Hints, and News about the Voice over community in the Philippines and how CreatiVoices can make your VO requirements a breeze.
What's up?
Hello Everyone! It's that time of the month again, and as usual CreatiVoices leads another great October-November celebration! From our 2nd year anniversary to the graduation of the second batch of VoiceWorx! Its a double-double-double event (even the newsletter is!).
We'll first stop Voiceworx 3 is up! Its coming this January 5, 2008. The first Saturday of the new Year may mark the start of your new career in the Voice Over world. If you have been trying to break into the business for the longest time, or maybe you are just starting out, then what better way to jump start your career in voice acting by joining our workshop?! VoiceWorx! has been successfully producing candidates for new VO projects and preparing talents on how to handle voiceover work and present themselves to producers and directors.
For more details about this workshop, browse to the bottom of this newsletter or you sign-up now by clicking on the link below:
REGISTER NOW!
Or copy and paste this link to your browser:
http://creativoices.net/blog/?page_id=10
To learn more about our workshop you may call: (632) 729.7274 or 970.0971 (from 9am - 6pm, Mon-Fridays only)
Visit our website at www.creativoices.net and creativoices.com
Wassup?!
Ok here's more! The Animahenasyon 2007 is the first Philippine animation festival to be held at the Robinsons Movieworld, Robinsons Galleria from November 21-27, 2007. This week-long event features original Filipino Animation Content and since its a competition we'll see the best lineup of original stuffs, Pinoys have been working around. Creativoices is proud to sponsor the said event, the opening night features our very own Brian Ligsay as host and key speaker the following day to talk on the "Importance of Voices in Animation". Brian Ligsay is a Professional Voice Director and Actor on original content for games, multi-media and animation, here and abroad. This year he meticulously does work on two big animation projects for Korea and India. In 2006 his work includes voice direction for financial mogul Fernando Ortigas, Jr. and the first Filipino 3D-game published abroad, featuring Mike Enriquez and Vicky Morales.
For more information about Animahenasyon 2007 click here: go to ACPI
Or copy and paste this link to your browser:
http://animationcouncil.org/page.php?p=81
Watch the promo video on youtube by clicking here: Lets Watch!
Or copy and paste this link to your browser:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=3s30gIQ9cH8
WHASSHUP?!
It's a double event! The 20th Philippine Advertising Congress is going to be held at Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center (SBECC), Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City from November 21-24, 2007. The most anticipated event in advertising happens with CreatiVoices, as ASAP member Pocholo Gonzales, represents the company in this 4-day event. CreatiVoices is an outstanding member of this institution and today's leading Voice Actor and Dubbing Director Pocholo Gonzales says: "It's like going there on behalf of all the Voice Talents at CreatiVoices." The Ad Congress which happens only once every 2 years, is attended by top-notch AD Agencies, producers, directors and clients in the advertising world. "It will be fun and exciting, and I hope to bring back more projects for my fellow Voice Talents.." Gonzales adds.
To see more about the 20th Ad Congress this year, click here: Philippine Ad Congress
Or copy and paste this link to your browser:
http://www.20thadcongress-theneworder.com/
Hwhashup!!
And for our final installment of "What's up?" H3 is just around the corner! Hataw, Hanep, Hero 3 (H3) is the biggest animation network event of the year and it happens this December 1-2 at the SMX, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City. HERO TV, the premiere all Filipino (tagalog) Anime Cable Channel (Ch 44 over Skycable/Homecable) is celebrating its 3rd year of success with bands, singers, games, cosplay, and dubbing competition for anime enthusiasts and fans. CreatiVoices sponsors the event by spearheading the 2nd National Dubbing Competition this year. Not only is there a dubbing competition, but a dubbing booth as well. You can dub your favorite anime characters, be a "SEIYUU" for a minute, and even meet "real" Filipino Seiyuus (dubbers) and Directors on site.
And speaking of real seiyuus and directors, there will be a booth specially for that. Meet and Greet your Voice Talents! From the voices of Inuyasha, Mirmo, Digimon Tamers, Ursula's Kiss, etc..It will be located at just besides the CreatiVoices booth and the dubbing booth. So we hope to see you there!
Visit the chatrooms at herotvonline.tv for more information.
What Goes Around?
The September 8 Batch of Voiceworx! ends with a bang! Last November 10 at Red Box Greenbelt 3, Makati City 15 bright young talents (at heart!, well there is one who's very young :D) learns the craft of dubbing and voice acting. They had voice training and dubbing sessions every Saturdays for 2 months. And now its a continuing journey to experience more about this art and how it can help them in their chosen careers.
To see more of their pictures online click here: VoiceWorx2!
Or copy and paste this link to your browser:
http://choyg8.multiply.com/photos/album/246/VOICEWORX_2ND_GRADUATION
On another side, former South Border vocalist Luke Mijares, visits CreatiVoices Studios for the 2nd podcasting session with titikpilipino. This online filipino music website provides the latest buzz on your favorite OPM singers and artists -- listen to samples, download lyrics and pictures, and even buy original CDs online. CreatiVoices pairs with Titikpilipino.com for this project in the hope of introducing podcasting to artists and promote Orginal Pilipino Music in the internet. Their first podcast is with the charming Christian Bautista, for more details about this visit www.titikpilino.com
To see pictures of our podcast with Luke Mijares click here: titikpilipino podcast Ep2
Listen to episode2 of the podcast here: TPP Episode2
To view shots of Christian Bautista's podcast session click here: titikpilipino podcast Ep1
Listen to episode1 of the podcast here: TPP Episode1
VoiceWorx! Team
VOICEWORX!
Basic Voice Acting Workshop!
From the #1 Voice Over Solutions Provider in the country. Tips, Views, Hints, and News about the Voice over community in the Philippines and how CreatiVoices can make your VO requirements a breeze.
What's up?
Hello Everyone! It's that time of the month again, and as usual CreatiVoices leads another great October-November celebration! From our 2nd year anniversary to the graduation of the second batch of VoiceWorx! Its a double-double-double event (even the newsletter is!).
We'll first stop Voiceworx 3 is up! Its coming this January 5, 2008. The first Saturday of the new Year may mark the start of your new career in the Voice Over world. If you have been trying to break into the business for the longest time, or maybe you are just starting out, then what better way to jump start your career in voice acting by joining our workshop?! VoiceWorx! has been successfully producing candidates for new VO projects and preparing talents on how to handle voiceover work and present themselves to producers and directors.
For more details about this workshop, browse to the bottom of this newsletter or you sign-up now by clicking on the link below:
REGISTER NOW!
Or copy and paste this link to your browser:
http://creativoices.net/blog/
To learn more about our workshop you may call: (632) 729.7274 or 970.0971 (from 9am - 6pm, Mon-Fridays only)
Visit our website at www.creativoices.net and creativoices.com
Wassup?!
Ok here's more! The Animahenasyon 2007 is the first Philippine animation festival to be held at the Robinsons Movieworld, Robinsons Galleria from November 21-27, 2007. This week-long event features original Filipino Animation Content and since its a competition we'll see the best lineup of original stuffs, Pinoys have been working around. Creativoices is proud to sponsor the said event, the opening night features our very own Brian Ligsay as host and key speaker the following day to talk on the "Importance of Voices in Animation". Brian Ligsay is a Professional Voice Director and Actor on original content for games, multi-media and animation, here and abroad. This year he meticulously does work on two big animation projects for Korea and India. In 2006 his work includes voice direction for financial mogul Fernando Ortigas, Jr. and the first Filipino 3D-game published abroad, featuring Mike Enriquez and Vicky Morales.
For more information about Animahenasyon 2007 click here: go to ACPI
Or copy and paste this link to your browser:
http://animationcouncil.org
Watch the promo video on youtube by clicking here: Lets Watch!
Or copy and paste this link to your browser:
http://youtube.com/watch?v
WHASSHUP?!
It's a double event! The 20th Philippine Advertising Congress is going to be held at Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center (SBECC), Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City from November 21-24, 2007. The most anticipated event in advertising happens with CreatiVoices, as ASAP member Pocholo Gonzales, represents the company in this 4-day event. CreatiVoices is an outstanding member of this institution and today's leading Voice Actor and Dubbing Director Pocholo Gonzales says: "It's like going there on behalf of all the Voice Talents at CreatiVoices." The Ad Congress which happens only once every 2 years, is attended by top-notch AD Agencies, producers, directors and clients in the advertising world. "It will be fun and exciting, and I hope to bring back more projects for my fellow Voice Talents.." Gonzales adds.
To see more about the 20th Ad Congress this year, click here: Philippine Ad Congress
Or copy and paste this link to your browser:
http://www.20thadcongress
Hwhashup!!
And for our final installment of "What's up?" H3 is just around the corner! Hataw, Hanep, Hero 3 (H3) is the biggest animation network event of the year and it happens this December 1-2 at the SMX, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City. HERO TV, the premiere all Filipino (tagalog) Anime Cable Channel (Ch 44 over Skycable/Homecable) is celebrating its 3rd year of success with bands, singers, games, cosplay, and dubbing competition for anime enthusiasts and fans. CreatiVoices sponsors the event by spearheading the 2nd National Dubbing Competition this year. Not only is there a dubbing competition, but a dubbing booth as well. You can dub your favorite anime characters, be a "SEIYUU" for a minute, and even meet "real" Filipino Seiyuus (dubbers) and Directors on site.
And speaking of real seiyuus and directors, there will be a booth specially for that. Meet and Greet your Voice Talents! From the voices of Inuyasha, Mirmo, Digimon Tamers, Ursula's Kiss, etc..It will be located at just besides the CreatiVoices booth and the dubbing booth. So we hope to see you there!
Visit the chatrooms at herotvonline.tv for more information.
What Goes Around?
The September 8 Batch of Voiceworx! ends with a bang! Last November 10 at Red Box Greenbelt 3, Makati City 15 bright young talents (at heart!, well there is one who's very young :D) learns the craft of dubbing and voice acting. They had voice training and dubbing sessions every Saturdays for 2 months. And now its a continuing journey to experience more about this art and how it can help them in their chosen careers.
To see more of their pictures online click here: VoiceWorx2!
Or copy and paste this link to your browser:
http://choyg8.multiply.com
On another side, former South Border vocalist Luke Mijares, visits CreatiVoices Studios for the 2nd podcasting session with titikpilipino. This online filipino music website provides the latest buzz on your favorite OPM singers and artists -- listen to samples, download lyrics and pictures, and even buy original CDs online. CreatiVoices pairs with Titikpilipino.com for this project in the hope of introducing podcasting to artists and promote Orginal Pilipino Music in the internet. Their first podcast is with the charming Christian Bautista, for more details about this visit www.titikpilino.com
To see pictures of our podcast with Luke Mijares click here: titikpilipino podcast Ep2
Listen to episode2 of the podcast here: TPP Episode2
To view shots of Christian Bautista's podcast session click here: titikpilipino podcast Ep1
Listen to episode1 of the podcast here: TPP Episode1
VoiceWorx! Team
VOICEWORX!
Basic Voice Acting Workshop!
A New year Voice!
It happens on the first Saturday of 2008 and its the best news for you!.. If you have always wanted to learn how to do voices, improve your self-confidence, create characters out of nowhere, and make a living out of it - then hop in and have fun with us!
VoiceWorx! - the 3rd Voice acting and Dubbing Workshop is now open for reservations! That's right! You can now drop by at our studio to confirm your online registration to this overwhelmingly fun and creative V.O. seminar. Don't miss this chance of discovering the potential talent in you!
V3 CLASS SCHEDULES:
Regular Classes:
Once a week, every Saturdays.
Starting January 5, 2008
Class A:
Sessions 1,2,3 10:00am - 12:00nn
Sessions 4,5,6 9:00am - 12:00nn
Sessions 7 & 8 10:00am - 12:00nn
Class B:
Sessions 1,2,3 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sessions 4,5,6 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Sessions 7 & 8 2:00pm - 4:00pm
VoiceWorx! - the 3rd Voice acting and Dubbing Workshop is now open for reservations! That's right! You can now drop by at our studio to confirm your online registration to this overwhelmingly fun and creative V.O. seminar. Don't miss this chance of discovering the potential talent in you!
V3 CLASS SCHEDULES:
Regular Classes:
Once a week, every Saturdays.
Starting January 5, 2008
Class A:
Sessions 1,2,3 10:00am - 12:00nn
Sessions 4,5,6 9:00am - 12:00nn
Sessions 7 & 8 10:00am - 12:00nn
Class B:
Sessions 1,2,3 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sessions 4,5,6 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Sessions 7 & 8 2:00pm - 4:00pm
To register, simply drop by at the studio at the 3rd floor Left Wing Lightblue Bldg. 1745 Dian St. Palanan Makati City. For directions on how to get there you can check our online map here.
If the link doesn't work, copy this to your browser:
http://creativoices.net/blog/?page_id=8
There is a google map of CreatiVoices studios at the page link above, so you can easily find the exact location of the seminar area.
There is a google map of CreatiVoices studios at the page link above, so you can easily find the exact location of the seminar area.
You can also call (632) 729-7274, 970-0971 or text 0919-5731714 for more directions.
Business Unusual
CreatiVoices and ARIVA Events hosted the monthly PMA-GMM and Board Election this month and it was a great success. The Board of Directors election is one of the highlights of this month's general meeting. Congratulations to our business partner ARIVA! Events Management for their 2nd year anniversary last October 21, 2007. Happy birthday Ariva!
The Dynamic Duo - Brian and Choy is on the air again, this time over DWBR 104.3FM! They talk about the creative world of voiceovers, people's perception about voice actors and how voice acting can help you overcome fear of the microphone and boost your self-confidence! Many thanks to the host of the show Lu Mogel, for letting us share our thoughts on the matter. Her program airs every Sunday 9:00-10:00pm.
To listen to the program check out www.executivemusings.com
Or click here to go directly to their current broadcast
http://executivemusings.com/current.aspx
Stay tuned for more Updates on the voiceover world with CyberVoice!
Or visit our website at creativoices.net for more news on the VO world!
To listen to the program check out www.executivemusings.com
Or click here to go directly to their current broadcast
http://executivemusings.com
Stay tuned for more Updates on the voiceover world with CyberVoice!
Or visit our website at creativoices.net for more news on the VO world!
May the Voice be with you,
VoiceWorx! Team
Voice Over Solutions Expert and Services
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