Forum Admin
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May 17, 2003, 10:29 AM
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Voice Actors: So You Want To Be A VA???
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I found this wonderful article written by a writer and voice director named Mark Evanier about becoming a professional voice actor. As he says on his site:
Here we address the business -- how it works and how to get in. WARNING: THESE PIECES ARE NOT ENCOURAGING. But if you're really serious about it, here's some info that might help...
So, for the unvarnished truth about voice acting, Please read:
"HOW DO I BREAK INTO CARTOON VOICE WORK?"
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CARTOON VOICE F.A.Q.
both by the aformentioned Mark Evanier.
For some voice actor history, Mark also has some other, very insiteful articles- please read those, too!
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Dave Koch
Big Cartoon DataBase
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Research Guru
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May 17, 2003, 12:17 PM
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Re: Voice Actors: So You Want To Be A VA???
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I did cite one of Mark's articles in response to a previous posting to the Forum by an aspiring voice actor seeking advice.
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"Oh boy." -- Allan Sherman
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Inbetweener
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May 17, 2003, 3:42 PM
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I'd love to be a voice actor, but mostly for animes. Being a cartoon voice actor wouldn't be bad either, I'm just saying. So that's all I've got to do? Well, here's looking at ya from the other side.
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Hakuna Matata!
"What do you want me to do? Dress in drag and do the hula?"
"Talk about your fixer-uppers..."
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Forum Admin
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May 17, 2003, 5:05 PM
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I was going to, too, I just could not find them! Just ound it again. Disheartening, but good!
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Dave Koch
Big Cartoon DataBase
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Directing Animator
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Jul 5, 2003, 6:09 PM
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Thanks Dave for sharing Mark Evanier Web site with us -- It's very informative and does answer a lot of the FAQ! about Voice Actors and acting !
STAR FOX! 
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ToonRadio! Dog City-Editer:TV.Com! Big Cartoon DataBase!
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Forum Admin
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Jul 6, 2003, 1:45 PM
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Starfox:
Yes, it is a very good site. I am glad I found it again, I think it deserves some reading!
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Dave Koch
Big Cartoon DataBase
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Zinc Saucier
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Jul 9, 2003, 5:18 PM
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Just b/c I remember this thread, I am posting this here as well. Hope to see you all there!
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On Saturday, July 12th at 3 pm PST/6 pm EST, ADV-based voice actor Greg Ayres will be our guest in the AnimationHQ chat room for his very own chat session! Greg has had major parts in the well known anime series Full Metal Panic, NeoRanga, Steel Angel Kurumi, and Saiyuki. He is also featured in two upcoming titles, Super Gals and Those Who Hunt Elves II.
For more information about Greg and how to get to the chat, visit the AHQ Events page.
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Animator
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Mar 16, 2005, 11:26 PM
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Thanks Dave for the article-I am aan amateur impressionist and have thought about getting into voice acting ffor the animation industry-Thans again
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Intern
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Sep 10, 2005, 9:26 AM
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I just sent off some parts for the latest episode of Toad Rage, so I just missed the chance to look at this advice. I will look at it now, so I can "learn" from my mistakes.
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Andy
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Supervising Animator / Contributor
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Jun 30, 2006, 9:13 AM
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comic con has done panels & tryouts for VAs. they may do the same this year.
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 "... when you're good and crazy, oooh, oooh, oooh, the sky is the limit."
"Because in this business reality can be *pretty* hard to come by."
- the Tick
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Supervising Animator
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Sep 6, 2007, 3:07 PM
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I really want to be a Voice Actor because I can range from Snagglepuss to Meatwad and I can do some other 'Interesting' voices.
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Thank God for kids who love obscure things-Lee Hazelwood (1929-2007)
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Apprentice
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Nov 10, 2010, 8:18 PM
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Thank you for sharing this. Useful.
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Apprentice
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Nov 12, 2011, 7:42 PM
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I've got amazing range. I can imitate the British version of Gex (Deep Cover Gecko, Jason Kreis), then switch over to Blue from "Blue's Clues".
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