Posted on March 6th, 2010 — in Great Media Tips, Marketers Den, Marketing, Promoting Stuff
Voice Over Jobs
When some folks imagine voice over jobs they consider acting. This is definitely one of the potential prospects of this career field. Acting work where you are heard but not actually visible could encompass anything from commercial work, advertisements, radio, even movies. We have all viewed movies, or television programs where the players are heard but not visible. All of the voice over work for these TV shows and pictures was most likely done in a voice over production studio by a team of voice over talent. Acting can be one very essential aspect of voice over jobs .
Another area where people are taken for voice over work is for radio and TV advertisements. It does not matter if it is radio or TV, someone had to recite the speaking part that you hear. Guess how uninteresting a TV adverts for a car would be without a representative in the background distinguishing the attributes of the car. Voice over work is even more important for radio advertisements. Without voice over actors, products and businesses could not be advertised on the radio, since radio is exclusively sound. You can occasionally even hear different voices in advertisements that are becoming more and more common online. Without a voice over narrator, there would be nothing for you to hear.
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Posted on February 11th, 2010 — in Great Media Tips, Marketers Den, Marketing, Promoting Stuff
Voice over jobs are not just about going into a vocal booth, articulating a few lines, then going home. It is about getting direction from various people at once, without taking it personally or feeling defensive. There are real skills involved in maintaining a voice over career. These are skills that usually not everyone is born with, regardless of how pleasant their speaking voice may be. You have to be the complete package to rationalize earning your paycheck. And before you even begin your career as a full fledged voice over talent, you must first begin with voice over training and a vocal coach. This education is indispensable for anyone determined to have a career in the voice over field.
The greatest recording engineer in the universe may be able to help you with mixing and dubbing, but ultimately it falls on you to present the professionalism and vocal skills promised to the client. First, you must have the acting chops to know how to articulate your lines. Then you have to cultivate on your accents, as well as your intonations. Various words should have different emphasis placed on them, but words that are spelled the same may not necessarily have identical inflection when said every time. It is fundamental to know this before you get in the booth and start recording. Otherwise, this can be a waste of the client’s time and put a tarnish on your reputation.
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Posted on April 30th, 2009 — in Great Media Tips
It seems like everybody these days is setting sail, cruising around the deep blue ocean on ships the size of small cities. Travelers return from their ocean adventures with strange and marvelous tales of grand movie theaters, huge climbing walls, water slides, and mounds of delicious food, but is this the reason why cruises have grown in popularity? What is it, exactly, that makes cruises so appealing to so many people.
Perhaps it’s the price. Long cruises, especially, can be expensive, and port fees, cruise cancellation insurance, and airfare (if it’s not included in the price), not to mention pricey shore excursions, can destroy your vacation budget. Just like with air travel, however, significant discounts can be found online and through travel agents, and when travelers factor in the meals, accommodation, and shipboard entertainment that are included in the fare, cruises can actually be pretty reasonable. There’s also less room for the typical nasty surprises that accompany traveling to exotic locations on your own.
Unlike land tours, which offer a similar sense of security when traveling, cruises also allow passengers a great deal of personal freedom and the ability to set their own pace. If you don’t feel like getting up for breakfast, then you can stay in your cabin and make it down in time for lunch. On a tour, if you miss breakfast, you might have missed the bus for the entire day, and you’ll end up stuck in your hotel, while everyone else is seeing the sights. Cruises have a definite relaxation factor that accompanies the fact that you are, essentially, staying in a floating hotel, which is one reason why cruises attract passengers who are celebrating honeymoons, birthdays, anniversaries, and family reunions.
The fact that cruises are actually carrying passengers from one port of call to the next with a minimum of fuss or fanfare is another reason for their popularity. Unlike planes, trains, or, God forbid, automobiles, passenger can sleep, eat, exercise, and even party while the ship is transporting them from point A to point B. As mentioned earlier, the pace is slower, but for many, that’s a benefit rather than a drawback of cruise travel. Also, once you get to your port of call, you’ll be all rested up for duty-free shopping (in the Caribbean, at least) or scuba diving or whatever draws you to exotic locales in the first place.
Traveling also entails meeting a lot of new peoplesome of whom are nice and some of whom are not nice. Dealing with nasty flight attendants, shady cab drivers, and grouchy hotel clerks can add a level of stress to travel that detracts from the sense of excitement and adventure that should accompany any vacation. Perhaps it’s because everyone’s so relaxed or perhaps it’s because the staff is brainwashed (or desperate for a generous gratuity), but, in general, fellow travelers and staff on cruise ships seem to be a whole lot happier, nicer, and more accommodating than your average human being you encounter every day. Your fellow cruisers, who come from a variety of backgrounds, are not only happier but also more interesting to be around, and you’re actually encouraged and able to socialize on a cruise.
But let’s be honest. Nothing’s more important to you than your stomach. Airlines understand that. It seems like, on some long-haul flights, attendants are walking around every hour with another opportunity to stuff your face. Airline food, however, will never be able to compete with cruise ship food. Food is often the highlight of a cruise experience. Whether it’s at a buffet, in a dining room, or in your cabin, the food is delicious, and there’s plenty of it. In fact, you might find yourself gaining a few pounds if you’re not careful. Luckily, that’s what vacation is all about. If you are worried about your waistline, there are plenty of opportunities to exercise and stay fit onboard.
Finally, one of the major reasons why cruise travel is growing in popularity is the variety it offers. Over 200 cruise ships float in the world’s oceans and rivers today, and that number is growing by the year. Just like with air travel, there are the big namesPrincess, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Carnivaland they each have their own fleet of ships. There are also smaller cruise lines, tailored to a specific region or for a specific purpose. These days, if you do your research, you can find the perfect cruise ship to fit your needs, wants and interests.
David is an experienced internet entreprenuer with over 7 years of experience. He owns and operates the site www.florida-bound.info. Visit the site for more info and specials on visiting Florida, plus other exciting places.
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Posted on December 30th, 2008 — in Great Media Tips
Formal night on the cruise - The agony and the ecstasy! How better to describe the romantic night when cruise passengers don their best formal cruise wear and strut their stuff?
For some men, it’s the agony of picking out your finest formal cruise wear, carefully packing them in your suitcase, unpacking and un-wrinkling them, and then, worst of all….. having to put the threads on. For other men, it’s the romantic ecstasy of seeing your dazzling beauty dressed in her finest, and walking arm-in-arm through the elegant dining room.
For some women, it’s the agony of deciding what to pack for the formal cruise wear night. Should it be black or brightly colored? Long or short? Or should it be slacks or a gown? For other women it’s the ecstasy of a wonderful romantic night of elegance.
Formal wear is somewhat subjective when it comes to cruises. Most often for men, it will mean wearing a dark suit or jacket and a tie. Tuxedos on some cruises are more common. In fact, many cruise ships will have tuxedos and formal cruise wear available for rent - in advance from the cruise line. You will however want to pre-plan and book your rental as soon as possible before you sail so you won’t be disappointed.
That was easy for the men. There is formal cruise wear available for rent for women as well. The same early planning and booking applies as for men. However…
For many women the task of preparing formal cruise wear can be much more exciting or much more daunting. Formal evening gowns are elegant and can be show-stoppers. But pant suits and slacks or skirts and tops can be glamorous as well! In fact a very practical article for any woman to pack is a pair of black silky “cocktail” type slacks. They take up very little room in the luggage and resist wrinkling! Matched them with a couple of tops, and you have formal cruise wear ensembles with very little fuss. And, most have stretchy waistbands so you can enjoy the wonderful culinary masterpieces in comfort! Flat or low heeled shoes make navigating onboard much easier and more comfortable.
These formal nights can make your cruise a wonderful romantic getaway! Exquisite cuisine, elegant dining rooms, intimate lounges, stage shows and reviews all lend themselves to enhance romance on board. Imagine a nightclub filled with tuxedoed men and sequin covered dresses on women. And everyone is basking in the radiant delight of the evening.
Some of the cruise lines request that you remain in your formal cruise wear for the entire evening. Others are more relaxed about the attire. And some, like Norwegian cruise lines operate on a relaxed “Freestyle” cruising atmosphere.
For those of you who absolutely despise getting all gussied up, most cruise ships have dining areas that always allow casual cruise wear. Remember however that most reservation only dining restaurants require formal or informal dress attire.
It’s always best, if you have any concerns about what constitutes formal cruise wear on your chosen ship, to check with the cruise line in advance.
So…..now you can relax. The tough formal cruise wear packing has been taken care of… and the excitement builds!
Brian A Schmidt is the author and web publisher of A1-Discount-Cruises.com - your #1 source for cruise information, discounts and great deals! Visit Cruise Wear to check out the fabulous cruise and resort wear deals. For more interesting articles visit our Article Map pages. If you have questions regarding choosing a cruise line contact us at info@a1-discount-cruises.com using the subject line “Questions”.
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Posted on October 19th, 2008 — in Great Media Tips
The beautiful tropical island of Puerto Rico is home to people that thrive on their fishing and agricultural skills. Puerto Rico is located between the Atlantic Ocean on the north and the Caribbean Sea on the south. Its fertile soil supports one of the densest populations in the world. Christopher Columbus was the first European to discover the island on Nov. 19, 1493. Early Spanish settlers named the island as San Juan Bautista, in honor of St. John the Baptist and named the capital as Puerto Rico, meaning “rich port”. In course of time, the names were interchanged; the capital came to be known as San Juan and the island as Puerto Rico.
The Spanish settlers used the city of San Juan as a shipment port for gold that was mined in Puerto Rico. Silver from South America was also stored in the city for trans-shipment to Spain. Droughts, hurricanes and a constant threat of attack from the British, Dutch and French plagued the island in the 18th century.
In 1809, political unrest occurred amongst the islanders, with a small group of landowners rising up in arms against Spanish rule. In 1897, Puerto Rico was granted a Letter of Autonomy from Spain and trade was opened up with the United States and European colonies. In 1898, the Spanish-American War brought an end to Spanish rule and Puerto Rico became a commonwealth of the United States.
The economy of Puerto Rico thrived during the 20th century and in 1917, the U.S. Congress granted US citizenships to Puerto Ricans. U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt launched the Puerto Rican Reconstruction Administration, which resulted in the development of agriculture, public works and electrification of the island. Puerto Rico was declared a semi-autonomous commonwealth territory of the United States in 1952.
Manufacturing plants from the U. S. mainland were attracted to the island, which ushered in a 20-year period of unprecedented economic growth. Other developing economies looked to the island as a model of industrialization and referred to it as the “Puerto Rico Miracle”. The 1970 census showed Puerto Rico in favorable light, with a large urban population for the first time in its history.
Undeterred by its politics, Puerto Rico’s economic growth continues and life largely resembles most U.S. cities in business, education, commerce and tourism. The music, arts, and folklore, however, are more influenced by all the elements of the island than mainland U.S. culture.
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Posted on October 19th, 2008 — in Great Media Tips
You know what you want to pack as far as your wardrobe for your cruise vacation, but here are the little essentials that you might not think about.
One very important thing to pack is a Wall Mount Power Outlet with 3 Outlets. Electrical Outlets in the cruise cabins are very stingy and if you want to dry your hair while your curlers are heating up you will have a problem.
When I pack, I put all of my clothes in Dry Cleaners plastic bags. These will keep your clothes from wrinkling. Pack anything that can spill in zip lock bags. An international power converter and a currency converter will be needed for European Cruises. Some people pack a night light for the bathroom. I have found if you leave the bathroom light on and close the door it is sufficient to guide you there in the middle of the night.
We pack a portable CD player with 20 CD’s and an alarm clock. We pack “two way” radios so we can communicate when we are in different parts of the ship. I like to sleep in when we go to the Caribbean and John likes to get up and have breakfast. He quietly lets himself out of the cabin, and when I get up I call him to let him know its “safe” to come back to the room.
In colder climates you will need a jacket and some long sleeve shirts. I always pack sturdy hiking boots if we go to Europe or Alaska. (Most of the time I wear them on the airplane with slacks since they take up so much room in the suitcase). They come in very handy when touring Europe’s sometimes centuries old cobblestone streets. When you go to Europe you will probably visit churches, and other religious buildings and proper attire must be worn-no sleeveless tops, no shorts and in some places a head covering. In Thailand it was necessary to remove our shoes before entering their holy places. You are in some else’s country and must abide by their rules. No matter where you are headed remember that cabins are small and have little closets and drawers. This is an important fact to know when you are packing.
Bring all of your toiletries, film, in-cabin wine, lotions, medications and dental care products from home. They will be quite pricey on the ship. If you have an on going medical problem have your doctor write a brief medical history so you can supply it to the ships doctor if a problem should arise. You should also pack things like, Alka Seltzer, constipation relief, cough drops, aspirin and band aids. Make up a little first aid kit that suits your needs. Don’t laugh, you will probably be trying new foods, eating more than usual, and you never know how you will react. Those items mentioned above are expensive on the ship.
A few things that are handy are clothes pins for weighing down the shower curtain (the showers are small and the curtain will stick to you when your wet. This really gives me the creeps). A highlighter is great for highlighting the activities on your daily cruise sheet. The night before highlight the events you want to participate in and all you have to do is glance at the sheet to know where you want to be and when. Tell your room steward on the first day to leave you two daily cruise sheets so each of you will have one. This way if one of you wants to go to the wine tasting and the other wants to join in the art auction you both know where and when. Then when it’s over, call each other on the two way radios and meet up for a drink or lunch or whatever. Another valuable little item is “post it notes” if you don’t have the two way radios. Just write on the post it where you are going and at what time and then stick on the outside of the cabin door. Presto your traveling partner knows where you are and when to expect you back. This is great for parents traveling with children.
Cruise Tip: Pack business cards with your email address on them. You meet all kinds of interesting people that you will want to stay in touch with. Some of our best friends are people we met on cruises, friends we continue to cruise with. I like to pack computer generated address labels to make it easy to send postcards.
I read this tip in several cruise reviews. Send a postcard to yourself. I have postcards from all over the world with the local stamps that I have sent to our home during each of our exotic cruises. I have a stamp from the CCCP - that was the USSR- years ago. Its fun and you will always get a chuckle when the post card catches up to you after you are home.
It is a smart thing to bring along your cell phone (which means the charger too). If you incur delays you can call your Travel Agent and have her call the cruise lines. You can make phone calls while you’re leaving port on the ship, and in some islands. The islands I have found to be cell phone friendly are the Bahamas, Bermuda, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Grand Cayman. It’s great for phoning for a cab to the airport, or getting in touch with friends when you disembark. On the islands that do provide service you won’t have to wait in long lines (pay phones on the islands is where the crew keeps in touch with home). It’s just a handy thing to do and would be invaluable in an emergency.
Please don’t forget a good sunscreen if you are going to the Caribbean. If you are from the colder climes and have not seen the sun in awhile you will NEED it. Even in Alaska you have to wear a sunscreen.
Lastly, don’t forget your camera. Put this in your carry on, do not pack it. I have a friend that went to Hawaii and video taped a wedding, packed the camera in her luggage and it was stolen on the way home. If it is digital camera take extra memory cards since you will be taking lots of pictures and the cards are more expensive once you leave home.
Follow this advice and you will have a very enjoyable and comfortable cruise.
Happy Cruising!
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