Blog categorized as Voice Acting

Prep And The Pro

02.04.24 05:36 PM - By Paul Boucher - Comment(s)

In 2001 when I first sublet space in Sync Spot studios, I was the beneficiary of the knowledge and expertise of some of the most generous peers I’ve ever worked with.

Between studio owner Frank Laratta, engineers Jason Lawrence and Steve Allen (as well as Beau Shiminsky) who went on to found Ear Can...

The Power of Familiarity: Building Trust and Connection Through Recognizable Voices

15.03.24 04:12 PM - By Paul Boucher - Comment(s)

In a world filled with constant stimuli and ever-changing faces, there's something comforting in the sound of a familiar voice.

As a voice actor who’s been around for a couple of decades, my voice (and the voices of many of my pro peers) can be one of the familiar (and familiar-sounding) voices you ...

Is the Voice Actor REAL Enough?

22.01.24 02:51 AM - By Paul Boucher - Comment(s)

    Have you ever considered how important the personal authenticity of the voice actor you hire is?

     

    First, thank you to Donita Fowler, Performance Coach here in Calgary, for the catalyst moment. She shared Creator Report 23 from Linktree, which made me refl...


Moments of Truth In Your Biz

22.01.24 02:45 AM - By Paul Boucher - Comment(s)

    This week’s thoughts for the voiceover business were prompted by… Apple’s iOS 17 and Watch OS 10 Updates. You may be thinking… the boy’s lost his marbles. One too many gadgets!

     

    So first, let me quickly clarify what I mean by moment of truth.

     

    Every t...


If Bugs Sounded Like Dora

22.01.24 02:28 AM - By Paul Boucher - Comment(s)

    What if BB sounded like D the E, if the Thunderbirds spoke like Sponge Bob and Patrick, or if Homer had Foghorn Leghorn's voice? Wait a minute… THAT one might work.

     

    Damn, but we have fun as voice actors!!

     

    Have you ever seen an animated movie and bee...