David Jacobs
Practice Voiceover Anywhere
I was on Summer vacation recently with the family and we were waiting for breakfast at the Red Rooster Cafe in Beaufort, SC. Above the...
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David Jacobs
- Jun 26
The Creative Act: A Way of Being Book Recommendation
The Creative Act is an essential book on creativity for Voice Actors
David Jacobs
- Jun 2
Voiceover Copy - Don't Try and Get it Right
When approaching Voiceover copy, I used to ask myself how do I do this? What is the right way to voice this? As I learned later, there is...
David Jacobs
- Apr 17
Expanding Imagination
As I continue to hone my Voiceover craft, I realize how important Imagination is. It is key to good acting and thus key to good...
David Jacobs
- Feb 13
Acting and Voiceover - Connecting the Dots
In my pursuit of Voiceover, I have always been told to focus on my acting. It's so important to build you acting skills. So I have been...
David Jacobs
- Dec 19, 2022
The Importance of Improv for Voiceover
Voiceover, the art of providing a voice for recorded media, is a crucial part of the entertainment industry. From television and radio...
David Jacobs
- Nov 1, 2022
Seriously, I Have to Act?
Sometimes Voiceover is called Voice Acting. When I decided to pursue Voiceover, I just ignored the acting part. Surely acting wasn't...
David Jacobs
- Aug 31, 2022
Take the Time to Break it Down
You've heard it a million times and a good VO coach will teach you how to break down copy. Take it apart and find the beats and the...
David Jacobs
- Jul 27, 2022
The Cookbook Method of Acting Practice
You can never get enough practice when it comes to Voiceover or acting. Practice reading Voiceover copy or site reading just about...
David Jacobs
- Jun 7, 2022
How to Build a Strong Imagination
In Voiceover, imagination is a key skill. So many things have to come from your imagination. Who are you and who are you talking to in...
David Jacobs
- May 22, 2022
Lead-ins Are Your Best Friend
One of the toughest things in Voiceover is turning on the right emotion when you need it. You've analyzed the copy and found the beats...
David Jacobs
- May 10, 2022
The Benefits of Meditation for Voiceover
I have been interested in meditation for years and have always wanted to try it. I've made several attempts but can never quite get it....
David Jacobs
- Apr 22, 2022
Breathe and Relax
There are many keys to a good Voiceover performance and it turns out two of the biggest are to breathe and relax. Two things we usually...
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