David Jacobs
How to Cold Call for Voiceover
It's the one thing which strikes fear in to the hearts and minds of most people. Cold Calling, which is calling someone on the phone who...
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David Jacobs
- Aug 30
Your Voiceover Elevator Pitch
In casual conversation and particularly in business situations people will often ask what you do for work, You want to be quick and...
David Jacobs
- Aug 24
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...
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
- Feb 1
An AI and I Wrote a Story
I was messing around more with ChatGPT and decided to see if it could write a story. I started with one prompt and when it gave a...
David Jacobs
- Jan 18
Working with Your Inner Demons and Angels
Too many of our troubles come from negative thoughts and emotions. What you think you are. Anxious, fearful, angry, timid. I've been...
David Jacobs
- Dec 26, 2022
The AI Tech That May Actually Change the World
How did you like my last blog post? If you did not read it yet, check it out here. Surprise, I did not write it. It was written by an...
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
- Dec 15, 2022
The Best Business Lesson I Ever Learned
The first time I had a job where I was a manager with a staff, my manager gave me a book as a guide; Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr....
David Jacobs
- Nov 21, 2022
Dialing for Dollars
The best strategy when it comes to Voiceover marketing is a multifaceted approach. Content marketing via social media, email marketing,...
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
- Sep 28, 2022
Voiceover Accountability
Voiceover can be a solitary affair. We are entrepreneurs with little or usually no staff. It's just us on a daily basis. In the booth,...
David Jacobs
- Sep 21, 2022
Pin Your Confidence to the Journey
I am excellent at laying out a plan. I love that process. I can lay out a beautiful, great plan. My Achilles heel is executing that plan....
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
- Aug 19, 2022
Burger King Plays Against Type
For years we have only ever seen beautiful, delicious photos of food for restaurants. Ad Agencies go to such great lengths to make the...
David Jacobs
- Aug 10, 2022
Old School Radio Lives
As I have said before, I fell in love with radio when I was in middle school and high school. Back then, in the mid 70's and 80's, rock...
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...
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