Transforming Your Video Message Into a STORYGrab your viewers' attention with some good ol' storytelling techniques. Dynamic delivery is the difference between a message and a story.
Bee Wrangling and Other Problem Solving Techniques No one wants bees in their house. Take a sec to panic, then get rid of them with some basic problem solving techniques. Bee Wrangling 101.
A Most Vocal EscapeMan cave. Quiet place. Secret hideaway. Whatever you call your personal retreat, get thee to it and away from whatever's stressing you.
Fun and (Improv) Games On SetThere's nothing like some improv training to add to the fun of a good comedic script. You just have to know what you're doing.
Are You the Tortoise or the Hare?It's not just WHAT you're saying on camera. It's HOW you're saying it, too. And pacing - your speed of delivery - matters. A lot.
Walking the (Fine) Lines Or how to release the inner demon (yours or someone else's) at the touch of a button. Don't say I didn't warn you.
Voice Over Bloggers to FollowWhat to learn what the voice over industry is REALLY like? Read the blogs of those who've been working in the trenches. We love to share!
Size DOES MatterDon't worry, baby, you're too big to get sucked down the bathtub drain. Likewise, 60 secs of copy is NOT going to fit inside a 30 sec spot.
How to Kill Your Self-Taped Auditions in One Easy StepThere's a right way to audition. And then there's the way to treat your creative spontaneity to a slow, painful death. Tough choice.
Getting FramedEver wonder what it would be like to be a magical portrait at Hogwarts? Well, now you can. Just don't fall out of your frame.
Give Mom and Dad Their Cap and Gown, Too You think sleepless nights with a newborn are hard? Just wait for those teenage years. Raising human beings isn't for the faint of heart.
Re-Entering the Third DimensionOut of the screen and back into real life. With Covid slowly subsiding, we're beginning to socialize like human beings again. Remember how?
How to Become a Go-To ResourceWant to be the actor who's called in regularly? One who's known to be talented, professional, and reliable? Simple - be easy to work with.
On Camera? Know Where To LookTalking directly to your viewers? With an interviewer? As part of a panel discussion? Comfort on camera begins with knowing where to look.
The Bus Ride From HellStuff happens. Inconvenient, unpleasant stuff. Rather than just stew in your juices, turn lost time into productive time well-spent.
Living Life as a Hyphenate Interested in a dual career? A job with a side hustle? Who says you have to be just one thing in life? Mix it up and have fun. Successfully.
On Set in SuburbiaEver see a film crew in your neighborhood? Wonder what goes on behind the scenes? Hint: patience, flexibility, and a little McGyvering!
5 Questions to Ask to Create a Genuine On-Camera PresenceWant to keep viewers engaged with your video? They'll feel like you're talking directly to THEM if you can answer 5 basic questions.
The Bright Side of Drudge WorkThe necessary evil. The stuff NO ONE wants to do. But if we don't, it doesn't get done. And it'll bury us. Better to just take charge of it.
Turning Endings From Bitter to SweetEverything eventually ends. And not always well. How do you handle things? Do you choose the bitter or the sweet? It IS a choice.
Perfect vs. GoodPerfection seems ideal, but there's a catch. Find the balance between unattainable perfection and wiping out on the Slip 'n Slide of life.
Making a Video? Delivering Believability & TrustCreating a business video? Grab some tips from the actor's world to help your execs become more comfortable - and effective! - on camera.
Reinventing Yourself Later in LifeDon't let fear move into the driver's seat. Take charge of your life and take on new challenges. And new directions. Just do so wisely.
On Camera Tips for Busy ExecsAbout to be on camera in an upcoming video? Put your best self on-camera with pro actor tips, tricks & techniques in this new video series.