Archive for the ‘Employment’ Category

AudioNowcast June 29, 2010 episode 86

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

The amazing Heather Halley was our guest for this first of two podcasts on voice over. This was a fun one.

topics included:

tales of the horror of not getting paid, what can you do to prevent it, what are the signs that it could happen to you and is speck work really that bad (yes but with some exceptions), voice over, what is it and how do you get it, why its more acting than anything else, Walla Groups the unsung heroes of the movies, who are some of the best actors to work with and who was not, plus a whole lot more, really this was our longest and possible the funniest yet. Thanks for listening and be sure to check out our Facebook page.

AudioNowcast November 22, 2009 episode 75

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Alternative DAW software and freelance horror stories top our list tonight.

topics included:

Alternate DAW software options, can you use it, do pros use it, what problems can you expect, VLC and why we love it (because it’s awesome), freelance horror stories, why you shouldn’t do it just for the money, also you will never ever get that promised bigger job (or will you?) why you should never be afraid to say its just not going to work, why you need to manage relationships and sometimes it’s ok to work for free plus a whole lot more. Thanks for listening and be sure to check out our Facebook and Myspace page.

AudioNowcast August 15, 2009 episode 71

Monday, August 31st, 2009

OK this one is late but well worth it as it was pretty fun, Mike Reagan composer (Darkwatch, God of War, God of War II, Conan) and Johnny O’neil from the band Lojic were our guest.

topics included:

Les Paul and all that he did, John Hughes and all that he did for Scott, Mike Reagan’s Journey from Berklee College of music to composing for the God of War franchise (there were matching jackets involved), music trends in video games, independent touring and why that’s so important, why its good to get out of LA to play live and so much more (tried to keep it short but no). Thanks for listening and check out our myspace and facebook pages.

AudioNowcast July 21 episode 70

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

This is our 70th podcast spectacular packed with great guest, gear, recording tips and even some career advice.

topics included:

Michael Jackson’s passing and its effect on the industry, a lot of the panel members did work for him at one time or another, Thomas Wendt talks to us from Germany about Record from Propellerheads and how awesome that will be (game changer)(no…really it will be) Vocals and how to sing, our guest Wendy Simon teaches vocals and has had a famous client or two (Pink), How do you put emotion into your performance, (visuals have a lot to do with it), Getting your music into video games with Gloria Soto music producer for Soundelux, what it should sound like, who you need to send it to, plus a whole lot more as the show runs about 95 minutes! Thanks for listening and check out our Facebook and Myspace pages.