Voice-Over for Animation

Paperback

Main Details

Title Voice-Over for Animation
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jean Ann Wright
By (author) M.J. Lallo
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:288
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 190
Category/GenreCinematography and television camerawork
ISBN/Barcode 9780240810157
ClassificationsDewey:791.4334
Audience
General
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations Illustrated

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Focal Press
Publication Date 20 May 2009
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Voice Over for Animation takes animation and voice-over students and professionals alike through the animated voice-over world. The book provides information, exercises, and advice from professional voice-over artists. Now you can develop your own unique characters, and learn techniques to exercise your own voice gain the versatility you need to compete. You can also learn how to make a professional sounding demo CD, and find work in the field. The accompanying CD is professionally recorded, and features: scripts, Animation Talent Agent interviews, Casting Director interviews and Interviews with Animation Voice-Over Artists like Nancy Cartwright (Bart, The Simpsons) and Cathy Cavadini (Blossom, Power Puff Girls) and Bill Farmer (Goofy). This is an invaluable resource for animators and voice-over artists.

Author Biography

Jean Ann Wright serves as an animation pre-production consultant, specializing in writing and development, design, storyboard, casting, and voice-overs. Jean worked at Hanna-Barbera for eight years as an assistant animator. Her animation training included classes in writing and development, voice-overs, storyboard, layout, character design, and animation. She took voice-over classes from Michael Bell, a well-known voice-over professional. Professionally, she's worked as an animation writer, assistant animator, dancer, model, and television production assistant. She's worked for television networks, animation companies, and assorted television production companies.

Reviews

Nancy Cartwright: "MJ Productions is the coolest VO studio in LA." Ned Loft (Disney): "MJ is a fun and talented artist and teacher." Brian Nefsky (Disney Imagineering): "MJ runs great classes and is a great VO talent."