Tuesday, November 27, 2007

AD CONGRESS SUBIC




AD CONGRESS IN SUBIC NOV. 21-25, 2007

AD CONGRESS SUBIC




AD CONGRESS IN SUBIC NOV. 21-25, 2007

Chūka Ichiban / Cooking Master Boy Tagalog Dub EP05 2/2




Chūka Ichiban / Cooking Master Boy Tagalog Dub EP05 2/2




Hataw Hanep Hero 3 2007 Contests Plug




hataw hanep hero

Hataw Hanep Hero 3 2007 Contests Plug




hataw hanep hero

CyberVoice!

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The Official Monthly Newsletter of CreatiVoices
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From the #1 Voice Over Solutions Provider in the country. Tips, Views, Hints, and News about the Voice over community in the Philippines and how CreatiVoices can make your VO requirements a breeze.

What's up?

Hello Everyone! It's that time of the month again, and as usual CreatiVoices leads another great October-November celebration! From our 2nd year anniversary to the graduation of the second batch of VoiceWorx! Its a double-double-double event (even the newsletter is!).

We'll first stop Voiceworx 3 is up! Its coming this January 5, 2008. The first Saturday of the new Year may mark the start of your new career in the Voice Over world. If you have been trying to break into the business for the longest time, or maybe you are just starting out, then what better way to jump start your career in voice acting by joining our workshop?! VoiceWorx! has been successfully producing candidates for new VO projects and preparing talents on how to handle voiceover work and present themselves to producers and directors.

For more details about this workshop, browse to the bottom of this newsletter or you sign-up now by clicking on the link below:
REGISTER NOW!
Or copy and paste this link to your browser:
http://creativoices.net/blog/?page_id=10
 
To learn more about our workshop you may call: (632) 729.7274 or 970.0971 (from 9am - 6pm, Mon-Fridays only)
Visit our website at www.creativoices.net and creativoices.com

Wassup?!

Ok here's more! The Animahenasyon 2007 is the first Philippine animation festival to be held at the Robinsons Movieworld, Robinsons Galleria from November 21-27, 2007. This week-long event features original Filipino Animation Content and  since its a competition we'll see the best lineup of original stuffs, Pinoys have been working around. Creativoices is proud to sponsor the said event, the opening night features our very own Brian Ligsay as host and key speaker the following day to talk on the "Importance of Voices in Animation". Brian Ligsay is a Professional Voice Director and Actor on original content for games, multi-media and animation, here and abroad. This year he meticulously does work on two big animation projects for Korea and India. In 2006 his work includes voice direction for financial mogul Fernando Ortigas, Jr. and the first Filipino 3D-game published abroad, featuring Mike Enriquez and Vicky Morales.

For more information about Animahenasyon 2007 click here: go to ACPI
Or copy and paste this link to your browser:
http://animationcouncil.org/page.php?p=81

Watch the promo video on youtube by clicking here: Lets Watch!
Or copy and paste this link to your browser:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=3s30gIQ9cH8


WHASSHUP?!

It's a double event! The 20th Philippine Advertising Congress is going to  be held at Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center (SBECC), Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City from November 21-24, 2007. The most anticipated event in advertising happens with CreatiVoices, as ASAP member Pocholo Gonzales, represents the company in this 4-day event. CreatiVoices is an outstanding member of this institution and today's leading Voice Actor and Dubbing Director Pocholo Gonzales says: "It's like going  there on behalf of all the Voice Talents at CreatiVoices." The Ad Congress which happens only once every 2 years, is attended by  top-notch  AD Agencies, producers, directors and clients in the advertising world. "It will be fun and exciting, and I hope to bring back more projects for my fellow Voice Talents.." Gonzales adds.

To see more about the 20th Ad Congress this year, click here: Philippine Ad Congress
Or copy and paste this link to your browser:
http://www.20thadcongress-theneworder.com/


Hwhashup!!

And for our final installment of "What's up?" H3 is just around the corner! Hataw, Hanep, Hero 3 (H3) is the biggest animation network event of the year and it happens this December 1-2 at the SMX, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City. HERO TV, the premiere all Filipino (tagalog) Anime Cable Channel (Ch 44 over Skycable/Homecable) is celebrating its 3rd year of success with bands, singers, games, cosplay, and dubbing competition for anime enthusiasts and fans. CreatiVoices sponsors the event by spearheading the 2nd National Dubbing Competition this year. Not only is there a dubbing competition, but a dubbing booth as well. You can dub your favorite anime characters, be a "SEIYUU" for a minute, and even meet "real" Filipino Seiyuus (dubbers) and Directors on site.

And speaking of real seiyuus and directors, there will be a booth specially for that. Meet and Greet your Voice Talents! From the voices of Inuyasha, Mirmo, Digimon Tamers, Ursula's Kiss, etc..It will be located at just besides the CreatiVoices booth and the dubbing booth. So we hope to see you there!

Visit the chatrooms at herotvonline.tv for more information.

What Goes Around?

The September 8 Batch of Voiceworx! ends with a bang! Last November 10 at Red Box Greenbelt 3, Makati City 15 bright young talents (at heart!, well there is one who's very young :D) learns the craft of dubbing and voice acting. They had voice training and dubbing sessions every Saturdays for 2 months. And now its a continuing journey to experience more about this art and how it can help them in their chosen careers.

To see more of their pictures online click here: VoiceWorx2!
Or copy and paste this link to your browser:
http://choyg8.multiply.com/photos/album/246/VOICEWORX_2ND_GRADUATION

On another side, former South Border vocalist Luke Mijares, visits CreatiVoices Studios for the 2nd podcasting session with titikpilipino. This online filipino music website provides the latest buzz on your favorite OPM singers and artists -- listen to samples, download lyrics and pictures, and even buy original CDs online. CreatiVoices pairs with Titikpilipino.com for this project in the hope of introducing podcasting to artists and promote Orginal Pilipino Music in the internet. Their first podcast is with the charming Christian Bautista, for more details about this visit www.titikpilino.com

To see pictures of our podcast with Luke Mijares click here: titikpilipino podcast Ep2
Listen to episode2 of the podcast here: TPP Episode2

To view shots of Christian Bautista's podcast session click here: titikpilipino podcast Ep1
Listen to episode1 of the podcast here: TPP Episode1


VoiceWorx! Team

VOICEWORX!

Basic Voice Acting Workshop!
 
A New year Voice!
 
It happens on the first Saturday of 2008 and its the best news for you!.. If you have always wanted to learn how to do voices, improve your self-confidence, create characters out of nowhere, and make a living out of it  - then hop in and have fun with us!
VoiceWorx! - the 3rd Voice acting and Dubbing Workshop is now open for reservations! That's right! You can now drop by at our studio to confirm your online registration to this overwhelmingly  fun and creative  V.O. seminar.  Don't miss this chance of discovering the potential talent in you!
 
V3 CLASS SCHEDULES:

Regular Classes:
Once a week, every Saturdays.
Starting January 5, 2008

Class A:
Sessions 1,2,3 10:00am - 12:00nn
Sessions 4,5,6 9:00am - 12:00nn
Sessions 7 & 8 10:00am - 12:00nn

Class B:
Sessions 1,2,3 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sessions 4,5,6 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Sessions 7 & 8 2:00pm - 4:00pm

To register, simply drop by at the studio at the 3rd floor Left Wing Lightblue Bldg. 1745 Dian St. Palanan Makati City. For directions on how to get there you can check our online map here.
 
If the link doesn't work, copy this to your browser:
http://creativoices.net/blog/?page_id=8
There is a google map of CreatiVoices studios at the page link above, so you can easily find the exact location of the seminar area.
 
You can also call (632) 729-7274, 970-0971 or text 0919-5731714 for more directions.
 
Business Unusual

CreatiVoices and ARIVA Events hosted the monthly PMA-GMM and Board Election this month and it was a great success. The Board of Directors election is one of the highlights of this month's general meeting. Congratulations to our business partner ARIVA! Events Management for their 1st year anniversary last October 21, 2007. Happy birthday Ariva!

The Dynamic Duo - Brian and Choy is on the air again, this time over DWBR 104.3FM! They talk about the creative world of voiceovers, people's perception about voice actors and how voice acting can help you overcome fear of the microphone and boost your self-confidence! Many thanks to the host of the show Lu Mogel, for letting us share our thoughts on the matter. Her program airs every Sunday 9:00-10:00pm.

To listen to the program check out www.executivemusings.com
Or click here to go directly to their current broadcast
http://executivemusings.com/current.aspx
 
Stay tuned for more Updates on the voiceover world with CyberVoice!

Or visit our website at creativoices.net for more news on the VO world!
 
 
May the Voice be with you,
 
VoiceWorx! Team
VOSES
Voice Over Solutions Expert and Services

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CyberVoice!

CyberVoice!
The Official Monthly Newsletter of CreatiVoices
To unsubscribe to this newsletter, reply with NO THANKS or click here and add the subject "Thanks, but no thanks".

From the #1 Voice Over Solutions Provider in the country. Tips, Views, Hints, and News about the Voice over community in the Philippines and how CreatiVoices can make your VO requirements a breeze.

What's up?

Hello Everyone! It's that time of the month again, and as usual CreatiVoices leads another great October-November celebration! From our 2nd year anniversary to the graduation of the second batch of VoiceWorx! Its a double-double-double event (even the newsletter is!).

We'll first stop Voiceworx 3 is up! Its coming this January 5, 2008. The first Saturday of the new Year may mark the start of your new career in the Voice Over world. If you have been trying to break into the business for the longest time, or maybe you are just starting out, then what better way to jump start your career in voice acting by joining our workshop?! VoiceWorx! has been successfully producing candidates for new VO projects and preparing talents on how to handle voiceover work and present themselves to producers and directors.

For more details about this workshop, browse to the bottom of this newsletter or you sign-up now by clicking on the link below:
REGISTER NOW!
Or copy and paste this link to your browser:
http://creativoices.net/blog/?page_id=10
 
To learn more about our workshop you may call: (632) 729.7274 or 970.0971 (from 9am - 6pm, Mon-Fridays only)
Visit our website at www.creativoices.net and creativoices.com

Wassup?!

Ok here's more! The Animahenasyon 2007 is the first Philippine animation festival to be held at the Robinsons Movieworld, Robinsons Galleria from November 21-27, 2007. This week-long event features original Filipino Animation Content and  since its a competition we'll see the best lineup of original stuffs, Pinoys have been working around. Creativoices is proud to sponsor the said event, the opening night features our very own Brian Ligsay as host and key speaker the following day to talk on the "Importance of Voices in Animation". Brian Ligsay is a Professional Voice Director and Actor on original content for games, multi-media and animation, here and abroad. This year he meticulously does work on two big animation projects for Korea and India. In 2006 his work includes voice direction for financial mogul Fernando Ortigas, Jr. and the first Filipino 3D-game published abroad, featuring Mike Enriquez and Vicky Morales.

For more information about Animahenasyon 2007 click here: go to ACPI
Or copy and paste this link to your browser:
http://animationcouncil.org/page.php?p=81

Watch the promo video on youtube by clicking here: Lets Watch!
Or copy and paste this link to your browser:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=3s30gIQ9cH8


WHASSHUP?!

It's a double event! The 20th Philippine Advertising Congress is going to  be held at Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center (SBECC), Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City from November 21-24, 2007. The most anticipated event in advertising happens with CreatiVoices, as ASAP member Pocholo Gonzales, represents the company in this 4-day event. CreatiVoices is an outstanding member of this institution and today's leading Voice Actor and Dubbing Director Pocholo Gonzales says: "It's like going  there on behalf of all the Voice Talents at CreatiVoices." The Ad Congress which happens only once every 2 years, is attended by  top-notch  AD Agencies, producers, directors and clients in the advertising world. "It will be fun and exciting, and I hope to bring back more projects for my fellow Voice Talents.." Gonzales adds.

To see more about the 20th Ad Congress this year, click here: Philippine Ad Congress
Or copy and paste this link to your browser:
http://www.20thadcongress-theneworder.com/


Hwhashup!!

And for our final installment of "What's up?" H3 is just around the corner! Hataw, Hanep, Hero 3 (H3) is the biggest animation network event of the year and it happens this December 1-2 at the SMX, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City. HERO TV, the premiere all Filipino (tagalog) Anime Cable Channel (Ch 44 over Skycable/Homecable) is celebrating its 3rd year of success with bands, singers, games, cosplay, and dubbing competition for anime enthusiasts and fans. CreatiVoices sponsors the event by spearheading the 2nd National Dubbing Competition this year. Not only is there a dubbing competition, but a dubbing booth as well. You can dub your favorite anime characters, be a "SEIYUU" for a minute, and even meet "real" Filipino Seiyuus (dubbers) and Directors on site.

And speaking of real seiyuus and directors, there will be a booth specially for that. Meet and Greet your Voice Talents! From the voices of Inuyasha, Mirmo, Digimon Tamers, Ursula's Kiss, etc..It will be located at just besides the CreatiVoices booth and the dubbing booth. So we hope to see you there!

Visit the chatrooms at herotvonline.tv for more information.

What Goes Around?

The September 8 Batch of Voiceworx! ends with a bang! Last November 10 at Red Box Greenbelt 3, Makati City 15 bright young talents (at heart!, well there is one who's very young :D) learns the craft of dubbing and voice acting. They had voice training and dubbing sessions every Saturdays for 2 months. And now its a continuing journey to experience more about this art and how it can help them in their chosen careers.

To see more of their pictures online click here: VoiceWorx2!
Or copy and paste this link to your browser:
http://choyg8.multiply.com/photos/album/246/VOICEWORX_2ND_GRADUATION

On another side, former South Border vocalist Luke Mijares, visits CreatiVoices Studios for the 2nd podcasting session with titikpilipino. This online filipino music website provides the latest buzz on your favorite OPM singers and artists -- listen to samples, download lyrics and pictures, and even buy original CDs online. CreatiVoices pairs with Titikpilipino.com for this project in the hope of introducing podcasting to artists and promote Orginal Pilipino Music in the internet. Their first podcast is with the charming Christian Bautista, for more details about this visit www.titikpilino.com

To see pictures of our podcast with Luke Mijares click here: titikpilipino podcast Ep2
Listen to episode2 of the podcast here: TPP Episode2

To view shots of Christian Bautista's podcast session click here: titikpilipino podcast Ep1
Listen to episode1 of the podcast here: TPP Episode1


VoiceWorx! Team

VOICEWORX!

Basic Voice Acting Workshop!
 
A New year Voice!
 
It happens on the first Saturday of 2008 and its the best news for you!.. If you have always wanted to learn how to do voices, improve your self-confidence, create characters out of nowhere, and make a living out of it  - then hop in and have fun with us!
VoiceWorx! - the 3rd Voice acting and Dubbing Workshop is now open for reservations! That's right! You can now drop by at our studio to confirm your online registration to this overwhelmingly  fun and creative  V.O. seminar.  Don't miss this chance of discovering the potential talent in you!
 
V3 CLASS SCHEDULES:

Regular Classes:
Once a week, every Saturdays.
Starting January 5, 2008

Class A:
Sessions 1,2,3 10:00am - 12:00nn
Sessions 4,5,6 9:00am - 12:00nn
Sessions 7 & 8 10:00am - 12:00nn

Class B:
Sessions 1,2,3 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sessions 4,5,6 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Sessions 7 & 8 2:00pm - 4:00pm

To register, simply drop by at the studio at the 3rd floor Left Wing Lightblue Bldg. 1745 Dian St. Palanan Makati City. For directions on how to get there you can check our online map here.
 
If the link doesn't work, copy this to your browser:
http://creativoices.net/blog/?page_id=8
There is a google map of CreatiVoices studios at the page link above, so you can easily find the exact location of the seminar area.
 
You can also call (632) 729-7274, 970-0971 or text 0919-5731714 for more directions.
 
Business Unusual

CreatiVoices and ARIVA Events hosted the monthly PMA-GMM and Board Election this month and it was a great success. The Board of Directors election is one of the highlights of this month's general meeting. Congratulations to our business partner ARIVA! Events Management for their 1st year anniversary last October 21, 2007. Happy birthday Ariva!

The Dynamic Duo - Brian and Choy is on the air again, this time over DWBR 104.3FM! They talk about the creative world of voiceovers, people's perception about voice actors and how voice acting can help you overcome fear of the microphone and boost your self-confidence! Many thanks to the host of the show Lu Mogel, for letting us share our thoughts on the matter. Her program airs every Sunday 9:00-10:00pm.

To listen to the program check out www.executivemusings.com
Or click here to go directly to their current broadcast
http://executivemusings.com/current.aspx
 
Stay tuned for more Updates on the voiceover world with CyberVoice!

Or visit our website at creativoices.net for more news on the VO world!
 
 
May the Voice be with you,
 
VoiceWorx! Team
VOSES
Voice Over Solutions Expert and Services

To unsubscribe to this newsletter, reply with NO THANKS or
click here and add the subject
"Thanks, but no thanks".
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Sunday, November 25, 2007

The CreatiVoices Experience: An Intern’s Eye

The CreatiVoices Experience: An Intern’s Eye 

DAY 1. October 18

      “Kung hindi ngayon kalian? Kung hindi ako kikilos, sino’ng kikilos”

      Urgency for completion. These line rang into my groggy mind and spirit as I, Mayie and Layla headed for Makati and finally have an internship interview with Sir Pocholo Gonzales, owner of the CreatiVoices productions---the country’s first voice production, school and management company for voice over talents. I was really sleepy on my way there since it was our organization’s Induction Party the night before that but of course I have to prioritize my academics and I successfully fought with the temptation to linger at my orgmates’ company. I was not even able dressed for the interview because of that. Luckily, the worries of being lost down the busy streets of Makati perished with Layla, a former intern at the said company, accompanying us.

      Aside from the impressive talk shared by the people from CreatiVoices during the symposium at school regarding the voice industry and ducking in particular, the infamous “Meteor Garden,” I did not know what too expect from the interview. I just know that my batchmates who incurred their internship at CreatiVoices learned and enjoyed their internship a lot. When I arrived at the office at around 10a.m., my quite tension-filled feeling faded since the atmosphere elicited by the office was homey and cozy. Sir pocholo was not yet around that time, just his secretary Ate Marice. Se asked for our resume and endorsement letters, which, we unfortunately have forgotten to bring along but she was kind enough to have it printed out. Then came Sir Choy with his wide smile and ushered us towards his table. He asked several questions regarding my achievement and goal in life. As I was observing him talk and scrutinize his applicants too, I said to myself that his workplace manifests his personality. Although I found him intimidating at first, he redeemed my notion of him because he intersperses his words of wisdom with humor. Also, I learned about how he came about having the kind of odd and rare job that he does and how he realized his dream of becoming the voicemaster in the Philippines.

      I was also surprised that the interview would turn out to be my first day in the company. By that time, Adrian was already there and together with Mayie, the succeeding hours spelled work. It was a lucky day for me since I witnessed the real deal of dubbing (a campaign jingle for a politician sung by Ades and the dubbing of “Chetan,” an Indian cartoon animation). In line with the latter, Mayie and I had been part of the “pre-production” when Sir Bryan, the co-owner and marketing manager of the company, asked us girls to write a negative article regarding the Stocks Exchange. He later disclosed that it will be used as filler for his line reading of “Chetan” because the previous script seemed insufficient. It was my first time to write on news regarding business and the stock market; good thing that we had a newspaper with us from which we could get ideas from but still, it was not enough. There, I learned that the stock market in India is called the Bombay Stock Exchange.  

DAY 2. October 23

      “Everyday is an adventure.”

      I embodied this line today since it was my first time to commute to the company alone and I feared I might get lost. But I arrived safely and on time, so I think! I was shocked to see Lovely (also a batchmate from Elbi) at the office who said that she will also apply for internship. Mayie texted me beforehand that she will not report for work today since she has to attend to a prior commitment. Thankfully, martin also came along and the batch of interns was increased. I was asked by sir Choy to make a press release for “OkDubberfest ’07,”a fellowship night for dubbers with a cause (its proceeds will go to a foundation). Afterwhich, Martin, Lovely and I continued working on an article about the company’s profile.We tried to look at it on another angle by using an intern’s perspective. 

DAY 3. October 23

      Expect the unexpected.

      I remembered this line from Sir Choy during my first day as an intern. This day spoke for it since we were asked to have a re-make of the national anthem. We surfed for images that bore the literal meaning of the lyrics of “Lupang Hinirang.”Sir Choy said that it will be used at a convention supported by the Philippine Marketing Association. Pinnacle software that was operated by Ades was very useful. I really wish that I also know how to use it.  

DAY 4. October 26

      After succumbing to German measles for two days, I’m off to work again. I was excited today since I thought that our schedule of going to ABS-CBN would push through but it did not. There had been a change in plan and although I was quite disappointed, I just consoled myself that I will also get to have the chance to meet and greet voice talents. The rest of my afternoon was used for researching on voice acting, the company and pod casting. It kept my afternoon busy. 

DAY 5. October 27

      Today was a blast!

      CreatiVoices paved the way for us, interns to attend a comic conference for free . The said conference listed down tricks and techniques on how to be a professional comic book and manga artist from professional artists of the field (such as DC, Marvel, etc.). The 5th Annual Comic Creative sponsored by the Glass House Graphics was a two-day seminar held at the Megatrade Conference Hall.

      It was a melting pot of creativity in printed form. Some of the essentials in comic creation are as follows:

    1. the four elements to become a pro-artist: ability to draw, ability to tell a story in picture, ability to create a saleable contemporary style, and professional attitude and follow-through,
    2. the editor’s job and the dynamics of the lay-out artist,
    3. the comics jargon such as reference (model) and swipe (sort of plagiarized figure).

       I had learned that despite the dying comic industry in the country, there is still hope for Filipinos whose life is in comic creation; there is still a market for comics after all. According to David Campiti the speaker, “Comics are after all, all about people.” And, I am sure that Filipinos as we are, we could capitalize on our empathy and kapwa culture in the creation of exceptional comics characters.

       To top it all, the location of the conference was strategic since it also gave us the chance to go malling (for tolerable minutes only). Mayie, Lovely and I went at Powerbooks and Booksale. Our eyes ogled at the sight of worthwhile reading materials. We were also served with sumptuous meals from Kenny Roger’s.  

DAY 6. October 28

      I was the first person to arrive at the venue (from the batch of interns); someone from Manila Bulletin (a cartoonist) who was interested on becoming a voice talent approached and inquired about the company. There had been a forum to jumpstart the conference. Day two of the seminar focused on writing the script for comics, coloring the panels and inking of the comics according from the experts and professionals of Glass House Graphics.  Since it was a Sunday, the conference hall’s spaces were filled up with an increasing number of people especially in the afternoon when press people swarmed the event. 
 

DAY 7. October 30

      Talk about Que Sera, Sera.

      I was early for work. When Sir Choy arrived, he proposed a very delectable proposal of an all-expense paid trip to Corregidor (worth Php 15000 per person) by doing storytelling.  I spent a couple of hours talking to the voice master himself on our way to the bank and Hit Productions too. In the latter venue, Sir Choy auditioned as the voice of Jollibee. Yes, it was a scoop for me, that Jollibee will now have a voice. I hope that he will be able to get that voice and finally have another legacy. Sir Choy’s personality was very consistent, he said that he enjoys his work and that he can not sit at home doing nothing because his system really hungers for voice acting. 

      In the afternoon, we just stayed at the office and watched the dubbed Tagalog version of “Hana Kimi” and “Cromartie High School” (which presented an absurdist genre). I also experienced how it is like to fun dub. During the merienda time, we ate the infamous Amber’s Piche-piche and barbecue. By the way, Ate Gretz made the batch of interns happy as she added up on our list.

      The evening was ecstatic or rather, we were ecstatic for “OkDubberFest” what was held at Access Point in Tomas Morato. There, I met dubbers from “Meteor Garden” (say the voice of Mei Zhuo); Matutina was there including a UPLB alumni (Carlo, BA Communication Arts graduate). The event revealed the other talents of voice talents; it also exhibited their flexibility. 
 

The CreatiVoices Experience: An Intern’s Eye

The CreatiVoices Experience: An Intern’s Eye 

DAY 1. October 18

      “Kung hindi ngayon kalian? Kung hindi ako kikilos, sino’ng kikilos”

      Urgency for completion. These line rang into my groggy mind and spirit as I, Mayie and Layla headed for Makati and finally have an internship interview with Sir Pocholo Gonzales, owner of the CreatiVoices productions---the country’s first voice production, school and management company for voice over talents. I was really sleepy on my way there since it was our organization’s Induction Party the night before that but of course I have to prioritize my academics and I successfully fought with the temptation to linger at my orgmates’ company. I was not even able dressed for the interview because of that. Luckily, the worries of being lost down the busy streets of Makati perished with Layla, a former intern at the said company, accompanying us.

      Aside from the impressive talk shared by the people from CreatiVoices during the symposium at school regarding the voice industry and ducking in particular, the infamous “Meteor Garden,” I did not know what too expect from the interview. I just know that my batchmates who incurred their internship at CreatiVoices learned and enjoyed their internship a lot. When I arrived at the office at around 10a.m., my quite tension-filled feeling faded since the atmosphere elicited by the office was homey and cozy. Sir pocholo was not yet around that time, just his secretary Ate Marice. Se asked for our resume and endorsement letters, which, we unfortunately have forgotten to bring along but she was kind enough to have it printed out. Then came Sir Choy with his wide smile and ushered us towards his table. He asked several questions regarding my achievement and goal in life. As I was observing him talk and scrutinize his applicants too, I said to myself that his workplace manifests his personality. Although I found him intimidating at first, he redeemed my notion of him because he intersperses his words of wisdom with humor. Also, I learned about how he came about having the kind of odd and rare job that he does and how he realized his dream of becoming the voicemaster in the Philippines.

      I was also surprised that the interview would turn out to be my first day in the company. By that time, Adrian was already there and together with Mayie, the succeeding hours spelled work. It was a lucky day for me since I witnessed the real deal of dubbing (a campaign jingle for a politician sung by Ades and the dubbing of “Chetan,” an Indian cartoon animation). In line with the latter, Mayie and I had been part of the “pre-production” when Sir Bryan, the co-owner and marketing manager of the company, asked us girls to write a negative article regarding the Stocks Exchange. He later disclosed that it will be used as filler for his line reading of “Chetan” because the previous script seemed insufficient. It was my first time to write on news regarding business and the stock market; good thing that we had a newspaper with us from which we could get ideas from but still, it was not enough. There, I learned that the stock market in India is called the Bombay Stock Exchange.  

DAY 2. October 23

      “Everyday is an adventure.”

      I embodied this line today since it was my first time to commute to the company alone and I feared I might get lost. But I arrived safely and on time, so I think! I was shocked to see Lovely (also a batchmate from Elbi) at the office who said that she will also apply for internship. Mayie texted me beforehand that she will not report for work today since she has to attend to a prior commitment. Thankfully, martin also came along and the batch of interns was increased. I was asked by sir Choy to make a press release for “OkDubberfest ’07,”a fellowship night for dubbers with a cause (its proceeds will go to a foundation). Afterwhich, Martin, Lovely and I continued working on an article about the company’s profile.We tried to look at it on another angle by using an intern’s perspective. 

DAY 3. October 23

      Expect the unexpected.

      I remembered this line from Sir Choy during my first day as an intern. This day spoke for it since we were asked to have a re-make of the national anthem. We surfed for images that bore the literal meaning of the lyrics of “Lupang Hinirang.”Sir Choy said that it will be used at a convention supported by the Philippine Marketing Association. Pinnacle software that was operated by Ades was very useful. I really wish that I also know how to use it.  

DAY 4. October 26

      After succumbing to German measles for two days, I’m off to work again. I was excited today since I thought that our schedule of going to ABS-CBN would push through but it did not. There had been a change in plan and although I was quite disappointed, I just consoled myself that I will also get to have the chance to meet and greet voice talents. The rest of my afternoon was used for researching on voice acting, the company and pod casting. It kept my afternoon busy. 

DAY 5. October 27

      Today was a blast!

      CreatiVoices paved the way for us, interns to attend a comic conference for free . The said conference listed down tricks and techniques on how to be a professional comic book and manga artist from professional artists of the field (such as DC, Marvel, etc.). The 5th Annual Comic Creative sponsored by the Glass House Graphics was a two-day seminar held at the Megatrade Conference Hall.

      It was a melting pot of creativity in printed form. Some of the essentials in comic creation are as follows:

    1. the four elements to become a pro-artist: ability to draw, ability to tell a story in picture, ability to create a saleable contemporary style, and professional attitude and follow-through,
    2. the editor’s job and the dynamics of the lay-out artist,
    3. the comics jargon such as reference (model) and swipe (sort of plagiarized figure).

       I had learned that despite the dying comic industry in the country, there is still hope for Filipinos whose life is in comic creation; there is still a market for comics after all. According to David Campiti the speaker, “Comics are after all, all about people.” And, I am sure that Filipinos as we are, we could capitalize on our empathy and kapwa culture in the creation of exceptional comics characters.

       To top it all, the location of the conference was strategic since it also gave us the chance to go malling (for tolerable minutes only). Mayie, Lovely and I went at Powerbooks and Booksale. Our eyes ogled at the sight of worthwhile reading materials. We were also served with sumptuous meals from Kenny Roger’s.  

DAY 6. October 28

      I was the first person to arrive at the venue (from the batch of interns); someone from Manila Bulletin (a cartoonist) who was interested on becoming a voice talent approached and inquired about the company. There had been a forum to jumpstart the conference. Day two of the seminar focused on writing the script for comics, coloring the panels and inking of the comics according from the experts and professionals of Glass House Graphics.  Since it was a Sunday, the conference hall’s spaces were filled up with an increasing number of people especially in the afternoon when press people swarmed the event. 
 

DAY 7. October 30

      Talk about Que Sera, Sera.

      I was early for work. When Sir Choy arrived, he proposed a very delectable proposal of an all-expense paid trip to Corregidor (worth Php 15000 per person) by doing storytelling.  I spent a couple of hours talking to the voice master himself on our way to the bank and Hit Productions too. In the latter venue, Sir Choy auditioned as the voice of Jollibee. Yes, it was a scoop for me, that Jollibee will now have a voice. I hope that he will be able to get that voice and finally have another legacy. Sir Choy’s personality was very consistent, he said that he enjoys his work and that he can not sit at home doing nothing because his system really hungers for voice acting. 

      In the afternoon, we just stayed at the office and watched the dubbed Tagalog version of “Hana Kimi” and “Cromartie High School” (which presented an absurdist genre). I also experienced how it is like to fun dub. During the merienda time, we ate the infamous Amber’s Piche-piche and barbecue. By the way, Ate Gretz made the batch of interns happy as she added up on our list.

      The evening was ecstatic or rather, we were ecstatic for “OkDubberFest” what was held at Access Point in Tomas Morato. There, I met dubbers from “Meteor Garden” (say the voice of Mei Zhuo); Matutina was there including a UPLB alumni (Carlo, BA Communication Arts graduate). The event revealed the other talents of voice talents; it also exhibited their flexibility.