Sunday, July 22, 2007

VOICEWORX ACTIVITIES




VOICEWORX ACTIVITIES




AUDIO SMART ACTORS

http://www.jeffreypfisher.addr.com/AGHR/index.html
Jeffrey P. Fisher
Jeffrey specializes in digital content creation including words, music, sound, and visuals. He works from his Illinois project studio on a variety of music, writing, and multimedia productions. He is the author of Ruthless Self-Promotion in the Music Industry, Second Edition, Moneymaking Music, and Profiting From Your Music and Sound Project Studio.

Harlan Hogan
Harlan is one of the most sought-after voice-over actors in the country. During his more than twenty-five years in the business, he has given voice to some of the most recognizable campaigns in advertising including: "It's the cereal even Mikey likes," "That little itch should be telling you something," "Good things come to those who wait," even, "Hey Culligan Man!" He's also heard on countless documentaries and he's that familiar voice that says, "This program was made possible by contributions to your PBS station from viewers like you. Thank you." Based near Chicago, Illinois, Harlan "Tele-Commutes" via his digital home studio, U-47 and ISDN Telos Zephyr. He is the writer of more than fifty radio and television commercials, more than twenty-five corporate and educational videos, and the author of, VO: Tales and Techniques of a Voice-Over Actor.

Together
Harlan and Jeffrey have collaborated on The Voice Actor's Guide to Home Recording book, the Voice-Over Success: What You Must Know to Compete in Today's very Different VO Marketplace DVD, and this Website.

Both Jeffrey and Harlan are available for individual consulting, training and presentations, and workshops related to audio recording, voice-over acting, and career success. Contact us for details.

AUDIO SMART ACTORS

http://www.jeffreypfisher.addr.com/AGHR/index.html
Jeffrey P. Fisher
Jeffrey specializes in digital content creation including words, music, sound, and visuals. He works from his Illinois project studio on a variety of music, writing, and multimedia productions. He is the author of Ruthless Self-Promotion in the Music Industry, Second Edition, Moneymaking Music, and Profiting From Your Music and Sound Project Studio.

Harlan Hogan
Harlan is one of the most sought-after voice-over actors in the country. During his more than twenty-five years in the business, he has given voice to some of the most recognizable campaigns in advertising including: "It's the cereal even Mikey likes," "That little itch should be telling you something," "Good things come to those who wait," even, "Hey Culligan Man!" He's also heard on countless documentaries and he's that familiar voice that says, "This program was made possible by contributions to your PBS station from viewers like you. Thank you." Based near Chicago, Illinois, Harlan "Tele-Commutes" via his digital home studio, U-47 and ISDN Telos Zephyr. He is the writer of more than fifty radio and television commercials, more than twenty-five corporate and educational videos, and the author of, VO: Tales and Techniques of a Voice-Over Actor.

Together
Harlan and Jeffrey have collaborated on The Voice Actor's Guide to Home Recording book, the Voice-Over Success: What You Must Know to Compete in Today's very Different VO Marketplace DVD, and this Website.

Both Jeffrey and Harlan are available for individual consulting, training and presentations, and workshops related to audio recording, voice-over acting, and career success. Contact us for details.

The VoiceMaster on Y SPEAK




The VoiceMaster talking about Voice Acting as an art and work

The VoiceMaster on Y SPEAK




The VoiceMaster talking about Voice Acting as an art and work

The VoiceMaster on GMA 7 Jessica Soho




The VoiceMaster interviewed by Jessica Soho on Batibot

The VoiceMaster on GMA 7 Jessica Soho




The VoiceMaster interviewed by Jessica Soho on Batibot

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

VOICE ACTING AND DUBBING Workshop this SEPTEMBER!

Start:     Sep 8, '07 01:00a
End:     Oct 27, '07
Location:     MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES
VOICE ACTING AND DUBBING Workshop this SEPTEMBER!!

CreatiVoices is happy to announce it’s new and dynamic VOICEWORX!!

1. Learn the skills and techniques to develop vocal

artistry behind the mic.

2. Develop and remember character voices like you’ve never imagined possible.

3. Meet industry icons on voice acting, you get only professional voice-overs teaching you what you need to know to get started.

4. One-on-one intensive training. 1:10 students per class.

5. Lessons in dubbing/recording by Dubbing Directors from HERO TV and ABS-CBN

Instructors: Danny Mandia, Alexx Agcaoili, Neil Ericson Tolentino, Pocholo Gonzales and Brian Ligsay

6. Actual studio recording and mock auditions

7. You learn how to jump start your career and market your voice!

Everyone is invited to join our upcoming voice-acting seminar this SEPTEMBER starting SEPTEMBER 8, 2007. Learn to develop your voice and boost your confidence today.

Voiceworx schedules:

Regular Classes:
Once a week, every Saturdays.
Starting SEPTEMBER 8, 2007

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

Call our hotline today!

729-7274 / 9700971 or email us your contact details at:

brian@creativoices.com
or drop by at the :

3rd flr Left Wing 1745 Light Blue building
Dian St., Bgy Palanan Makati City

REGISTER NOW!

DETAILS -

What is a Voice-Over?
“ A voice over is any recording or performance by one or more unseen voices for the purpose of communicating a message” – James Alburger. Any message you hear without seeing the

performer is considered to be voice-over. This means voice-over is all around us! Whether you are listening to the radio, watching movies or television, dining at your fast food restaurant or riding the rail transit, voice-overs can be heard!

Is doing Voice-overs hard?
Voice-overs can actually be done by anyone! And it’s a very rewarding job indeed. A lot of Voice Talents are being paid to play and many professional voice-overs get their kick out of the industry just by enjoying what they do. Anybody can do a voice-over, but not everybody can do voice acting.

So what is Voice Acting?
Voice acting is an art. And like all other art forms it has tools and techniques which must be mastered in order for you to succeed in the level of success you want to deserve. Its about finding the kid in you. It requires dedication and passion for doing Voice-over jobs, and lots of patience to master the skills.

True, not everyone can do voice acting, but anybody can benefit from learning how it works. In fact, many of the students in Creativoices Clinic don’t pursue voice-over jobs, but need the voice acting skills to further themselves in their chosen field.

How do I benefit from Voice Acting lessons?
If you want to break into the world of voice-overs, then voice acting is a must for you. By knowing how to express yourself properly, you can create real and believable characters for commercials, narrations, radio drama and most especially animation. With voice acting you can liven up a conversation and get the attention you want, whether its on a business or a personal level. If you or your job requires you to:
- Communicate with other people on the same or higher business level.
- Prepare Scripts, Write-ups or Citations for Productions
- Talk to customers or clients and close business deals fast and efficient.
- Constantly talk to other people and associates by way of declamation, speech or impromptu performance.
- Or maybe you love to sing, host or perform for an audience.
- Express yourself in a creative and entertaining manner.

Who can do Voice-Acting?
Anyone who needs to talk can communicate better when he/she uses voice acting techniques. Which means that even salespersons, promodizers, carpenters, engineers, attorneys, teachers, draftsmen, doctors, nurses, utility personnel, front desk officers, etc.. can learn voice acting, and benefit from expressing or communicating properly and creatively, with their peers.

What is Creativoices Clinic?
Creativoices Clinic is one of the departments of Creativoices Productions – the premier voice over solutions provider in the country. And it is now offering the Creative Voice Acting Workshop, the only one of its kind in the Philippines today. There are many voice acting schools abroad and many Voice talents offering “experience” based teaching, but none offers a detailed and thorough application and training by book and modules like Creativoices Clinic.

What do I expect from the training?
In Creative Voice Acting Workshop, you’ll get:
1. Personalized, one on one voice coaching and training throughout the workshop - from real and credible Voice Acting Professionals
2. Information you need to know to become a successful voice actor and communicator.
3. Create real and believable characters from within you and learn how to bring them back when needed.
4. Training materials and assignments to keep you at pace with the workshop and rapidly develop your voice acting skills.
5. Professional Critiques to hear and identify your voice qualities and problems.
6. Knowledge on how to self-market and promote your talent, professionally.

How does it work?
The workshop lasts for about 2 intensive hours each session, once a week. There are 3 training modules divided into 8 sessions and categories:
Session 1: The Voice That Works
Session 2: Starting Over – What it takes to be a voice talent
Session 3: Accents, Dictions, Variety, Articulation and Movement
Session 4: Creating interesting and unique character voices
Session 5: Developing skills for listening and responding in scripts. Working with single voice copies.
Session 6: Working with dialogue and multi-voice copies.
Session 7: Fine tuning your performance, and learning how to market yourself.
Session 8: Mock Auditions with Critique board and Q & A forum

How do I apply?
You can visit our website or email: brian@creativoices.com with the heading: CREATIVOICES CLINIC. Add the following contact information:
Name:
Address:
Landline:
Mobile nos:
E-mail:

And send us the email to receive a confirmation link and downloadable form from the internet. Our staff will also call you soon, so you can ask more about the workshop, especially about the referral program.

How much does it cost?
For the whole program the total cost is Php 8,000 only. 50% down payment and the remaining balance on the 4th session. It includes fees for the instructor, venue and training materials. A one time, non-refundable reservation fee of Php 1000.00 will guarantee your seat. Students may also take advantage of the referral program.

What is the referral program?
For a limited time only, students can now avail of this special program. Please review the terms and conditions carefully.
1. Applicants must be 18 years old and above and residing in the Philippines.
2. Application forms for the referral program must be fully completed.
3. Only Workshop students may apply for the referral program.
4. Applicants will get Php 1,000 per successful referral.
5. Incentives may be in form of cash or deferred through the candidate’s course. Which means if you get 8 successful referrals, you study the whole program for FREE.
6. Incentives can only be claimed if the referrals has paid in full.
7. There are no limits to referrals, and students may still avail of the program even after the course.
8. Creativoices Productions reserves the right to terminate any referral program anytime.
Schedule of Training and Workshop
Start of Classes will be on SEPTEMBER 8, 2007 (Saturday) and every Saturday thereof:
1st class – 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
2nd class – 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

*PILOT CLASS - 1st come, first serve basis

Limited slots remaining. Interested parties may e-mail: brian@creativoices.com or visit our website: www.creativoices.com. You can also checkout our web blog at: http://creativoices.blogspot.com

VOICE ACTING AND DUBBING Workshop this SEPTEMBER!

Start:     Sep 8, '07 01:00a
End:     Oct 27, '07
Location:     MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES
VOICE ACTING AND DUBBING Workshop this SEPTEMBER!!

CreatiVoices is happy to announce it’s new and dynamic VOICEWORX!!

1. Learn the skills and techniques to develop vocal

artistry behind the mic.

2. Develop and remember character voices like you’ve never imagined possible.

3. Meet industry icons on voice acting, you get only professional voice-overs teaching you what you need to know to get started.

4. One-on-one intensive training. 1:10 students per class.

5. Lessons in dubbing/recording by Dubbing Directors from HERO TV and ABS-CBN

Instructors: Danny Mandia, Alexx Agcaoili, Neil Ericson Tolentino, Pocholo Gonzales and Brian Ligsay

6. Actual studio recording and mock auditions

7. You learn how to jump start your career and market your voice!

Everyone is invited to join our upcoming voice-acting seminar this SEPTEMBER starting SEPTEMBER 8, 2007. Learn to develop your voice and boost your confidence today.

Voiceworx schedules:

Regular Classes:
Once a week, every Saturdays.
Starting SEPTEMBER 8, 2007

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

Call our hotline today!

729-7274 / 9700971 or email us your contact details at:

brian@creativoices.com
or drop by at the :

3rd flr Left Wing 1745 Light Blue building
Dian St., Bgy Palanan Makati City

REGISTER NOW!

DETAILS -

What is a Voice-Over?
“ A voice over is any recording or performance by one or more unseen voices for the purpose of communicating a message” – James Alburger. Any message you hear without seeing the

performer is considered to be voice-over. This means voice-over is all around us! Whether you are listening to the radio, watching movies or television, dining at your fast food restaurant or riding the rail transit, voice-overs can be heard!

Is doing Voice-overs hard?
Voice-overs can actually be done by anyone! And it’s a very rewarding job indeed. A lot of Voice Talents are being paid to play and many professional voice-overs get their kick out of the industry just by enjoying what they do. Anybody can do a voice-over, but not everybody can do voice acting.

So what is Voice Acting?
Voice acting is an art. And like all other art forms it has tools and techniques which must be mastered in order for you to succeed in the level of success you want to deserve. Its about finding the kid in you. It requires dedication and passion for doing Voice-over jobs, and lots of patience to master the skills.

True, not everyone can do voice acting, but anybody can benefit from learning how it works. In fact, many of the students in Creativoices Clinic don’t pursue voice-over jobs, but need the voice acting skills to further themselves in their chosen field.

How do I benefit from Voice Acting lessons?
If you want to break into the world of voice-overs, then voice acting is a must for you. By knowing how to express yourself properly, you can create real and believable characters for commercials, narrations, radio drama and most especially animation. With voice acting you can liven up a conversation and get the attention you want, whether its on a business or a personal level. If you or your job requires you to:
- Communicate with other people on the same or higher business level.
- Prepare Scripts, Write-ups or Citations for Productions
- Talk to customers or clients and close business deals fast and efficient.
- Constantly talk to other people and associates by way of declamation, speech or impromptu performance.
- Or maybe you love to sing, host or perform for an audience.
- Express yourself in a creative and entertaining manner.

Who can do Voice-Acting?
Anyone who needs to talk can communicate better when he/she uses voice acting techniques. Which means that even salespersons, promodizers, carpenters, engineers, attorneys, teachers, draftsmen, doctors, nurses, utility personnel, front desk officers, etc.. can learn voice acting, and benefit from expressing or communicating properly and creatively, with their peers.

What is Creativoices Clinic?
Creativoices Clinic is one of the departments of Creativoices Productions – the premier voice over solutions provider in the country. And it is now offering the Creative Voice Acting Workshop, the only one of its kind in the Philippines today. There are many voice acting schools abroad and many Voice talents offering “experience” based teaching, but none offers a detailed and thorough application and training by book and modules like Creativoices Clinic.

What do I expect from the training?
In Creative Voice Acting Workshop, you’ll get:
1. Personalized, one on one voice coaching and training throughout the workshop - from real and credible Voice Acting Professionals
2. Information you need to know to become a successful voice actor and communicator.
3. Create real and believable characters from within you and learn how to bring them back when needed.
4. Training materials and assignments to keep you at pace with the workshop and rapidly develop your voice acting skills.
5. Professional Critiques to hear and identify your voice qualities and problems.
6. Knowledge on how to self-market and promote your talent, professionally.

How does it work?
The workshop lasts for about 2 intensive hours each session, once a week. There are 3 training modules divided into 8 sessions and categories:
Session 1: The Voice That Works
Session 2: Starting Over – What it takes to be a voice talent
Session 3: Accents, Dictions, Variety, Articulation and Movement
Session 4: Creating interesting and unique character voices
Session 5: Developing skills for listening and responding in scripts. Working with single voice copies.
Session 6: Working with dialogue and multi-voice copies.
Session 7: Fine tuning your performance, and learning how to market yourself.
Session 8: Mock Auditions with Critique board and Q & A forum

How do I apply?
You can visit our website or email: brian@creativoices.com with the heading: CREATIVOICES CLINIC. Add the following contact information:
Name:
Address:
Landline:
Mobile nos:
E-mail:

And send us the email to receive a confirmation link and downloadable form from the internet. Our staff will also call you soon, so you can ask more about the workshop, especially about the referral program.

How much does it cost?
For the whole program the total cost is Php 8,000 only. 50% down payment and the remaining balance on the 4th session. It includes fees for the instructor, venue and training materials. A one time, non-refundable reservation fee of Php 1000.00 will guarantee your seat. Students may also take advantage of the referral program.

What is the referral program?
For a limited time only, students can now avail of this special program. Please review the terms and conditions carefully.
1. Applicants must be 18 years old and above and residing in the Philippines.
2. Application forms for the referral program must be fully completed.
3. Only Workshop students may apply for the referral program.
4. Applicants will get Php 1,000 per successful referral.
5. Incentives may be in form of cash or deferred through the candidate’s course. Which means if you get 8 successful referrals, you study the whole program for FREE.
6. Incentives can only be claimed if the referrals has paid in full.
7. There are no limits to referrals, and students may still avail of the program even after the course.
8. Creativoices Productions reserves the right to terminate any referral program anytime.
Schedule of Training and Workshop
Start of Classes will be on SEPTEMBER 8, 2007 (Saturday) and every Saturday thereof:
1st class – 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
2nd class – 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

*PILOT CLASS - 1st come, first serve basis

Limited slots remaining. Interested parties may e-mail: brian@creativoices.com or visit our website: www.creativoices.com. You can also checkout our web blog at: http://creativoices.blogspot.com

Monday, July 16, 2007

VOICEWORX! IN ACTION




VOICEWORX! IN ACTION




Paul sings Nessun Dorma high quality video/sound




Paul's official websites have been announced.

http://sonybmg.co.uk/artists/paul_potts/

Official Website:-

http://www.paulpottsuk.com/

Official myspace:-

http://www.myspace.com/officialpaulpo...

Please do not promote any other websites in the comments. Any such comments will be deleted and your account blocked.

Paul Potts CD....

Paul Potts is currently recording a debut CD. It is slated to be released on 11 July. In the mean time I would advise people only to pre-order with reputable retailers.

Sunday Mirror article: http://tinyurl.com/2pwet4

New York Times article: http://tinyurl.com/2fpt4v

NBC performance: http://tinyurl.com/yphup8
Paul Potts has won the final of this competition. The prize is £100,000 and the chance to perform at the Royal Variety Performance in December.


Check out the show's home at http://talent.itv.com/

Semi final: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDB9zw...

Click this link for Observer interview with Paul Potts: http://tinyurl.com/2gza22

Paul Potts sings Nessun dorma on UK talent show "Britain's got Talent" featuring Simon Cowell as a judge.
Check out the clip of his semi final winning performance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDB9zw...

Comments about the performance only please. All others will be removed and blocked.

Aerosmith's "I don't want to miss a thing" is also featured in the clip, for those that keep asking!

For all those that seem to think Paul is a pro in disguise, please realise the following.
- Bath Opera is an amateur opera company staging a small number of productions a few times each year.
- Paul has performed in just 4 four productions with this company
- Paul has attended some masterclasses in Italy. These courses are designed for talented amateurs. All of these are paid for by those attending.
- A few masterclasses, even one with the great man do not constitute "a formal opera training" by any stretch of the imagination.
- Professional opera singers earn their living by treading the boards night after night week-in week-out, year after year with professional opera companies.
- Paul, has never earned a single penny from opera performance, other than winning a tv talent show in 1999 - the winnings funding masterclasses.
- Paul has not performed since 2003.
- He is not a professional opera singer pretending to be a mobile phone sales man, but rather he is a mobile phone salesman aspiring to be an opera singer.
- An operatic voice IS a trained voice.


Hmmmm, perhaps if I can buy a few classes at a pro cookery school, I can pass myself off as a highly experienced pro chef.....hmmmmm......

Paul sings Nessun Dorma high quality video/sound




Paul's official websites have been announced.

http://sonybmg.co.uk/artists/paul_potts/

Official Website:-

http://www.paulpottsuk.com/

Official myspace:-

http://www.myspace.com/officialpaulpo...

Please do not promote any other websites in the comments. Any such comments will be deleted and your account blocked.

Paul Potts CD....

Paul Potts is currently recording a debut CD. It is slated to be released on 11 July. In the mean time I would advise people only to pre-order with reputable retailers.

Sunday Mirror article: http://tinyurl.com/2pwet4

New York Times article: http://tinyurl.com/2fpt4v

NBC performance: http://tinyurl.com/yphup8
Paul Potts has won the final of this competition. The prize is £100,000 and the chance to perform at the Royal Variety Performance in December.


Check out the show's home at http://talent.itv.com/

Semi final: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDB9zw...

Click this link for Observer interview with Paul Potts: http://tinyurl.com/2gza22

Paul Potts sings Nessun dorma on UK talent show "Britain's got Talent" featuring Simon Cowell as a judge.
Check out the clip of his semi final winning performance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDB9zw...

Comments about the performance only please. All others will be removed and blocked.

Aerosmith's "I don't want to miss a thing" is also featured in the clip, for those that keep asking!

For all those that seem to think Paul is a pro in disguise, please realise the following.
- Bath Opera is an amateur opera company staging a small number of productions a few times each year.
- Paul has performed in just 4 four productions with this company
- Paul has attended some masterclasses in Italy. These courses are designed for talented amateurs. All of these are paid for by those attending.
- A few masterclasses, even one with the great man do not constitute "a formal opera training" by any stretch of the imagination.
- Professional opera singers earn their living by treading the boards night after night week-in week-out, year after year with professional opera companies.
- Paul, has never earned a single penny from opera performance, other than winning a tv talent show in 1999 - the winnings funding masterclasses.
- Paul has not performed since 2003.
- He is not a professional opera singer pretending to be a mobile phone sales man, but rather he is a mobile phone salesman aspiring to be an opera singer.
- An operatic voice IS a trained voice.


Hmmmm, perhaps if I can buy a few classes at a pro cookery school, I can pass myself off as a highly experienced pro chef.....hmmmmm......

Sunday, July 8, 2007

The Hope of the Voice Acting Industry

Creativoices Productions
The Hope of the Voice Acting Industry

With great talent comes great responsibilities,” as evidently seen on the works of Pocholo Gonzales CEO of Creativoices Productions. This man of action is using his experiences and theories to shoulder the fortification of the voice acting commerce.

Born with a vision, a chap with enormous passion on the field he truly belongs advocates the strengthening of the voice talent industry. At an early age of 12, Pocholo already visualized himself as a voice talent; he promised himself the glamour of radio by being firm on his dream to be heard by millions of people. Completely aware on how voice actors of before failed to make the profession a legitimate industry, he aimed to take the trade notches higher.

Filipinos are known for their talent, bearing powerful vocal chords that has been available ever since the era of zarzuela to radio drama. But the golden voice was turned into a cheap commodity.

Since then voice talents are taken for granted, now being paid by 80 php per script recording compared to its former price of 500 and 300 php, considering that voice acting has long been running as an entertainment and information channel and is still a necessity in the given scenes.

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A Blend of Voice and Technology

Adept voice control, latest technology and the best entrepreneurial skills, all combined for a business not only designed for profit but also as haven for voice talents, was started byPocholo with Chiz Escudero Pocholo Gonzales, CEO of Creativoices Productions.

Nagstart ako sa zero, wala akong pera ang naging puhunan ko lang boses ko.”(I started with nothing, the only asset I have is my voice.) But this field is the CEO’s first love so he braved the odds and turned his talent into a more serious business.

Through adequate skills and natural talent he operated a company dedicated for voice acting. “We started 2005, pero ang first name of our company is Univoicesal Productions. I was inspired kasi by Universal Studios pero short-lived siya so we created Creativoices Productions.” (We started in 2005 but the company was first named as Univoicesal Productions, because I was inspired with Universal Studios but it was short-lived so we recreated it as Creativoices Production,) he shared.

He recalled that, “Nagsimula kami sa maliit, recording muna sa bahay tapos nagkaroon din ng sariling recording studio at as of now I have 200 voice talents sa record.” (We started small, recording our projects at home until we had our own recording studio and as of now I have 200 voice talents in record.)

With a mission at hand, he prepared himself by taking the proper education. He took up a Bachelor Degree in Speech Communications and Masters Degree in Broadcast Communication at the University of the Philippines, Diliman. To flourish his skills even more he attended Voice Acting Lessons in Hollywood, mastering the art of voice acting in its various forms such as radio drama, dubbing, voice over for commercial, AVP and Narration.

He branded himself as the Voice master having the talent and the knowledge that will carry the future of this small-scale industry into greener pastures.

Pocholo is lobbying a blend of talent and technology, making use of the latest gadgets to enhance the voice industry. He is the spearhead of a now best selling service – the podcast, a revolutionary method of sending voice-over information via the Internet. Derived from its root words Ipod and Broadcast, Podcast resembles a radio program available in the Internet.

The company’s operations serve as a host that protects the rights of voice talents while ensuring not only the needed quality but to as much as possible exceed the studioclient’s expectations on voice services. With this, the company earned big clients from different industries such as politicians who used the podcast for its electoral campaign; (Election 2007, a tie up with inquirer.net is an example of Podcast) Advertising companies for voice over on commercials, TV and Radio companies for radio drama and dubbings and many other.

Standing solely in the market as voice providers, the company patterned its business from international voice over standards. There are many recording studios in the Philippines but only Creativoices focus on the welfare of voice artists.

Heroic Voice

Voice acting is not a dying industry; in fact just like celebrities flaunting their beauty in the screen, these talented people whose voices echo through the TV, radio and every other medium, should also have their share of the limelight for they are also stars on their own right.

The number of foreign shows that are turned into Tagalog broadcasting and Anime’s that swept the screens of today is a proof that Voice Acting is then and still an imperative part of entertainment. Therefore voice artists are also big players in the industry.

For the implementation of his plans, Gonzales established an institution that will serve aspocholo sanctuary for voice talents. “Why not create something for the industry,” he shared as he unravels his mission of founding Creativoices Productions. “Basically this is my passion, my first love, it has been here ever since but the craft was not professionalize.” So the young CEO took it upon himself to make his talent a better vocation. His small voice is his armor to continue the legacy of voice acting as he strives to change the future of other budding talents.

Creativoices for Pocholo conveys a lot of meaning, “Creating Voices, creative voices or the voice of creativity. So the company’s function is to focus on voice acting as an art,” he added. By establishing the company, Pocholo aims to address the individualism among voice artists. “Kasi dito sa Pilipinas ang problema ng voice talents, kanya kanyang diskarte kaya walang tintawag na market value. Kahit na anong galing ng isang voice talent Kung wala kang entity, pwede kang ibagsak ng malalaking kumpanya.” (The problem with Filipino Voice talents is that they work individually, therefore losing their market value. No matter how good you are if you don’t have an entity, big companies could easily turn you down.)

Next Generation of Creativoices

“Sound can be visualized and imagined a thousand ways so casting imagination to its listeners, that’s the wonder of voice over work,” shared by Pocholo also a Director of Hero TV and the youngest board member of the Animation Council of the Philippines.

Combing the flair for innovative voice acting and entrepreneurial skills, Creativoices is growing by leaps and bounds, “I keep on studying researching and discovering new trends” revealed by the voice actor as the secret components of a successful business.

Creativoices has been a part of E-services Philippines a fair designed by the Center for International Trade Exposition and Missions for IT companies in two years and by joining such exhibits the CEO is dreaming to make the Philippines the center of Voice over industry in Asia like call center or BPO in principle.

Envisioning the future of the company, Pocholo shared his plans, “Plan ko mag venture in the future sa another entity na related like video. Gusto ko din kasi ng mga video documentaries.” (I’m planning to venture into another entity that is related to audio projects like video because I am fond of video documentaries as well.) The company’s focus is on the artistry of being a voice talent; and because of technology nothing is impossible on producing the best audiovisuals giving limitless possibilities to their listeners and viewers.

For more information on Creativoices Productions log on to www.creativoices.com.
 

The Hope of the Voice Acting Industry

Creativoices Productions
The Hope of the Voice Acting Industry

With great talent comes great responsibilities,” as evidently seen on the works of Pocholo Gonzales CEO of Creativoices Productions. This man of action is using his experiences and theories to shoulder the fortification of the voice acting commerce.

Born with a vision, a chap with enormous passion on the field he truly belongs advocates the strengthening of the voice talent industry. At an early age of 12, Pocholo already visualized himself as a voice talent; he promised himself the glamour of radio by being firm on his dream to be heard by millions of people. Completely aware on how voice actors of before failed to make the profession a legitimate industry, he aimed to take the trade notches higher.

Filipinos are known for their talent, bearing powerful vocal chords that has been available ever since the era of zarzuela to radio drama. But the golden voice was turned into a cheap commodity.

Since then voice talents are taken for granted, now being paid by 80 php per script recording compared to its former price of 500 and 300 php, considering that voice acting has long been running as an entertainment and information channel and is still a necessity in the given scenes.

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A Blend of Voice and Technology

Adept voice control, latest technology and the best entrepreneurial skills, all combined for a business not only designed for profit but also as haven for voice talents, was started byPocholo with Chiz Escudero Pocholo Gonzales, CEO of Creativoices Productions.

Nagstart ako sa zero, wala akong pera ang naging puhunan ko lang boses ko.”(I started with nothing, the only asset I have is my voice.) But this field is the CEO’s first love so he braved the odds and turned his talent into a more serious business.

Through adequate skills and natural talent he operated a company dedicated for voice acting. “We started 2005, pero ang first name of our company is Univoicesal Productions. I was inspired kasi by Universal Studios pero short-lived siya so we created Creativoices Productions.” (We started in 2005 but the company was first named as Univoicesal Productions, because I was inspired with Universal Studios but it was short-lived so we recreated it as Creativoices Production,) he shared.

He recalled that, “Nagsimula kami sa maliit, recording muna sa bahay tapos nagkaroon din ng sariling recording studio at as of now I have 200 voice talents sa record.” (We started small, recording our projects at home until we had our own recording studio and as of now I have 200 voice talents in record.)

With a mission at hand, he prepared himself by taking the proper education. He took up a Bachelor Degree in Speech Communications and Masters Degree in Broadcast Communication at the University of the Philippines, Diliman. To flourish his skills even more he attended Voice Acting Lessons in Hollywood, mastering the art of voice acting in its various forms such as radio drama, dubbing, voice over for commercial, AVP and Narration.

He branded himself as the Voice master having the talent and the knowledge that will carry the future of this small-scale industry into greener pastures.

Pocholo is lobbying a blend of talent and technology, making use of the latest gadgets to enhance the voice industry. He is the spearhead of a now best selling service – the podcast, a revolutionary method of sending voice-over information via the Internet. Derived from its root words Ipod and Broadcast, Podcast resembles a radio program available in the Internet.

The company’s operations serve as a host that protects the rights of voice talents while ensuring not only the needed quality but to as much as possible exceed the studioclient’s expectations on voice services. With this, the company earned big clients from different industries such as politicians who used the podcast for its electoral campaign; (Election 2007, a tie up with inquirer.net is an example of Podcast) Advertising companies for voice over on commercials, TV and Radio companies for radio drama and dubbings and many other.

Standing solely in the market as voice providers, the company patterned its business from international voice over standards. There are many recording studios in the Philippines but only Creativoices focus on the welfare of voice artists.

Heroic Voice

Voice acting is not a dying industry; in fact just like celebrities flaunting their beauty in the screen, these talented people whose voices echo through the TV, radio and every other medium, should also have their share of the limelight for they are also stars on their own right.

The number of foreign shows that are turned into Tagalog broadcasting and Anime’s that swept the screens of today is a proof that Voice Acting is then and still an imperative part of entertainment. Therefore voice artists are also big players in the industry.

For the implementation of his plans, Gonzales established an institution that will serve aspocholo sanctuary for voice talents. “Why not create something for the industry,” he shared as he unravels his mission of founding Creativoices Productions. “Basically this is my passion, my first love, it has been here ever since but the craft was not professionalize.” So the young CEO took it upon himself to make his talent a better vocation. His small voice is his armor to continue the legacy of voice acting as he strives to change the future of other budding talents.

Creativoices for Pocholo conveys a lot of meaning, “Creating Voices, creative voices or the voice of creativity. So the company’s function is to focus on voice acting as an art,” he added. By establishing the company, Pocholo aims to address the individualism among voice artists. “Kasi dito sa Pilipinas ang problema ng voice talents, kanya kanyang diskarte kaya walang tintawag na market value. Kahit na anong galing ng isang voice talent Kung wala kang entity, pwede kang ibagsak ng malalaking kumpanya.” (The problem with Filipino Voice talents is that they work individually, therefore losing their market value. No matter how good you are if you don’t have an entity, big companies could easily turn you down.)

Next Generation of Creativoices

“Sound can be visualized and imagined a thousand ways so casting imagination to its listeners, that’s the wonder of voice over work,” shared by Pocholo also a Director of Hero TV and the youngest board member of the Animation Council of the Philippines.

Combing the flair for innovative voice acting and entrepreneurial skills, Creativoices is growing by leaps and bounds, “I keep on studying researching and discovering new trends” revealed by the voice actor as the secret components of a successful business.

Creativoices has been a part of E-services Philippines a fair designed by the Center for International Trade Exposition and Missions for IT companies in two years and by joining such exhibits the CEO is dreaming to make the Philippines the center of Voice over industry in Asia like call center or BPO in principle.

Envisioning the future of the company, Pocholo shared his plans, “Plan ko mag venture in the future sa another entity na related like video. Gusto ko din kasi ng mga video documentaries.” (I’m planning to venture into another entity that is related to audio projects like video because I am fond of video documentaries as well.) The company’s focus is on the artistry of being a voice talent; and because of technology nothing is impossible on producing the best audiovisuals giving limitless possibilities to their listeners and viewers.

For more information on Creativoices Productions log on to www.creativoices.com.
 

Friday, July 6, 2007

Clean-Up on Corregidor




Paratroopers of the 503rd RCT mop up enemy resistance on Corregidor Island, February-March 1945. General MacArthur makes his triumphant return for the flag-raising ceremony.

Clean-Up on Corregidor




Paratroopers of the 503rd RCT mop up enemy resistance on Corregidor Island, February-March 1945. General MacArthur makes his triumphant return for the flag-raising ceremony.

Corregidor Retaken!




British newsreel about the recapture of Corregidor, February 1945. Paratroopers of the 503rd RCT jump onto the island, supported by an amphibious invasion by elements of the 34th Infantry Regiment.

Corregidor Retaken!




British newsreel about the recapture of Corregidor, February 1945. Paratroopers of the 503rd RCT jump onto the island, supported by an amphibious invasion by elements of the 34th Infantry Regiment.

Bataan Death March Reunion Trailer




A documentary about a 30+Year reunion of survivors and POW's of the Bataan Death March
For more information contact Aaron at Aarone@debt-professor.com

Bataan Death March Reunion Trailer




A documentary about a 30+Year reunion of survivors and POW's of the Bataan Death March
For more information contact Aaron at Aarone@debt-professor.com

Thursday, July 5, 2007

Transformers: The Game - "Peter Cullen"




This trailer features just under two minutes of an interview with Peter Cullen, the original voice of Optimus Prime, who will be reprising the role in the movie and video game.

"Based on TRANSFORMERS, DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures' upcoming live-action feature film due out July 4th, and produced in association with Hasbro, TRANSFORMERS: The Game lets gamers control the outcome in the battle for Earth as they choose to protect it as AUTOBOTS or destroy it as DECEPTICONS. Players will also experience the unstoppable power and massive scale of their favorite ROBOTS IN DISGUISE such as BUMBLEBEE, BARRICADE and others."

The game will be available on Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable (PSP) and PC

Release: Summer 2007

Transformers: The Game - "Peter Cullen"




This trailer features just under two minutes of an interview with Peter Cullen, the original voice of Optimus Prime, who will be reprising the role in the movie and video game.

"Based on TRANSFORMERS, DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures' upcoming live-action feature film due out July 4th, and produced in association with Hasbro, TRANSFORMERS: The Game lets gamers control the outcome in the battle for Earth as they choose to protect it as AUTOBOTS or destroy it as DECEPTICONS. Players will also experience the unstoppable power and massive scale of their favorite ROBOTS IN DISGUISE such as BUMBLEBEE, BARRICADE and others."

The game will be available on Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable (PSP) and PC

Release: Summer 2007

VOICEWORX! Basic Voice Acting and Dubbing Workshop




VOICEWORX! Basic Voice Acting and Dubbing Workshop




TRANSFORMER THE MOVIE MERCHANDISE LAUNCHING




TRANSFORMER THE MOVIE MERCHANDISE LAUNCHING