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Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Cut Your Spending by $500 Per Month
Cut Your Spending by $500 Per MonthThe Consumer Reports Money Lab shakes loose a bushel of savings hiding in everyday spending.Find Cheaper Auto InsuranceAverage Savings: $65Annual surveys of Consumer Reports readers have shown that many have stayed with the same auto insurer for 15 years. Depending on your profile and where you live, you might be able to save hundreds a month by shopping around. (In all the categories listed, the monthly savings shown are Money Lab estimates based on what average consumers spend. Your actual savings will depend on your circumstances.)More from Consumerreports.org:• Spend Less on Everything• Dangerous Debt Consolidation• More Money-Saving TipsFor example, a married couple without violations or accidents but with a driving-age son in Los Angeles can save $380 per month on standard coverage by switching to a lower-cost auto insurer, according to data compiled by the California Department of Insurance. But a retired couple with no violations in Fargo, N.D., can expect to save only about $30 per month by switching insurers.How to Do ItStart at the Web site of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, and click on NAIC States & Jurisdictions to find your state's insurance department. Most provide comparative premium quotes based on standard customer profiles. If your state doesn't, you can get quotes from insurers by phone or over the Internet. You can also compare premiums from multiple carriers by using independent Web sites, such as Insweb, Insurance.com, and Insure.com.Optimize Your Life InsuranceAverage Savings: $110Life-insurance premiums have dropped so dramatically since the 1990s, it will probably pay for you to replace a policy bought years ago with a comparable one. A $500,000, 20-year guaranteed level term policy from Prudential, for example, would have cost a healthy, nonsmoking, 50-year-old man about $2,125 a year in 1998, according to Accuquote.com. Today the same guy, now 60, could pay Prudential $1,385 a year for the same coverage over the next 10 years. Savings: $60 per month.Another option at any age: Adopt a healthier lifestyle and get re-rated for a lower premium. For example, a 40-year-old man with a $1 million, 20-year term policy could save $50 a month by cutting his cholesterol by 30 points; $65 a month if he dropped 50 pounds to reach normal weight; and $165 a month three years after he quit smoking.How to Do ItGet a physical checkup and follow your doctor's advice for shaping up before applying for a new policy. You can get premium quotes at LifeInsure.com. Don't cancel your existing policy until you have a new one already in place.Shop Smart for FoodAverage savings: $200Making different choices in the supermarket and when eating out can net monthly savings ranging from $130 to $255. The average family of four can chop its grocery bill by $190 a month by shifting to a lower-cost mix of foods, according to data from the Department of Agriculture. The agency monitors prices of four nutritionally balanced grocery baskets at different cost levels: liberal, moderate-cost, low-cost, and thrifty. The liberal basket contains more food per month than the moderate-cost one, a greater proportion of pricier food like beef and fish, and more wasted leftovers.In 2006 American families spent 44 percent of their food budget eating out. By cutting restaurant spending in half, you can save another $30 to $60 per month.How to Do ItPlan menus around sales on fresh poultry, fish, meat, dairy, and produce, and make use of leftovers. Avoid costly prepared meals. Eat more low-priced, high-nutrition foods such as beans and potatoes, says Andrea Carlson, a USDA economist. Shop in lower-cost stores such as Aldi Foods, PriceRite, Costco, Trader Joe's, Wal-Mart, and Sam's Club, but be sure to compare prices. Try less-expensive store brands. Sign up for store discount cards. Stock up on sale-priced staples.When eating out, take advantage of prix-fixe meals and off-hour discounts. Eat half of the big portions in vogue today at the restaurant and take the rest home for a next-day encore.Stop Paying Bank FeesAverage savings: $25The American Bankers Association says 52 percent of consumers spend nothing on bank fees each month. But somebody's paying fees, and lots of them, because the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. says banks collected $39 billion in account fees and penalties last year. That works out to an average of $28 per month per household. But with some planning, you can pay zero.How to Do ItBank at a large institution with lots of ATMs in convenient locations to avoid the cost of using other banks' machines—as much as $4 per withdrawal. And use the no-fee cash-back option at supermarkets.More from Yahoo! Finance:• Get 6 Months of Credit-Monitoring for Free• Credit Card Debt: A More Taboo Topic Than Sex• 2 for 1, Free Delivery: Shopping Scams to AvoidVisit the Banking & Budgeting CenterShop for free checking and strictly adhere to provisions for a minimum balance, direct deposit, or other conditions to avoid monthly fees. Keep track of checks, withdrawals, and debits to avoid overdraft fees averaging $27.Call Up Phone SavingsAverage savings: $35The average family spends $90 a month for a home phone, cell phones, pagers, and phone cards, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. When we examined real phone bills, we uncovered savings from $15 per month for budget callers to $55 per month for heavy users.How to Do ItPeruse your last few months' phone bills to assess how many minutes you typically use on landline and wireless calls. Comparison shop among cellular service providers, the local phone company, independent long-distance carriers, and your cable TV company. Don't buy more than you need, such as an unlimited cellular plan if you rarely go over 900 minutes per month.Consider all possible money savers, such as measured local service, prepaid phone cards and cell phones, cut-rate long-distance carriers, VoIP service, and landline/Internet/TV packages.Pay Off Your Credit CardAverage Savings: $65On average, consumers who carry a balance owe $2,200, on which they pay 15.2 percent in annual interest charges. Eliminate that and save $28 per month. Some 15 percent of consumers carry balances of $10,000 or more, according to Fair Isaac, the credit-scoring company; they can save at least $125 per month by paying off their debt.How to Do ItPaying off your balance is easier said than done. The trick is to stop charging. Then pay more than the minimum required each month until it's paid off. Dig up cash for this from your U.S. Treasury stimulus check, garage sales, or extra work part-time.Increase Your 401(k) ContributionAverage tax savings: $125If you're not already contributing the maximum, put more into your 401(k), IRA, or other tax-deferred retirement account. You'll also cut the amount of income tax you'll pay each month. (Note that this does not apply to Roth accounts.)Paying $500 a month into your 401(k) plan, for example, will reduce your federal income tax bite by $50 to $175 per month, depending on your tax bracket. Of course, you'll pay that tax down the road, when you withdraw from your plan in retirement. But in the meantime, invest your tax savings or use them to offset rising prices elsewhere.
Cut Your Spending by $500 Per Month
Cut Your Spending by $500 Per MonthThe Consumer Reports Money Lab shakes loose a bushel of savings hiding in everyday spending.Find Cheaper Auto InsuranceAverage Savings: $65Annual surveys of Consumer Reports readers have shown that many have stayed with the same auto insurer for 15 years. Depending on your profile and where you live, you might be able to save hundreds a month by shopping around. (In all the categories listed, the monthly savings shown are Money Lab estimates based on what average consumers spend. Your actual savings will depend on your circumstances.)More from Consumerreports.org:• Spend Less on Everything• Dangerous Debt Consolidation• More Money-Saving TipsFor example, a married couple without violations or accidents but with a driving-age son in Los Angeles can save $380 per month on standard coverage by switching to a lower-cost auto insurer, according to data compiled by the California Department of Insurance. But a retired couple with no violations in Fargo, N.D., can expect to save only about $30 per month by switching insurers.How to Do ItStart at the Web site of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, and click on NAIC States & Jurisdictions to find your state's insurance department. Most provide comparative premium quotes based on standard customer profiles. If your state doesn't, you can get quotes from insurers by phone or over the Internet. You can also compare premiums from multiple carriers by using independent Web sites, such as Insweb, Insurance.com, and Insure.com.Optimize Your Life InsuranceAverage Savings: $110Life-insurance premiums have dropped so dramatically since the 1990s, it will probably pay for you to replace a policy bought years ago with a comparable one. A $500,000, 20-year guaranteed level term policy from Prudential, for example, would have cost a healthy, nonsmoking, 50-year-old man about $2,125 a year in 1998, according to Accuquote.com. Today the same guy, now 60, could pay Prudential $1,385 a year for the same coverage over the next 10 years. Savings: $60 per month.Another option at any age: Adopt a healthier lifestyle and get re-rated for a lower premium. For example, a 40-year-old man with a $1 million, 20-year term policy could save $50 a month by cutting his cholesterol by 30 points; $65 a month if he dropped 50 pounds to reach normal weight; and $165 a month three years after he quit smoking.How to Do ItGet a physical checkup and follow your doctor's advice for shaping up before applying for a new policy. You can get premium quotes at LifeInsure.com. Don't cancel your existing policy until you have a new one already in place.Shop Smart for FoodAverage savings: $200Making different choices in the supermarket and when eating out can net monthly savings ranging from $130 to $255. The average family of four can chop its grocery bill by $190 a month by shifting to a lower-cost mix of foods, according to data from the Department of Agriculture. The agency monitors prices of four nutritionally balanced grocery baskets at different cost levels: liberal, moderate-cost, low-cost, and thrifty. The liberal basket contains more food per month than the moderate-cost one, a greater proportion of pricier food like beef and fish, and more wasted leftovers.In 2006 American families spent 44 percent of their food budget eating out. By cutting restaurant spending in half, you can save another $30 to $60 per month.How to Do ItPlan menus around sales on fresh poultry, fish, meat, dairy, and produce, and make use of leftovers. Avoid costly prepared meals. Eat more low-priced, high-nutrition foods such as beans and potatoes, says Andrea Carlson, a USDA economist. Shop in lower-cost stores such as Aldi Foods, PriceRite, Costco, Trader Joe's, Wal-Mart, and Sam's Club, but be sure to compare prices. Try less-expensive store brands. Sign up for store discount cards. Stock up on sale-priced staples.When eating out, take advantage of prix-fixe meals and off-hour discounts. Eat half of the big portions in vogue today at the restaurant and take the rest home for a next-day encore.Stop Paying Bank FeesAverage savings: $25The American Bankers Association says 52 percent of consumers spend nothing on bank fees each month. But somebody's paying fees, and lots of them, because the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. says banks collected $39 billion in account fees and penalties last year. That works out to an average of $28 per month per household. But with some planning, you can pay zero.How to Do ItBank at a large institution with lots of ATMs in convenient locations to avoid the cost of using other banks' machines—as much as $4 per withdrawal. And use the no-fee cash-back option at supermarkets.More from Yahoo! Finance:• Get 6 Months of Credit-Monitoring for Free• Credit Card Debt: A More Taboo Topic Than Sex• 2 for 1, Free Delivery: Shopping Scams to AvoidVisit the Banking & Budgeting CenterShop for free checking and strictly adhere to provisions for a minimum balance, direct deposit, or other conditions to avoid monthly fees. Keep track of checks, withdrawals, and debits to avoid overdraft fees averaging $27.Call Up Phone SavingsAverage savings: $35The average family spends $90 a month for a home phone, cell phones, pagers, and phone cards, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. When we examined real phone bills, we uncovered savings from $15 per month for budget callers to $55 per month for heavy users.How to Do ItPeruse your last few months' phone bills to assess how many minutes you typically use on landline and wireless calls. Comparison shop among cellular service providers, the local phone company, independent long-distance carriers, and your cable TV company. Don't buy more than you need, such as an unlimited cellular plan if you rarely go over 900 minutes per month.Consider all possible money savers, such as measured local service, prepaid phone cards and cell phones, cut-rate long-distance carriers, VoIP service, and landline/Internet/TV packages.Pay Off Your Credit CardAverage Savings: $65On average, consumers who carry a balance owe $2,200, on which they pay 15.2 percent in annual interest charges. Eliminate that and save $28 per month. Some 15 percent of consumers carry balances of $10,000 or more, according to Fair Isaac, the credit-scoring company; they can save at least $125 per month by paying off their debt.How to Do ItPaying off your balance is easier said than done. The trick is to stop charging. Then pay more than the minimum required each month until it's paid off. Dig up cash for this from your U.S. Treasury stimulus check, garage sales, or extra work part-time.Increase Your 401(k) ContributionAverage tax savings: $125If you're not already contributing the maximum, put more into your 401(k), IRA, or other tax-deferred retirement account. You'll also cut the amount of income tax you'll pay each month. (Note that this does not apply to Roth accounts.)Paying $500 a month into your 401(k) plan, for example, will reduce your federal income tax bite by $50 to $175 per month, depending on your tax bracket. Of course, you'll pay that tax down the road, when you withdraw from your plan in retirement. But in the meantime, invest your tax savings or use them to offset rising prices elsewhere.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Roxorloops show part 1/2 french beatbox championship 2006
French Beatbox Championship 2006
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Roxorloops show part 1/2 french beatbox championship 2006
French Beatbox Championship 2006
13-14 october 2...
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Could peace be near for YouTube and Hollywood?
Could peace be near for YouTube and Hollywood?
Google's YouTube is quickly shedding its reputation in Hollywood as a clearinghouse for pirated content and could soon be home to clips from popular movies and TV shows--all legally obtained.
Insiders say the search company has adopted a more accommodating approach toward Hollywood, and that it's finally starting to pay off. Last week, Lionsgate struck a content agreement with YouTube in a deal that calls for unprecedented cooperation between a major film studio and the Web's largest video-sharing site.
That agreement is likely only the beginning. Other big media companies are in talks with Google about similar deals, say sources with three different entertainment companies. They detailed the ways Google has become more flexible in talks about sharing revenue and helping protect films and TV shows against piracy.
"We've been working with them on filtering and they're doing a pretty good job," said an executive at a major media company that has been critical in the past of YouTube's antipiracy efforts. "We're pretty impressed with the results and their ability to identify our clips and allow us to automate the process."
Google has piqued the interest of some in Hollywood with new ad-delivery and content-tracking technology that the company is developing
Google has also piqued the interest of some in Hollywood with new ad-delivery and content-tracking technology that the company is developing, according to three studio executives who spoke to CNET News. Google could one day enable content owners to insert ads into unauthorized video clips wherever they might be posted online.
Ricardo Reyes, a YouTube spokesman, declined to comment about Google's business dealings, but did say YouTube's commitment to copyright protection hasn't changed. "We've always been committed to it," he said.
Should Google succeed in convincing Hollywood to share content on YouTube, many of the company's copyright woes could be put behind it. Google could also generate new revenue from selling ads against popular television shows and films.
Hollywood could profit from piracy
As it stands now, Google doesn't advertise against the vast majority of YouTube clips. It can't legally sell ads against pirated content and homemade video at the site is often too controversial or mundane to appeal to advertisers. Licensing more professionally made content could be the answer to Google's disappointing attempts to make money off the volume of content available on YouTube.
The new ad-distribution technology Google is working could go a long way to mitigating the damages caused by copyright violations. A digital fingerprint is made of a piece of video and is used to locate unauthorized clips. If the owner chooses, an ad can be inserted into the video. To do it, Google has been considering a partnership with Auditude, a start-up that has impressed many in Hollywood with this type of technology, according to three sources with knowledge of the talks.
A representative from Auditude declined to comment for this story. A third competitor, Vobile, has also caught the attention of studio executives, said one of the sources.
Google CEO Eric Schmidt hinted that his company was working on this kind of technology during the company's quarterly earnings call on Thursday.
"Lionsgate works with people who upload segments of the Lionsgate movies that they like and they capture them using our ClaimWare content product," Schmidt said.
He continued by saying ClaimWare finds a copyright owner's videos and enables the copyright owner to display ads next to them.
"The days of the 50-50 split between content owners and Web sites are over."
--entertainment executive
These kinds of systems, however, don't solve all of the entertainment industry's problems, said one executive at a major media company. Film studios would be profiting from (rather than punishing) piracy. "Sure, it's easy to say, 'Wouldn't it make sense to monetize these unauthorized clips,'" said the source. "But if you say 'Go ahead and make unauthorized copies. We'll just make money off of them' aren't you legitimizing piracy?"
Did litigation and mediocre revenues change Google's tune?
None of the people who spoke to CNET News knows for certain what led Google to soften its approach toward the entertainment sector.
But few in Hollywood have missed Schmidt's recent comments that YouTube is struggling to make significant income. YouTube is also defending itself against a $1 billion copyright infringement suit filed by Viacom last year.
And while YouTube is still the Web's dominant video site, with 34 percent of the market according to ComScore, the site has begun to see major entertainment players gravitate toward competitors, such as Hulu, the video portal backed by NBC Universal and News Corp.
Hulu may have already hurt YouTube and Google in one significant way, according to one media executive. The portal has helped to establish revenue splits between online video distributors and content owners.
"The days of the 50-50 split between content owners and Web sites are over," said the executive. "Content owners are not going to take less than 70 percent anymore and some are getting 90 percent. In Hulu's case, 70 percent goes to the content owner. Hulu takes 20 and the Web sites who have distribution deals get 10 percent."
These aren't close to what Google was willing to accept in the past, but the search giant now appears more willing to compromise, said two studio executives.
Conversely, the studios realize that Google, despite concerns over YouTube revenues, isn't exactly playing a weak hand: YouTube has more than 70 million unique monthly visitors, making it the third-most visited site on the Web.
"YouTube and Google were the 800-pound gorilla (in the online video sector)," said one of the executives who has been involved in negotiations with the companies. "They had all the distribution and all this pirated content and you couldn't monetize without them."
On Monday evening, Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman respond to questions posed by reporters at a gathering in San Francisco and said in his view YouTube started out as a "rogue company." Google's hardball negotiating tactics with the studios and TV networks only served to further alienate decision makers in the entertainment sector, he suggested.
Dauman said that eventually Google must learn the value of "making friends."
Could peace be near for YouTube and Hollywood?
Could peace be near for YouTube and Hollywood?
Google's YouTube is quickly shedding its reputation in Hollywood as a clearinghouse for pirated content and could soon be home to clips from popular movies and TV shows--all legally obtained.
Insiders say the search company has adopted a more accommodating approach toward Hollywood, and that it's finally starting to pay off. Last week, Lionsgate struck a content agreement with YouTube in a deal that calls for unprecedented cooperation between a major film studio and the Web's largest video-sharing site.
That agreement is likely only the beginning. Other big media companies are in talks with Google about similar deals, say sources with three different entertainment companies. They detailed the ways Google has become more flexible in talks about sharing revenue and helping protect films and TV shows against piracy.
"We've been working with them on filtering and they're doing a pretty good job," said an executive at a major media company that has been critical in the past of YouTube's antipiracy efforts. "We're pretty impressed with the results and their ability to identify our clips and allow us to automate the process."
Google has piqued the interest of some in Hollywood with new ad-delivery and content-tracking technology that the company is developing
Google has also piqued the interest of some in Hollywood with new ad-delivery and content-tracking technology that the company is developing, according to three studio executives who spoke to CNET News. Google could one day enable content owners to insert ads into unauthorized video clips wherever they might be posted online.
Ricardo Reyes, a YouTube spokesman, declined to comment about Google's business dealings, but did say YouTube's commitment to copyright protection hasn't changed. "We've always been committed to it," he said.
Should Google succeed in convincing Hollywood to share content on YouTube, many of the company's copyright woes could be put behind it. Google could also generate new revenue from selling ads against popular television shows and films.
Hollywood could profit from piracy
As it stands now, Google doesn't advertise against the vast majority of YouTube clips. It can't legally sell ads against pirated content and homemade video at the site is often too controversial or mundane to appeal to advertisers. Licensing more professionally made content could be the answer to Google's disappointing attempts to make money off the volume of content available on YouTube.
The new ad-distribution technology Google is working could go a long way to mitigating the damages caused by copyright violations. A digital fingerprint is made of a piece of video and is used to locate unauthorized clips. If the owner chooses, an ad can be inserted into the video. To do it, Google has been considering a partnership with Auditude, a start-up that has impressed many in Hollywood with this type of technology, according to three sources with knowledge of the talks.
A representative from Auditude declined to comment for this story. A third competitor, Vobile, has also caught the attention of studio executives, said one of the sources.
Google CEO Eric Schmidt hinted that his company was working on this kind of technology during the company's quarterly earnings call on Thursday.
"Lionsgate works with people who upload segments of the Lionsgate movies that they like and they capture them using our ClaimWare content product," Schmidt said.
He continued by saying ClaimWare finds a copyright owner's videos and enables the copyright owner to display ads next to them.
"The days of the 50-50 split between content owners and Web sites are over."
--entertainment executive
These kinds of systems, however, don't solve all of the entertainment industry's problems, said one executive at a major media company. Film studios would be profiting from (rather than punishing) piracy. "Sure, it's easy to say, 'Wouldn't it make sense to monetize these unauthorized clips,'" said the source. "But if you say 'Go ahead and make unauthorized copies. We'll just make money off of them' aren't you legitimizing piracy?"
Did litigation and mediocre revenues change Google's tune?
None of the people who spoke to CNET News knows for certain what led Google to soften its approach toward the entertainment sector.
But few in Hollywood have missed Schmidt's recent comments that YouTube is struggling to make significant income. YouTube is also defending itself against a $1 billion copyright infringement suit filed by Viacom last year.
And while YouTube is still the Web's dominant video site, with 34 percent of the market according to ComScore, the site has begun to see major entertainment players gravitate toward competitors, such as Hulu, the video portal backed by NBC Universal and News Corp.
Hulu may have already hurt YouTube and Google in one significant way, according to one media executive. The portal has helped to establish revenue splits between online video distributors and content owners.
"The days of the 50-50 split between content owners and Web sites are over," said the executive. "Content owners are not going to take less than 70 percent anymore and some are getting 90 percent. In Hulu's case, 70 percent goes to the content owner. Hulu takes 20 and the Web sites who have distribution deals get 10 percent."
These aren't close to what Google was willing to accept in the past, but the search giant now appears more willing to compromise, said two studio executives.
Conversely, the studios realize that Google, despite concerns over YouTube revenues, isn't exactly playing a weak hand: YouTube has more than 70 million unique monthly visitors, making it the third-most visited site on the Web.
"YouTube and Google were the 800-pound gorilla (in the online video sector)," said one of the executives who has been involved in negotiations with the companies. "They had all the distribution and all this pirated content and you couldn't monetize without them."
On Monday evening, Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman respond to questions posed by reporters at a gathering in San Francisco and said in his view YouTube started out as a "rogue company." Google's hardball negotiating tactics with the studios and TV networks only served to further alienate decision makers in the entertainment sector, he suggested.
Dauman said that eventually Google must learn the value of "making friends."
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
The 10 best Filipino fighters
The 10 best Filipino fighters
On Saturday, Manny Pacquiao attempts to enhance an already formidable legacy and stamp his frenetic brand of boxing into Filipino history books. It is an impressive book, chronicling a saga that reaches back to the 1920's.
And while Pacquiao's popularity is unrivaled, it's not the first time a Filipino boxer headed a list of most admired persons of the island nation. But if Pacquiao's legacy is as great as most believe, it will spawn a new generation of boxers that will try to emulate his near legendary status, perhaps landing on this list 20 years from now.
AP Photo/Bullit Marquez
When it comes to his place among Filipino greats, Manny Pacquiao is a work in progress.
| "Will To Win" |
|---|
| TV lineup for the "Will To Win" HBO PPV card Saturday night (9 ET) from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas: • Junior lightweights: Manny Pacquiao (44-3-2, 35 KOs) vs. Marco Antonio Barrera (63-5, 42 KOs), rematch, 12 rounds. Referee: Tony Weeks. Judges: Jerry Roth, Glenn Trowbridge, Tom Schreck.• Featherweights: Steven Luevano (33-1, 15 KOs) vs. Antonio Davis (24-3, 12 KOs), 12 rounds, for Luevano's title• Super middleweights: Librado Andrade (25-1, 19 KOs) vs. Yusaf Mack (24-3, 12 KOs), 12 rounds • Junior welterweights: Steve Forbes (32-5, 9 KOs) vs. Francisco Bojado (18-2, 12 KOs), 10 rounds-- Dan Rafael |
The 10 best Filipino fighters
The 10 best Filipino fighters
On Saturday, Manny Pacquiao attempts to enhance an already formidable legacy and stamp his frenetic brand of boxing into Filipino history books. It is an impressive book, chronicling a saga that reaches back to the 1920's.
And while Pacquiao's popularity is unrivaled, it's not the first time a Filipino boxer headed a list of most admired persons of the island nation. But if Pacquiao's legacy is as great as most believe, it will spawn a new generation of boxers that will try to emulate his near legendary status, perhaps landing on this list 20 years from now.AP Photo/Bullit Marquez
When it comes to his place among Filipino greats, Manny Pacquiao is a work in progress.
| "Will To Win" |
|---|
| TV lineup for the "Will To Win" HBO PPV card Saturday night (9 ET) from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas: • Junior lightweights: Manny Pacquiao (44-3-2, 35 KOs) vs. Marco Antonio Barrera (63-5, 42 KOs), rematch, 12 rounds. Referee: Tony Weeks. Judges: Jerry Roth, Glenn Trowbridge, Tom Schreck.• Featherweights: Steven Luevano (33-1, 15 KOs) vs. Antonio Davis (24-3, 12 KOs), 12 rounds, for Luevano's title• Super middleweights: Librado Andrade (25-1, 19 KOs) vs. Yusaf Mack (24-3, 12 KOs), 12 rounds • Junior welterweights: Steve Forbes (32-5, 9 KOs) vs. Francisco Bojado (18-2, 12 KOs), 10 rounds-- Dan Rafael |
Finally… a TV show that takes the Filipino youth seriously.
Finally… a TV show that takes the Filipino youth seriously.
…… Voice of the Youth TV … VOTY TV!
Para sa Kabataan… Boses ng Kabataan!
Ito na ang pagkakataon mo!
And it’s about time!
Voice out, be heard and be seen!
Moment mo ‘to!
VOTY TV is the latest youth-oriented magazine – talk show to hit your tube!
It’s informative! Inspiring! Involving and Empowering!
And most of all it’s all about you!
VOTY TV! Para sa Kabataan… Boses ng Kabataan!
…With segments that truly celebrate the youth!
Moment ko ‘to honors the views and vision of the Filipino youth! Dahil kayo ang bida rito!
Voice of the Week introduces the fascinating world of the voice acting industry! Boses mo, ipagmalaki mo!
Career 911 helps you out on your career, your job and your goals! Kaagapay mo!
Youth Tube is all about the youth and the cyberspace! Online ka na, On-air ka pa!
Say You, Say Me.. Say it Together! Dahil may say ka rito!
Voice of the Youth TV … VOTY TV!
Para sa Kabataan… Boses ng Kabataan!
Every Monday 5 pm, Global News Network… Destiny Cable Channel 3
VOTY TV is presented by Creativoices Productions, Voice of the Youth Network and Society of Young Voice Artists of the Philippines.
Who we are…
CREATIVOICES PRODUCTIONS is the only Philippine based online voice-over company that delivers voiceovers within 72 hours of an order. Clients are discovering this fast, credible and simple way to order voice over and production services. Providing you with nothing short of professional service, our talented lineup of field experts is at your disposal from concepts to application. Contact us to think, execute, and deliver. With years of connections and established productions, we have what it takes to back up our name. Creativoices Productions. We Think Globally, Voice Act locally.
SOCIETY OF YOUNG VOICE ARTISTS OF THE PHILIPPINES promotes voice acting as an art. We believe in our God-given talents that through them, we may contribute to the development of our community, government and nation. We are committed to utilize to the maximum potential our gifts to inspire, help and develop the talents of aspiring young voice artists in the Philippines through training and standardized programs.
Truth and honesty is our guide in rendering our talents to any given corporate projects, may it be in advertising, dubbing, events or in any related field. We advocate moral values and concern for social issues that affect the quality of life of our fellow Filipinos.
We believe in excellence, competence and innovation. We make use of modern technology to upgrade the quality of voice over outputs. We strive for creativity, resourcefulness and productivity in all production. We are dedicated to professionalism and discipline.
Finally… a TV show that takes the Filipino youth seriously.
Finally… a TV show that takes the Filipino youth seriously.
…… Voice of the Youth TV … VOTY TV!
Para sa Kabataan… Boses ng Kabataan!
Ito na ang pagkakataon mo!
And it’s about time!
Voice out, be heard and be seen!
Moment mo ‘to!
VOTY TV is the latest youth-oriented magazine – talk show to hit your tube!
It’s informative! Inspiring! Involving and Empowering!
And most of all it’s all about you!
VOTY TV! Para sa Kabataan… Boses ng Kabataan!
…With segments that truly celebrate the youth!
Moment ko ‘to honors the views and vision of the Filipino youth! Dahil kayo ang bida rito!
Voice of the Week introduces the fascinating world of the voice acting industry! Boses mo, ipagmalaki mo!
Career 911 helps you out on your career, your job and your goals! Kaagapay mo!
Youth Tube is all about the youth and the cyberspace! Online ka na, On-air ka pa!
Say You, Say Me.. Say it Together! Dahil may say ka rito!
Voice of the Youth TV … VOTY TV!
Para sa Kabataan… Boses ng Kabataan!
Every Monday 5 pm, Global News Network… Destiny Cable Channel 3
VOTY TV is presented by Creativoices Productions, Voice of the Youth Network and Society of Young Voice Artists of the Philippines.
Who we are…
CREATIVOICES PRODUCTIONS is the only Philippine based online voice-over company that delivers voiceovers within 72 hours of an order. Clients are discovering this fast, credible and simple way to order voice over and production services. Providing you with nothing short of professional service, our talented lineup of field experts is at your disposal from concepts to application. Contact us to think, execute, and deliver. With years of connections and established productions, we have what it takes to back up our name. Creativoices Productions. We Think Globally, Voice Act locally.
SOCIETY OF YOUNG VOICE ARTISTS OF THE PHILIPPINES promotes voice acting as an art. We believe in our God-given talents that through them, we may contribute to the development of our community, government and nation. We are committed to utilize to the maximum potential our gifts to inspire, help and develop the talents of aspiring young voice artists in the Philippines through training and standardized programs.
Truth and honesty is our guide in rendering our talents to any given corporate projects, may it be in advertising, dubbing, events or in any related field. We advocate moral values and concern for social issues that affect the quality of life of our fellow Filipinos.
We believe in excellence, competence and innovation. We make use of modern technology to upgrade the quality of voice over outputs. We strive for creativity, resourcefulness and productivity in all production. We are dedicated to professionalism and discipline.
Monday, July 21, 2008
VOICEWORX 6! BASIC VOICE ACTING AND DUBBING WORKSHOP
| Start: | Oct 4, '08 09:00a |
| End: | Nov 29, '08 5:00p |
| Location: | voice acting |
Its the most comprehensive workshop on Voice Acting and Dubbing for Telenovelas and Anime!
You can be part of an 8-week long seminar that will do wonders for the way you speak and perform. If you've always wanted to become a dubber for telenovelas and anime, or improve how people listen to you speak, then this is the way to go!
This 2month Voice acting course guarantees to perk up that personality in your voice!
Listen to what people are saying!
"I have never found anything close to what CreatiVoices has offered, thanks to VoiceWorx! I feel more confident in speaking up and performing behind the microphone.." - Jeff Marty Dimaano, 1st batch VoiceWorx!, now also a regular dubber and President of SYVAP
"This has definitely opened up new ideas on what I can do with my voices!.." - Gabrielle Tiongson, barely 18 years old when she took the seminar, now a regular voice talent at ABS-CBN.
"I landed the job of Official Voiceover at Manny Pacquiao's Show, Pinoy Records!.." - Heinie Hartendorp, former Radio jock, turned professional voice actor.
"Thanks to you guys, I'm one of the cast of the English dubbed Version of Maging Sino Ka Man.." - Pia Serrapio, doing several voice gigs since she last attended VoiceWorx!
More testimonials at: syvap.multiply.com
or CLICK HERE!
How do you join?!
Just make a P1000 reservation fee (non-refundable) to guarantee your seat for the Voice Acting Workshop.
Regular Classes: Once a week, every Saturdays.
r1 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
r2 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
For more details about this workshop, 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
You can also drop by at our office and pay in partial or full. The P1000 reservation fee will be deducted from your Seminar fee of P8000.00. The good news is you can now pay bank to bank. Please make the reservation fee or downpayment to the following account: Acct Name : CreatiVoices Productions / Pocholo Gonzales Bank : Bank of the Philippine Islands ( BPI) Branch : Buendia-Dian Acct. No. : 3716-8607-58
After which kindly fax us a bank statement with your contact details (name,address, mobile, email) at 729-7274 depositing the said amount. Also please indicate your choice of class schedule, R1 or R2. You can also email us a copy of the scanned statement at voiceworx@creativoices.com
If you wish to pay in full or may a downpayment of 50% this is also possible.
HURRY UP, BEFORE SEATS RUN OUT!
To register offline, 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. Creativoices Studios
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. For directions on how to get to 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
Let's Be Great this 2008! $.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$. More information!!! $.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.
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:
1. Communicate with other people on the same or higher business level. 2. Prepare Scripts, Write-ups or Citations for Productions 3. Talk to customers or clients and close business deals fast and efficient. 4. Constantly talk to other people and associates by way of declamation, speech or impromptu performance. 5. Or maybe you love to sing, host or perform for an audience. 6. 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 about 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 2-3 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. How to Create Voices. Session 4: Translation and Effective Dubbing delivery Session 5: Creating interesting and unique character voices for Dubbing Session 6: Actors acting. Working with Dubbing dialogues and multi-voice copies. Session 7: Fine tuning your performance, Dubbing Sessions and Voice TAlent Best Kept Secrets Session 8: Mock Auditions with Critique board and Q & A forum
How do I Join?
Sign-up now by clicking on the link below: REGISTER NOW! Or copy and paste this link to your browser:
You can also drop by at our office and pay in partial or full. The P1000 reservation fee will be deducted from your Seminar fee of P8000.00.
Visit us:
Creativoices Studios 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. For directions on how to get to 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
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 or revoke any referral program at any given time.
-- $.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$. VOICEWORX! TEAM Brian Ligsay VoiceWorx! Director http://pcva.blogspot.com www.creativoices.net $.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.
Turning your Voice into Gold.
Much has been said about the skills and talent one must posses to entertain anyone with their voice. Some of us for years, have adored cartoons, anime and telenovela without noticing the most important factor in the show – the voice actor. Many of us dream to take part in a role that will define a popular koreanovela or anime series in television.
So what do you do, to find your way into the business of voice acting? How do you even start auditioning for the roles? What can you do to make your voice silly and make a living out of it. Fortunately there's an easy and effective way to learn this.
From the creators of the Philippine Center for Voice Acting that gave you the first International-based Voice Over Acting Clinic.. CreatiVoices Productions present: VoiceWorx! Basic Voice Acting Workshop.
The seminar features some of the Philippine's best Voice Actors converging into one comprehensive and targeted VO seminar for the voice actor at heart, enthusiasts and those who wish to explore their potential in the arts.
It covers 8 intensive sessions about 2-3 hours each on the art of voice acting, managing your vocal investment, characterization, trade history, and skills and techniques to jumpstart your career in voiceovers. This seminar highlights dubbing for anime and telenovela, taught by leading experts in the field of Television Dubbing.
Participating in this workshop is the father of Dubbing in the Philippines, Danny Mandia who teaches voice acting for dubbers, his direction and supervision includes some of the most beloved animated films in Filipino including, Inuyasha, Zenki, Dog of Flanders, B'Tx, Rorouni Kenshin, Starship Operators, Capricorn, Saber Marionette, and hundreds of others.. Industry experts say you cannot be a "real" dubber without passing through Manny's direction.
Also appearing in the workshop is Alexx Agcaoili, the very talented voice actor and Director for Filipino anime productions like, Fruits Basket, Rave Master, Mobile Suit Gundam, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Beast Machines, Supergals, Babel 1 and 2, Green Rose, and many more. Taking the role of Dr. Smith in the original Filipino Voltes V and Sanosuke Kagara in Samurai X (Rorouni Kenshin). His contribution to the workshop will be in direct supervision of the recording process and applications of voice acting.
The two is teamed up with writer and translator for television, Neil Tolentino. A well known veteran writer in the industry of dubbing. He will cover familiarity with translation, writing skills and techniques for anime and telenovela. As he says, "You should not only know how to act, but to write what you're supposed to act.." Directing in Fortune Quest L, and Saber Marionnet J to X, is just a few of the hundreds of animes and telenovelas he has helped become a success.
Leading the seminar is veteran Voice Performer Brian Mathew Ligsay, who started out as a deejay when he was just 16. Now turning 29, he is the Marketing Director and Chief Operating Officer of CreatiVoices Productions, a company with a platoon of 200 Voice over talents at their disposal. He adds, " Voice acting is an art.. it's a passion. You speak by heart and you work by heart.." He has done thousands of voiceover jobs for narrations, live events, AVPs, the internet, original animation, gaming, multi-media, radio and television dubbing. Credited to his work in anime is his role in the animated series BECK wherein he took 18 character roles in the show. Brian is also a director, producer and writer for original content. He has recently directed and voice casted 2 international animation films in Korea and India.
Pocholo Gonzales steps in as the moderator of the group - a multi-awarded voice talent who outlasts the number of voices he can make. Whenever you hear a Mike Enriquez, Mark Logan, Babalu, FVR, Erap, Juan Flavier sound alike on radio, expect that to be Pocholo. He can do more than 100 voices at any given time and is the CEO and Managing Director of CreatiVoices Productions. Saying, "This seminar is a US-based Voice Over training workshop, localized to fit the Filipino Market.." His exposure to Commercials for Radio and Television provides an extensive source of industry norms and practices one must understand in order to break into the business.
The Workshop which is limited to 10 students per class and starts this new year on October 4, 2008, for the regular classes which is held once a week for 8 Saturdays. Pilot classes are also offered for group attendance, which compresses the entire workshop to about 1 session per day, Mondays to Fridays, so you can finish the seminar in 8 consecutive days. Both offer the same content, but they recommend you take the regular classes if you are just starting in the industry.
"Whatever your skills are, voice acting can help you out..." Ligsay adds. "Any form of verbal communication can be effectively delivered with the use of voice acting. If you constantly work and meet people, write scripts for events, engage in sales or you just want to boost your speaking performance... then this workshop is a must."
Enthusiasts can call 729-7274 for registration, drop by at their office at the 3rd flr Left Wing (Lightblue bldg) 1745 Dian St Palanan Makati City. You can visit their website at www.creativoices.com or email brian@creativoices.com for details about this exciting event. But hurry, time and seminar slots are running out.
VOICEWORX 6! BASIC VOICE ACTING AND DUBBING WORKSHOP
| Start: | Oct 4, '08 09:00a |
| End: | Nov 29, '08 5:00p |
| Location: | voice acting |
Its the most comprehensive workshop on Voice Acting and Dubbing for Telenovelas and Anime!
You can be part of an 8-week long seminar that will do wonders for the way you speak and perform. If you've always wanted to become a dubber for telenovelas and anime, or improve how people listen to you speak, then this is the way to go!
This 2month Voice acting course guarantees to perk up that personality in your voice!
Listen to what people are saying!
"I have never found anything close to what CreatiVoices has offered, thanks to VoiceWorx! I feel more confident in speaking up and performing behind the microphone.." - Jeff Marty Dimaano, 1st batch VoiceWorx!, now also a regular dubber and President of SYVAP
"This has definitely opened up new ideas on what I can do with my voices!.." - Gabrielle Tiongson, barely 18 years old when she took the seminar, now a regular voice talent at ABS-CBN.
"I landed the job of Official Voiceover at Manny Pacquiao's Show, Pinoy Records!.." - Heinie Hartendorp, former Radio jock, turned professional voice actor.
"Thanks to you guys, I'm one of the cast of the English dubbed Version of Maging Sino Ka Man.." - Pia Serrapio, doing several voice gigs since she last attended VoiceWorx!
More testimonials at: syvap.multiply.com
or CLICK HERE!
How do you join?!
Just make a P1000 reservation fee (non-refundable) to guarantee your seat for the Voice Acting Workshop.
Regular Classes: Once a week, every Saturdays.
r1 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
r2 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
For more details about this workshop, 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
You can also drop by at our office and pay in partial or full. The P1000 reservation fee will be deducted from your Seminar fee of P8000.00. The good news is you can now pay bank to bank. Please make the reservation fee or downpayment to the following account: Acct Name : CreatiVoices Productions / Pocholo Gonzales Bank : Bank of the Philippine Islands ( BPI) Branch : Buendia-Dian Acct. No. : 3716-8607-58
After which kindly fax us a bank statement with your contact details (name,address, mobile, email) at 729-7274 depositing the said amount. Also please indicate your choice of class schedule, R1 or R2. You can also email us a copy of the scanned statement at voiceworx@creativoices.com
If you wish to pay in full or may a downpayment of 50% this is also possible.
HURRY UP, BEFORE SEATS RUN OUT!
To register offline, 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. Creativoices Studios
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. For directions on how to get to 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
Let's Be Great this 2008! $.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$. More information!!! $.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.
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:
1. Communicate with other people on the same or higher business level. 2. Prepare Scripts, Write-ups or Citations for Productions 3. Talk to customers or clients and close business deals fast and efficient. 4. Constantly talk to other people and associates by way of declamation, speech or impromptu performance. 5. Or maybe you love to sing, host or perform for an audience. 6. 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 about 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 2-3 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. How to Create Voices. Session 4: Translation and Effective Dubbing delivery Session 5: Creating interesting and unique character voices for Dubbing Session 6: Actors acting. Working with Dubbing dialogues and multi-voice copies. Session 7: Fine tuning your performance, Dubbing Sessions and Voice TAlent Best Kept Secrets Session 8: Mock Auditions with Critique board and Q & A forum
How do I Join?
Sign-up now by clicking on the link below: REGISTER NOW! Or copy and paste this link to your browser:
You can also drop by at our office and pay in partial or full. The P1000 reservation fee will be deducted from your Seminar fee of P8000.00.
Visit us:
Creativoices Studios 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. For directions on how to get to 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
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 or revoke any referral program at any given time.
-- $.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$. VOICEWORX! TEAM Brian Ligsay VoiceWorx! Director http://pcva.blogspot.com www.creativoices.net $.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.
Turning your Voice into Gold.
Much has been said about the skills and talent one must posses to entertain anyone with their voice. Some of us for years, have adored cartoons, anime and telenovela without noticing the most important factor in the show – the voice actor. Many of us dream to take part in a role that will define a popular koreanovela or anime series in television.
So what do you do, to find your way into the business of voice acting? How do you even start auditioning for the roles? What can you do to make your voice silly and make a living out of it. Fortunately there's an easy and effective way to learn this.
From the creators of the Philippine Center for Voice Acting that gave you the first International-based Voice Over Acting Clinic.. CreatiVoices Productions present: VoiceWorx! Basic Voice Acting Workshop.
The seminar features some of the Philippine's best Voice Actors converging into one comprehensive and targeted VO seminar for the voice actor at heart, enthusiasts and those who wish to explore their potential in the arts.
It covers 8 intensive sessions about 2-3 hours each on the art of voice acting, managing your vocal investment, characterization, trade history, and skills and techniques to jumpstart your career in voiceovers. This seminar highlights dubbing for anime and telenovela, taught by leading experts in the field of Television Dubbing.
Participating in this workshop is the father of Dubbing in the Philippines, Danny Mandia who teaches voice acting for dubbers, his direction and supervision includes some of the most beloved animated films in Filipino including, Inuyasha, Zenki, Dog of Flanders, B'Tx, Rorouni Kenshin, Starship Operators, Capricorn, Saber Marionette, and hundreds of others.. Industry experts say you cannot be a "real" dubber without passing through Manny's direction.
Also appearing in the workshop is Alexx Agcaoili, the very talented voice actor and Director for Filipino anime productions like, Fruits Basket, Rave Master, Mobile Suit Gundam, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Beast Machines, Supergals, Babel 1 and 2, Green Rose, and many more. Taking the role of Dr. Smith in the original Filipino Voltes V and Sanosuke Kagara in Samurai X (Rorouni Kenshin). His contribution to the workshop will be in direct supervision of the recording process and applications of voice acting.
The two is teamed up with writer and translator for television, Neil Tolentino. A well known veteran writer in the industry of dubbing. He will cover familiarity with translation, writing skills and techniques for anime and telenovela. As he says, "You should not only know how to act, but to write what you're supposed to act.." Directing in Fortune Quest L, and Saber Marionnet J to X, is just a few of the hundreds of animes and telenovelas he has helped become a success.
Leading the seminar is veteran Voice Performer Brian Mathew Ligsay, who started out as a deejay when he was just 16. Now turning 29, he is the Marketing Director and Chief Operating Officer of CreatiVoices Productions, a company with a platoon of 200 Voice over talents at their disposal. He adds, " Voice acting is an art.. it's a passion. You speak by heart and you work by heart.." He has done thousands of voiceover jobs for narrations, live events, AVPs, the internet, original animation, gaming, multi-media, radio and television dubbing. Credited to his work in anime is his role in the animated series BECK wherein he took 18 character roles in the show. Brian is also a director, producer and writer for original content. He has recently directed and voice casted 2 international animation films in Korea and India.
Pocholo Gonzales steps in as the moderator of the group - a multi-awarded voice talent who outlasts the number of voices he can make. Whenever you hear a Mike Enriquez, Mark Logan, Babalu, FVR, Erap, Juan Flavier sound alike on radio, expect that to be Pocholo. He can do more than 100 voices at any given time and is the CEO and Managing Director of CreatiVoices Productions. Saying, "This seminar is a US-based Voice Over training workshop, localized to fit the Filipino Market.." His exposure to Commercials for Radio and Television provides an extensive source of industry norms and practices one must understand in order to break into the business.
The Workshop which is limited to 10 students per class and starts this new year on October 4, 2008, for the regular classes which is held once a week for 8 Saturdays. Pilot classes are also offered for group attendance, which compresses the entire workshop to about 1 session per day, Mondays to Fridays, so you can finish the seminar in 8 consecutive days. Both offer the same content, but they recommend you take the regular classes if you are just starting in the industry.
"Whatever your skills are, voice acting can help you out..." Ligsay adds. "Any form of verbal communication can be effectively delivered with the use of voice acting. If you constantly work and meet people, write scripts for events, engage in sales or you just want to boost your speaking performance... then this workshop is a must."
Enthusiasts can call 729-7274 for registration, drop by at their office at the 3rd flr Left Wing (Lightblue bldg) 1745 Dian St Palanan Makati City. You can visit their website at www.creativoices.com or email brian@creativoices.com for details about this exciting event. But hurry, time and seminar slots are running out.
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