Episodes
Thursday Mar 21, 2013
Smithsonian Candy Store & Jack Nicholson, Thom Pinto on LTVO part 3
Thursday Mar 21, 2013
Thursday Mar 21, 2013
Thom Pinto on LTVO part 3: What do the Smithsonian and Jack Nicolson have in common? Who is Alison Krauss or Marty? Learn the answers as Thom Pinto discusses voice-over TV narration for documentaries, aka the ‘serious read’ and the human side. Find out how have ‘how-to’ videos changed? How do you balance the budget as an entrepreneur? A BIG question – Do you have to live in LA? And one more ‘celebrity’ influence on the VO jobs… Thom Pinto, a Commercial, Promo and Documentary voice actor since the early 80s, has national campaigns including Pacific Life, NetZero, Honda Motorcycles, Chevron and Staples. He’s doing promos for every major network and is currently heard daily on the CBS Evening News as well as affiliates across the country. Thom’s narration credits run the gamut of serious documentaries on the History Channel and Smithsonian network to lighter projects for the Travel Channel. Learn more at www.thompinto.com and on Facebook.
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Thursday Mar 14, 2013
Seedy Hollywood to Ninja Turtles, Thom Pinto Part 2 on LovethatVO
Thursday Mar 14, 2013
Thursday Mar 14, 2013
Part 2!! Thom takes us from his seedy Hollywood Hawks Recording studio to new paths as his VO career dominated over the studio. Follow Thom from the early 90’s to present, witness the shift from external to home studios and how other busy industry leaders like Rob Paulsen and Don Lafontaine led that very shift which now creates a conundrum for some of the profession even now… Some producers don’t like it! Learn Thom’s pointers about camaraderie, spontaneity, self-direction and keeping himself fresh – Great tips! And hear Thom reflect on his numerous credits, selecting the most notable including some hilarious guest appearances on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Finally, gain his insights from the Pinto Soapbox – Breaking VO myths, Ultra Marketing, Fostering Relationships, Managing Delicate Balances, How Agents Really Help and VO 2.0, Finding Your Niche, Celebrity VO and the fate of the ‘middle class’ VO. There's one more episode with Thom - be sure to listen to Part 3 too! Thom Pinto, a commercial, promo and documentary voice actor since the early 80s, has national campaigns, is doing promos for every major network. Thom’s narration credits run the gamut of serious documentaries on the History Channel and Smithsonian network to lighter projects for the Travel Channel. Learn more at www.thompinto.com and on facebook.
Love That VoiceOver is a podcast showcasing in-depth interviews unveiling the personalities and projects behind the mic, with your fun loving host LoveThatRebecca, aka Rebecca Haugh. Every week it's a new interview with a fresh perspective on the art and artistry behind the microphone....
Twitter:@LoveThatVO
Wednesday Nov 28, 2012
Thom Pinto is an Icon in Voiceover. Part 1
Wednesday Nov 28, 2012
Wednesday Nov 28, 2012
Thom Pinto, freelance voice actor and iconic status. At least to me! He says that makes him sound old. To him! Join Rebecca as she speaks with Thom about his iconic status, Susan Blu and the book ‘Word of Mouth’… It’s an after Thanksgiving cornucopia of VO goings-on, mimicking the tv, radio commercials and then his own studio. But there’s also the Hawks Recording studio in the seedy part of Hollywood where Orson Welles liked to hang out and record… Peter Falk…. Crossing paths with Bill Ratner. Thom Pinto, a Commercial, Promo and Documentary voice actor since the early 80s, has national campaigns including Pacific Life, NetZero, Honda Motorcycles, Chevron and Staples. He’s doing promos for every major network and is currently heard daily on the CBS Evening News as well as affiliates across the country. Thom’s narration credits run the gamut of serious documentaries on the History Channel and Smithsonian network to lighter projects for the Travel Channel. He’s been recognized for his audio book narrative of “The Little Book of Common Sense Investing.” And on ‘the side’ he is Coach to hundreds of working voice actors in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Learn more at www.thompinto.com and on facebook.
Love That VoiceOver is a podcast showcasing in-depth interviews unveiling the personalities and projects behind the mic, with your fun loving host LoveThatRebecca, aka Rebecca Haugh! Every week it's a new interview with a fresh perspective on the art and artistry behind the microphone....