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Jim Meskimen Part 3 George Clooney likes Rebecca’s Hair on LovethatVoiceover

Actually the title is misleading; It’s really Jim Meskimen imitating George Clooney pretending to know who Rebecca is, and that he likes her hair! 

In part 3 with Jim Meskimen, Jim describes moving away from Hollywood, growing up in a showbiz family with his real mom Marion Ross (the iconic Mrs. “C” from tv series Happy Days).  Jim shares what he learned about the non-glamorous, practical, business elements for the workaday actor, discusses specific examples of entrepreneurial efforts he used and then summarizes his ‘rules to live by’. 

He’s been called “Comedy’s Impressions Genius” and Jim Meskimen is an accomplished actor, improviser and voice artist whose work is well-known to TV and film and gaming audiences. He has worked with director Ron Howard on five of his films. His mother is Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actress Marion Ross of "Happy Days" iconic fame.  

Love That VoiceOver is a podcast showcasing in-depth interviews unveiling the personalities and projects behind the mic.  Every interview is a fresh perspective on the art and artistry behind the microphone....

VO artist LoveThatRebecca is your host and producer of Love That VoiceOver. Rebecca also voiceover improv with LoveThatImprovVO.com

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Hollywood Star Jim Meskimen Pt2 Human Voice & Hairy Fingers

Hollywood actor Jim Meskimen’s interview continues today.  We discuss 3 important topics: The Human Voice, MOCAP and HAIRY FINGERS. Jim deconstructs the human voice from his view as an actor, impressionist and audiobook director and the nuance of isolating key elements to recreate a real person or create a new character.   MOCAP – its effect and challenges. And Spandex. And your joints! Then last but not least – HAIRY FINGERS and FINGER WIGS, which you can only understand if you listen! He’s been called “Comedy’s Impressions Genius”.  Jim Meskimen is an accomplished actor, improviser and voice artist whose work is well-known to TV and film and gaming audiences. He has worked with director Ron Howard on five of his films including Apollo 13 (1995), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) and Frost/Nixon (2008). His mother is Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actress Marion Ross of "Happy Days" iconic fame.  VO artist LoveThatRebecca aka Rebecca Michaels Haugh is your host and producer of Love That VoiceOver. Connect with Rebecca on Twitter @RebeccaMichaels and @LoveThatVO, on her FaceBook page Rebecca Michaels, and at her website www.LoveThatRebecca.com or www.LoveThatVoiceover.com.

Comedy’s Impression Genius Hollywood Actor Jim Meskimen Pt 1

He’s been called “Comedy’s Impressions Genius”… Jim Meskimen is an accomplished actor, improviser and voice artist whose work is well-known to TV and film and gaming audiences. Jim joins us on LoveThatVoiceover to let us know about his new webseries “The Impression Guys” and to discuss Voiceover as part of his career. He has worked with director Ron Howard on five of his films including Apollo 13 (1995), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) and Frost/Nixon (2008). His mother is Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actress Marion Ross of "Happy Days" iconic fame.  Represented in LA by CESD and in NY by Innovative Artist, a warm audio hug and welcome to Love That Voiceover for JIM MESKIMEN!!! VO artist LoveThatRebecca aka Rebecca Michaels Haugh is your host on Love That VoiceOver.... Connect with Rebecca on Twitter @RebeccaMichaels and @LoveThatVO, on her FaceBook page Rebecca Michaels, and at her website www.LoveThatRebecca.com.

Money, The NBA & 75 takes! Huh? Talent Agent Roger King Part 2 of 2 on LovethatVoiceover

Money, The NBA & 75 takes! Huh? Talent Agent Roger King

Part 2 of 2 on LovethatVoiceover

Talent Agent Roger King tells us about his view on the money in voiceover in this day and age – how has he seen it change – or not?  Also hear some cool stories about an NBA gig and another that took 75 takes!  Also learn about his pet projects, fav drinks and how to connect with him! Part 2 of 2. Thanks for listening! Roger King is the President of PN Agency, which provides voice-over talent to the radio, television, film, multi-media and animation industries. He blogs from the perspective of a talent agent at www.voiceovercanada.ca.

Love That VoiceOver is a podcast showcasing in-depth interviews unveiling the personalities and projects behind the mic.  Every interview is a fresh perspective on the art and artistry behind the microphone....

VO artist LoveThatRebecca, aka Rebecca Haugh, is your host and producer of Love That VoiceOver. Rebecca also honors voiceover improv with LoveThatImprovVO.com

Connect on Twitter @LoveThatVO, on FaceBook page Love That Voiceover, plus LoveThatVoiceover.com.

 

Power play between Agent & Talent? Meet Agent Roger King

Is there a power play between agent and talent? Is it still the Hollywood stereotype? Roger King didn’t want to be a DJ…  but he had a degree in Radio/TV broadcasting.  So he honed his sales skills, was a good businessman as his own VO talent, got repped by PN Agency and then bought it when he had the chance. He knows both sides!    Roger offers nuggets of advice about talent communicating with agents, Professionally being selective vs being “clever”… How industry changes and lots more talent entering – or saturating - the market had changed his job.  Roger King is the President of PN Agency, which provides voice-over talent to the radio, television, film, multi-media and animation industries and was founded in 1991, and now represents over 100 voice over talents & translators in more than 15 different languages. He blogs about the Canadian voiceover industry from the perspective of a talent agent at www.voiceovercanada.ca.  PN Agency aka Performance Network Agency is the oldest non-union voice talent agency in Canada, with offices in Toronto and Montreal, representing local talent in those cities. VO artist LoveThatRebecca aka Rebecca Haugh is your host on Love That VoiceOver.... Connect with Rebecca on Twitter @RebeccaHaughVO and @LoveThatVO, on her FaceBook page Rebecca Haugh VO, and at her website www.LoveThatRebecca.com.

Do you have VO Confidence? Do you know the answers? Cira Larkin can help

Get great Success Tips from Cira Larkin whose career as a Voiceover artist is strong for 15+ yrs… October LoveThatVO Listener Quiz, 3 questions: 1. There’s a famous artist’s work on Cira’s silk scarf; Who is that artist? 2. What is the one-word biz tip Cira offers at the top of the show? Hint-starts with “C”. 3. What’s the name of the wine club Cira belongs to? Hint-starts with Z. VO artist LoveThatRebecca aka Rebecca Haugh is your host on Love That VoiceOver.... Connect with Rebecca on Twitter @RebeccaHaughVO and @LoveThatVO, on FaceBook page Rebecca Haugh VO, at her website www.LoveThatRebecca.com.

No Formal Training ISDN & Political Ads Who is Cira Larkin?

Discovered on Stage! Not only that – community theater! A premiere VO talent in the USA talks about that very discovery, learning the ropes and handling it from there. Plus learn the incredible production aspects of POLITICAL ADS you haven’t heard anywhere yet!  Still playing mysterious - Join us on the 76th “Love That VoiceOver” and hear part 2 with this Cira Larkin. VO artist LoveThatRebecca aka Rebecca Haugh is your host on Love That VoiceOver.... Connect with Rebecca on Twitter @RebeccaHaughVO and @LoveThatVO, on FaceBook page Rebecca Haugh VO, at her website www.LoveThatRebecca.com.

75th LTVO Show – Mystery guest Cira Larkin – President WHO!? Listen!!

Hit it off with one of the most premiere VO talents in the USA!  Playing a PRESIDENT in a popular video game is only one of her many illustrious credits. Join us on the 75th “Love That VoiceOver” and learn who is the mystery guest!! VO artist LoveThatRebecca aka Rebecca Haugh is your host on Love That VoiceOver.... Connect with Rebecca on Twitter @RebeccaHaughVO and @LoveThatVO, on FaceBook page Rebecca Haugh VO, at her website www.LoveThatRebecca.com.

AVATAR MoCap, Unions, Masters & Shamans – Ed Hooks pt2!

If you didn’t know Ed Hooks before, you will LOVE him after hearing this interview!  In part 2, we cover a lot of ground and there are great insights to the animation industry with Ed’s perspective. Some tidbits: Digital and Live Action are coming together… Be Entrepreneurial. Best advice – think globally… Actors have a license to stare – and see people for what they really are!    Are those in the MOCAP suits Actors or not? How should they be paid?  It’s all up for grabs right now. Digital has changed the landscape of payments. Digital and live action are coming together. Animators are having the exact same ideas as actors. Be Entrepreneurial. Think globally.  The movie Chico & Rita was produced by a Barcelona Spain company but was actually created by companies in 11 different countries coordinated via Spain. The production model is changing.  It’s as big as when sound entered films! You can work with anyone, anywhere. Ed works all over the world and shares his China experience as a ‘Master’ and how he had to invent again, to break thru the culture walls. Then - WHY is that Iron Giant (from the movie) piggy bank in Ed’s closet and why is it his favorite thing in there?  Guilty pleasures, best childhood friends and Shamans. Ed Hooks is a 30 year acting professional and has pioneered acting training specifically for animators. His books Acting for Animators and Acting in Animation: A Look at 12 Films have become standard texts at animation schools all over the world. Learn more at www.EdHooks.com and sign up for Ed’s newsletters. VO artist LoveThatRebecca aka Rebecca Haugh is your host on Love That VoiceOver bringing you a fresh perspective about personalities and projects within the art and artistry behind the microphone....  Follow us @LovethatVO @RebeccaHaughVO and the same names on FB Pages

WOODY ALLEN, ANTZ & ED HOOKS - MATCHING PIXELS TO THE HEART!

WOODY ALLEN, ANTZ & ED HOOKS - MATCHING PIXELS TO THE HEART! MEET ED HOOKS, INVENTOR OF ACTING FOR ANIMATORS! My acting teacher from San Francisco Ed Hooks got dragged in by another acting student to do acting teaching to animators back in 1996  for a “small” animated movie called ANTZ starring Woody Allen … ANTZ was only the SECOND computer animated full-length movie made in the US! (Toy Story being the first.  So he tried to teach introverted animators about acting via script work and performance, which totally bombed. Luckily Ed modified his efforts, learned about animation work in order to teach animators, especially when working in computer animation and the 24 frames per second “moment” ; and then he wrote a book about it.  Back in 1996 NO ONE wanted to publish his new book ‘Acting for Animators’ because they didn’t think there was an audience. He was just ahead of his time. It didn’t get published until 2001. Ed also has great insights to the VO production and casting handled for animation projects. Some tidbits are: VO Sessions for animation projects… Contacting animation companies – who are not accustomed to actors!  Ed Hooks is a theatre professional for 30 years, and has pioneered acting training specifically for animators. His books Acting for Animators and Acting in Animation: A Look at 12 Films have become standard texts at animation schools all over the world. VO artist LoveThatRebecca aka Rebecca Haugh is your host on Love That VoiceOver bringing you a fresh perspective about personalities and projects within the art and artistry behind the microphone....  Follow us @LovethatVO @RebeccaHaughVO and same names on FB Pages