Houston-Austin

This is a great time to get things done and you might have a question or two that's keeping you from taking the next step. Perhaps you're picking up where you left off in one of our classes or trying to finish up your project or just trying to get a little confidence going, this is your chance to get help during this online forum where members will submit questions so that we can address them as efficiently as possible while at the same time helping as many of you as we can. We welcome all questions from all levels of experience.

Once you have signed up, you will be sent a link to submit your question(s).

When: 12:45 p.m. ET / 11:45 a.m. CT / 10:45 a.m. MT / 9:45 a.m. PT

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NOTE: This is a THREE HOUR class.

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The Healing with The Actors Fund Groups will provide non-Black POC entertainment professionals a space to affirm experiences, discuss the impact of racial injustice within the industry and community as a whole, while fostering a place for restorative dialog and compassion. This group will also process disproportionate ways Covid-19 has affected non-white communities and provide support and resources for each other.

When: The first session is Thursday, Jul 30, 2020, 3 - 4:30 p.m. ET

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Must be able to attend all sessions. New York Residents only.

Group will meet virtually for 8 weeks, bi-weekly starting July 30.

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

 

"I consider Voiceover as the 4th or 5th Phase of my 40+ year acting career. But never in my wildest imagination did I ever think that I would be recording and producing AudioBooks at home in my den from a vocal booth that I designed and built myself, stocked with some professional grade recording equipment and a spiffy DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) on my computer. But thus far, I have recorded and produced some 60+ AudioBooks with many more waiting in the queue.

While I do not, by any measure, claim to be an expert in the field. I have fairly successfully navigated the pitfalls and reaped the rewards of producing AudioBooks from my home studio. Make no mistake, AudioBook Narration and Production is a marathon, not a sprint. And, quite frankly, it is not for everyone. It not only takes time, effort, energy, patience, technique and vocal stamina, but also a financial commitment to obtain the best recording equipment, training and coaching that your budget will allow.

So, before you go out there to order your $10K StudioBricks Vocal Booth, or go to B&H and for that $3600 Neumann U87 Ai Condenser Microphone and that $300 Audient iD14 Audio Interface, and sign up for that $80 per month Subscription for ProTools, and spend bundles more on private coaching and classes, come and get an idea of whether AudioBook Recording and Production is really right for you." - James Romick

When: July 23, 3p.m. ET / 2 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. MT / Noon PT

PLEASE NOTE: This is a lecture only.  No readings will take place.

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If you have previously attended this class, you will be removed from the RSVP list.

 

James Romick - After paying his dues performing in Dinner Theatres, Regional Theatres and Stock Theatres in the Midwest and up and down the I-95 Corridor from Maine to Miami, doing extra work and small roles in numerous films and on TV, studying audio engineering at the Institute of Audio Research here in NYC, and performing on Broadway for nearly 23 years, James has settled into semi-retirement at his home in New Jersey.

“For me, voiceover sort of came in through the back door. When I came to NYC back in 1980, there were only a handful of guys making a living at VO, and it was still that ‘big announcer’ style. Making a demo was expensive. Cassettes and duplication services were not cheap either. And there weren’t as many opportunities as there are today. So, I stuck to the live stage.”

“Now, with the advent of relatively inexpensive recording equipment, computers, software and the like, nearly anyone can dabble at being a VO artist. I’m pretty handy at basic construction, so I built myself a small home studio recording booth, outfitted it and dove in. Now I’m doing something I never thought I’d be doing in a million years. AudioBooks. 80+ and counting."

 

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The DLF and EIF VO Labs are the same.  Regardless of your location, VO Lab programs are available to all VO Lab eligible SAG-AFTRA and AEA members across the country and abroad.

Once you have completed the required Voiceover Lab Application (online), you must complete the Voiceover Lab Orientation (VOLO) in order to begin using the Lab. This 2-hour VOLO covers Lab policies, aspects of sound, file formats, sample rates/bit depths, audio interfaces, microphones, voiceover recording and editing demonstration using Twisted Wave software.

When: 12:30 p.m. PT / 1:30 p.m. MT / 2:30 p.m. CT / 3:30 p.m. ET

Program Duration: 2 Hours

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REQUIREMENTS

• Check-in time is currently 12:15 PM (Pacific) / 3:15 PM (Eastern), but is subject to change.  If check-in time changes, you will be notified by email and you will be required to respond to that email for confirmation.
• Attendees must be present for the entire program, which is 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM (Pacific) / 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM (Eastern) in order to receive VO Lab eligibility. 
• Ability to log into program by computer equipped with a camera or by cell phone equipped with a camera. Program will take place using Zoom (conferencing application) .  Camera is needed in order for participants to view presentation materials
• Completed VO Lab Application.
• Valid/Current SAG-AFTRA or AEA membership card.
• Note taking materials (laptop, pens, pencils, paper) recommended.

 

Join us for a remote Zoom discussion with Casting Director Gayle Pillsbury. This is an "Ask Me Anything" style Q+A. Member participation encouraged. This discussion will not be recorded. 

When: 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. MT / 1 p.m. PT

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RSVP-ed members will receive the Zoom link by email one hour prior to the start of the program, and will be able to ask questions through Zoom's chat function.

Gayle Pillsbury - Credits include: PRETTY LITTLE LIARS, SNEAKY PETE, BURN NOTICE, TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES, WHITE COLLAR (Artios Award nomination), SUITS, THIRD ROCK FROM THE SUN, and many more.

Moderated by Rochelle Rose, National Director of Performers Programs, SAG-AFTRA Foundation.

 

Streaming Thursday, July 23, 4-6:15 pm PT / 5-7:15 pm MT / 6-8:15 pm CT / 7-9:15pm ET

It's the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act! Join host Danny Woodburn and disability rights pioneers, activists, advocates, union leaders, actors, singers, dancers, poets, filmmakers, musicians, visual artists, storytellers with disabilities and allies.

Appearances by Tony Award-winner Ali Stroker, RJ Mitte, Judith Heumann, Maysoon Zayid, Camryn Manheim, Gabrielle Carteris, Rebecca Damon, Marilee Talkington, Alice Sheppard, Heidi Latsky Dance, Anita Hollander, Christine Bruno, Alexandria Wailes, CJ Jones, Diana Elizabeth Jordan, Geri Jewell, Anita Cameron, Nic Novicki, Eileen Grubba, Auti Angel and more!

Celebrate with us the five titles of the ADA through the disability lens of entertainment. This event will include ASL interpretation and captioning.

Register online at ADA30LeadOn.Eventbrite.com

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This 3-hour workshop is for members interested in learning how to build and edit their demo reel using Final Cut Pro X, a powerful video editing software that is currently FREE for those with a Mac. Apple is currently running a free 3-month trial. You can learn more here: https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/trial/

When: July 22, 12:45 p.m. ET / 11:45 a.m. CT / 10:45 a.m. MT / 9:45 a.m. PT

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In this workshop, you will use your own video clips to assemble and edit your own demo reel. You must have the software in order to participate in this online class.

Please Note: This class is not an introduction on how to use a computer, so basic computer skills are needed.  No exceptions.

Members must have the following prepared in a folder on their desktop:

At least 1 video clips in MPEG-4 (.MP4) or Quicktime (.MOV) format.

Requirements:

- Working knowledge of a Mac.
- Desire and ability to learn to edit digital video footage using Final Cut Pro X installed on their computer.

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

When: July 24, 1:45 p.m. ET / 12:45 p.m. CT / 11:45 p.m. MT / 10:45 p.m. PT

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NOTE: This is a THREE HOUR class that meets over Zoom web conferencing. It is specifically for Windows 10 users.

Members will learn important skills needed to submit themselves for online casting, specifically, how to compress their videos, make basic edits, upload to dropbox, send large files via wetransfer and how to setup accounts and submit themselves on various casting web sites like Actors Access and Casting Networks.

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

This class is open to all VO Lab Eligible performers that meet the Requirements.

Twisted Wave is an intuitive and affordable DAW made specifically for Macs.  If you have some working experience with Twisted Wave and are looking to expand your knowledge and understanding of its functionality or looking ways to improve your workflow, this program (class) is especially important for you. Bring your laptop with Twisted Wave loaded and ready to go, so you can follow along with the instruction, while gaining more hands-on experience.  This class will not focus on the iOS (iPad/iPhone) versions of Twisted Wave.

When: 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT

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REQUIREMENTS

Twisted Wave is a Mac Only DAW (Digital Audio Workstation).  You will need a Mac for this class.

Some experience using Twisted Wave (or other DAW) is suggested.

Bring your Mac laptop (no iPads, no PCs) with a purchased or 30-day trial version of Twisted Wave , downloaded, functioning and ready to use.  This is recommended to optimize learning, but not mandatory. Get your copy of Twisted Wave.  The URL: https://twistedwave.com

Participants must be present for the entire program.

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

During these uncertain times, one thing is and has been certain: a home studio for voiceover is a must -not just during this time, but even after.

Led by VO Lab engineer and VO talent, Tatiana Grey, this workshop will cover everything you need and need to know about home set-ups including: the basic necessary equipment, maximizing your space, tips and tools to help sound conditions, working within budgets, helpful resources and the right software/hardware for different areas of VO.

This class will give you the opportunity to ask questions pertaining to home studios, so come prepared to ask away!

When: 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. MT / 4 p.m. PT

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IF YOU HAVE ALREADY ATTENDED THIS CLASS, YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE RSVP LIST.

Zoom Link will be sent 2-3 hours prior to the class start time.

 

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.