Houston-Austin

Practice reading commercial copy and get helpful adjustments from our Vo Lab engineer/booth director and your VO Lab peers.  Be ready to offer constructive feedback and support the learning process. VO Lab workout groups are a great way to fine tune your craft and have some fun hearing different perspectives on your takes..  

Duration of program: 2 - 4:30 p.m. PT / 5-7:30 p.m. ET

REQUIREMENTS

If you are completely new to voiceover, you must complete the VO Lab's Beginner Bundle: Introduction to Commercial VO Workouts class before attending The VO Lab's Commercial Workout.  Beginner Bundle classes are posted at different times during the month just like our other classes,  so check the Program Calendar regularly.  

This workout is for commercial copy only. Bring two (2) pieces of commercial copy to the workout, as the Lab's copy/iPads will not be available.  Copy/material sources: audition copy, transcribe magazine/newspaper ads, radio, TV and internet commercials.

Be rehearsed and prepared. 

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New to self-recording? Overwhelmed by terms and jargon? Then this entry level class is for you. This class will go over common recording terms, how to use industry standard features like punch and roll and much more. The class will include a lecture, a demonstration and plenty of time for questions. Please note, no editing or mastering will be demonstrated in this class.

Class is 2 hours and 30 minutes and begins at 12:30 p.m. PT / 3:30 p.m. ET

REQUIREMENTS

• Participants must stay for duration of class. This is an entry level class.

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NOTE: This is a THREE HOUR class that meets online. The class begins at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET

This 3-hour class picks up where  Intro to Photoshop Elements 2021 Part 1 left off. In this class, you'll spend more time touching up headshots with various methods of removing blemishes, adding eye light, adjusting skin tone, lighting contrast, adding background and text, among others. 

Please note that you must have previously taken the Part 1 class and you must also have the software, Photoshop Elements 2021, in order to participate. You're welcome to use prior versions of the software, but we will not be able to address discrepancies during the class. Also, using the regular version of Photoshop is not recommended. 

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

Requirements:

• Working knowledge of a Mac or PC
• Adobe Photoshop Elements 2021

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This is a great time to get things done and you might have a question or two keeping you from taking the next step. Perhaps you're picking up where you left off in one of the Computer Lab's 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 they can be addressed as efficiently as possible while at the same time helping the largest number possible. 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).

NOTE: This is a THREE HOUR class beginning at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET

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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.

Come and learn how to use Adobe Photoshop Elements 2021.

NOTE: This is a THREE HOUR class that meets online. The class begins at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET

This three hour class is for SAG-AFTRA members interested in learning how to edit images using Photoshop Elements 2021. Specific lessons include importing and exporting files, resizing images, correcting exposure, color correction, removing blemishes, and the use of layers within Photoshop. 

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

Requirements:

• Working knowledge of a Mac or PC
• Adobe Photoshop Elements 2021

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Even when their talents are being used to “sell soap,” actors must always understand the story they are telling. In this class industry veteran Hugh Klitzke will teach you to clearly recognize the storytelling devices commonly written into commercial copy. Understanding these devices will lead to  commercial reads that sound genuine, not-announcery and conversational. For anyone looking to improve their commercial reads this class is not to be missed!

REQUIREMENTS

Copy will be distributed the day of the event. Students are expected to familiarize themselves with the copy before class. This session will be part lecture and the instructor will work with a few volunteers. Not every attendee will read. Students are expected to stay for the duration of the session. Program begins at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET.

BIO

Hugh P. Klitzke is a voiceover coach, director and producer in New York City.  He teaches the conversational read, self-direction, the commercial read, and directs auditions.  For nearly fifteen years Hugh was the Voiceover Studio Manager at Buchwald, New York. To date, Hugh has directed over 125,000 auditions and counting.  Along with private coaching and teaching classes he is writing two books. One compiles the ideas he explored in his blog, the other is on the conversational read. His latest interview was on the podcast Voice Acting with Veronica Barrera. And when he finally finishes his new website, you will find him online at hughpklitzke.com. But until then, you can email him at hughpklitzke@gmail.com.

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For a while now, home recording has been important to voiceover performers. These days, however, it is essential and a priority. In this class we want to share concepts and approaches to help performers increase their understanding of the home recording studio. This comprehensive discussion will touch on studio considerations, cable types, microphones, pre-amps, interfaces, headphones, DAWS (recording software), remote recording solutions and more.

REQUIREMENTS

Attendees are expected to stay for the entire program, which is 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Pacific) / 2:30 - 5 p.m. (Eastern)

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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.

So you want to create an Audiobook demo.  That is great news, but you have questions like... How long should it be? What should it include? What SHOULDN’T it include? Where do I find copy? Where should I submit it? These questions and more will be answered! Also performance tips and a few attendees will get an opportunity to read and be directed.

INSTRUCTOR BIO

Hillary Huber

After many years as a VO talent with hundreds of commercials and promos to her credit, Hillary shifted her acting focus to narration. She now has a flourishing audiobook career with over 600 titles recorded and is a multiple Audie Finalist, Earphone and SOVAS awards recipient. In addition to narrating, Hillary also directs audiobooks and coaches new narrators. She has a BA in English Literature and is a voracious reader and listener of audiobooks. Raised in conservative Connecticut and hippy Hawaii, Hillary now splits her time between Santa Monica and NY. Most of that time is spent in a small 4x4 cell… er booth.

REQUIREMENTS

Participants must be present for the duration of the class (see Duration section above).

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Seated participants need to be prepared and equipped to complete an voiceover audition from home for this class. Turnaround will be fast, so be ready to put your best sounding recordings and performances forward and receive feedback, and coaching during the class.

REQUIREMENTS

• The ability to record, edit, label, save and submit a high quality (sound and performance) voiceover audition from your home. 
• Depending on attendance numbers, this class may be divided into two (2) groups of participants with each group working separately with the instructor (1.5 hours per grouping).
• Participants may be emailed questions about recording set ups and other related information
• Participants must adhere to the audition submission procedures and deadline information.  Details will be emailed on Monday, July 12, 2021 by 2:30 p.m. (Pacific) / 5:30 p.m. (Eastern).  Submission deadlines are subject to change.
• Participants must be present for the entire program.  Program begins at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET

Copy will be provided by the VO Lab.

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This class will meet REMOTELY. All RSVP'D Members will receive a ZOOM Link inviting them to join the class.

This class begins at 1 p.m. PST/4 p.m. EST.

If you have not received the link by the morning of the class, please check your spam, junk, or promotions folders. If you still cannot find the link, please send us an email at thebusiness@sagaftra.foundation at least 15 minutes before the start of class time.

SYNOPSIS

Do you have a plan for your money? Do you tell your money what to do or are your surprised at the end of the month by how it is spent? By creating a solid plan, audience members will have the steps to create a budget, get out of debt, build an emergency fund and begin to save for retirement. Participants will leave knowing that they can begin their path of financial freedom.

Please bring pencil or pen along with something to take notes.

Small Group Sessions are facilitated discussions with the goal of digging deeper into some of the information and advice shared within the panels. These sessions provide a time to break down concepts into practical action items by which an actor can individually apply to their professional pursuits. This session will last for 1.5 - 2 hours. Participants must stay for the whole time.

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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.