Recording A Voice Over Demo Reel with Steve Blum - TV Promos - Recording Advice
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- Опубліковано 30 бер 2019
- Chuck & Stacey are in the recording studio producing a tv promo voiceover demo reel for iconic super talented voice actor, Steve Blum. In this episode of "Voice Over Demo Spotlight" we are taking you behind the scenes and showing you how we record a professional voice over demo that rocks!
This 30 minute video is jam packed with loads of recording and producing advice, tips and priceless information.
You know Steve Blum for his work on Video Games And Anime. He's the voice of Wolverine and he has voiced well over 300 video games.
It is a very rare experience to get to watch someone at this level of success do what they do in the studio, so we hope you enjoy this very special Voice Over Demo Spotlight.
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This dude is a great director. He is criticizing and pointing out things, but he is energizing and complementary, keeping the actor confident.
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Totally. I have to direct voiceovers as a copywriter at my job and I’m taking notes lol
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That director is the man, maybe because he's working with steve but his passion and direction is phenomenal. He lives for this and its beautiful.
J L M D Thank you very much for your kind and super cool words I totally appreciate your commitment 👍❤️👍
Oh my, the sound was off and I thought it was a woman until I turned the volume up.
When I saw your comment, I thought it was a chick's calling each other dudes situation.
edit: watched the video AFTER reading the comments and I totally agree.
This Voice Over director is the man.
He voice acts for bad ass and mean characters but he looks like a sweet guy
10 minutes in and I’ve learned more about voiceover and capturing that voiceover than months of watching anybody else. So much information here. Very helpful for an aspiring home talent.
Thank you Chuck and Stacey! Have a great day guys.
Ryan Wilson You’re very welcome and thanks for your cool comment!
So true...i feel the same way...have you seen any other content like this which is helping you learn? Would really help me out too
Deffo am just starting out & loved this video amazing
Wow the director has an amazing personality. He is able to give directions with compliments and positivity. Can you imagine if all school teachers had this type of personality? How much better school would be and how much better students would perform.
Thank you for your awesome comment!! I really appreciate it a ton. 👍❤️👍
I loved how receptive and open Steve was the entire time, he is so great already but still open to direction. He is awesome!
Yeah! I Loved that. The director is incredible yes, but the humility with which such a seasoned voice actor takes it and reproduces is even better
This is one of the best Voice Over Demo Spotlights we've ever filmed. Tons of great information for you and Steve Blum is just the best, so let's show him some love in the comments. Enjoy!
great video. but, as an audio nerd, it's killing me that I can't figure out what that bottom rack unit is that's below the Apollo? I really love these demo videos. Thanks!
savethefails lol. It’s a monitor speaker switcher and talkback. Central station. 👍
I love it so much, all!! Thank you for filming it, I learned so much! Please film more of these, could watch em every day!! ✨
Abigail Wahl 👍❤️👍 Thank you!
Awesome VO from Steve. He has been blessed with an outstanding voice. And wow, what I wouldn't give to have you direct and produce my demo. I've been doing this for 30 years and can never turn out a demo as you do.
I absolutely loved seeing the care and the attention that goes into the process. Chuck's excellent direction, combined with Steve's incredible talent - it was both educational and entertaining. Thank you for allowing us to be in the room. :0)
Voicemoto glad to have you in the room!! :)
Steve has been my idol ever since I learned about him playing as Tom on Toonami, setting up commercials for his own voice as Spike from Cowboy Bebop.
For real. This man is our childhood!
I can imagine the best audiobooks listening to this guy. Amazing!
Incredible. I learned so much from Steve here - but Chuck is the absolute treasure here... His insight and direction are invaluable. Stacey chimes in with the "outside the box" ideas just when they are needed and always provides the fantastic copy. Chuck and Stacy are such a great team. After some coaching early next year, I'm definitely getting my demo produced by Chuck. Can't wait.
Thank you for the very cool comment and kind words, Alcazar! Looking forward to creating a killer demo with you next year, brother!
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he's a pro i remember how good his voice was on toonami
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That was amazing to watch... I loved all the back and forth.
Chris Duke 👍👍
VO Buzz Weekly please do more of these, when you’re able to! Stay safe!
Chris Duke we will!!
@@vobuzzweekly i was a vocal major in college and I really think it’s time to do more. I’d like to take classes. I’m in Arizona...can I do this remotely?
@@aonetruthr absolutely. The whole voiceover business is remote right now and actually has been even before pandemic. You must train with a reputable coach. We have tons of interviews on our channel with some of the best coaches so do it out and reach out to one of them.
THIS WAS SO ENJOYABLE TO WATCH! Thank you!
Thank you Angela. Glad you’re enjoying our videos. :)
Steven Blum's humble nature and appreciation for new material is very encouraging. It makes me want to take one of his classes. A teacher who is still learning is invaluable.
OH. MY! This has got to be the BEST tutorial presentation EVER. EVER! Chuck, your direction is so precision and positive. Stacey, your writing, ear and cinematography is Grade A+. Steve Blum...Ee-gawds...that voice and humble personality. Wrap all that all inside the to-die for studio and eventual Promo Demo That Rocks...I need to go curl up and suck my thumb. Bravo!
Scott Burns wow! What an extremely cool comment!! Thanks a ton bud!!
Such a pleasure watching this whole process!!!!! Yes! Thank you guys. Finally decided to officially start my VO career after a lifetime of wanting to and "waiting" for myself to be ready for that. No more waiting. Time to crush it
Very inspiring words!! We’re excited for you 👍👍
wow this engineer is so positive he would make anyone sound great good job bro
Haha 😛 thank you Daniel. I really appreciate the compliment 👍
Hearing Steve’s voice truly brought back nostalgia, especially back when Toonami used to be solid back in the early 2000’s. 🥲
I bought a DVD set of Cowboy Bebop and he signed it.
I can't recall how often in my life I've been excited about something that's so seemingly trivial.
I later found out it was a chinese bootleg!
And he still signed it.
What a sport!
edit: only thing bad is these guys get sucked into making really divisive political statements on social media out of pressure from the actor community.
This is such a wonderful showcase of talent and professionalism working together to make the best product possible. Thank you for giving us insight into how the pros get it done!!
You’re very welcome and thank you for your awesome comment. 👍
IN A WORLD WHERE ONLY ONE MAN HAS THE ABILITY TO PRONUNCIATE HIS WORDS CORRECTLY
Thank-you! I thought I was the only to notice the same.
Chuck your musician's ears are so valuable in the studio. I watching this and it's like a class...I do the same with the waveform on my Adobe Audition DAW. And you're so right!!! You're a very good producer too...your God given gift...you hear but you improve the end result by your coaching skill. You've done this so much, I'm so impressed at your work ethic. You advice is so valuable...not sounding like the guy who did the spot....right on!!! They already have the guy...same for music when we try to get too sure of ourselves...we blow the whole thing into ego, not developed talent and ability to take good direction from people like yourself. Hi Stacey...you two rock my world with the show and you're truthfulness. Love you guys for what you do. Thanks so much.
Michael Hill Thank you!!
I can already feel it after hearing that demo. Steve Blum is about to take over the Promo world. That is some fantastic work 👍
BDoggy45 lol. Totally agree with you!!
You said in the wrap up that he was in the booth an hour. I wish we would have seen more of that. Maybe as a `full' version were we can see the scope of the work. Thanks C&S and a special thanks to Steve for being open to us.
YES!!!! A FULL VERSION WOULD BE GREAT YOU GUYS!!!!! GREAT VIDEO THANKS FOR ANOTHER GREAT ONE!!!!
Chuck seems like such a fun guy to work with, lots of good energy and direction
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Brimstone from Valorant. I just started playing recently and I recognized Steve’s voice immediately. Love this guy. Such an inspiration.
“Molly!”
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I'd love to see you guys produce a female voice actor's demo!! Loved Stacey's video but would love to see more female demos created. Thank you
More are coming for sure. 👍
The great thing about this video is the lack of complacency and arrogance. Even the best are still learning and accept advice as an opportunity to improve. Great video. Thanks.
Thank you 🙏
Can't believe Steve's 60 years old this year!!!
MY HEROES!!! Love you guys! I recorded my Steve Blum and Blumvox Studios testimonial today. I wish I could make a feature length doc to express my undying gratitude and adoration for you guys.
You are just the coolest!! Thank you. :)
@@vobuzzweekly i have watched this episode so many times!
Wow! This is incredible. I bet you won’t find a tutorial this great anywhere on UA-cam or the internet for that matter in terms of direction, performance and delivery. Thank you
You’re very welcome and thank you for the awesome comment 👍🙏👍
Can we take a moment to appreciate how undeniably incredible that MKH sounds in that studio through that chain with Duran’ secret sauce. Beautifully present, tight low end, and pleasant elegant highs. No harsh frequencies whatsoever, and those vocals cut through like Kill Bill. Chuck, you are a god among men!
Steve Blum is the man! Without knowing it was him I had been listening to, he’s been inspiring me for years. Definitely someone I look up to in the industry and who inspires me in my own VO work. Thanks for recording this awesome content!
Stephen Carlock You’re very welcome!
"All right, this thing is officially making me crazy!"
-Steve's first line as TOM 2 (September 2000)
I enjoyed Blum's voice and your process in this very much.
Jeff Metzler 👍👍
I have a passion for voice overs and voice acting. I love doing voices and making people laugh or mimic a character, it’s so cool to be able to do so much with your voice. This video was great to watch, very inspiring
Thank you 🙏 and glad to heart you’re enjoying our videos.
Bruh Steve Blum is one of my favorite human beings.
Jonathan_Explosion me too! He’s super cool and talented as hell!!
Chuck - Thanks for the master class. awesome.
You're very welcome!! :)
Loved being the outsider looking in on this Awesome Promo Demo session.....learned so much and Damn Steve,What a standout Voice! Beautifully Done Guys!
Renee Payne thank you very much - really appreciate the cool comment.
You guys are a great combination, you work well together
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Not even finished watching the entire video and I’ve already learned sooooo much!! Thank you for this!
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I'm in the Technique phase of learning Voice Over. Thank you so much for this very enjoyable and informative video.
The direction you gave Steve was excellent and given in supportive kindness as well. :)
This was FANTASTIC for someone super new like me to see - thank you!!!
You’re welcome ☺️
I knew he voiced certain characters in anime and cartoons and video games but I didn’t know he has a voice acting record of the most credited voice acting for so many characters I always tried to do his wolverine voice and that’s my favorite he knows how to manipulate sounds through his vocal chords and knows how to use his diaphragm im/pressed
such a joy to watch and listen to both the directing and the recordings
Thank you 🙏
So grateful for this program!
Danielle Jacobs Thank you!
Wow! So this is the guy that I've heard my entire life on tv!
Hi Steve! I’m one of your students ! I’m so glad you decided to teach because I needed to learn. Good for you doing something new and uncomfortable!
Watching this a few months back, not only made love Steve Blum even more, but I joined his online courses. He be my hero yo!
whoa, steve really does look nervous but opens up part way through. this is a great episode, and i hear that he's such a sweetheart. would love to interview the guy this year.
It’s two years later and I popped on here to get some ideas for reading scripts for VO and bumped into this video. I’m a singer that wants to try voice work and like Steve, my voice is deep. He’s so awesome and you guys are amazing directors. I’m in the middle of reading a script and was wondering how to go about it. I enjoyed this video and picked up a few things for sure, thanks much!
Thank you for the cool comment 👍
Wow finally you’re back with more VO demos 😍 I love such videos! Thanks so much 👏🏼
Learner Forever 👍👍
Kicking ass and taking name two of my favorite things 😍😍
Great job Chuck. So on point with your direction on this. Well done!
Thank you bill. 👍
What a great look into what it looks and feels like to be in the booth!
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This is... 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥!! Absolutely genius on all fronts! Great Insight as well!
Thank you 🙏
8:54, simple and fantástic tip!!!! The waveforms never lie!!! Never forget it, thanks, thanks and hugs from Brazil!!!
Chuck and Stacey- this video session ROCKS! My Naruto pal (I voice Haku to his Zabuza in the English version of the show) Steve Blum is KILLING this promo demo! You bring the special sauce with your direction and editing skills, Chuck! LOVE IT!
Thank you very much Susan. Really appreciate your kindness words. 👍❤️👍
I hope his son can talk like Wolverine. Steve Blums IS the voice of Wolverine!!!!
This man and this channel are an inspiration. LOVE IT
I LOVE these segments! Watching, listening, and learning what goes into the process/progress behind the scenes puts my mind at ease and lets me know that I am at least doing something right when it comes to my own creating and adding ME into my own work. Chuck, Stacey and Steve, ALL OF YOU are true inspirations!! It is moments like this that give me the right push, and makes want to keep going every single day. Thank you again and Keep on Rockin'!! Cheers! :-D :-D :-D!!
Jeffrey Bentley You’re very welcome and thank you for sharing your awesome comment!
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Absolutely! I love sharing. 😀
Happy Birthday Steve Blum. May the Peace be with u. From Harlingen Texas. April 29, 1960
April 29, 2019 through April 29, 3019. 🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊
Oh man. I can't wait for Toonami in April 3019 when they have a synthesized Steve Blum voice powered by AI as TOM promoting DBZ Ultra HD 3D 2.0 Ultimate Edition now with extra profanity the way it was meant to be seen.
But we're not going to see Toonami in 3019... probably passed away in 80 years. But don't worry maybe someday we might be reborn again, I believe that! Do u?
You're such a great director and I learnt a lot from your directing. I am more motivated than ever before. ❤
Great to hear that. Thank you 👍
I love this. I love it so much! I love every part of it! Thank you for posting something like this!
Also, that director/engineer man, Hot damn! I love the personality, and how he works! He really is the main talent behind the camera, so to speak!
Thank you for your very cool comment. It’s much appreciated. 👍❤️👍
His voice is just.... Wow
I love these videos! Its real encouraging to see that even the pros can mess up a little and theres not so much pressure to get it all done perfectly in one take.
To everyone here watching trying to gain knowledge on different styles of VO, good luck in all your endeavors!
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I've missed the VO demos. Huge Steve Blum fan :) Thank you for sharing this awesome session!
John Stefanov You’re very welcome!!
I love how you direct the talent but also ensure we understand why you're asking for more or less of this. Like showing us the wav form up close and explaining your reasoning. This helps see what you're hearing. Thanks!
You are very welcome 🙏
His voice is freaking incredible and amazing directing
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Absolutely awesome to see the whole process and hear the final result. Thanks for sharing another Demo that Rocks! ❤️
Thank you!! You're very welcome and glad you guys are digging these live demo sessions!!
Fantastic video! Thank you for making this. I'm a big fan of Steve Blum. His courses are amazing! This was very insightful. I'm just getting started in Backstage, gonna give this all a shot. Thank you for the inspiration, the awesome tips and advice!
That is awesome skyler. Thank you for the cool comment and good look with vo. Give it a good shot and make it happen. 👍
With a Director like that, anybody is going to sound great. Just because the Director says it sounds great. This is really fun to watch. Having been in a booth a couple of times, with great direction, that looks like a lot of fun to do some more of. Thank you for this inspiration.
16:50-17:34; a re-direct conceived of, and inserted by the talent. In reading up about, and learning about the arts of communication using the English language, in addition to sidenotes, and context, punctuation is something that I rely upon to guide how I would voice something. If by changing punctuation, The flavor of a read is changed. Is that something you submit as an option when you’re self producing, next to the author’s punctuation style? How much latitude does the talent have?
17:41, he crosses his arms. It changes his presentation subtly.
Thank you for your great comment. 👍 and yes any different spin you can give your reads by changing punctuation or the characters perspective is always a good thing.
Steve thanks so much for being vulnerable. This is so inspiring-its good to know it’s not about perfect-it’s about being authentic and just tell the story.
This audio engineer is awesome.
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Great demo VO Buzz! Steve's voice was awesome! Keep up the great work!
Thank you 🙏
Fantastic show! Watched a couple of times, learned stuff each time. Thanks Chuck, Stacey, and Steve!!
Steve W Bailey Voice Over Very cool!! So glad you like our video! Thanks
What a wonderful inside-the-booth look at recording promo demos!!!
Blumvox Studios is also an incredible resource for learning the trade. 100%!
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What a great video. Loved it!. There is alot to learn. Chuck your direction is amazing!
Thank you 🙏
Thoroughly enjoyed this. I love watching behind the scene footage. The final product sounds awesome! Chuck is great at directing. I know how nerve racking it can be at times in the studio and Chuck kept Steve at ease. What a wonderful collaboration between Chuck, Stacey, and Steve here.
Chris Slonske Super cool comment!! Really appreciate it and glad you’re enjoying these live demo sessions! 👍
Brilliant. Thank you all!
The direction was amazing. Steve gives such clean and clear examples of how to approach different types of script. Supremely helpful. Thank you so much for this.
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The direction is awesome by the director, This is how you learn, Excellent!!!
Thank you 🙏
Excellent VO work Steve, and nice direction work and final production, Chuck. I am inspired and encouraged to head back into the VO world. Rock on.
Thank you and great to hear you're inspired to to get back into the vo biz!! :)
Wow! This is amazing to watch. Stocked full of awesome tips.
Thank you 🙏
I record voice-overs for my hobby. so as radio jingles and commercials, but I learn something new every day. simply try it out in the soundbooth. and through these videos I also learn new styles and a new way of speaking. with friendly greetings from the Netherlands
Derk Hedemann Thanks for the cool comment 👍
I freaking love that they shared this
Haha that’s very cool 👍
AMAZING session and great advice! 👍
Great job all around. Excellent information and these mixes always sound so awesome, man.
raysway2000 Thanks for the cool comment!
That was excellent!! Great voice!! Thank you all so much for sharing this video!!
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The ending product absolutely phenomenal
Thank you 🙏
I don't think I've ever seen a more fulfilling and rewarding video. Great directing, great acting and talent, awesome vibes. Thanks you three!
Thank you for your very cool comment!! 👍👍
You guys are great but you already know that. Thanks for the show, the actors and the lessons given. As a newbie, this is priceless. PLEASE don't stop doing what you're doing. Stacey is still beautiful! Chuck you're good too brother.
Great stuff! So many awesome learning and teaching moments. You guys (Steve included!) do such a great job of inspiring and teaching voice talent of all levels!
Colin Alexander Thank you for your wonderful comment. 👍
Somebody hire this man!! 😁 Fantastic and insightful, guys. Thank you to all for sharing!
LOL! Thank you, Angela!!
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AMAZING to see this! Great VO, great direction. Just all around F'n amazing! More of these please!
Johnny B 👍❤️👍
Absolutely fantastic! Just seeing your process alone is super helpful. Your insight is very much appreciated 😊✌️
DAVEYKVA You’re very welcome!!
Now I'm learning it. The voice acting Instincts which I have been struggling should kick in my head💆🏽♂️ and 🧠 brain.
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This is definitely the best channel on UA-cam. Fantastic video!
Best comment every!! LOL Thank you! :)
This. Was. INCREDIBLE! So inspirational. Thx for posting!
Mike Brang thank you buddy!!
What an awesome treat to see this. Great direction as always, Chuck. Thanks for doing this! Steve killed it!
Yes Steve did kill it! :) Thanks for the comment!