The Miami Conservatory Committee invites you to a voiceover workshop presented by SAG-AFTRA New York member Paul Liberti, a member of the AuthorDirect Audio team that directs authors in their own nonfiction reads for top audiobook houses for Audible. He teaches competitive classes in New York and Los Angeles, and for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. SAG-AFTRA Miami member Dave Corey will host the workshop, which begins with an introduction into various levels of self-tape auditions.
When: Saturday, Nov. 3 and Sunday, Nov. 4
Saturday, Nov. 3
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Presenter: Dave Corey
Self-taping: This session will demonstrate various ways to self-tape, from worst to best, and will provide tips to film and deliver professional quality auditions.
Noon - 12:30 p.m.
Lunch break (Please bring your own lunch.)
12:30 – 2 p.m.
Presenter: Paul Liberti
Audio Book Voiceover Narration Workshop - Focus on Dialogs: Session teaches how to create distinct and unique characters; approaches to non-fiction; skillsets to enhance your storytelling abilities; how to successfully deliver dialog between characters; and contemporary techniques to connect with the listener.
2 – 4:30 p.m.
Presenter: Paul Liberti
Animation and Character Voiceover Development Workshop - Creating Your Own Unique Characters: Participants will learn about voice placement, the facial mask and how you can create different sounds and vibrations. Techniques taught in the workshop can be applied to voiceover work in video games, animation and commercial; doubles, recording commercial and animation auditions from a home studio, and more.
Sunday, Nov. 4
10 a.m. – Noon.
Presenter: Paul Liberti
Contemporary Commercial Voiceover: Break old habits of what commercial voiceover used to sound like and set a foundation for new skill sets. This session is about opening yourself up to becoming a competitive working commercial voice actor and discovering your own unique commercial voiceover style with a competitive emotional range. You will learn skills, techniques and insider secrets for the working contemporary commercial voiceover actor. Topics covered include voice placement, constriction and release, breathing and slating techniques, what it means to “make this conversational,” and more.
Where: Rockstar Recording Studio
548 N.E. 42nd Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334
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RSVP Required: To reserve your seat, please contact Susana Carrillo at susana.carrillo@sagaftra.org. or (305) 663-7092. Seating is limited for this workshop.
This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card on the app (paid through Oct. 31, 2018) for admittance.