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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 12h

The best voiceovers don’t perform emotion, They remember it.

This Amtrak “Season’s Greetings” spot is a masterclass in restraint and intention. The voice isn’t the star, the message is.

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#voiceover #storytelling #craft

When the Message Becomes the Star

What Amtrak’s “Season’s Greetings” Spot Teaches About Speaking With Intention When I'm coaching voiceover students, I don’t save this script for December. I usually bring it out in the middle of summe...

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 20h

There are so many ways to spend money.

But a new guitar (or sword, or microphone) wont make you a better guitarist, (or swordfighter, or voice actor)

The only thing that will is practice.
Relentless, un-attractive practice.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 23h

That's #freelance life: Ups, downs, and a few WTF moments that make you question your career choice.

But
Keep pushing.
Keep working.
Keep moving forward.
That's what success looks like.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 1d

A gorgeous mic paired with an empty read is like putting an Armani suit on a scarecrow. It’s still lifeless.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 5d

The struggle is real, my friend. There will be other gigs; other opportunities for the world to see your talent.

But I agree, its hard to not be a little bugged when the rejections come in more than the offers.

Unfortunately, that's how this business works.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 5d

#Voiceover tip:

Rejection Isn’t Personal. It’s Normal. You will get ghosted. You will get passed over. You will hear “we went in a different direction” so often it’ll start to sound like your new ringtone.

Good. That means you’re in the game.

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10 Tips for New Voice Actors (That Don’t Suck)

So you wanna be a voice actor? Here’s 10 tips that might save you a year of frustration, some money, and your sanity.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 6d

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 7d

#Professionalism as a #voiceover artist is not only about recording clean audio, it's about how you carry yourself, the standards you set, and the choices you make.

Do the work with intention and purpose, and never let fear be the reason you undervalue yourself.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 8d

After years of late payments and compromise, a long-time client asked me to cut my rate to less than what I charged years ago while still owing me money.
That was my breaking point.

Your dignity is worth more than a discount.

Full story:

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When Patience Runs Out: Lessons From a Longtime Client

A while back, I shared in my voiceover Facebook group about a long-term client who had been with me for over a decade. They sent me multiple projects every month.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 8d

Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 9d

New to #voiceover? Here's three simple steps to get started the right way:

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The Voiceover Beginner’s Roadmap: 3 Steps That Matter Most

So, you’ve been told you “have a great voice,” or maybe you’ve always been fascinated with cartoons, commercials, or audiobooks and thought, I could do that. Welcome to the world of voiceover!Before y...

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 9d

Welcome to Monday.
You've got this.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 10d

They're lyrics from a song.

Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 10d

"Too fat, fat you must cut lean
You got to take the elevator to the mezzanine chump,
change, and it's on, super bon bon
Super bon bon, Super bon bon"

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 13d

Your microphone isn’t the problem.
Your room is.

I wrote about why acoustics make or break a voiceover recording, and how to fix your space so clients hear you, not your walls.

Read it here 👉 www.linkedin.com/pulse/sound-...

#VoiceOver #HomeStudio #Acoustics

The Sound of the Room: Understanding Acoustics for Voice Artists

You can buy the best mic, the cleanest preamp, and the quietest computer fan in existence. But none of it matters if your space betrays you.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 14d

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 14d

Reverse psychology works!

a man with a mustache is smiling and looking at the camera .

ALT: a man with a mustache is smiling and looking at the camera .

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 14d

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 14d

Thanks! I've found mixing them both seems to make the most sense in the performance. There's always something to learn and work on!

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 14d

"Acting is a strange paradox.
You summon ghosts from your past so you can disappear into the present.
You give everything you’ve lived to a moment that never existed before you spoke it aloud.
And if you do it right, no one notices you at all."

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VoiceOverXtra - How To Sound Read In Voice Over Reads - Rob Marley

How to sound real in your voice over reads? Know the acting techniques taught by Stanislavski and Meisner. While their approaches vary, voice actor/coach Rob Marley shares how to balance them to feel ...

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 15d

Voiceover Xtra published my article on #acting for #voiceover. If you want to sound more grounded and real with your reads, understanding acting is the foundation.

Check it out:

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VoiceOverXtra - How To Sound Read In Voice Over Reads - Rob Marley

How to sound real in your voice over reads? Know the acting techniques taught by Stanislavski and Meisner. While their approaches vary, voice actor/coach Rob Marley shares how to balance them to feel ...

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 15d

If you're a #voiceover artist, you know that finding the work is the actual WORK part.

Here's 10 ways that can help you find voiceover work.

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Voiceover Marketing: 10 ways to find voiceover work

Think voiceover work just shows up if you’re talented? Nope. Here’s how working pros actually book gigs …without the fantasy crap.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 16d

a man in a suit and tie talking on a cell phone with the hashtag #like a boss

ALT: a man in a suit and tie talking on a cell phone with the hashtag #like a boss

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