PROFESSIONAL INVITATIONAL  *** TONIGHT***
Tuesday 9/24/2013 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Michael O'Brien & Jason Headley
$100
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and work with advertisers who hire talent! Each session Michael will bring in a different writer, producer or director. This time it's Jason Headley.  [Int/Adv]

CHARACTER INTENSIVE  (8 Weeks)
Thursday 9/26/2013 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
through
Thursday 11/21/2013 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Elaine Clark and Guests
$585
Elaine has cast and directed voice talent for Sega, Mindscape, Sony, Viz and cartoon, website, book, toy & interactive clients. You'll explore high cartoon voices for children's early learning edutainment, age variables needed for realism and acting range, evil monsters for teenage fighting twitch games, engaging narrative storytelling for cinematics, and voices for toys. The last class has a special challenge as you put your new voices to the test.  [Core]

NARRATION SIMPLE
Friday 9/27/2013 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Saturday 9/28/2013 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Sarah Kliban
$285
Movies, documentaries, books, training films, educational projects and CD ROM's all need a constant and consistent pool of narrators. If you love to read aloud, try this class and enter the world of narration. You'll learn phrasing, breath control, and the technical requirements needed to perform successfully at the job.  (Core) 

HOME RECORDING II

Tuesday 10/1/2013 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Brian Burge

$100

Advance to the next level! Understand software options, test your voice on different mics, learn advanced editing techniques such as de-breathing, VST plug-ins, and EQ notching. (Class limited to ten students)  [All Levels]

INTRO TO VO & ACTING

Wednesday 10/2/2013 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Elaine Clark

$50

Participate in a 3 hour workshop designed to provide an overview of the voice-over and acting industry. You'll learn about the Voice One program, current and future trends, agents, unions, demos, financial possibilities, what it takes to make it, and more. Plus, everyone in class gets an opportunity to read copy on mic for a personal evaluation by Voice One owner, Elaine Clark!  [Beg]

MAKING IT M.I.N.E.

Saturday 10/5/2013 from 10:00am to 5:00pm

Sunday 10/6/2013 from 10:00am to 5:00pm

Elaine Clark

$365

Elaine gives you a deeper under-standing of how to become a voice "actor." Find greater depth, meaning, and truth in your message by utilizing MOTIVATIONS, INTENTIONS, NEEDS, and EMOTIONS. These subtle acting skills are necessary to hide the sell by psychologically suggesting that listeners "buy" the product or service you're advertising.

[Core]

NUTS & BOLTS    (4 weeks)

Tuesday 10/8/2013 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Tuesday 10/29/2013 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Tom Chantler

$365

What is this thing? What's in there? Who is this person? Can you identify the type of spot: retail or image? This is not so much a "booth time" class as it is a "thinking" workshop. We will analyze a wide swath of copy as you learn to find structure, rhythm, marketing and branding messages hidden in the copy. WARNING! When you can do all this consistently, you'll be in danger of booking.  [Int/Adv]

STEPPING OUT

Wednesday 10/9/2013 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Sally Clawson and David Rosenthal

$95

Step out and expand your creativity by learning simple reading and improvisational techniques. You'll perform on mic, breathe life into words, relax, stay natural, and have fun! [Core]

SMALL GROUP WORKOUT

Thursday 10/10/2013 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Elaine Clark

$80

Keep your voice-over skills sharp with these 2 hour semi-private workouts. Bring in audition scripts to delve deeper and uncover more meaning or select from the scripts we have on hand. Attend all the classes ... or just a few. It's your career. Stay on top of it! (Register Early. Class limited to 6 actors.)  [Int/Adv]

BY THE BOOK

Saturday 10/12/2013 from 10:00am to 5:00pm

Sunday 10/13/2013 from 10:00am to 5:00pm

Saturday 10/19/2013 from 10:00am to 5:00pm

Sunday 10/20/2013 from 10:00am to 5:00pm

Elaine Clark

$585

As Elaine states in her best selling voice-over book, There's Money Where Your Mouth Is, it's not "practice makes perfect" but "perfect practice makes perfect." Using her book as a text, you'll build a foundation of TECHNIQUES needed to consistently deliver the goods. It is the foundation for all areas of voice-over work.  [Core]

BEHIND THE SCENES

Wednesday 10/16/2013 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm

SF Talent Agent

$105

An agent doesn't have 3 hours to tell you all the do's and don'ts, union and non-union rules, financial opportunities, and pet peeves. Hear "first hand" how an agency works, business etiquette, industry lingo, agents' expectations of talent, and ways to build stronger working relationships. Whether you've had an agent for years or are looking for one, this is a must attend.  [Core]

PREPARING FOR A DEMO

Wednesday 10/23/2013 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Wednesday 10/30/2013 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Elaine Clark and David Menashe

$190

Let your stress level relax as you plan, practice, and understand the demo production process. We'll discuss the types of material needed, how to find it, give you a writing assignment, and practice in the studio with music. If you're interested in making this a career, sign up now and put your best voice forward!  [Int/Adv]

LONG FORM NARRATION

Saturday 10/26/2013 from 10:00am to 5:00pm

Sunday 10/27/2013 from 10:00am to 5:00pm

Elaine Clark and Melissa Gray

$365

Elaine will work with you on Audio Books and Melissa will give you the skills for Documentaries, Technical material, and E-Learning scripts. These long form narrations require a new set of skills for sustaining energy and keeping the voice relaxed, knowledgeable and engaging while reading long text.  [Core]

IN THE STUDIO: TRIPLE THREAT 

Friday 11/1/2013 from 6:30-9:30pm

Saturday 11/2/2013 from 10:00am to 5:00pm