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We’ve got it all! Voice-Over / On-Camera / Scene Study / Improvisation / Business / Marketing / Demos
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Contents 2 Voice One Overview 3 Introduction - Starting Out 4 Core Curriculum 6 Additional Skills 7 Advanced Core 10 Kids 11 Daytime Conservatory 12 Studio Theatre + Improv 13 On-Camera 14 Demos 15 FAQ 16 Instructors 17 Corporate Training 18 Calendar 20 Directions 21 Registration
Voice One Celebrates 30th Year
Comprehensive Training for a Career in Voice-Over, F ilm, Commercial, Industrial and Stage. Are you new to the industry? Do you have a great voice? Perform on stage, film or in commercials and want to increase your booking ratio? Need to keep up on the latest industry trends and stay in shape? The Voice One curriculum is a powerful, effective, and comprehensive communication program. We offer voice-over, acting, on-camera, and improv classes designed for you!
At Voice One, we are proud to hire many of our students for jobs cast, produced and/or directed by Ms. Clark. Clients include Viz, Inc., Invision, Definition, Knowledge Anywhere, SEGA, StubHub, SuperTechno Arts, WalMart, Buder Engel & Friends, Visual Concepts, Shoot the Moon, BoomVox, Zizzle, CSAA, LeapFrog, AMEnglish.com, Brilliance Audio, Aplia, AT&T and Verizon phone cards, DeYoung Museum, Acoustiguide, Terrapin Pictures, Infosys, Moxie Method, Freeplay Productions, Juniper Networks, Monster Cable, Cengage, Donnerwood Media, Metromint, PayPal, Yahoo, Mercedez Benz, Lytro, Kabam, Gilead Sciences, Thyssen Krupp, Sifteo, Deutsch Bank, Futures Without Violence, VISA Inc., and Microsoft.
Voice One is an internationally recognized voice over and acting school. It was started in 1986 by owner/ founder, Elaine Clark, author of the best selling voice over training book, There’s Money Where Your Mouth Is. Voice One is known for its expert teaching staff, nurturing care and ability to stretch an actor to his or her full potential in a fun, supportive, and truthful learning environment.
The Voice One studio houses offices, a classroom, recording studio and 35 seat theatre. The theatre is used for Sunday night improv drop-in workshops, scene study, on-camera classes and corporate training sessions.
While developing a career in voice overs and stagefilm-industrial acting is our primary goal, students constantly comment that techniques learned in our classes help them gain a greater understanding of their voice, body and emotions. These communication skills translate into daily living and enrich their personal and business lives.
Elaine Clark holds a BA in theatre/speech communications, is a certified teacher, working actor, author, playwright, producer, director, casting director, and mentor to many. She directs corporate shows and coaches/facilitates business professionals at Oracle, Salesforce, Genetech, Edwards Lifesciences, Capgemini, SBC, HP, Gamespot, Blizzard Entertainment, IGN, Pac 12, TechMamas, KPIX-TV, KGO-TV, KSFO, Live 105, KRON, KFRC, ALICE, KNTV, Camico, Univfy Inc., Remilion, and Netflix. Teamed with NuVeda Learning, Ms. Clark is India’s communication guru in her popular communication e-learning modules. Her latest Activate Your Voice communication mobile phone app provides a 99¢ voice and diction workout.
In addition to instruction, Voice One also provides audio casting and production services. Awards include an Audie for recording Amy Tan reading her Brilliance Audio book, The Opposite of Fate, and a Gold Award from Brandon Hall for our Knowledge Anywhere web tutorial recordings. Museum audio tour recordings include The Harlem Renaissance [with Delroy Lindo], Maya Stella [with Ysabel Duron] for the DeYoung Museum, The Courtly Art of the Ancient Maya for San Francisco Fine Arts Museums, Bhutan monks in the Sacred Arts of Bhutan, Jerry Yang in Decoding Chinese Calligraphy for the Asian Art Museum, and The Walt Disney Family Museum. We cast and directed the English dubbed versions of two Japanese anime series: Saikano and Jo Jo’s Bizaare Adventure. Elaine Clark’s interview about talent directing can also be seen in Hello Anime! The Insider’s Guide to the Success Story of Anime.
Elaine Clark, Owner
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Voice One 2016 Class Schedule
Voice One Studio Theatre Acting and On-Camera Instruction VOICE-OVERS. . . AND A WHOLE LOT MORE!
Voice One is recognized as one of the top voice-over schools in the nation. For 30 years, we’ve gained a reputation as an outstanding acting, improv and on-camera school, too. Planning Your Voice-Over Career Training Stepping Out is the prerequisite for the Commercial and Narration tracks. Creating Characters is the prerequisite for the Character track. Each class in the Core Curriculum teaches a very specific technique and may be taken in any order after having completed Stepping Out and Creating Characters. Daytime Conservatory may be substituted for some evening and weekend core curriculum classes. We’ve included a Summer Fast Track for those who want concentrated study in commercials, characters and narration.
ACTING CAREER TRAINING Acting & Improv An assortment of acting classes: Making strong choices – Acting for VO & More and Unlocking Your Emotions. Plus, Sunday night Improv Drop-in Workouts. Commercial & Film Our fun, informative, hands-on on-camera commercial and film classes for beginner to advanced actors, prepare you for auditions and jobs. Ear Prompter/OCN Acting training for the lucrative area of corporate industrials and trade shows.
Teleprompter Be prepared for corporate industrials and presentations by learning how to perform in front of a camera or audience while reading scrolled dialog. WAV
DEMO PRODUCTION Voice-Over These are the tools used to get voice-over jobs. Demos are written, directed, recorded and mixed by Elaine Clark in our on-site recording studio. Four demo types include: commercial, narration, character and audio books.
Starting Out Introductory - Beginner
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INTRO to VOICE-OVER & ACTING 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! INTRO DATES: Jan 10 Sun Feb 13 Sat Mar 12 Sat Apr 6 We May 21 Sat June 18 Sat Aug 13 Sat Sept 11 Sun Oct 23 Sun Dec 18 Sun
10:00am – 1:00pm 10:00am – 1:00pm 10:00am – 1:00pm 6:30pm – 9:30pm 10:00am – 1:00pm 10:00am – 1:00pm 10:00am – 1:00pm 10:00am – 1:00pm 10:00am – 1:00pm 10:00am – 1:00pm 3
Voice One 2016 Class Schedule
VOICE- OVER • CORE CURRICULUM
Core Curriculum Commercial
Commercial
Narration
STEPPING OUT with Sally Clawson & David Rosenthal
STYLES with David Rosenthal
NARRATION SIMPLE with Sarah Kliban
This class helps you identify styles, make adjustments, and deliver different types of commercial VO: Tag, Announcer, Retail, Promo, Spokesperson, Real Person, Dialog, etc. In addition, you’ll also explore timing, rhythm, voice shifts, mic placement, adding humor, and Choose one class that fits your schedule and then believing what you say. Step out and expand your creativity by learning foundational reading and improvisational techniques. You’ll perform on mic in single & dialog spots, breathe life into words, relax, stay natural, and have fun! continue in the commercial and narration tracks.
Jan 17 Feb 20 Mar 26 Apr 20 May 28 Jun 25 Aug 20 Sep 17 Oct 29
Su Sa Sa We Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa
10am - 1pm 10am - 1pm 10am - 1pm 6:30– 9:30pm 10am - 1pm 10am - 1pm 10am - 1pm 10am - 1pm 10am - 1pm
Investment: $95 BY THE BOOK with Elaine Clark This is the FLAGSHIP class for ALL your VO training. Using Elaine’s best selling book, There’s Money Where Your Mouth Is as a text, you’ll build a solid foundation of TECHNIQUES so you can take direction, sound like you’re talking (rather than reading), and deliver consistently good reads. Session 1 Jan 23 – 24 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm, Jan 30 – 31 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm Session 2 Jun 4 – 5 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm, Jun 11 – 12 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm Session 3 (Summer Fast Track) Jul 16 – 17 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm, Jul 23 – 24 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm Session 4 Sep 24 – 25 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm, Oct 1 – 2 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm
Investment: $605
Package Discounts On CORE CLASSES!
Session 1 Apr 2 – 3 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm Session 2 (Summer Fast Track) Jul 18 – 19 Mo/Tu 10am - 5pm Session 3 Nov 12 – 13 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm
Investment: $380 MAKING IT M.I.N.E.TM with Elaine Clark A quick approach to sounding believable makes this class a MUST ATTEND for all 3 VO tracks. Elaine shares her trademarked method for adding truth to your reads through the use of MOTIVATIONS, INTENTIONS, NEEDS and EMOTIONS. It lifts words off the page and infuses your reads with personality and perspective. Session 1 Feb 24 - Mar 16 We 6:30pm - 9:30pm Session 2 (Summer Fast Track) Jul 20 – 21 We/Th 10am - 5pm Session 3 Oct 15 – 16 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm
Investment: $380 SPONTANEITY with Sally Clawson Confidence, spontaneity, and taking chances are needed at auditions and jobs. Learn when to break the rules, own the copy, and heighten your performances! You’ll improvise sections of the script, increase listening and response times, trust your own natural instincts, and laugh a lot! Session 1 Apr 23 – 24 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm Session 2 (Summer Fast Track) Jul 22 & 29 2 Fr 10am - 5pm Session 3 Dec 4 & 11 2 Su 10am - 5pm
Investment: $380
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If you love to read aloud, try this class with an actor/casting director and enter the world of narration. You’ll learn phrasing, breath control, technical requirements, and choices needed to perform successfully. Session 1 Feb 5 – 6 Fr 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Sa 10am - 5pm Session 2 May 13 – 14 Fr 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Sa 10am - 5pm Session 3 (Summer Fast Track) Aug 1 – 2 Mo 10am - 1pm, Tu 10am - 5pm Session 4 Oct 21 – 22 Fr 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Sa 10am - 5pm
Investment: $295 LONG FORM NARRATION with Tom Chantler & Kathy Garver It takes a new set of skills to sustain energy and hold listeners attention. Tom works on Documentaries, Business, Tech, and E-Learning. Kathy prepares you for Audiobooks. Please bring 1-2 pages [two copies each] from the following book styles: fiction, nonfiction, and children’s story. (Suggested prerequisites Narration Simple, By the Book, and Making It M.I.N.E.TM)
Session 1 Apr 30 – May 1 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm Session 2 (Summer Fast Track) Aug 6 – 7 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm Session 3 Dec 10 – 17 2 Sa 10am - 5pm
Investment: $380 ADVANCED NARRATION with Bob Wood Expand your repertoire by learning different narration styles, ways to adjust the read to specific audiences, raise your status, remain truthful, consistent, and breathe life through to the end of the script. (Suggested prerequisites Narration Simple, By the Book, and Making It M.I.N.E.TM)
Session 1 Mar 5 – 6 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm Session 2 (Summer Fast Track) Aug 3 – 4 We/Th 10am - 5pm Session 3 Oct 30 – Nov 6 2 Su 10am - 5pm
Investment: $380
VOICE- OVER • CORE CURRICULUM
Core Curriculum Character
Character
Business / Marketing
CREATING CHARACTERS with David Rosenthal
CHARACTER INTENSIVE with Elaine Clark and Guests
BEHIND THE SCENES with SF Talent Agent
Discover and uncover the many voices that live inside you with this veteran of over 65 video games. You’ll be encouraged to take chances, explore voice placements, have fun, and use your body to create truthful characters. This character development foundation prepares you for more in-depth study in Bringing Voices To Life and Character Intensive.
Build your book of character voices as you explore funny voices, evil monsters, military personnel, heroes, cinematic storytellers, age variables, sci-fi, sports, adventure, puzzle, social games, and toy voices. The last class has a special challenge that prepares you for a character demo. Elaine has cast and directed voice talent for game and anime clients Viz, Kabam, Leap Frog, Sega, Sony, and others, plus toy Choose one class that fits your schedule and then ideation companies. So, you can be continue in the core curriculum character track. sure you’ll learn a lot! Jan 17 Feb 20 Mar 26 Apr 13 May 28 Jun 25 Aug 20 Sep 17 Oct 29
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2pm - 5pm 2pm - 5pm 2pm - 5pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm 2pm - 5pm 2pm - 5pm 2pm - 5pm 2pm - 5pm 2pm - 5pm
Investment: $95 BRINGING VOICES TO LIFE with Elaine Clark & David Rosenthal Learn the TECHNICAL requirements needed in video games, cartoons, and toys. Create voices to match pictures, parse and concatenate sentences, analyze scripts, create a 3-D world, audition effectively, make strong performance choices, and more! Elaine Clark is a working actor who has directed, performed, and/or cast over 100 videogames, 2 anime cartoon series, a few cartoons, and 200 toys. Session 1 Feb 26 Fr 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Feb 27-28 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm Session 2 (Summer Fast Track) Jul 29 Fr 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Jul 30-31 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm Session 3 Oct 7 Fr 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Oct 8-9 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm
Investment: $445
Session 1 Apr 21 – Jun 9 8 Th 6:30pm - 9:30pm Session 2 (Summer Fast Track) Jul 25 – 28 Mo-Th 10am - 5pm Session 3 Nov 18 & Dec 2 2 Fr 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Nov 19 & Dec 3 2 Sa 10am - 5pm, Nov 20 1 Su 10am - 5pm
Investment: $605
Package Discounts CORE TRACKS:
Commercial, Narration Character, Business & Marketing Make one (1) payment for all the classes in a track (excluding Stepping Out and Creating Characters) and receive a discount! Track Discounted Savings Rate Commercial: $1545
$200
Narration: $905
$150
Character: $950
$100
Business / Marketing: $445
$75
Total Savings: $525 5
Whether you’ve had an agent for years or are currently looking for one, this is a must attend. Hear “first hand” from a talent agent how an agency works, business etiquette, industry lingo, talent expectations, ways to build stronger working relationship with the agent and clients, actor do’s and don’ts, union and non-union rules, financial opportunities, current trends, pet peeves, and more. Session 1 Mar 29 Session 2 Sep 27
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Investment: $110 BUILDING YOUR BUSINESS with David Menashe Learn ways to sell yourself as a problem solver. We’ll cover networking, phone, postcard & e-mail techniques, record keeping, websites, blogging, trade magazines, press releases, rate negotiations, landing an agent, using new technologies, local and online resources. Plus, locating, navigating, and using online P2P casting sites. As an additional bonus, you’ll receive a contact list of companies who hire local voice talent! Session 1 May 22 Su Session 2 Oct 27 – Nov 3 2 Th
10am - 5pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Investment: $205 POSITIONING & BRANDING With Elaine Clark & Ian Price How can people find you? Where do you fit in the business? What is your competition doing? How can you leave a lasting impression? What should your branding look like? Elaine and Ian, a graphic design branding expert, demystify the process as we discuss branding in general, how to create your specific brand, and a marketable image that’s right for you! Session 1 Apr 17 Session 2 Nov 7 – 14
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6:30pm - 9:30pm
Investment: $205 I wanted to thank you for the &&Elaine, incredible one on one back in June/ July. The callback at Pixar was amazing… Jennifer Proctor, Actor
Voice One 2016 Class Schedule
VOICE- OVER • ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Additional Skills - All Levels ADR & VOICE IMPROVEMENT RECORDING
DIALECTS & ACCENTS
PEAK PERFORMANCE with Jennarose Johnson
BASIC BRITISH with Ian Price
HOME RECORDING I: AUDACITY Are nerves, confidence, commitment, with David Menashe and follow- through holding you back? The best actors, singers, dancers, and athletes KNOW the importance of peak performance, entering and maintaining “state,” and “being in the zone.” Vocal Awakening guides you to “step into state” & believe in yourself so you can start landing more jobs. Jan 14
Th
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Investment: $95 DICTION & CLARITY with Eugene O’Reilly
The industry requires home studios to record auditions and jobs. Bring in your laptop or learn how to operate Audacity on ours. You’ll record, edit, adjust levels, and convert to mp3. (Class limited to ten students)
Session 1 Jan 13 Session 2 Mar 10 Session 3 May 10 Session 4 Jun 14 Session 5 Aug 9 Session 6 Sep 21 Session 7 Nov 21
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Mar 23 – 30
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6:30pm - 9:30pm
Investment: $195
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10:00am - 1pm
Tu Mouth clicks, slurred words, regionalisms, weak breath support, vocal fatigue, or diction issues Tu holding you back? Have a quiet or thin voice that needs strengthening? Let a Certified Speech-Language We Pathologist zero in on problem areas… that you may or may not be aware of! His professional advice and exercises Mo will improve, protect, and define Investment: $105 your voice. Session 1 Mar 14 Session 2 Sep 20
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6:30pm - 9:30pm
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6:30pm - 9:30pm
Investment: $100 YOUR VOICE AS AN INSTRUMENT with Desiree Goyette Singers and non-singers: strengthen and improve your speaking voice, placement, melody, and breath support. Isolate and use your chest, head and mask voices, sustain your reads and create new sounds as you apply singing principles in voice-over and voice-over principles to singing. Apr 10
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10am - 5pm
Investment: $195
Sync your voice to principal and background actor’s lip movements in movies, TV shows, games and cartoons. Learn specific research and mic techniques needed for ADR, looping, and walla sessions. Session 1 May 2 Session 2 Nov 1
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6:30pm - 9:30pm
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6:30pm - 9:30pm
Investment: $100
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Attend all 5 days of Articultory Flexibility, Dialects I & II and pay
only $775
6:30pm - 9:30pm
ARTICULATORY FLEXIBILITY with Doug Honorof
Explore your voice and expand your range with an expert phonetician and dialect coach for film, TV, and stage. You’ll be guided through all HOME RECORDING II: the sounds of the world’s languages, STUDIO SETUP master reference vowels, lexical sets with Brian Burge and other tools needed to pick up Does your studio sound professional? accents in a hurry. What kind of mic should you buy? Test your voice on different mics, get Jun 16 – 17 Th/Fr 6:30pm - 9:30pm your home recording sample analyzed, Investment: $245 learn advanced editing techniques such as de-breathing, VST plug-ins, EQ notching, and software options. DIALECTS I [Bring your laptop and mic to class] (Class limited to ten students)
Session 1 Feb 10 Session 2 Apr 27 Session 3 Jul 12 Session 4 Nov 29
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with Doug Honorof
Doug will coach you individually and in groups on accents from the Southeast of England - RP, London, and Estuary, Northern Cities (U.S.), Metro NY, Southern, Mountain, Irish and East Asian accents. You’ll also receive dozens of sound files and voice placement charts. (Prerequisite: Articulatory Flexibility) Jun 18 – 19
Sa/Su
10am - 5pm
Investment: $385
Investment: $120
ADR/LOOPING with Kathy Garver
British is commonly requested in many VO and acting jobs. Get into that psyche by learning basic London and South East UK pronunciations with a real Brit! Week one, you’ll practice key sounds and common pitfalls. Week two, you’ll perform scripts that put your new British accents to the test.
Make one payment for Home Recording I & II and pay $200
A savings of $25
DIALECTS II with Doug Honorof Using the process you mastered in his other classes, Doug will help you create new characters from accents you already worked up, need for an audition or job, and build new accents based on voices found in Internet archives. (Prerequisite: Dialects I) Jun 20
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10am - 5pm
VOICE- OVER • ADVANCED CORE
Advanced Core SCRIPT ANALYSIS/DEMO PREP SCRIPT ANALYSIS/DEMO PREP STAY IN SHAPE PREPARING FOR A DEMO with Elaine Clark & David Menashe Watch your stress levels relax as you plan, practice, and understand the demo production process. We’ll discuss the types of material needed and where to find it. Then, we’ll practice reading one of your new scripts in the studio with music and effects. (Note: Demos are produced separately on an individual basis.)
Session 1 Jan 20 & 27 Session 2 Jun 6 & 13 Session 3 Sep 7 & 14
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6:30pm - 9:30pm
2 Mo
6:30pm - 9:30pm
YOUR $MONEY VOICE with Bob Wood Can you define your voice in one or two words? Do you know what voiceover categories best suit you? Do you know which jobs best suit your voice? Every voice is unique, just like a fingerprint. Make sure that your voice print matches what producers, agents, and directors hear. Discover how your money voice can leave a lasting impression. Aug 14
Su
12pm - 4pm
Investment: $130 NUTS & BOLTS with Tom Chantler
What is this thing? What’s in there? Who is this person? Can you identify the type of spot: retail or image? In this “thinking” workshop, you’ll analyze a wide swath of copy as you learn to find structure, rhythm, COPY INTENSIVE marketing and branding messages with Sally Clawson hidden in the copy. WARNING! When Only by reading a great deal of copy you can do all this consistently, you’ll can you see the breadth of choices be in danger of booking work. available and begin to develop your 3 Tu 6:30pm - 9:30pm own unique style. Copy will be made Oct 4 – 18 available in advance and direction will be tight and specific. Focus is Investment: $295 on reading lots and LOTS of copy! 2 We
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Investment: $195
Jan 19 – Feb 9 4 Tu
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Investment: $380
MUSICAL LITERACY with Ed Bogas You’ll be astounded at how your readings become more dynamic when music is added as your “scene partner.” Work with this award winning writer, composer and producer to make adjustments to your performance as the intensity shifts. It will heighten your listening, broaden your stylistic choices, help bring the message in on time, prepare you for making a demo, and adjust to your client’s musical selections.
VO TECHNIQUES with Elaine Clark
This class picks up where “By the Book” left off. “Land” the commercial, find new ways to perfect your timing, use melody to separate information, finesse “money words” without pushing, and emotionally energize audiences to take action. You’ll also write a piece of copy and experience directing someone else Oct 19 reading it. Aug 1 – 15
3 Mo
Investment: $295
6:30pm - 9:30pm
We
6:30 – 9:30pm
Investment: $95 CRACK THAT COPY with Michael O’Brien & Jenny Debevec Feel outside your body watching yourself record? Unsure what to do about it? Unclear what understated, Dry, Real, Conversational really means and how to get there? Auditions “almost” hitting the mark? It’s time to tweak your vocal performance skeleton. Plenty of mic time and insightful feedback. Nov 10
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6:30 - 9:30pm
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SMALL GROUP WORKOUT
with Elaine Clark, Tom Chantler and Talent Agent MONTHLY WORKOUT Keep your voice-over skills sharp with these 2-hour semi-private workouts. Read from our scripts or bring in your current audition scripts to delve deeper, add believability, and uncover more meaning. Attend all the classes… or just a few. It’s your career. Stay on top of it! (Register Early. Class size limited to 6. ) Elaine directs in the recording studio to improve recording and performances. Tom and the Talent Agent work in the classroom. Emphasis is commercials, narration, and video games. Jan 5 Tom Chantler Feb 3 Elaine Mar 17 Elaine Apr 6 Elaine May 16 Talent Agent Jun 15 Elaine Jul 6 Tom Chantler Aug 4 Elaine Sep 8 Tom Chantler Oct 4 Elaine Nov 15 Talent Agent Dec 7 Elaine
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Investment: $80 Small Group Workout was as &&The valuable as ever, and I can’t wait for the next one. I learn a ton from you at each one, no matter what’s on the agenda. April Karys, Actor
Voice One 2016 Class Schedule
VOICE- OVER • ADVANCED CORE
Advanced Core CASTING CONNECTION
TALENT AGENTS
PROFESSIONAL INVITATIONAL with Guest Director hosted by Michael O’Brien
VOICE-OVER BOOT CAMP with Talent Agent
Meet, learn, and be directed by writers, producers, directors, and advertisers who hire talent! There’s a different writer, producer, or director each time. Show off your talents, network and learn from one or all three.
r e a d i n g l o t s o f c o p y, g e t t i n g direction in precision timing, character development, personality, believability, truthfulness, and salability. Sign up if you’re up for the challenge and want to be heard!
Session 1 Mar 31 Session 2 Jul 26 Session 3 Oct 13
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6:30 - 9:30pm
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6:30 - 9:30pm
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6:30 - 9:30pm
Investment: $110
NARRATION
ADVANCED AUDIO BOOKS #1 Information/Lecture/Discussion Spend a full day with an agent with Amy Rubinate
Session 1 Feb 21 Session 2 Aug 21
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10am - 5pm
Su
10am - 5pm
Investment: $205
TV TAGS & NATIONAL READS with Talent Agent
Whether you are new to audiobooks or you’re an experienced narrator, learn how to navigate a successful career in audiobook narration with current information on this growing market. Learn the tools of the trade, how to improve your skills, market yourself as a narrator, work with publishers, producers and directors, and land ongoing work. As an awardwinning narrator with over 200 titles and the founder/publisher of Ideal Audiobooks, Amy will give you inside scoop on where to go, what to do, and how to advance to the next level. Apr 9
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10am - 1pm
In order to compete for the big dollars Investment: $75
against LA and NY talent, you need to focus your voice, personality, and ADVANCED AUDIO BOOKS #2 energy. This talent agent works in As a voice-over director for TGMD the booth every day and has tips and Hone Your Reading Skills Talent, Steve helped actors book tricks to help your TV read “fit in the with Amy Rubinate voice-over jobs every day including top advertiser’s pocket.” If you’re serious about your audio book Hollywood VO talent, A-list celebrities, career, don’t miss this opportunity to and the late, great Don LaFontaine. May 18 & 25 2 We 6:30pm - 9:30pm study with this award winning narrator You’ll get strong direction to make and audiobook publisher. Amy will Investment: $205 you more competitive in many areas provide 2 scripts for each person, of the VO biz: commercials, promos, chosen to match your abilities as an trailers, and more. actor, and will help you hone your PROMOS, TRAILERS & MORE skills and find your niche in this with Talent Agent Apr 16 Sa 10am - 5pm competitive market. There’s a definitive difference between Investment: $195 Sa 2pm - 5pm commercial and Promo/Trailer reads. Apr 9 As a voice over agent for 14 years at Investment: $125 CESD in NYC, this agent knows what DIRECTOR’S PERSPECTIVE sells! He’ll offer new and different with John Crane insights to refine your skills, grow John Crane, one of SF’s top directors, beyond your current abilities, and be LONG FORM II with Elaine Clark teaches you the power of rhetoric at the top of your game! when breaking down a script, how Record long scripts in the booth to 2 We 6:30pm - 9:30pm & why commercials are written a May 4 - 11 identify and correct recording and particular way, the hiring process, performance issues: articulation, what clients listen or look for at Investment: $205 breaths, mouth noises, volume auditions, and why certain actors consistency, phrasing, emotional get hired. nuance, vocal flexibility, script NAILING THE AUDITION analysis, visualization, status, and with Talent Agent Jun 8 We 6:30pm - 9:30pm storytelling. You’ll also record scripts You need an agent or have an agent at home and submit them for review. Investment: $110 and want to show off your stuff on mic. PRESTO!! The planets have aligned Jul 13 & 20 2 We 6:30pm - 9:30pm and your wish has been granted. If LA AGENT CONNECTION have a 1-2 minute monologue Investment: $195 with Everett Oliver and Mary Lynn you there’s an opportunity to perform that, Wissner too. Agents change each session, so These two know first hand how you you can attend one or more classes. can make more “green” because Session 1 they direct and cast talent every day Th 6:30pm - 9:30pm in TV, radio, animation, film, games, Jun 23 and audio books. Saturday, work Session 2 with AVO booth director and Talent Nov 17 Th 6:30pm - 9:30pm Liaison, Everett. Sunday, join Mary Now that you’ve got Lynn as she shares techniques on how Investment: $110 some training under to meet and exceed casting director and client needs. your belt, why not show
THE BOOKING EDGE with Steve Reisberg
Connect with Agents, Directors and Actors.
Jul 9 – 10
Sa/Su
Investment: $410
off your talent!
10am - 5pm 8
VOICE- OVER • ADVANCED CORE
Advanced Core CHARACTER
CHARACTER
MARKETING
THAT’S NOT ALL FOLKS! with Bob Bergen
TOYS, APPS & SPIN-OFFS with Cristina Milizia
characters with the twice Emmy nominated voice of Porky Pig! Create rich characters, challenge yourself to Bob’s mic and audition techniques, sustain energy, and discover industry “do’s and don’ts.” Prepare to laugh, flesh out full performances, and play!
changed drastically in the wake of the internet revolution. Toys are merging with mobile game apps and online web platforms that are also representative of the characters. Cristina, who has voiced and cast toy voices for all the major game companies, will show you how to add fun to the reads and ways to make your voice more competitive in this area of the VO market that’s exploding with growth.
THE LONG HAUL: BUILDING A CAREER THAT LASTS Expand and create new cartoon Traditional electronic toys have with Harlan Hogan
(Prerequisite: Character Core Curriculum classes and/or prior work experience.)
Mar 19 Mar 20
Sa Su
10am - 5pm, 10am - 1pm
Sep 18
Investment: $305 VIDEO GAME: ATMOSPHERE & CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT with Dave Fennoy Grunts, efforts, call outs, vocal variety, believability, and creative improv skills are needed to add principal and background voices to video games. Dave, one of the industry’s most versatile voices, shares his unique tips and insights and directs you to create characters with emotional depth, energy, truth, and versatility. May 7
Sa
10am - 5pm
Investment: $205 VIDEO GAME CHALLENGE with Emily Clark & Darragh O’Farrell This is a one-two punch from inside the video game industry. Emily is the Electonic Arts Sr. Talent Coordinator. Darragh, formerly of LucasArts, is a freelance director for many titles including all the Star Wars games. Each industry expert shares inside tips, ways to compete effectively against Hollywood talent, and coaches you reading their scripts. Session 1 May 17 & 24 Session 2 Sep 15 & 22
2 Tu 2 Th
Investment: $205
6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Su
10am - 5pm
Investment: $195 IN THE STUDIO with Ned Lott This jam-packed class includes a timing challenge, matching intensity with sound effects, performing a scene in front of a green screen, singing in character, and looping classic Disney and Marvel films in the recording studio. Ned shares a wealth of knowledge about the industry from his years casting and directing at The Learning Company, Disney Studios, and a large assortment of freelance animated films and games. Nov 4 Nov 5
Fr Sa
6:30pm - 9:30pm, 10am - 5pm
Investment: $305 ADR/LOOPING with Kathy Garver
Get serious and increase your business with strategic marketing planning and decision-making. The author of Tales & Techniques of a Voice-Over Actor and The Voice Actor’s Guide to Recording At Home And On The Road shares his sure-fire tips on marketing; Competing on a national level; Latest recording equipment and trends; Packaging, Promotion and PR; Agents live and virtual; and Defining your SWOT Matrix. Jan 9
Mo
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Tu
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Investment: $100
10am - 5pm
MASTERING #SOCIAL MEDIA with Scott Ragle What’s a hashtag? What’s a retweet? Who do you follow and who is following you? And why do you need it? Twitter is one of the most essential self-branding tools available for actors today. Scott demystifies the process: basic rules, service and terminology, building followers, showcasing your talent, and networking with the people in your field. Whether you’re afraid to Tweet or want to do it more effectively, you’ll learn important do’s and don’ts, navigation tricks, and ways to make your voice heard.
Sync your voice to principal and background actor’s lip movements in movies, TV shows, games and cartoons. Learn specific mic techniques for ADR, looping, and walla sessions. Plus, research & Session 1 performance requirements needed May 23 to prepare for these jobs. Session 1 May 2 Session 2 Nov 1
Sa
Investment: $205
Session 2 Nov 22
Mo
6:30 - 9:30pm
Tu
6:30 - 9:30pm
Investment: $95 had a wonderful time and learned &&Isome fantastic tools in Dave Fennoy’s class. Rashida Clendening, Actor Stars The Agency
Voices was fantastic! Great &&Toy teacher, learned a lot, had a blast, made new friends. Jamie Kravitz
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Voice One 2016 Class Schedule
KIDS
Classes are designed to develop imagination, enhance listening skills, build body awareness, boost self-confidence, and improve verbal expression. Parents are encouraged to join their children at the beginning and end of each session so they can better understand the creative process and view their work. If children want to continue in other classes in our curriculum, they may do so if the child is comfortable performing with adults and can sit quietly with them in class.
Kids Classes: VO and On-Camera
** Please bring a sack lunch to day classes. ** ON-CAMERA FOR KIDS with Elaine Clark Get the training it takes to be fearless! You’ll learn why Show Business is two words; improvisation and cold reading techniques; commercial and film on camera skills; audition and callback training; and, the power of YES I CAN! May 21
Sa
2pm - 5pm*
* We suggest that parents return at 4:30pm for a performance and video playback.
Investment: $95 VOICE-OVER FOR KIDS with Elaine Clark Now teens and tweens 10-18 can learn voice-over skills together! We’ll work on different types of commercials, improvisation, characters for animation and games. Jun 26
Su
10am - 4pm*
* We suggest that parents stay for the first 10 minutes and return at 3:30pm for a performance on mic.
Investment: $170 Sign up for both teen classes and pay only $250 - a savings of $15. Or sign up two siblings for one class and save $10 per child.
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COMMERCIAL FAST TRACK Jul 16 – 24 & 29 10 days 10am - 5pm
Starts on Saturday and continues for 9 days, then finishes the following Friday.
Investment: $1,545 CHARACTER FAST TRACK Jul 25 – 31
Mo – Th 10am - 5pm, Fr 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Sa/Su 10am - 5pm
Investment: $950 Voice One “Spec Sheet” that &&The we were taught to use to develop a character has become one of my most valuable tools when preparing for a role. Thank YOU Elaine. That was a tough course for me. Should be part of every actor’s education. Corporate speakers would benefit too. The character outline page is Gold. Mike Sedlak, Top Talent
DAY CLASSES
Daytime Conservatory Core Daytime Classes
Additional Daytime Classes
DAYTIME CONSERVATORY with Elaine Clark and Guests
SUMMER FAST TRACK with Elaine Clark and Voice One Staff
PRIVATE LESSONS
10 Week Class Daytime • 10am - 1pm This is a very comprehensive class. The first four weeks lay down a foundation and unique way to take direction. You’ll work on commercials, narration, and character copy; script analysis; articulation and breathing; microphone techniques; auditioning skills; business and marketing; and more! Session 1 Mar 1 - May 3
Tuesdays
Session 2 Sept 12 - Nov 14
Mondays
Investment: $775
Whether you live out of town, have the summer off, like studying during the day, or want to complete the core curriculum in the shortest time possible, Voice One has heard your pleas! In 3 weeks you can complete the Commercial, Character, and Narration core classes. For those who live locally, we highly recommend that you attend the Intro, Stepping Out and Creating Characters classes before immersing yourself in this comprehensive program.
6 Week Class Daytime • 10am - 1pm You’ve completed the 10 week Daytime Conservatory and want to continue your studies. The first couple weeks will be technique based. Then it’s into the studio to read scripts, scripts, scripts to get you ready to compete for jobs and auditions. (Prerequisite: Daytime Conservatory, Core Curriculum, or work experience) CLASS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Investment: $480 with David Menashe
Record auditions and jobs! Bring in your laptop and mic or learn how to operate Audacity on ours. You’ll record, edit, adjust levels and convert to mp3.
Investment: $80 per session
Styles Jul 18 – 19
Making It Jul 20 – 21
Mo/Tu
10am - 5pm
M.I.N.E.TM We/Th
10am - 5pm
Spontaneity Jul 22 & 29
2 Fr
10am - 5pm
Monday, Jul 25 - Sunday, Jul 31
Character Intensive Jul 25 – 28
Mo-Th
10am - 5pm
Bringing Voices to Life Jul 29 – 31
Fr Sa/Su
6:30pm - 9:30pm, 10am - 5pm
Investment: $950* NARRATION TRACK Narration Simple Aug 1 – 2
Mo Tu
10am - 1pm, 10am - 5pm
Advanced Narration Aug 3 – 4
We-Th
10am - 5pm
Long Form Narration Aug 6 – 7
Sa/Su
10am - 5pm
Investment: $905*
Session 1 May 10
Tu
10:00am - 1pm
Aug 9
Tu
10:00am - 1pm
Session 3 Nov 21
Mo
10:00am - 1pm
AUDIO DEMOS
Tu
10am-12pm
Th
12pm - 2pm
We
10am - 12pm
We
12pm - 2pm
We
10am - 12pm
Tu
10am - 12pm
We
12pm - 2pm
Demos are produced during the day. They are directed, engineered and mixed by Elaine Clark in our on-site recording studio.
You receive the audio CD master, mp3, and the Logic Pro program with the wave files. Investment: $950 for the first track and $850 for each additional track (per finished minute.) Includes music and sound effects. Three tracks suggested: Commercial, Character and Narration.
Audio Book demos recorded on an hourly basis of $160 per hour. This includes recording, editing and mixing.
Session 2
Investment: $105
These intense semi-private 2 hour workouts are for working professionals and voice actors who have a demo or are about to make one. Class size is limited to 6 students.
CHARACTER TRACK
By The Book
Monday, Aug 1 - Sunday, Aug 7
HOME RECORDING I
SMALL GROUP WORKOUTS With Elaine Clark
Investment: $1,545*
Saturday, Jul 16 – Sunday, Jul 24 & Friday, Jul 29 Jul 16–17, 23–24 2 Sa/Su 10am - 5pm
ADVANCED DAYTIME CONSERVATORY with Elaine Clark
Private Lessons with Elaine Clark and the other instructors are available during the day starting at $150 per hour. Call or e-mail for an appointment.
Jan 5 Tom Chantler Mar 17 Elaine Apr 6 Elaine Jun 15 Elaine Jul 6 Tom Chantler Oct 4 Elaine Dec 7 Elaine
COMMERCIAL TRACK
aytime Conservatory
Core Daytime Classes
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Voice One 2016 Class Schedule
ACTING & IMPROV
Voice One Studio Theatre... For the Actor Commercial – Film – Industrial
ACTING CLASSES Don’t limit yourself to being a voice talent… become a voice actor! Commercials, video games, and narrations all require strong acting. Delve deeper into yourself so you can perform with more truth, believability, depth, and emotion. ACTING FOR VO & MORE with Elaine Clark
UNLOCKING YOUR EMOTIONS with Elaine Clark
MAKING STRONG CHOICES with Marvin Greene
Elaine has created a step-by-step plan to help you understand the essentials for good acting in all areas of the business. You’ll break scenes down into beats, commit to relationships with live and virtual scene partners, add history and opinion to the words, find conflict, commit to changes, discover and express the hidden meaning within the copy.
Having trouble tapping into your emotions and expressing them in your performance? It’s important to know how to unlock your emotions, especially if you’re a left brainer. After all, it’s not the words you say but emotions that connect you with the listener and allow the performance to come alive. This class safely guides you through specific tricks and techniques to unlock your emotions so they can be shared with an audience.
Ready to be amazed at how much your acting skills and confidence levels can increase in just six weeks? You’ll be handed scripts that will challenge and stretch your acting abilities, comedic timing, and overall performance as you create believable relationships with your scene partner and increase the trust and confidence in yourself. It’s an excellent tool in your acting belt for those who are serious about their voice-over and acting career. Since scripts, actors, and the focus of each class changes, why not keep your acting skills sharp by attending both sessions!
Session 1 Feb 4 – 18 Session 2 Aug 3 – 17
3 Th
6:30pm - 9:30pm
3 We
6:30pm - 9:30pm
2 Th
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Investment: $195
have been some bright spots &&There of work opportunities that allowed
Investment: $295 MONOLOGUE MAGIC with Elaine Clark Want to impress an agent with a topnotch performance of a 1-2 minute monologue? Auditioning for a play or film? Come in with a memorized and rehearsed monologue. You’ll get direction and adjustments to refine your performance so it can go from good to great! Session I Jun 1 Session 2 Nov 2
Jul 14 & 21
Wed
6:30-9:30pm
Wed
6:30-9:30pm
Investment: $100
ACTING ESSENTIALS • Add depth to your voice-over skills. • Expand your booking potential in commercials, corporate videos, TV, film, and video games. • Prepare a monologue to show a talent agent. • Have fun while you hone your acting skills. • Gain trust and confidence in yourself.
me to pour my love of acting & VO into. I note this, because you are and have been a huge part in my getting there. Mike Wong, Actor Look Talent
Session 1: Fives & Under for TV & Film Mar 21 - Apr 25 6 Mo 6:30pm - 9:30pm Session 2: How to Take Comedy/Humor Seriously Sept 19 - Oct 24 6 Mo 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Investment: $375*
has been five years since I first &&Itbegan training with Elaine, and she
continues to elevate my craft. Her work is responsible for helping me build a voiceover brand that I could add to my bag of tricks, making me a more valuable asset to myself and my agent. Meghan Raley Barlow, Actor Tonry Talent.
$50 Discount per session for returning Making Strong Choices actors.
IMPROV DROP-IN WORKSHOP With Ann Feehan and Special Guests
Sundays 5:30pm - 7:30pm On-going - every other Sunday. No class on Major Holiday Weekends. Investment: $15 cash at the break
We welcome new players, seasoned professionals, and those in between. Games are designed for everyone’s growth and enjoyment. For the schedule and weekly updates, send a message to sundayimprovsf@gmail.com with the subject line, “Add Me To This List.” “Like” us on Facebook & check weekly updates. http://www.facebook.com/sundayimprov 12
ON-CAMERA
Voice One On-Camera... For the Actor Commercial – Film – Industrial
ON-CAMERA WORKOUTS Don’t limit yourself to voice-overs. Expand your income potential on-camera. Each class has a slightly different focus and instructor. All are designed to help you feel comfortable in front of the camera and increase your booking opportunities. ON-CAMERA 101 with Elaine Clark
AUDITION TUNE-UP with Michael O’Brien & Jenny If you can do voice-overs, you should Debevec jump into on-camera work, too! This class will help you feel comfortable in front of a camera. You’ll learn the fundamentals: slating, talking to the camera like it’s a person, how to prepare for auditions, what to wear, and what’s expected of you at various jobs. You’ll also receive guidance on industry resources, headshots, resumes, and materials for agents and professional organizations. Jan 21 & 28
2 Th
6:30 - 9:30pm
Investment: $195 AUDITIONING FOR FILM with Sarah Kliban Sarah is not only an amazing actor, she is also one of the premiere casting directors for film and television in San Francisco - Nina Henninger Casting & Diversity Casting! Don’t miss this opportunity to work with a pro who understands the acting process from both sides of the camera. Be seen, get “inside the biz” info, take chances, and increase your odds of landing the part as you work on short film audition scripts. Mar 13
Su
10am - 5pm
Investment: $205
am very grateful to be able to &&Ilearn from such a high caliber organization. Aletheia Celio, Actor Boom Models & Talent
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Afraid you’ll blank out due to nerves? Not sure whether to memorize the script or not? Auditioned with a scene partner who gave you nothing? Getting callbacks but no bookings? Want to learn how to turn a screwed up audition into a gift? Auditions are like a sport. Let this dynamic duo put you in the best spotlight to become a more versatile and confident actor. Jul 6
We
6:30 - 9:30pm
Investment: $95 TELEPROMPTER with Bob Wood & Line-By-Line Teleprompting If you like reading narration scripts, you’re a prime candidate for teleprompter work. So, when opportunity knocks… be prepared! Add “Teleprompter” to your resume. This professional teleprompting service gives you the real experience so you’ll know what to expect at the job. Learn how to look natural when reading scrolled words, tricks to feel and appear relaxed, how to trust your cold reads, and fun ways to get rid of that “blank reading stare.” It’s sure to boost your confidence and performance at on-camera and voiceover auditions and jobs. Sep 10
Sa
10am - 1pm
Investment: $125
COMMUNICATION TRAINING FOR NON-ACTORS C ommunication Skills are Life Skills. Whether speaking with employees, boss, customers, friends, family, or kids, HOW you deliver the words adds impact to the message’s content. Work 1-on-1 or in group settings with expert communication coach, Elaine Clark. Together, we’ll identify weaknesses and turn them into strengths.
See Page 17 for more details.
For a quote, call 415.974.1103 or email info@voiceone.com.
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COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL AUDITIONING with Gregg Cohen Get a quick three-hour auditioning hit from this very busy freelance casting director. She’ll direct and guide you through several improvised scenes and short scripts. Jump in front of the camera and let her show you how to take direction quickly, be confident, accepting, and make necessary performance adjustments. Sep 10
Sa
2 - 5pm
Investment: $95 EAR PROMPTER/OCN with Elaine Clark Tradeshows, on-camera industrials, long scripts that require a polished performance at auditions - these areas of the business often require the use of an ear prompter. Learn how to use the recorder and ear piece, relax in front of the camera, get rid of “tics,” increase your acting skills and develop a strong Audition, On-Camera Narrator & Tradeshow presence.
Investment: $375 PRIVATE LESSON CLASS SERIES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST with Sarah Kliban on her &&Working Film Auditioning class was intense
and really helpful. She fills every moment with so much information, it felt like multiple days worth of training. Brooke Cook, Actor MDT Agency
Voice One 2016 Class Schedule
Voice-Over Demos Demos are produced on an individual basis to ensure quality. No demos are produced until a student has completed the core curriculum classes, attended the Daytime Conservatory and some additional classes in areas where growth is needed, or is currently working. When you feel ready to produce a demo, we suggest that you attend the Preparing for Demo class and contact Elaine Clark to set up an appointment. She will give you an assignment for pulling the necessary materials and schedule studio time. Recordings are edited, mixed and delivered on a master CD plus in mp3 format. Once your demo is produced, we suggest that you join our talent database. Read more about it below.
TYPES OF DEMOS INCLUDE:
Investment: $950 per completed minute for first track. $850 per completed minute for each additional track
• Commercial • Promo • Narration • Foreign • Character Language • Audio Book
Talent Database ATTENTION PRODUCERS: Looking for local voice-over and on-camera talent? Call or e-mail to get an access code. Book talent directly off the site. Download mp3s and headshots. Studio with engineer and director is also available.
ACTORS:
After you get your demo produced, why not join our talent database! Investment: $50 one-time set up + annual fee Call 415-974-1103 or check us out on the web: http://db.voiceoneonline.com
Recording Studio Voice One houses an on-site recording studio with a 10’ x 6 1/2’ booth with the state-of-the-art JZ Black Hole 1 microphone used for voice casting, client production, and voice-over demos. Voices are recorded and mixed in wave or aiff on the Logic Pro audio platform and can be converted to multiple designated formats and either uploaded, emailed, transferred to your external drive, or burned onto a CD. We also have access to an extensive music and sound effects library. Elaine Clark is the chief recording engineer and talent director. Let us record, edit and mix your next project! Studio Rate: $160/Hr 14
Frequently Asked Questions 1. Where do I start? Starting Out is where you begin. The intro class is offered 10 times a year. Preregistration is suggested. Simply call, mail, fax or e-mail your payment.
2. What classes should I take next? The core curriculum classes are the foundation of our voice acting program. Start with Stepping Out for the commercial and narration tracks and Creating Characters for the character track.
6. What is the advantage of taking the 10-week Daytime Conservatory class over the core curriculum classes? The Daytime Conservatory is designed for students of all levels who want an overview of the business and are available during the day. Many students take this series in addition to the core curriculum classes. Others augment their learning with private lessons or attend evening or weekend classes in areas where improvement is needed.
10. I don’t want to act; I just want to do voice-overs. It’s your choice whether you want to be a voice “talent” or a voice “actor.” Voice One guides you through the process of becoming an actor so that you’re not just talking from the neck up but with your whole body, soul and mind. Whether you expand into other areas of acting or stick with voice-over, you’ll learn ways to effectively perform. Come join us!
7. Should I take private lessons?
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Private lessons start at $150/hour and are best used after attending the Core Curriculum or Daytime Conservatory Start with the core classes in classes. Personalized lessons are by your area of interest then branch appointment only. Call or e-mail if out into further study. Everyone you’re interested. should, however, attend the By The Book and Making It M.I.N.E.TM classes to solidify your voice-over 8. What does it take to make a demo and when can I have one? technique. Demos are written, recorded, 4. Do I really need to take the produced and mixed with music and sound effects by Elaine Clark on By the Book class if I’ve read an individual basis in our in-house Elaine Clark’s book, There’s recording studio. Demo production Money Where Your Mouth Is? is not considered until a student Absolutely! Elaine uses her 35 years has completed the core curriculum of experience to guide you through classes, taken a private lesson to the process of trusting the techniques evaluate skill level, or has a current expressed in the book by getting demo that needs updating. them out of your head and into your body. She’ll also share a lot more 9. I noticed you have improv performance tricks that aren’t in and on-camera classes. If I just the book!
• Voice-Over students should bring a blank CD, smart phone, mp3 recorder, or external thumb drive, as well as a notebook to class each week.
3. What if I’m only interested in narration or characters?
want to do voice-overs, do I need to take those classes, too? 5. How important are the business and marketing classes? While some people only want to do No matter how wildly talented you are, if no one knows you exist or you don’t know the business protocol… you’ll have a hard time making money. Building Your Business teaches you effective marketing techniques. An agent takes you Behind The Scenes of a talent agency to reveal the do’s and don’ts, financial breakdowns, and talent expectations. Positioning & Branding adds guidance to create a marketable image that’s right for you!
voice-overs, talent agents often want to represent you on camera, too. We have classes that prepare you for stage acting, corporate industrials, film and commercials. The options are there to either deepen your acting ability or diversify your acting career.
• “By the Book” students should bring a copy of There’s Money Where Your Mouth Is to class each week. (The book is not included in the class fee.) Copies may be purchased through the Voice One website link to Amazon.com, or through major bookstores and websites with drama sections like Books Inc., Barnes & Noble. etc. • Ear Prompter students must come to class each week with a small digital recorder and ear piece. Call the office for suggested models. • DEMOS: All audio demos are produced on-site with Elaine Clark. Rate starts at $950 for the first track. Each minute of edited material includes music and sound effects. • PRIVATE LESSONS: Elaine Clark and some instructors are available for private lessons starting at $150/hour. Call or e-mail for an appointment. Private lessons are also available through video Skype. • All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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Voice One 2016 Class Schedule
Instructors Elaine Clark is an award-winning actor, director, producer, certified teacher and the author of the quintessential voice-over book, There’s Money Where Your Mouth Is, and the owner/founder of Voice One. Bob Bergen has voiced hundreds of cartoons and video games. He’s the current Porky Pig, Tweety Bird, Marvin the Martian, Henry Haawk, Sylvester Jr. and Speedy Gonzales. Ed Bogas has spent most of his
career relating music to words. His body of work includes hundreds of commercials, the music for the Garfield and Peanuts cartoon series (with Desiree Goyette) and a BMI listing of over a thousand songs.
Brian Burge is the audio talent director at a large talent agency. He has a passion for helping actors grow in their craft through intuitive direction and technical mentoring.
Ann Feehan worked in commercial J e n n a r o s e J o h n s o n D e e p l y casting for 5 years. She has been an improvisor for over 20 years and has been teaching improv for the past 15 years.
influenced by the Meisner Te c h n i q u e ( a l o n g s i d e S a n d r a Bullock), the depth of raw emotion and authentic, truthful expression comes through her expressiveDave Fennoy has been a preeminent arts-style performing and teaching. voice working in Los Angeles since 1990. He is one of the most Sarah Kliban is a San Francisco versatile voices in the industry casting director for feature films, providing voices for Commercials, television, voice-over, and foreign Narrations, TV Promos, Award language. As an actor, she has extensive Shows, Animation and Games. experience performing on stage and in film... locally and in other countries. Kathy Garver, ”Cissy” from the long running CBS TV series Ned Lott has produced and cast Family Affair, brings a wealth of many top titles, including Howl’s knowledge about voicing toys, Moving Castle, The Chronicles of narrating books, voice placement, Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the diction exercises, and film looping. Wardrobe, plus numerous voice-over and ADR sessions for the Walt Disney Company, Pixar and SquareEnix. Desiree Goyette, a two time Grammy nominee, has enjoyed a singing and voice-over career for over 25 D a v i d M e n a s h e h a s a s t r o n g years. Her list of character voice background in sales/marketing credits include: Betty Boop, Barbie, and technology. He keeps abreast Nermal (Garfield’s nemesis), Petunia of new and creative ways to reach Pig, Honey Bunny and numerous potential customers (directors, others for radio, television and toys. producers and casting agents) and shares these skills in his classes.
Tom Chantler has been making his living with voice-over and on-camera work for about 20 years. He brings humor, versatility and enthusiasm Marvin Greene has been performing to his gigs as well as the classroom as an actor and musician in the Bay Area since 1987, having worked Emily Clark began her career as an extensively in theatre, VO, TV, intern at JE Talent and quickly worked and commercials. For the past 20 her way up to voice over talent agent. years, he’s taught acting at ACT, She now coordinates, negotiates Berkeley Rep and other schools. and casts talent for Electronic Arts, the video game company. Harlan Hogan, based in Chicago, is the author of Tales and Techniques Sally Clawson is a Voice One alum of a VO Actor and The Voice Actor’s who works steadily in voice over, Guide to Recording at Home... and stage and screen. Voice over clients On The Road. Over the last 35 years include: McDonalds, Macys, Apple, he’s voiced some of advertising’s Saturn, Yahoo, Telltale Games, most famous slogans such as: and Lucas Arts. She offers lively, “Kills bugs fast, kills bugs dead.” invigorating and purposeful classes. Doug Honorof designs dialects, Gregg Cohen is a casting director accents and character voices for for commercial, industrial, and stage, screen and VO. As a voice print and runs camera for other and speech trainer, he’s lectured casting directors. She understands at top institutes including Yale t h e c l i e n t ’s P O V a n d s h a r e s S c h o o l o f D r a m a a n d Ti s c h / these on-camera auditioning N Y U a n d c o a c h e s m a n y t o p techniques with her students. Broadway and Hollywood stars. John Crane heads up John Crane
Films, a full service production company. He studied rhetoric at CAL and has been writing, directing, and producing award winning commercials for over 30 years
Jenny Debevec trained at Voice One, is a teaching artist and consultant. Along with voice over and on camera work, she is the lead singer of a band.
Cristina Milizia, a voice talent for
over 20 years specializing in character voices for toys and games, has recorded and cast voices for hundreds of toys for companies including Disney, Fisher Price, Mattel, and Hasbro.
Michael O’Brien has voiced
award winning campaigns for the San Francisco Giants, Round Table Pizza, Clorox, KAB Man and many more. He’s also a writer, oncamera performer, improviser and one of the founding members of the National Theatre of the Deranged.
Darragh O’Farrell spent 18 years at Lucas Arts and is credited as Voice Director or Voice Producer on 19 Star Wars games as well as many other video games. He is currently freelancing and working on many projects. Everett Oliver is the Booth Director at AVO Talent Agency and talent liaison at Toonvoice. LA-based, he uses his connections to help actors make it in Hollywood. He directs voice-over actors in countless auditions for animation, commercials, interactive, promos, trailers, sound-alike, and narration.
33 Expert Instructors! Plus 5 Talent Agents.
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Instructors Eugene O’Reilly is a Nationally Certified and California Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with over 30 years experience and a private practice specializing in Pronouncing American English and Voice Enhancement for Professionals.
- Voice Placement One Offers &Voice Strengthening -
Elaine Clark, communication guru and author of the best selling book, There’s Money Where Your Mouth Is, offers private and group coaching:
Ian Price combines running a
successful graphic design and branding practice in London and San Francisco with a career as a voice-over and on-camera actor.
Scott Ragle is a veteran Bay Area
actor, having worked in stage, film, television, print and web. He has a strong passion for technology and spent over a decade with Apple as a software trainer and teacher. Scott is excited to share his tips on how actors can use social media as a marketing tool.
Steve Reisberg has directed and coached thousands of VO sessions. His clients include the very top talent in L.A. and many A-list celebreties including the late, great “King of Voice-overs” Don LaFontaine. For ten years he was the VO Audition Director for TGMDTalent where he helped actors book voice-over jobs. David Rosenthal has made his living behind the mic and in front of the camera for over 20 years, and has helped many people get their start or further their careers in the industry. He’s also the founder of Internet Voice Coach. Amy Rubinate has narrated over
225 audiobooks, is the founder of Ideal Audiobooks, and is an award-winning narrator, producer and director. She is also a cabaret singer, stage and voiceover actor, s c r i p t w r i t e r, p u p p e t e e r a n d associate producer for children’s television, voiced hundreds of interactive toys and video games, and cast interactive projects.
Mary Lynn Wissner As owner & Voice Casting Director at Voices Voicecasting, since 1990, Mary Ly n n h a s c a s t t h o u s a n d s o f voices for tv, radio, animation, adr, interactive, promo, trailers, audiobooks... Including History, N i c k e l o d e o n , D i s n e y, H G T V, Sony Playstation, Nike, Hallmark C h a n n e l , a n d D r e a m Wo r k s . Bob Wood’s 25+ year career
includes hundreds of corporate industrials, both on-camera and VO. He adds humor, depth, and insightful guidance to his students.
Corporate Training
• Live Presentations • On-Camera • Teleprompter • Telephone • Speech Delivery • Voice Improvement
Word Movement & Actions Dynamic Communication = Success - Body Positioning Let usGesturing design a program suited to your individual or group needs in one and or all of the following areas: - Vocal Clarity - Voice Placement & Strengthening - Resonators - Word Movement &and Actions - Body Positioning and Gesturing Articulators - Vocal Clarity - Rhetoric: The- Resonators Powerand ofArticulators - Rhetoric: The Power of Persuasion Persuasion - Looking and Sounding Natural & Conversational - Looking and - Owning the Words Sounding - Delivering aNatural Confident Message & Conversational - Engaging the Audience - Motivating the Listener to Take Action - Owning the Words - Delivering a Voice One communication Confident Messagecoaching results: - Improved listening & speaking skills - Engaging the - Better business relations Audience - Increased sales: on the phone, web, or in person - Motivating the - Engaged & motivated audiences, co-workers, and clients Listener to Take - More confidence Action Ways you and your company can benefit: - Executive Development - Presentations - Sales Calls - Video and Audio Media Relations - Voice Mail Systems For more information or a quote for individual or group training, call 415.974.1103 or email info@voiceone.com.
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Voice One 2016 Class Schedule
2016 Class Calendar
© = Core Classes
A = Acting /On-Camera
JANUARY
APRIL
pg: 9
The Long Haul_________________ 1/9
pg: 7 Small Group Workout (Day)______ 4/6
pg: 3
INTRO: Starting Out____________ 1/10
pg: 6
Home Recording – Audacity _____ 1/13
pg: 7 Small Group Workout (Day)______ 1/5
pg: 4 ©
pg: 3
Styles________________________ 4/2-3 INTRO: Starting Out____________ 4/6
© ©
pg: 8 Adv Audio Books I & II _________ 4/9
pg: 6
Peak Performance ____________ _ 1/14
pg: 6
Your Voice As An Instrument_____ 4/10
pg: 4
Stepping Out__________________ 1/17
©
pg: 5
Creating Characters____________ 4/13
©
pg: 5
Creating Characters____________ 1/17
©
pg: 8
The Booking Edge _____________ 4/16
©
pg: 7
Copy Intensive_________________ 1/19-2/9
pg: 5
Positioning & Branding_________ 4/17
©
pg: 7
Preparing for a Demo __________ 1/20-27
pg: 4
Stepping Out__________________ 4/20
©
pg: 5
Character Intensive ____________ 4/21-6/9
©
pg: 4 Spontaneity___________________ 4/23-24
©
pg: 13 On-Camera 101 _______________ 1/21-28 pg: 4
A
By The Book ____________ 1/23/24, 30-31 ©
FEBRUARY
pg: 6
Home Recording – Studio_______ 4/27
pg: 4
Long Form Narration___________ 4/30-5/1
©
pg: 7 Small Group Workout___________ 2/3 pg: 12 Acting for VO & More___________ 2/4-18
A
pg: 4
Narration Simple ______________ 2/5-6
©
pg: 6
Home Recording – Studio_______ 2/10
pg: 3
INTRO: Starting Out ___________ 2/13
pg: 4
Stepping Out__________________ 2/20
pg: 5
Creating Characters____________ 2/20
pg: 8
VO Boot Camp ________________ 2/21
pg: 4
Making it M.I.N.E.TM ___________ 2/24-3/16 ©
pg: 9
Video Game Challenge _________ 5/17-24
pg: 5
Bringing Voices to Life__________ 2/26-28
pg: 8
TV Tags & National Reads _______ 5/18-25
pg: 3
MARCH
MAY
pg: 6
ADR/Looping__________________ 5/2
pg: 8
Promos, Trailers & More ________ 5/4-11
©
pg: 9
Video Game: Atmosphere _____ 5/7
©
pg: 6
Home Recording – Audacity (Day)_5/10
©
pg: 4
Narration Simple ______________ 5/13-14
©
pg: 7 Small Group Workout___________ 5/16 ©
INTRO: Starting Out____________ 5/21
©
pg: 10 Acting On-Camera for Kids______ 5/21
K ©
pg: 11 Daytime Conservatory___________ 3/1-5/3
©
pg: 5
Building Your Business _________ 5/22
pg: 4
©
pg: 9
Mastering #Social Media________ 5/23
pg: 4
Stepping Out _________________ 5/28
©
pg: 5
Creating Characters____________ 5/28
©
Advanced Narration ___________ 3/5-6
pg: 6
Home Recording – Audacity _____ 3/10
pg: 3
INTRO: Starting Out ___________ 3/12
©
pg: 13 Auditioning For Film___________ 3/13
A
pg: 6
Diction & Clarity_______________ 3/14
JUNE
pg: 7 Small Group Workout (Day)______ 3/17 pg: 9
pg: 12 Monologue Magic______________ 6/1
That’s NOT All Folks ____________ 3/19-20
pg: 4
pg: 12 Making Strong Choices_________ 3/21-4/25 A
pg: 7
Preparing for a Demo___________ 6/6-13
pg: 6
Basic British__________________ 3/23-30
pg: 8
Director’s Perspective___________ 6/8
pg: 4
Stepping Out _________________ 3/26
©
pg: 6
Home Recording – Audacity _____ 6/14
pg: 5
Creating Characters____________ 3/26
©
pg: 7 Small Group Workout (Day)______ 6/15
pg: 5
Behind the Scenes_____________ 3/29
©
pg: 8
Professional Invitational________ 3/31
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A
By The Book _______________ 6/4-5, 11-12 ©
pg: 6
Articulatory Flexibility__________ 6/16-17
pg: 3
INTRO: Starting Out____________ 6/18
pg: 6
Dialects I_____________________ 6/18-19
©
pg: 6
Dialects II____________________ 6/20
pg: 8
Nailing the Audition____________ 6/23
pg: 4
Stepping Out__________________ 6/25
©
pg: 5
Creating Characters____________ 6/25
©
pg: 10 Voice-Over For Kids____________ 6/26
K
K = Kids Classes JULY
pg: 12 Making Strong Choices_________ 9/19-10/24 A
pg: 7 Small Group Workout (Day)______ 7/6
pg: 6
Diction & Clarity_______________ 9/20
pg: 13 Audition Tune-Up______________ 7/6
pg: 6
Home Recording – Audacity _____ 9/21
pg: 8
LA Agent Connection___________ 7/9-10
pg: 4
By the Book ______________9/24-25, 10/1-2 ©
pg: 6
Home Recording – Studio_______ 7/12
pg: 5
Behind The Scenes_____________ 9/27
pg: 8
Long Form II__________________ 7/13-20
pg: 12 Unlocking Your Emotions _______ 7/14-21
A
pg: 11 SUMMER FAST TRACK ________ 7/16-24, 29
COMMERCIALS
• By The Book (Weekend) ________7/16-17, 23-24 © • Styles (Day) _______________________ 7/18-19
©
• Making It M.I.N.E.TM (Day) __________ 7/20-21
©
• Spontaneity (Day) __________________ 7/22-29
©
pg: 11 SUMMER FAST TRACK ________ 7/25-31
CHARACTERS
• Character Intensive (Day) ___________ 7/25-28
©
• Bringing Voices to Life (Eve/Weekend)_____ 7/29-31
©
pg: 8
Professional Invitational________ 7/26
©
OCTOBER
pg: 7 Small Group Workout (Day)______ 10/4 pg: 7
Nuts & Bolts__________________ 10/4-18
pg: 5
Bringing Voices to Life__________10/7-9
pg: 8
Professional Invitational________ 10/13
©
pg: 4 Making It M.I.N.E.TM ___________ 10/15-16 © pg: 7
Musical Literacy_______________ 10/19
pg: 4
Narration Simple_______________ 10/21-22 ©
pg: 3
INTRO: Starting Out____________ 10/23
pg: 5
Building Your Business _________ 10/27-11/3
©
pg: 4
Stepping Out__________________ 10/29
©
pg: 5
Creating Characters____________ 10/29
©
pg: 4
Advanced Narration ____________ 10/30-11/6 ©
AUGUST
pg: 11 SUMMER FAST TRACK ________ 8/1-7
NARRATIONS
NOVEMBER
• Narration Simple (Day) _____________ 8/1-2
©
• Advanced Narration (Day) ___________ 8/3-4
©
• Long Form Narration (Weekend) ______ 8/6-7
©
pg: 7
VO Techniques________________ 8/1-15
pg: 12 Acting For VO & More __________ 8/3-17
A
pg: 7
Small Group Workout___________ 8/4
pg: 6
Home Recording – Audacity (Day)_8/9
pg: 3
INTRO: Starting Out____________ 8/13
pg: 7
Your $Money Voice_____________ 8/14
pg: 4
Stepping Out__________________ 8/20
©
pg: 5
Creating Characters____________ 8/20
©
©
pg: 8 VO Boot Camp ________________ 8/21
Preparing for a Demo___________ 9/7-14
pg: 7
Small Group Workout___________ 9/8
A
pg: 9
In The Studio__________________ 11/4-5
pg: 5
Positioning & Branding_________ 11/7-14
pg: 7
Crack That Copy _______________ 11/10
pg: 4
Styles________________________ 11/12-13 ©
©
pg: 7
Small Group Workout___________ 11/15
pg: 8
Nailing the Audition____________ 11/17
pg: 5
Character Intensive ______11/18-20, 12/2-3 ©
pg: 6
Home Recording – Audacity (Day)_11/21
pg: 9
Mastering #Social Media _______ 11/22
pg: 6
Home Recording – Studio _______ 11/29
pg: 4
Spontaneity___________________ 12/4-11
©
pg: 7 Small Group Workout (Day)______ 12/7
pg: 13 Teleprompter I_________________ 9/10
A
pg: 13 On-Camera Workout____________ 9/10
A
pg: 3
©
INTRO: Starting Out____________ 9/11
ADR/Looping__________________ 11/1
DECEMBER
SEPTEMBER pg: 7
pg: 6
pg: 12 Monologue Magic______________ 11/2
pg: 4 pg: 3
Video Game Challenge _________ 9/15-22
pg: 4
Stepping Out__________________ 9/17
©
pg: 5
Creating Characters____________ 9/17
©
pg: 9
Toys, Apps, & Spin-Offs_________ 9/18
INTRO: Starting Out ___________ 12/18
pg: 12 Improv Drop-Ins 5:30pm-7:30pm, Alternate Sundays
pg: 11 Daytime Conservatory___________ 9/12-11/14 © pg: 9
Long Form Narration ___________ 12/10-17 ©
HOLIDAY PARTY!_____________________ 12/14
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Voice One 2016 Class Schedule
Directions to Voice One 665 Third St. #227, SF CA 94107 Parking Metered street parking available on Third, Townsend, and Brannan Streets. Cost varies depending on time of day and events in the area. Parking lots are located on Townsend between Second and Third Streets (although some are not open on weekends during the winter months). Inexpensive self-parking lots are on Brannan between 3rd & 4th Streets and under the freeway on 2nd & 3rd between Harrison & Bryant Streets.
Directions from East Bay (Bay Bridge) * Merge onto I-80 W toward SF * Take Fremont Street exit on right * Turn right onto Harrison. * Turn left onto 2nd St. * Turn right onto Townsend St. * Turn right onto 3rd St.
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Directions from the Peninsula (San Mateo) * Take 101-North towards SF. * Merge onto I-280 North toward Port of SF. * Take the exit on the left (follow the signs towards the ballpark). * Merge onto King St. * Turn left onto 3rd St. Directions from North Bay (Golden Gate Bridge) * Merge onto 101-South toward SF. * Turn right onto Van Ness Ave / 101. * Turn left onto Broadway St. * Broadway St. becomes Broadway tunnel/Robert C Levy tunnel. * Broadway tunnel/ Robert C Levy Tunnel becomes Broadway St. * Turn right on to the Embarcadero. * The Embarcadero becomes King St. * Turn Right onto 3rd St. Bart/Muni (multiple options) * Exit Powell, Catch 30/45 Bus at corner of 5th & Market, exit at King St. or in front of the office * Exit Embarcadero BART, cross over to MUNI, catch the N or T line towards the Ballpark, exit 2nd and King (across from the ballpark). * Exit Montgomery Station, walk a brisk 7 blocks South on 3rd St. * From Fort Mason/North Point, take the 10 Bus, exit Third and Townsend. CalTrain * Station is at 4th & Townsend (one block away). 20
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