Blogscapes

Here's a great use of 9 minutes.
Randy Nelson explains the creative process at Pixar. This short talk contains a wealth of information regarding creative collaboration, as well as an overview of great hiring practices. Well worth the time!

 

At one time or another, you have probably used Charlie Scarbrough as voice talent. Charlie was a pioneer in doing freelance voice work, starting his career over 30 years ago. In that time, his status has gone from local legend to national legend. In fact, Charlie is one of the major reasons Little Rock has become a national media production center!

 Now, Charlie (pictured above, circa 1934 a.d.) has gotten what he deserves.

 Our local chapter of the AAF just awarded Charlie the Lifetime Achievement Award, and this voice actor really earned it. Charlie was an inspiration to us from the beginning. He taught Brent what it meant to run a recording studio, and has paved the way for many brave voice actors to forge ahead and go full-time.

 Even though Charlie’s a bit of a luddite and doesn’t own a computer, (so he can’t possibly read this) we’d like to say congratulations Charlie, and thanks for paving the way. You’re not only a great voice actor, you also light up the place every time you walk in for a session.

 Here’s a short montage of Charlie’s takes and outtakes put together by our own John Crowley.

Here's a great video from the GEL conference in which Ira Glass (master storyteller--This American Life) talks about the art of storytelling.

It's long (32 min) and it's slow to load (thanks Vimeo) but it's well worth the time it takes.