Do That Voice!

Here's a must-listen for anyone involved in recording videogame voiceovers: this presentation by DB Cooper and Pat Fraley at the 2007 Game Developers Conference in Austin. (While it makes me even more disappointed that I wasn't able to attend, I'm gratified to be able to hear this after the fact.) It's geared toward audio directors, but every voice talent who wants to pursue acting in videogames --- and even those who've already done it --- can tap into a goldmine of valuable information.

The official synopsis:
 
"Audio directors have a right to know what to expect from the voice actors that are hired to voice games. The object of this program is to discuss and demonstrate directing techniques actors can easily respond to, scripting that will wring a fuller character from your actor, and audition ideas to ascertain that you’re getting the VO you really need for a part in a game."

Pat and DB are engaging, informative, and highly entertaining. Here's the link. (Scroll down the page a bit for the MP3 file; 70 minutes, 16 MB.)