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Episode 34
Topic: Anthony Abeson: Today's Acting Challenge - Type vs. Talent and more
Guest: Anthony Abeson
Show Date: December 9, 2007
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AnthonyAbeson.com
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Gary talks with Anthony Abeson, acting teacher and coach in New York, as they cover one of the most challenging aspects of acting work today, Type vs Talent in the casting process.
Anthony Abeson's actor-training is a blend of interesting influences: Peter Brook, Jerzy Grotowski, Lee Strasberg and Harold Clurman as a member of the Directors Unit of the Actors Studio and Stella Adler at the Stella Adler Conservatory, New York, to name a few.
Anthony has conducted group acting classes and private coaching for actors for over twenty-five years in New York and many of his students have gone on to successful careers in film and television, including Jennifer Aniston, Ellen Pompeo (Grey's Anatomy,) Ian Somerhalder (Lost,) Esai Morales (NYPD Blue, The Cure,) Lisa Vidal (Numb3rs,) Cedric Sanders (The Ten) and many others. Come and listen in on Anthony's insights, experiences and suggestions for working through, and perhaps just simply working, in today's job market.
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Episode 33
Topic: Gettin’ Jiggy with Stage Fighting and Stunt Work, Part 2
Guest: Richard Gilbert
Comic Feature: Road Stories, with Bryan Cox
Feature Segment: Ask the Agent, with Susan Sherman
Show Date: July 29, 2006
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Fightshop.org
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This is part 2 with Richard Gilbert of R&D Choreography, where he talks about the art and craft of stage violence. In this episode, he goes more in depth into R&D's unique approach. Even more information that actors and directors should know, no matter what the skill level. Comic Feature: Bryan Cox returns in Road Stories. This time bringing real life experience of dealing with a heckler. This segment also talks about stage combat, but in a different way. Feature Segment: Susan Sherman from Ambassador Talent returns in Ask the Agent. In this segment, she talks about resume do's and dont's, and dealing with past work and current auditions.
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Episode 32
Topic: Storytelling: the Art and Business. Part 4.
Guest: Diane Ladley
Feature Segment: Winning Voiceover Demos, with Karen Stavins.
Show Date: June 24, 2006
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GhostStories.biz
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Diane discusses additional forms of storytelling, dealing with distractions in the performance area, making the audience your friends, show flow and pacing.
Feature Segment: Winning Voiceover Demos. Karen Stavins talks about what makes a winning commercial demo, using a listener's submitted demo as an example.
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Episode 31
Topic: Gettin’ Jiggy with Stage Fighting and Stunt Work, Part 1
Guest: Richard Gilbert
Comic Feature: Road Stories, with Bryan Cox
Feature Segment: Ask the Agent, with Susan Sherman
Show Date: July 15, 2006
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Fightshop.org
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Richard Gilbert, Violence Designer for R&D Choreography, discusses the mechanics and philosophy of stage combat and stunts. He explores the way a fight choreographer, director and actors work together to explore a scene and develop characters. Learn about the physical and mental training of stage combat, how to stay safe while performing stunts and combat, and how having stage combat on your resume can help expand your career. Comic Feature: Road Stories of the Real Highway Comics, with Bryan Cox. More funny stories of life on the road. Feature Segment: Ask the Agent. Susan Sherman of Ambassador Talent answers more of your submitted questions about the biz. Some topics – Reality TV, color headshots, electronic submissions and more.
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Episode 30
Topic: The Life of an Audio Engineer – Part 3
Guest: Doug Pieper
Comic Feature: Road Stories, with Bryan Cox
Show Date: July 8, 2006
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More tips and insights from audio engineer Doug Pieper of Bosco Productions in Chicago. The technology, new angles and opportunities for voiceovers with their own studios, studio expectations of home studio talent, do’s and don’ts for VO talent. Comic Feature: Road Stories of the Real Highway Comics, with Bryan Cox. Traveling and some of the surprising situations a stand up comic can find himself in.
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Episode 29
Topic: Storytelling: the Art and Business. Part 3.
Guest: Diane Ladley
Feature Segment: The Heart of the Actor, with Ben Dooley.
Show Date: June 24, 2006
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GhostStories.biz
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Diane continues in this series on working in the business as a Storyteller. More tips, suggestions, pitfalls to avoid and more. Diane is a virtual encyclopedia of knowledge and experience, helping to not only inform and guide the working professional and newbie in this field, but, she’s just so darn entertaining. Hey, she’s a professional storyteller, okay? This series has valuable nuggets for any writer/performer. We’re all storytellers to some extent, aren’t we? Feature Segment: The Heart of the Actor, with Ben Dooley. Certified Co-Active Life Coach Ben, takes on a biggie in our creative lives, Dealing With Failure and Rejection. A chat anyone from any walk of life can relate to, but especially us creative types.
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Episode 28
Topic: Entertainment, Success and You. Part 2.
Guest: Jim Bina and Jamie Newell
Feature Segment: The Winning Commercial Demo, with Karen Stavins. Part 4
Show Date: June 17, 2006
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ComedyCapers.com
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Jim and Jamie return, with insights into the world of owning an entertainment company, and also offer more input to acts and entertainers about this field. Feature Segment: That Winning Commercial Demo, Part 4. Another in the series of segments we recorded with Karen Stavins of Stavins Enterprises, where Karen continues to give feedback on commercial demos submitted to the show.
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Episode 27
Topic: eBooks, ePub, and Self Pub, Oh My! Part 2.
Guest: Laura Ramirez
Show Date: June 10, 2006
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SelfPublishEBooks.com
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Even more specifics, in depth talk about the choices available, strategies, marketing and promotion, print on demand tech, and much more.
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Episode 26
Topic: eBooks, ePub, and Self Pub, Oh My! Part 1.
Guest: Laura Ramirez
Comic Feature: Road Stories, with Bryan Cox
Show Date: June 3, 2006
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SelfPublishEBooks.com
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This two-part series on self publishing, ePublishing and eBooks will knock your writing socks off. Laura Ramirez, a self publisher and author of Keepers of the Children, Native American Wisdom and Parenting, takes us through the journey and demystifies this area of opportunity. She wrote, edited, typeset and even took the cover photo for her multiple award-winning book, proving that you can control the entire process. Comic Feature: Road Stories, with Bryan Cox. Bryan relates more road stories from the world of standup comedy, with some tips for standup hopefuls.
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Episode 25
Topic: Audiobooks Part 2: What Writers and VO Narrators Should Know
Guest: Mary Beth Roche & Laura Wilson
Show Date: May 27, 2006
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AudioPub.org
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Mary Beth Roche, VP & Publisher with Audio Renaissance and President of the Audio Publishers Association, and Laura Wilson, Director of Productions at Audio Renaissance, cover an incredible amount of information for writers and voice talent. Whether you’re interested in just learning more about this field, or are looking for a real world ‘how to’ info session for getting into this highly competitive area, you’ve hit gold.
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Episode 24
Topic: The Art & Business of Storytelling Part 2
Guest: Diane Ladley
Feature Segment: The Heart of the Actor, with Ben Dooley
Show Date: May 20, 2006
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GhostStories.biz
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Diane returns with another segment in her 4-part series on the business and art of Storytelling. Come learn more about the nuts n bolts of this art form.
Ben Dooley continues with the importance of the right mental attitude and the glitches that sometimes hold us back in our careers in Part 2, Being Professional.
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Episode 23
Topic: Audiobooks: Expanding Your World. Part 1 of 2
Guest: Mary Beth Roche
Feature Segment: The Winning Commercial Demo, with Karen Stavins. Part 3
Comic Feature: Road Stories, with Bryan Cox
Show Date: May 13, 2006
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AudioPub.org
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In this two-part show, Mary Beth Roche, President of the Audio Publishers Association, fills us in on the wide base and many options available in the world of audiobooks. Hear about the wide base of businesses and the new technology on its way, as well as The Audies, which promotes excellence in the field.
In addition, we have the third part of our discussion with talent agent Karen Stavins on what makes a winning commercial demo. And another installment of Road Stories of the Real Stand Up Comics, with Bryan Cox.
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Episode 22
Topic: The Life of an Audio Engineer – Part 2
Guest: Doug Pieper
Comic Feature: Road Stories, with Bryan Cox
Show Date: April 29, 2006
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Doug Pieper returns in Part 2 of 3, expanding on audio engineering experiences you can’t learn in a class, great info for the audio tech, tips for voice artists and producer/directors to ensure things go well.
Also presenting the first installment of a new comic feature, Road Stories of the Real Stand Up Comics, with Bryan Cox.
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Episode 21
Topic: The Winning Web Site: Part 2
Guest: Stephen Lynch
Show Date: April 22, 2006
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Lynch2.com
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Stephen Lynch, award winning web site development company owner, returns with another installment of great advice on create a web site that works well and looks great. Find out more key elements to developing a web site that represents your product or service well, and acts like more than just an online brochure, to get results.
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Episode 20
Topic: Entertainment, Success and You
Guest: Jim Bina and Jamie Newell
Feature Segment: Ask the Agent, with Susan Sherman
Show Date: April 15, 2006
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ComedyCapers.com
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Jim and Jamie from Custom Comedy Capers, a full service Entertainment Company supplying everything from Mystery Events, Business Theater, Stand Up Comics to Team Building programs cover the nuts n bolts of having an entertainment company, what talent and writers should know, to how they handle various situations and what an entertainment service may be looking for. Again, just as beneficial to customers looking to hire and book a comedy show, create a customized presentation and more. Talent or client, you don’t want to miss this show.
In our feature segment, Ask the Agent, Susan Sherman covers how to submit to an agent, things to be aware of, and finding a good agent to be a partner with you.
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Episode 19
Topic: Online Voice Services. Another Door to Income.
Guest: Rick Gordon
Feature Segment: The Winning VO Demo, Part 2, with Karen Stavins
Show Date: April 8, 2006
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CommercialVoices.com
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Rick Gordon, owner of Commercial Voices.com talks about his online voice casting service, how it works, some do’s and don’ts as well as a great fisheye view of this Internet driven side of the voiceover business. Helpful not only to talent but clients seeking talent too.
In our feature segment, The Winning VO Demo Part 2, Karen Stavins reviews another demo, giving more valuable advice.
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Episode 18
Topic: The Art & Business of Storytelling Part 1
Guest: Diane Ladley
Feature Segment: Heart of the Actor, with Ben Dooley
Show Date: April 1, 2006
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GhostStories.biz
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Nope, we’re not foolin’! Diane Ladley, known as America’s Ghost Storyteller, joins us to talk about the Art and Business of being a Storyteller. In this multi part series with Diane, come find out about the fun, the art, how to moxy and the money making potential of this part of the business.
In this installment of the Heart of the Actor, with Ben Dooley – What does it mean to be professional?
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Episode 17
Topic: The Life of an Audio Engineer – Part 1
Guest: Doug Pieper
Feature Segment: Ask the Agent, with Susan Sherman
Show Date: March 11, 2006
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Doug Pieper, audio engineer in the biz for 23 years, shares his knowledge covering what an audio tech should know – beyond the tech part: the interview process, expectations, demo reels and more.
Ask the Agent with Susan Sherman – making connections, the importance of marketing and making rounds.
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Episode 16
Topic: The World of Independent Film
Guest: Tim Richardson
Show Date: February 25, 2006
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rpstudios.net
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Independent filmmaker Tim Richardson, discusses the process of creating independent films. He draws from his 15 years of experience, including his most recent project, the epic parody The Dork of the Rings, which is rapidly gaining international attention.
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Episode 15
Topic: So, Ya Wanna Be a Stand Up Comic, Huh? – Part 2
Guest: Bryan Cork
Show Date: February 18, 2006
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BryanCork.com
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The second part of our conversation with Bryan Cork. He goes more in depth about the money you can make, different venues, how to break into comedy, being professional, marketing – the real nuts and bolts of how things work.
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Episode 14
Topic: So, Ya Wanna Be a Stand Up Comic, Huh?
Guest: Bryan Cork
Show Date: February 11, 2006
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BryanCork.com
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Stand up comic Bryan Cork covers the ups and downs, ins and outs of really making a living as a stand up comedian.
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Episode 13
Topic: (Web) Design For Success
Guest: Stephen Lynch
Feature Segment: Ask the Agent, with Susan Sherman
Horror Stories: contributed by Bryan Cox
Couch Comedy: Techno Dunce
Originally aired November 30, 2005
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Lynch2.com
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Stephen Lynch, VP and cofounder of Lynch2, talks about how to work the magic of blending Art and Technology into a powerful web site. Susan Sherman answers more of your questions in our feature segment, Ask the Agent. One of our listeners, Bryan Cox, shares his Horror Story with us (web.mac.com/comedyguy).
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Episode 12
Topic: That Killer Demo! – Part 1
Guest: Karen Stavins
Feature Segment: Heart of the Actor, with Ben Dooley
Couch Comedy: Animal Actors – Cheetah
Originally aired November 23, 2005
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KarenStavins.com
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Chicago talent agent Karen Stavins discusses what makes a winning voiceover demo. Using real commercial demos submitted from listeners, Karen provides her feedback and tips on what gets an agent’s ear. We also have another visit with Ben Dooley.
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Episode 11
Topic: Realities of Acting in LA
Guest: Joe Estevez
Originally aired November 16, 2005
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Joe Estevez
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Joe Estevez, a successful actor working out of LA in the business today, addresses a wide variety of topics, from how to get seen - to staying motivated - and scams to avoid. Joe shares his own experiences, covering the realities of how to build a career in a practical way.
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Episode 10
Topic: Create Your Own Home Studio
Guests: Harlan Hogan, Jeffrey P. Fisher
Feature Segment: Heart of the Actor, with Ben Dooley
Couch Comedy: Totally Uncorked, with Bryan Cork
Originally aired November 9, 2005
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HarlanHogan.com
JeffreyPFisher.com
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Harlan and Jeffrey, the co-authors of The Voice Actor’s Guide to Home Recording, discuss the technology that makes it possible for voiceover actors to produce professional-quality voice tracks in their own home studios. Visit their website: AudioSmartActors.com Also included are new installments of The Heart of the Actor and Totally Uncorked.
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Episode 9
Topic: A Casting Director’s Perspective
Guest: David O’Connor
Feature Segment: Reel Chicago with Ruth Ratny
Couch Comedy: Buried Nuggets
Originally aired November 2, 2005
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OConnorCasting.tv
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David O’Connor, President of O’Connor Casting Company, talks about what a casting director does. He discusses important do's and don'ts, as well as providing helpful tips. In our feature segment, Ruth Ratny of ReelChicago talks about film production in the midwest. (ReelChicago.com)
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Episode 8
Topic: Messages, Info and Links, Oh My!
Guest: DB Cooper
Feature Segment: Heart of the Actor, with Ben Dooley
Couch Comedy: Totally Uncorked, with Bryan Cork
Originally aired October 26, 2005
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db-cooper.com
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DB is an extraordinary voiceover artist as well as a film and stage actor, director, and radio personality. She shares her knowledge on helpful Message Boards and other resources and links on the internet you’ll want to know about to expand your horizons. Introducing 2 recurring segments: The Heart of the Actor with Ben Dooley; and Totally Uncorked with Bryan Cork.
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Episode 7
Topic: Taxes and You
Guest: Tom Sandor
Couch Comedy: Animal Actors – Betty Bee
Feature Segment: Ask the Agent, with Susan Sherman
Couch Quickie: Michael Lansu
Originally aired October 19, 2005
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Tom Sandor
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Tom Sandor, an accountant with 30 years experience, helps you understand taxes, deductions and other important matters. Also on the show, Michael Lansu of Cooked Goose Productions talks about his film, Resurrection Mary. We introduce a recurring feature segment, Ask the Agent, with Susan Sherman of Ambassador Talent.
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Episode 6
Topic: Create the Career of Your Dreams
Guest: Ben Dooley
Originally aired October 12, 2005
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HeartOfTheActor.com
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Ben Dooley is a working actor and a Certified Professional Co-Active Life Coach. He is the creator of a workshop called The Heart of the Actor, which helps actors stop getting in their own way and take their career to the next level.
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Episode 5
Topic: From Idea to Page and Beyond
Guests: Harry Karabel and Scott Guy
Originally aired October 5, 2005
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Harry Karabel
iwoc.org
Scott Guy
anmt.org
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Harry Karabel, president of the Independent Writers of Chicago explains the importance of a freelance writers’ organization and the many avenues open to writers. Scott Guy, executive director of the Academy for New Musical Theatre, discusses the collaboration of writers, composers, actors, directors, producers and audience members in the process of creating new musicals.
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Episode 4
Topic: Music in the Industry
Guests: Dan Fissel, Wes Talbot
Originally aired September 28, 2005
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DanFissel.com
FreshMusic.com
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Dan Fissel of Dan Fissel Custom Music explains the process of custom soundtracks and music scoring, and how affordable it can be. Wes Talbot, Creative Director of Fresh Music Library covers the world of pre-created music libraries.
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Episode 3
Topic: The Many Facets of Animation
Guests: Sean Henry and Wayne Brejcha, Calabash Animation
Originally aired September 21, 2005
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CalabashAnimation.com
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These two talented and versatile individuals from this award winning animation company, fill us in on what it takes to compete in the wild world of animation, from commercials, to animated shorts, to features.
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Episode 2
Topic: Documentary Production
Guest: Grant Crowell
Originally aired September 14, 2005
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Grant Crowell
GrantasticDesigns.com
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Grant Crowell talks about a video documentary exploring the key issues at the center of controversy surrounding CU-Boulder professor Ward Churchill: free speech, and American Indian identity and sovereignty.
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Episode 1
Topic: Auditioning for Commercials, Film and TV
Guests: Tom Logan
Couch Comedy: A Nerdy Perspective
Originally aired September 7, 2005
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TomLogan.com
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Tom Logan, award-winning LA screen writer/director, reveals immediately usable methods, advice and critiques, so you’ll understand what industry professionals want and expect on the other side of the camera, all done with a sense of humor. Tom is the author of How to Act and Eat at the Same Time, the Sequel and Acting in the Million Dollar Minute, the Sequel.
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