SSEAYP Homestay Program

Day 1, November 11 (Friday)

After the Matching at the GSIS Gymnasium

Alya (Left) and Onny (Right) at the Sea Side of the SM Mall of Asia

It was the day devoted for the matching. Sir Choy, Pete and I went to the GSIS Gym to meet the two Participating Youths (PYs). Since Sir Choy was busy talking to a lot of people most especially the people from the National Youth Commission Program, he asked me to look for the PYs. Our number was D07 so I went to the area where I should meet the two delegates. I was expecting two females since it was indicated in the information card that the PYs that we would be meeting were two females, one from Lao PDR and Brunei Darussalam.

But when I went to the area where I should meet them, I was surprised for I saw two guys. Later on, I found out that there was something wrong with the numbering. According to the master list a staff was holding, the name of Sir Choy was under the number D05.

Finally, I went to D05 and there, I met Norizan binti Mohd Yacob, Alya for short. She was from Brunei Darussalam. Right then and there, we started talking and I immediately learned a lot of things about her. Alya is already 30. She teaches English to kids aging 6-7 years old. After a while, the second PY arrived. It was Phouthamaly Sengphaathith, Onny for short. She was from LAO PDR. Onny is an Environmental Science Graduate. She just graduated last August. She is 22 years old. After the matching, the two PYs also met Pete and of course, Sir Choy, their foster father for three days.
From GSIS, we went to our office in Makati and we introduced our new friends to the entire Creative Team. Alya and Onny just had a rest for a while and we took them to the Mall of Asia after. We were with Sir Choy, Pete, Jela, and Aarond.

At the Mall of Asia, we watched the sun set at the Bay Side. After that, we ate French Fries from Potato Corner and we also had Scramble. Right after having our snacks, we went inside the mall and we strolled. It was already 7pm when we went out and exactly on our way to the parking lot, there was a fireworks show outside and we watched it.

Then we went back to the Creative Center again, the last stop for the day, before Onny and Alya went to the house of Sir Choy where they would be staying for two nights.


Day 2, November 12 (Saturday)

Jumpshot at the Ayala Triangle

Sir Choy and his family took Onny and Alya to the Enchanted Kingdom in the morning until the afternoon. After the ultimate EK experience, they went to the Creative Center where we saw them again. We were asked to tour them in the Makati CBD and Bonifacio Global City since Sir Choy was going to Pier 13 for an on board alumni reunion.

After we finished our office works, we left the office with Alya and Onny. We took a jeep to Crispa and we started walking along the Ayala Avenue. When we saw The Philippine Stock Exchange Building and Ayala Triangle, we decided to stay there for a while to take some photographs. We were so amazed because of the hanging lights on the trees.

Malling was our next activity that night. We went to Greenbelt first then we went to Landmark and Glorietta where we had our dinner. We ate at Jollibee. During the dinner, we talked about a lot of things including what they have in their own countries. Also, it was a great chance for me to talk to Alya about the education system in Brunei and in the Philippines.

After the dinner, we went to SM. After we had enough, we crossed EDSA through the MRT Ayala Station. At the MRT station, we saw some stalls. In fact, Alya bought two pairs of shoes there.
After crossing EDSA, we went to the terminal of the shuttles to the Global City. The line in the terminal was long and since it was already past 10pm, there were limited shuttles. That is why, when a shuttle arrived, we were advised to just ride on them even if we would need to stand. According to the driver, it would take long for another shuttle to come.

So, as advised, we get on the shuttle even if it was crowded. We stood during our travel to Taguig but even though it was a bit haggard, we had fun.

When we reached Global City, we went to different shops and we even had some photos taken at the beautiful spots there. We also went to Fully Booked where we spent more time to look at the books and other items.

At past 11, Sir Choy arrived to pick up Alya and Onny while we took a cab back to our office.


Day 3, November 13 (Sunday)

On board

Alya and Onny with their Foster Father

The Creative Team with Alya and Onny

It was the last day of the Homestay program. Pete, Bob, and I waited for Sir Choy who was with Alya and Onny at our office in Makati. When they arrived past 11am, we drove to MMDA Workers’ Inn in Manila, the meeting place for the send off and open ship.

Since there was still an extra space at the back of Sir Choy’s Car, we were able to accommodate one more delegate since we were already going to the Pier 13. Boso, also from Lao PDR and a friend of Onny occupied the space.

At the Pier 13, we saw Fuji Maru, the Ship of the Southeast Asian Youth. After taking photos, the delegates were asked to get on board so they could all leave their things there.

It was almost 2pm when we got on board for the open ship. Through this, we were able to find out how beautiful Fuji Maru is even inside. We were able to see its different facilities.

After the open ship was the closing program of the SSEAYP in the Philippines for this year. Each delegation was presented to the public.

However, unfortunately, we were no longer able to finish the program. Yet in some ways, I think it is still for the good. Surely, if we stayed until the Fuji Maru left, surely, we could have cried.

In fact, even before the program began, I have already seen a lot of people crying most especially the PYs as they said goodbye to their foster families. Most especially, it was never impossible for anyone to be attached to the PYs despite the shortness of the time given for them to stay here.

Of course, saying goodbye to Onny and Alya was not easy at all. We only stayed with them for three days but it was very easy for us to be attached to them. In truth, even up to now, we cannot still move on with the entire experience.

VoiceMaster on TV

As the country's VoiceMaster, it is but inevitable for Pocholo Gonzales to be really in demand in all networks in the Philippines. At the age of 32, still quite young for most people, the VoiceMaster has already appeared in more than 50 television shows nationwide, a true manifestation of how distinguished he is in the world of Voice Acting.

For the VoiceMaster himself, this is but a dream come true. When he was younger, apart from dreaming of his voice being heard on the radio, he also wanted to appear on television. In fact, he still recalls a story from the past when he was interviewed for a particular television show but then, when he watched it, he found out that the part when he appeared was cut. According to him, it was when he told himself that someday, he would appear on TV.

Now, he can already be considered as the voice artist with the most number of TV appearances. Considering that it all started with a dream, it just shows then that dreams do come true. However, of course, it happens with ample amount of hard work--just like what the VoiceMaster himself did.

VoiceMaster on TV

As the country's VoiceMaster, it is but inevitable for Pocholo Gonzales to be really in demand in all networks in the Philippines. At the age of 32, still quite young for most people, the VoiceMaster has already appeared in more than 50 television shows nationwide, a true manifestation of how distinguished he is in the world of Voice Acting.

For the VoiceMaster himself, this is but a dream come true. When he was younger, apart from dreaming of his voice being heard on the radio, he also wanted to appear on television. In fact, he still recalls a story from the past when he was interviewed for a particular television show but then, when he watched it, he found out that the part when he appeared was cut. According to him, it was when he told himself that someday, he would appear on TV.

Now, he can already be considered as the voice artist with the most number of TV appearances. Considering that it all started with a dream, it just shows then that dreams do come true. However, of course, it happens with ample amount of hard work--just like what the VoiceMaster himself did.

The VoiceMaster is now a Board Member of the PMA

Pocholo “The VoiceMaster” Gonzales, a proud member of the Philippine Marketing Association (PMA) has just been elected as one of its board members during the election held last October 26.
After the election at the Hard Rock Café in Makati City, The VoiceMaster got the 5th highest number of votes, making him the youngest board member of the association.

As a new board member, The VoiceMaster aims to promote activeness not just of officers but also of the members, believing that it would contribute to a more dynamic association. Also, he wants to involve the youth most especially the marketing majors to its activities which, in a way, would help them be prepared in becoming the marketers of the next generation.

The VoiceMaster Rocks Y4IT 2011

Nothing is too early for the VoiceMaster for he does not choose time to move and inspire people through his voice and thoughts that are really moving. This was what he proved during his talk during the first day of Y4IT at the University of the Philippines Film Institute, September 20.
A perfect opener and mood-setter, the VoiceMaster shared his knowledge in voice acting and its relevance in the world of information technology. He even emphasized how voice acting makes information technology applications make the world colorful and more inspiring.

Apart from his talk, he also challenged the participants to create voices. Among the ones who accepted the challenge, it was Johan Laurence Rivera of Lyceum of the Philippines Cavite who won. Johan will be given a voice acting and basic dubbing scholarship.

The VoiceMaster Goes to Young Entrepreneur Summit

Pocholo “The VoiceMaster” Gonzales invaded this year’s Young Entrepreneur Summit held at the World Trade Center, Pasay City, September 23.

Being an award-winning entrepreneur, the VoiceMaster supported the said event in which he met people who have the same advocacies which is centered on the youth’s involvement in entrepreneurship. The VoiceMaster met people like Phil and James Younghusband, Sam Conception, Gab Valenciano, Injap Sila (owner of Mang Inasal), Johnlu Kua (owner of French Baker), and a lot more.

The VoiceMaster Participates in Blogapalooza

Together with the other influencial bloggers in the Philippines, Pocholo “The VoiceMaster” Gonzales participated in Blogapalooza at Fullybooked Bonifacio High Street, September 17.
Blogapalooza is an event where selected Filipino Bloggers interact with the business community who promote their products and services through blogging.
The VoiceMaster, being a blogger and an entrepreneur at same time, promoted CreatiVoices Productions.

VoiceWorx! Voice Acting and Dubbing Workshop

It is the most comprehensive workshop on Voice Acting and Dubbing for Telenovelas and Anime. Composed of eight sessions which are held every Saturdays (two hours minimum per session) and facilitated by the country’s best voice artists, dubbers and writer/translators, Voiceworx is truly a workshop to look forward to.

But don’t get it wrong. VOICEWORX is not just a mere Voice Acting and Basic Dubbing Workshop but also a personality development training which aims to help individuals become more confident as they are trained to go out of their comfort zones and explore themselves more. Through its lectures and hands on trainings which open the eyes of each participant not just to the world of voice acting but also to the real worId, it changes individuals and make each one of them realize that this is, indeed, a chance of a lifetime. ln fact, it has been changing lives for years and as well, contributing to the advocacy–Voice Acting as an Art.

Many lives have already changed through it. Now, listen to what people are saying about it:

“I have never found anything close to what CreatiVoices has offered, thanks to VoiceWorx! I feel more confident in speaking up and performing behind the microphone..” – Jeff Marty Dimaano, 1st batch VoiceWorx!, now also a regular du bber and President of SYVAP

“This has definitely opened up new ideas on what I can do with my voices!..” – Gabrielle Tiongson, barely 18 years old when she took the seminar, now a regular voice talent at ABS-CBN.

“I’m proud of what I have accomplished with my voice, and with the help of CreatiVoices..” – Jo Carol Fernandez, 1st place winner of H3 Dubbing Compe tition and now lead role dubber: “NANA” in the animated series “BOKURA GA ITA”

“I landed the job of Official Voiceover at Manny Pacquiao’s Show, Pinoy Records!..” – Heinie Hartendorp, former Radio jock, turned professional voice actor.

“Thanks to you guys, I’m one of the cast of the English dubbed Version of Maging Sino Ka Man..” – Pia Serrapio
, doing several voice gigs since she last attended VoiceWorx!

“Definitely more than what you bargained for.. much, much more..!” -
_user_stilissimmo [at] yahoo [dot] com”>Zaphael N. Berenguer, doing live VO gigs, Telenovela translations and actual dubbing sessions.

Now, experience something new. Get out of the box and join Voiceworx!

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost?
It costs Php.  8,000.00

How can I join?
Just make a P1000 reservation fee (non-refundable) to guarantee your slot. You can drop by at our office and pay in partial or full. The P1000 reservation fee will be deducted from your Seminar fee of P8000.00.

What if I cannot drop by your office?
You can now pay bank to bank. Please make the reservation fee or downpayment to the following account:

Acct Name : CreatiVoices Productions
Bank : Bank of the Philippine Islands ( BPI)
Branch : Buendia-Dian
Acct. No. : 3716-8607-58
After which kindly fax us a bank statement with your contact details (name,address, mobile, email) at 729-7274 depositing the said amount. Also please indicate your choice of class schedule, R1 or R2. You can also email us a copy of the scanned statement at info@creativoices.com

Can I make 50% down payment?
Yes.

When should I pay the rest of the fees?
You should pay the whole tuition fee 2 weeks before the first session to secure your slot because there are always others in the waiting lists.

What are the schedules of the classes?
r1 Class A:
Sessions 1 & 2 9:00am – 12:00nn
Sessions 3:00am – 12:00nn
Sessions 4-8 9:00am – 12:00nn

r2 Class B:
Sessions 1 & 2, 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Session 3 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Sessions 4-8 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Note: Classes may extend depending on the teacher and lesson.

When will be the next workshop?

Our next batch starts on January 2, 2012. Now, you may want to look at the following list of next batches:

Schedules for the Next Batches

Batch 20
April 14, 2012 – June 2, 2012
Graduation: June 9, 2012

Batch 21
July 7, 2012 – August 25, 2012
Graduation: September 1, 2012

Batch 22
October 6, 2012 – November 24, 2012
Graduation: December 1, 2012

Who Wants to be a Voice Artist? OFFICIAL FORM

Download the official form, complete it and send it to roemina@creativoices.com on or before Sept. 17, 2011.

Who Wants to Be a Voice Artist – Form

Dreaming of Becoming a Voice Artist? This Could be Your Chance

Who wants to be a voice artist?

As we all know, being a voice artist is the dream of so many anime fans.  Now, the BEST OF ANIME together with CreatiVoices Productions will be giving Best of Anime attendees the chance to fulfill this dream!

Hosted by CreatiVoices Productions founder Pocholo Gonzales AKA The VoiceMaster, Who Wants To Be A Voice Artist? will give aspiring voice artists a chance to win a 10k worth of voice acting workshop scholarship and a chance to get a role in an upcoming paid project of CreatiVoices Productions!

Who Wants To Be A Voice Artist? will take place at 4:00 PM on Sunday, September 18 at the Function Room 4 and 5, 3rd level, SMX Conventon Center Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.

The VoiceMaster will put attendees through a series of contests, testing their vocal skills and range, narrowing the voice actor hopefuls down until only one remains. The contest will consist of three rounds: Prepared Material, Versatility, and Automatic Dialogue Replacement.

Round 1 – Prepared Material
Contestants will perform a monologue or scene no longer than one minute in duration. The material can be taken from any source (film, theater, anime, original works, etc.). Contestants must provide their own material for this round.

Round 2 – Versatility Challenge
For the delight of the audience and the embarrassment of the contestants, those remaining in the game will be provided with a passage and a specific character-type to use when reading their text. This wild and wacky event is all about speed, poise, and having a good sense of humor as our contestants will have to instantly conjure up characters from every corner of the imagination.

Round 3 – ADR – DUBBING
ADR is short for Automatic Dialogue Replacement or Dubbing, and it’s what voice acting is all about. This is where the final group of contestants must lend their voices to an actual anime character. No prep, no rehearsal, no sweat… right?

The winner, to be determined by a panel of voice actor and voice director judges, will receive 10k worth of voice acting workshop scholarship and a chance to get a role in an upcoming paid event of CreatiVoices Productions!

The Official Entry form can be downloaded from the official website of CreatiVoices Productions (http://creativoices.net/voices/?p=1234). Forms must be completed and sent to roemina@creativoices.com on or before September 17, 2011. Only registered participants will be prioritized on the contest day. Those who will fail to send their forms on the deadline will only be entertained if there is still time remaining.

Who Wants to be a Voice Artist?

CreatiVoices Productions is going to rock this year’s Best of Anime. Even more, we are going to give away voice acting scholarship. So, if you are an aspiring voice artist, this could be your chance! Watch out for more details regarding the competition.

Another Beginning for VoiceWorx 17

Tomorrow is the graduation day of VoiceWorx 17. To some, this might signal an end; something to be sad about. Yet this is more of a new beginning. Like what is always said about the graduation, it is usually the marker of something new for it is when doors of opportunities open for some.

During the course of two months, VoiceWorx Batch 17 has undergone a lot of challenges which not only helped them learned things about the voice acting but also some things that would help them as persons.

More Fun and Challenges with The Supremo

“Embe dodo/ moja pesa/ Ukienda Shamba/ Bili Kwa Pesa”

Don’t get it wrong. It is not a witchcraft chant. Instead, these phrases are the lyrics of the round song which Mr. Alexx “The Supremo” Agcaoili asked the VoiceWorx participants to sing as the opening activity for the 6th session of VoiceWorx.

This day, devoted to acting, was surely something worth all the excitement.

Packed with lots of acting activities, this sessioan was a perfect way to help the participants fully let go of their own selves and be more confident in performing. It was also a way for them to also realize more that voice acting, as an art, works best with proper acting and is not just about the quality of the voice.

VoiceWorx! Voice Acting and Dubbing Workshop

It is the most comprehensive workshop on Voice Acting and Dubbing for Telenovelas and Anime. Composed of eight sessions which are held every Saturdays (two hours minimum per session) and facilitated by the country’s best voice artists, dubbers and writer/translators, Voiceworx is truly a workshop to look forward to.

But don’t get it wrong. VOICEWORX is not just a mere Voice Acting and Basic Dubbing Workshop but also a personality development training which aims to help individuals become more confident as they are trained to go out of their comfort zones and explore themselves more. Through its lectures and hands on trainings which open the eyes of each participant not just to the world of voice acting but also to the real worId, it changes individuals and make each one of them realize that this is, indeed, a chance of a lifetime. ln fact, it has been changing lives for years and as well, contributing to the advocacy–Voice Acting as an Art.

Many lives have already changed through it. Now, listen to what people are saying about it:

“I have never found anything close to what CreatiVoices has offered, thanks to VoiceWorx! I feel more confident in speaking up and performing behind the microphone..” – Jeff Marty Dimaano, 1st batch VoiceWorx!, now also a regular du bber and President of SYVAP

“This has definitely opened up new ideas on what I can do with my voices!..” – Gabrielle Tiongson, barely 18 years old when she took the seminar, now a regular voice talent at ABS-CBN.

“I’m proud of what I have accomplished with my voice, and with the help of CreatiVoices..” – Jo Carol Fernandez, 1st place winner of H3 Dubbing Compe tition and now lead role dubber: “NANA” in the animated series “BOKURA GA ITA”

“I landed the job of Official Voiceover at Manny Pacquiao’s Show, Pinoy Records!..” – Heinie Hartendorp, former Radio jock, turned professional voice actor.

“Thanks to you guys, I’m one of the cast of the English dubbed Version of Maging Sino Ka Man..” – Pia Serrapio
, doing several voice gigs since she last attended VoiceWorx!

“Definitely more than what you bargained for.. much, much more..!” -
_user_stilissimmo [at] yahoo [dot] com”>Zaphael N. Berenguer, doing live VO gigs, Telenovela translations and actual dubbing sessions.

Now, experience something new. Get out of the box and join Voiceworx!

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost?
It costs Php.  8,000.00

How can I join?
Just make a P1000 reservation fee (non-refundable) to guarantee your slot. You can drop by at our office and pay in partial or full. The P1000 reservation fee will be deducted from your Seminar fee of P8000.00.

What if I cannot drop by your office?
You can now pay bank to bank. Please make the reservation fee or downpayment to the following account:

Acct Name : CreatiVoices Productions
Bank : Bank of the Philippine Islands ( BPI)
Branch : Buendia-Dian
Acct. No. : 3716-8607-58
After which kindly fax us a bank statement with your contact details (name,address, mobile, email) at 729-7274 depositing the said amount. Also please indicate your choice of class schedule, R1 or R2. You can also email us a copy of the scanned statement at info@creativoices.com

Can I make 50% down payment?
Yes.

When should I pay the rest of the fees?
You should pay the whole tuition fee 1 week before the first session to secure your slot because there are always others in the waiting lists.

What are the schedules of the classes?
r1 Class A:
Sessions 1,2,3 10:00am – 12:00nn
Sessions 4,5,6 9:00am – 12:00nn
Sessions 7 & 8 10:00am – 12:00nn

r2 Class B:
Sessions 1,2,3 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Sessions 4,5,6 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Sessions 7 & 8 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Note: Classes may extend depending on the teacher and lesson.

When will be the next workshop?

Our next batch starts on Oct. 1, 2011. Now, you may want to look at the following list of next batches:

Schedules for the Next Batches
Batch 18
October 1, 2011 – November 19, 2011
Graduation: November 26, 2011

Batch 19
January 7, 2012 – February 25, 2012
Graduation: March 3, 2012

Batch 20
April 14, 2012 – June 2, 2012
Graduation: June 9, 2012

Batch 21
July 7, 2012 – August 25, 2012
Graduation: September 1, 2012

Batch 22
October 6, 2012 – November 24, 2012
Graduation: December 1, 2012

A bright start for a challenging session with Papa Neil Tolentino

The silence was immediately broken as he entered the workshop room, as if carrying the sun with him. The next thing we knew, everything was just so bright.


It was his never-changing wits, perhaps. Unsurprisingly, it was never short to awaken the mind of the participants who were there for the fifth session of Voiceworx which is devoted to scriptwriting and translating.

Actually, this was a blessing in disguise. The lesson for the day was not easy, after all as the real thing is not easy in fact. Papa Neil even emphasized the importance of the writer s’ role in the industry of dubbing for according to him, these writers are the minds behind the lines every dubber throws. So, it was just a perfect match—a bright morning, warm up for a challenging session.

Pochology: Inspiring 4000+ youth in one day

It is epidemic. Now, there is no other way than to accept the fact that it continues spreading even more. It is the power of Pochology, the Psychology of Pocholo “The Voicemaster” Gonzales.

The Voicemaster, in fact, has already inspired millions of youths after having spoken in so many schools around the world. Yet, he never gets tired. So, currently, he still continues inspiring more young people. Even more, he is taking it to the next level.

Davao City

Tagum City

10th Filipino Franchise Show, World Trade Center,

In these three talks, the Voicemaster talked more of Personal Branding and Creative Management.

'Ama' has a new style

Mr. Danny Mandia, known as the “Ama” or the Father of dubbing, has a new approach in facilitating Voiceworx. Being the one who takes care of the introduction to dubbing part, he now wants more and earlier engagement of the participants in hands on dubbing.

This is unlike the past batches where there were no hands on dubbing exercises and just more of introduction to the dubbing itself plus some other exercises. Now, the participants are already given a chance to experience the real thing through mock dubbing.

This just shows that the instructors in Voiceworx do not stop in looking for ways to make the workshop even better and t make the participants more prepared. Voiceworx, in spite of its already long existence, is continuing to improve.

Voiceworx Day 3: Getting closer to the new self

Shyness is but a usual enemy of Voiceworx participants most especially during the first session and this, in fact, is also one of the most important concerns that the workshop is addressing. At the end of the workshop, each participant is expected to develop his or her self confidence on and off stage.

This is made possible through a lot of appropriate activities which make sure that at the end of the day, each workshopper would no longer mind proceeding in front of the class to perform or present something. This also ensures that they will have ample amount of confidence even when it comes to their daily interactions with people around.

Packed with activities like these, the third day of the workshop lasy July 16 never failed to make every participant absorb this point even more. Facilitated by the Voicemaster and CreatiVoices Productions CEO Mr. Pocholo Gonzales, the third day was made sure to have included a couple of exercises that would allow each one to go in front and perform.

Apparently, there were already positive results. In fact, even the shyest of the shyests among the participants during the first meeting was already able to perform. Also, workshoppers also learn to volunteer themselves, very far from their habit of pinpointing who the first to present would be. In addition, since day was devoted to character voicing, they also learned how to be less concious whenever the artform requires some kind of performances that are really out of the box.

Three down, five more to go. Surely, there are more things to look forward to. And yes, the next five days would be steps closer to their new selves.

'The Voice is in the Ears of the Beholder.'

 

"If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, then the voice is in the ears of the beholder as well," said the Voicemaster Pocholo Gonzales during the third day of Voiceworx! Basic Voice Acting and Dubbing Workshop, July 16.

This is in relation to his point that voice acting is not just about possessing a good-sounding voice. In fact, he even emphasized that even "goodness" in terms of the sound is something that is really crucial since it is very subjective and like beauty, what is pleasant for one may not work for another.

Also, he pointed out that besides the quality of the voice in terms of its goodness, something that is more important is a voice artist's ability to deliver the message he or she needs to deliver and the effectiveness of this particular manner of delivery. This means that how one uses his or her voice is something that really matters.

The Art of Voice Acting

Like any other art form, voice acting is something that should be taken seriously. And that means devoting ample amount of time, energy, and effort in order to improve and attain a particular level before being able to really get involved in the field. So, along with this fact goes the availability of different means of learning and mastering the art. One of these is through books.

When it comes to voice acting, James Alburger's The Art of Voice Acting is almost a bible. From the title itself, this book is about everything an aspiring voice artist should know before he dives into the sea of voice acting. It essentials from facts about the voice over industry up to the most specific tips and teachnical bits of information for aspiring voice artists.

Truly, this book is a must-read for erveryone who wants to learn more about the art form. However, reading alone should not be enough. To fully learn things about it, it is still better to also seek help from the experts in form of wrokshops. This way, a voice acting enthusiast does not only learn the theoretical aspects of it but also and most of all, its actuality which is the real thing.



Voiceworx Day Two: More learning, fresh from the experts

The second day of Voiceworx opened with so much learning. Mr. Pocholo Gonzales, the Voicemaster opened the session of the Morning Class by imparting some words of wisdom which both can inspire and equip the participants in the journey they are currently in. Spontaneously, the Voicemaster was able to make them realize some things which are, in fact, not just important in terms of voice acting but also in real life.

The Workshop proper, on the other hand, was facilitated by Mr. Brian Ligsay who discussed more things about voice over. There were also giving of some pieces of advice and tips that are needed in the field.

CreatiVoices Congratulates Eloisa Cruz Canlas

CreatiVoices Productions congratulates Eloisa Cruz Canlas also known as Lola Sela Bungangera for being the 2011 UP Gawad Plaridel Awardee. She used to be one of the facilitators for CreatiVoices Productions’ Voiceworx!

Click here for the complete story.

The Voice Over of Narnia’s Trailer Joins CreatiVoices

Duke Morgan the voice behind Narnia Trailers joined CreatiVoices Productions VO pool.

Duke Morgan - CreatiVoices American Movie Trailers by creativoices

Breaking Into and Succeeding as a Voice Over Actor Starting a Voice Over Studio Working as a Voice Over Actor at Home

Voice Over Actor

Breaking Into and Succeeding as a Voice Over Actor
Starting a Voice Over Studio
Working as a Voice Over Actor at Home

One of the biggest misconceptions about voice over acting is what we like to call the myth of the Golden Voice. Do you have to sound hugely resonant and deep like James Earl Jones, or authoritative like Don LaFontaine to make money in voice over acting? As a matter of fact, you do not.

There are many facets of the voice over acting career where, for example, a person with a distinctive voice can create a career, or where someone who finds it a snap to sound as if they are in a casual conversation when reading a script can carve a recurring market for their voice.

A “golden voice” is absolutely not essential when pursuing your future in voice over acting. Another common fallacy associated with a career in voice over acting is that a lack of a background in professional acting can harm your chances for a future. Not true! While some acting ability is a helpful and marketable talent to have, it is absolutely not a deal breaker.

Acting experience is something you can pursue over time to enhance your current ability to read a script, be expressive with your voice, and make your success as a voice over actor soar.

What if you have never worked in radio or television – does that prevent your future in voice over acting from happening? Absolutely not! Every voice over actor has to start somewhere.

Those voice over actors with names you recognize started out with no experience, the same as you are. Experience is something you have to go out and create for yourself; it is not an insurmountable obstacle. It is a simple hurdle that every aspiring voice over actor must jump at some point to get their career off the ground.

Do you live in a small town or a rural area? Are you afraid that voice over acting will require you to relocate to a larger city, or to a major entertainment hub city such as Los Angles or New York? That is patently untrue because voice over acting is a career you can build right from your own home, wherever that may be.

A rural or small town location can be easily overcome with the advent of modern technology, allowing you to set up a home studio, record your voice and market your self, all without having to leave the comfort of your own backyard.

So, what's voice over work (or acting)?

Any time you hear a person’s voice without seeing the actor, you are witnessing voice over work. Not all voice over work is considered voice over acting, however although your market as a professional (especially when you are first establishing your name as a viable voice over actor) will certainly include some basic voice over work.

To be what is typically considered a voice over actor you need to be able to create a character for your project or product that you can sustain with your voice alone for the entire time you have your listeners’ attention. As a voice over actor, you can choose to use your own home studio, rent one or work at your client's premises, such as:

Production houses (videos, commercials and films)
Corporations (training videos or audios)
Book publishers (audiobooks and info products)
Radio stations (announcers, commercials and radio shows)
Educational institutions (teaching new talents)
Software companies (video game effects)

As a voice actor, you don't need to educated at an Ivy League school, not even at a community college, which is the beauty of this career. You can also work from home by using portable equipments and can easily set up a home studio. All you need is some vocal coaching and, perhaps, attending some vocal acting workshops. Reliable equipments would help as well.

The key is choosing the right "specialization" for your particular voice and acting talent (if you choose the "acting" path).

Today, breaking into as a voice over actor is easier than before. With sufficient preparation on what you're going to encounter, you should be able to break into and succeed in this growing field with confidence.

StyleCareer.com Breaking Into and Succeeding as a Voice Over Actor contains most, if not all, the information needed to secure your first gig. It also prepares you to begin your own home studio, which allows you to take orders from all over the world.

As a voice over actor, your typical gigs include:

Commercials
Announcements
Audiobook readings
Video trainings
Audio trainings
Web-cast announcements
Web-cast trainings
Cartoon characters
Movie characters
Translated movie characters
Special effects
Video game characters

This eGuide provides insightful information, advices and tips for anyone who is contemplating to become a voice over actor. Numerous hard-to-find resources are included to help you locate pertinent information.


Do You Know?

U.S. Department of Labor Statistics:

The median earnings for Announcers in the year 2002 were between $7.13 and $15.10 per hour. Those announcers with more experience and education earned as much as $24.92 in 2002 in some markets.

The Actors, Producers and Directors category had broader, less specific numbers. They implied that a voice over actor or producer who was working at union scale could earn in the range of $683 per day

Based on our forecast, in 2006, an entry-level voice over “announcer” can expect to earn anywhere from $15 to $20 per hour. In the second category, a voice actor who is a member of a union can expect to earn $600+ to $750+ per day.

VOICEWORX: BASIC VOICE ACTING AND DUBBING WORKSHOP

SABADOKYU: Gintong Tinig Video

Aired at ABS CBN Channel 2 last July 2, 2011.
Featuring: The Best Filipino Voice Over Artists.

Gintong Tinig: Golden Voices from creativoices on Vimeo.

Giving the voices ‘faces’

Walking along a particular street in Makati, wearing shades which compliment their total packaging, Pocholo “The Voicemaster” Gonzales and voice artists Brian Ligsay, Lily Nichols, and Liesl Bumatoc remain unrecognized by the bystanders who are there until they start throwing their ever-famous lines in different voice over projects they have already done. And that is the only time when people, exposed to different media and advertisements of different sorts, realize to whom they are talking to.

This may seem weird—being known as a voice and not as a person with a face. Yet, in a voice artist’s point of view, it is something that is not to be worried about. Besides, whenever moments of revelation like this come, there is always surprise. The crowd, after recognizing the voices and finally realizing that who they are talking to is the real person behind each voice, is always mesmerized. It is one of the things explored in the July 2 episode of ABS-CBN’s SabaDocu. The documentary exposed the real people behind these voices. On the other hand, the fact that people only recognized them after they spoke and delivered some of their well-known lines already implies a general truth with regards the nature of their professions.

So, to give them faces, today’s episode of ABS-CBN’s SABADocu focused on fleshing them out and informing the general public of who they are as persons as they talked about their personal stories which are involved about their personal lives and circumstances, professional life, and even the stories behind some stories which inspired them to go on and fight for what they do now. Through these, they are given faces.

This was done to the persons who were behind voice overs applications in different media and forms of communication from radio, television, mobile phones, computer games, and even voice over applications in different places like the MRT.

This episode might have been a road to their exposure—visually—and helped them to be known to the consumers and their fans that, after all these years, might not have any idea who they are. At the end of the day, however, there is still this tendency that people who were able to watch this lose in their memories the faces of these artists and go back to the state of being remembered as voices.

Yet, this is never a bad thing. As these voice over artists put it, one of the many things to love about being a voice artist is anonymity. Unlike celebrities, they are not mobbed and stalked. Even better, they would never go out of the limelight because they never get really famous, in the first place.

The Voicemaster gives a talk to out of school youths of Lipa

Pocholo “The Voicemaster” Gonzales gave a talk to some out of school youth in Lipa City, Batangas during the emPower Youth Seminar last June 30.
Being a youth advocate himself, inspiring people most especially the young ones is also one of his passions, making him a very effective motivational speaker. Yet, being cool at the same time, he gives twists to his talks.

In fact, he opened his talk with an activity which, at first, seemed to be just a joke yet was very relevant. He asked everyone to find a partner to who he or she would say good and inspiring things in and about life.

The Voicemaster shared a lot of things and covered a wide range of topics that were really inspiring for the audience. He shared his insights on things like being young. He told his listeners that being young is a blessing that would soon be taken back from people. Apart from this, he also discussed about poverty.

According to him, poverty is not something that is always to be blamed to the government. Instead, why people die poor is they simply did not work for their future.

The Voice master also talked about Rizal and how the hero’s desire to be someone different inspired him to be extraordinary. According to him, it is through this desire that one can start having a specific goal to strive for something better. In fact, he even likened this to some of his personal circumstance which just shows that even in the modern days, someone can be great as long has he has a goal or a dream and he chooses to realize this in his own great ways.

Apart from this, he also talked about poverty and reminded the audience that when it comes to poverty, more than the government or any other party, the one to be blamed is simply one’s self. According to him, when a person dies poor, it means that he did not seize every opportunity that came on his way.

And this is where the idea that youthfulness is a gift which enables people to function well and seize each moment. However, this gift is something that would be taken away soon: people grow up. So, the bottom line is, since it is impermanent, yes. But if it will be used and spent wisely, this stage can be used as a milestone for more great things in the future.
Like his every talk, this one is another great opportunity for the Voicemaster to share his insights and knowledge in different things that really inspire people. Plus, apart from inspiring them, the Voicemaster was also able to entertain them through his talent. In the end, another group of young people were inspired by his talk.

Voiceworx 17 starts today

Another group of individuals coming from different fields responded to the question:
“Do you want to be a voice actor?”

So, here they are now in CreatiVoices Productions’ Voiceworx! Basic Voice Acting and Dubbing Workshop.

Beyond Voices

Voice acting stuns as we all know. Voice artists, whenever heard, simply amaze other people. However, voice acting is not just possessing pleasant voices. Instead, it is something that is beyond good-sounding voices. Which is why, not because one continuously receives compliments for having a good-sounding voice does it automatically mean that he or she is already prepared to enter the world of voice acting.
The truth is, there are a lot more things to be considered before really delving to the field. Voice acting involves, in fact, things like acting, translations, and a lot more. So, it is better to seek proper training first and when we say training, consult only the experts.

In CreatiVoices Productions’ Voiceworx, you learn voice acting’s basics only from the Philippine’s finest voice artists. Made rich with many years of experience in their field, they can share the best learning every aspiring voice artist deserves.

Bob: Now in Ayala Cinemas Nationwide

Bob Quilapio, a product of Voiceworx Batch 15 is now the voice behind Ayala Cinemas’ safety guidelines.

He was a DJ at a local radio station in Lucena and went abroad to work there for years. It was during his stay there that he heard about CreatiVoices Productions and set his mind that when he goes back to the Philippines, he would look for it and start pursuing his dream. Eventually, he did it. He enrolled in Voiceworx until he started doing voice overs for different events and companies. In fact, apart from the Ayala Cinemas project, he was also the voice behind Aquabest’s “Shift Happens” Teaser Video.

Extraodinary Lives behind the Voices

When you hear the voices, you immediately recall them. You may even memorize the exact lines delivered and the product it is trying to sell or the programs they are from. At one point of your life, surely, you have even tried mimicking them. Yet, have you ever wondered what the people they are coming from are like?

Don’t get them wrong. Like us, they are also real people. They are voice actors and they are real people behind the voices we have always known and loved. They are the ones responsible for giving life to different things we consume like animes, radio and television commercials, message on-holds, and a lot more?

Unlike the common misconception, what they are doing is not just about having a nice voice (let us say, big voices for men) and being able to imitate voices of different famous personalities nor is it about possessing a program which enables you to switch from one voice to another when it is needed. In fact, what they are doing is an art and like any other art form, even though talent is something that is an advantage, it is still something that has to be studied in order to master.

This is made possible by workshops like CreatiVoices Productions’ Voiceworx! Basic Voice Acting and Dubbing Workshop, a workshop that trains aspiring voice artists for them to learn the basics in their desired field. Packed with the country’s finest and most reputable voice artists as the instructors, Voiceworx is a great way to start anyone’s journey in the world of voice acting, a key to the dreams of many individuals who want to pursue their passion in the said art form.

One good example is Carla Mejia, a graduate of Voiceworx 3. Wanting of doing voice overs since before, she found this workshop really helpful since she has also known to herself that voice acting is never an instant so she really wanted to learn things about it before being involved in the art. Then, she enrolled and finished said workshop from which she learned a lot most especially about translation. She focused in translating and even before her graduation in the workshop, she already started translating fro telenovelas and animes for ABS-CBN which she is still involved in up until now. Zorro, Las Tontas”, and “Blow to the Heart” were just some of her projects. Apart from these, she has already done other projects like audiobooks and manuals.

Like Carla, Kyle Nofuente is also a product of Voiceworx. He found out about CreatiVoices Productions and Voiceworx in Go Negosyo Magazine and he was so inspired by what he read. So, after graduating from UP Diliman, he enrolled in the said workshop where he also learned a lot of things like, believe it or not, being “sexy.” By this, he did not mean teaching you how to dress up but how to be confident with yourself. Now, Kyle is a radio DJ on Mellow 94.7.

They are just two of the many personalities created through Voiceworx and are living proofs that through proper coaching and workshop, some innate talents concerning the art form, as well as the desire to be involved in the field, are good beginnings in the pursuit of the passion in voice acting.

And at the end of the day, they may still be ordinary humans, physically. Yet what their voices have reached and become make them extraordinary lives behind what others can hear.

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Julius Babao visits CreatiVoices

Julius Babao went to CreatiVoices Productions to interview the Voicemaster Pocholo Gonzales and other voice actors for an episode of ABS-CBN’s SabaDocu, June 24.

Babao, apart from asking a couple of questions with regards the art of voice acting including the basics and the most piercing insights of the interviewees, also tried doing some voice overs in order to fully understand that voice acting is not simple.

The program’s episode which is all about voice acting and voice over will be aired on July 2, Saturday at 4pm.

Enroll in VOICEWORX now and expect a new you!

Want to experience something new? Still waiting for a life-changing experience? Go out of the box, test your limits and join VOICEWORX!
VOICEWORX is not just a mere Voice Acting and Basic Dubbing Workshop but also a personality development training which aims to help individuals become more confident as they are trained to go out of their comfort zones and explore themselves more. Through its lectures and hands on trainings which open the eyes of each participant not just to the world of voice acting but also to the real worId, it changes individuals and make each one of them realize that this is, indeed, a chance of a lifetime. ln fact, it has been changing lives for years and as well, contributing to the advocacy–Voice Acting as an Art.

Be part of it, enroll now!

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More words of wisdom and inspiring anecdotes from the Voicemaster

Pocholo Gonzales, The Voicemaster, indeed, is an icon in the field of voice acting. With his wide range of experiences in his field and art form (for voice acting is an art) and his long list of credentials, it is no longer a surprise that a lot of people most especially the ones who have passion for voice acting are very curious about him and are longing for more words of wisdon and inspiring stories about the Voicemaster. So, given this, we are now bringing you Pochology 102. Here, you can get to know more about the Voicemaster and even know what’s on his mind.

'Graduation is not the end.'

“This is not the end. In fact, this is just the beginning,” Mr. Pocholo Gonzales, the CEO of CreatiVoices Productions said during the graduation of VoiceWorx16, June 11 at the Red Box Greenbelt 5.

After two months of intensive yet fun-filled training under reputable and well-known voice over artists in the country which started on April 9, the nineteen individuals who uplifted their passions for the art form finished the VoiceWorx! Basic Dubbing and Voice Acting Workshop.

Like what Mr. Gonzales said, this graduation might seem to be and end since it marked the end of the workshop but this, in fact, was more of a new beginning. He even testified that it is after this mark that doors would start opening for the graduates for whatever the world of voice acting saves for them.

This was also assured by Ms. Gabrielle Tiongson, a graduate of VoiceWorx1 and the special guest in the event. Ms. Tiongson, one of the most in-demand dubbers of ABS-CBN stressed in her speech that it was after graduation that opportunities really start coming which means that graduation, therefore, is really a start.

Apart from the awarding of certificates led by Mr. Gonzales and Voicewox Director Brian Ligsay, the graduates also prepared some presentations which showcased their learning in the said workshop. The Morning class presented a skit about making voices while the Afternoon class mimicked different TV commercials and connected them in order to create an entire story.

The graduates, inspite of being aware that there really are a lot of things to miss about the workshop were still smiling at the end of the day for like what they were able to hear from their speakers, it is not the end. Instead, they are all hopeful that it is just the beginning of their journey in the world of voice acting, an art form where their fully-baked passions already are in.

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