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Of Sound Mind
I’ve been creating ambiances—water, waves, wind, rain, trains, jets. In cities, airports, standing on a street corner. Sound hypnotizes...
Christopher McHale
Jul 4, 20241 min read
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ROI for Audio Dramas
Studio Jijiji innovates every aspect of our production to deliver high-quality results within reasonable budgets.
Christopher McHale
Apr 19, 20243 min read
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Here’s some advice: Don’t take any.
In the kaleidoscopic circus that is the creative industry in 2024, where every Tom, Dick, and Influencer moonlights as a guru, peddling...
Christopher McHale
Mar 28, 20242 min read
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Unveiling Story Through Process
I started writing as a young kid. Never stopped. Getting lost in my writing is how I survive. I'd be long gone by now if I didn't have...
Christopher McHale
Mar 25, 20243 min read
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Unpacking the Impact of Speech-to-Speech AI Technology on the VoiceOver Community
Back in the old days, when sampling arrived on the music scene, we figured it was the end of violin players. It wasnt. But it changed the...
Christopher McHale
Mar 20, 20243 min read
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I’ve got a show where three of the characters are robots and I STILL didn’t use AI voices
Believe me, technology doesn’t scare me. I worked in video games for 11-years. I’m a composer. A script writer. I know tech. I use...
Christopher McHale
Feb 13, 20242 min read
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Transform Your Voiceover Skills Overnight with These 3 Mind-Blowing Tone Exercises!
In the world of voiceover, your tone isn’t just important - it’s everything!
Christopher McHale
Feb 1, 20242 min read
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Unleashing Authentic Creativity and Finding Flaws in Creativity, Edge, and Connection in an AI-Driven World
Engage your audience's emotions by shedding light on the struggles and triumphs associated with overcoming flaws.
Christopher McHale
Jan 22, 20243 min read
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VoiceOvers Beware of the One Mistake That Could Ruin Your Read
Critical Mistake Many Voiceover Artists Make Did you know that even the most seasoned voiceover artists are prone to an error that could...
Christopher McHale
Jan 19, 20244 min read
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The Lost Art of Jingles
They used to be powerful marketing tools. What can we learn from them? I love writing jingles. 40 second delights. They were the cotton...
Christopher McHale
Jan 2, 20243 min read
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Advantages of Building a new IP from the Soundtrack: A New Frontier in Storytelling
Creating a story from a soundtrack first is an innovative approach that offers numerous advantages in the development of IP.
Christopher McHale
Dec 20, 20232 min read
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Discover the Unbelievable Genius Behind World's Most Mesmerizing Ambient Sound Design
5 sound designers who will take over your brain. I can't take my ears off of it. It opens worlds inside my mind. It's an esoteric and...
Christopher McHale
Dec 19, 20233 min read
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Master the Art of Speed Reading in Voiceovers: 10 Essential Tips for Flawless, Fast Delivery
In the world of voiceover, particularly for tags, disclaimers, and pharmaceutical products, speed reading is a crucial skill.
Christopher McHale
Dec 19, 20234 min read
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Discover 7 Secret Techniques Voiceover Pros Use to Eliminate Annoying Popping Sounds!
Voiceover artists often encounter a common challenge known as "popping their p's."
Christopher McHale
Dec 14, 20235 min read
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Sound Design Secret Sauce
5 Secrets to Crafting Dimensional Audio The knife comes out. The hand emerging from the shadow. A caught breath. A fleshy slice. The...
Christopher McHale
Dec 13, 20232 min read
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Character is Everything
Creating Memorable Characters in Your Story: The Art of Character Labeling
Christopher McHale
Dec 10, 20232 min read
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The Pure Joy of the Blank Page: Celebrating the Human Touch in Writing
This is something AI cannot replicate—the sheer joy, the human spirit, the soulful rush of starting with a blank page.
Christopher McHale
Nov 29, 20232 min read
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The Perfect V/O Session: 10 Steps to Achieving Voiceover Nirvana
As someone who has directed thousands of voiceover sessions, I have refined a process that ensures excellence in every recording.
Christopher McHale
Nov 28, 20232 min read
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Expressing Gratitude: Giving Thanks to Our Subscribers and Wishing You a Happy Thanksgiving
We're building a global network of the best of the best. Voices, composers, sound designers, mixers, writers, producers, executives.
Christopher McHale
Nov 21, 20232 min read
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