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Christopher McHale
Nov 17, 20232 min read
Insights from a Creative Director: Navigating Composer Creative Choices and Relationship
As a long time creative director, composer, copywriter, voice director, I've learned a few key things about working with creative talent and
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Christopher McHale
Nov 16, 20232 min read
Unleashing vs. Leashing Creativity: The Role of AI in the Artistic Process
The beauty of art lies in the journey as much as in the destination.
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Patricia Neumann
Nov 13, 20234 min read
Unlocking Creativity: 5 Essential Keys for Artists' Journey
Introduction The journey of an artist is a complex and multifaceted one, deeply intertwined with personal attributes and societal...
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Christopher McHale
Nov 11, 20234 min read
STRIKES SETTLED. LETS GO GO.
There significant changes afoot. The AI beast is out of the cage. Non-union work is on the increase.
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Christopher McHale
Nov 7, 20232 min read
Effective VoiceOver Direction: Maximizing Performance and Efficiency
5 tips for Voiceover Excellence VoiceOver direction plays a crucial role in bringing out the best in voice talent and ensuring the...
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Christopher McHale
Nov 7, 20232 min read
DON'T SAY A WORD BEFORE YOU DO THIS: Voiceover Warmup
VoiceOver artists and actors often engage in warm-up exercises to prepare their vocal cords and ensure their voice is in top form before rec
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Christopher McHale
Nov 1, 20239 min read
T-MOBILE SONIC BRANDING EATS WORLD
Case Study: How we created the iconic T-Mobile sonic branding. 1. PUT YOUR BRAND EVERYWHERE There’s a long stretch of tunnel, the...
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Christopher McHale
Sep 20, 20231 min read
When Midnight becomes Dawn
Keep at it!
Love your work!
It’s the secret sauce to a fulfilled life.
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Christopher McHale
Sep 7, 20231 min read
Story is All
If you get blocked, back up until you hit that point where the story was working and jettison everything after that.
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Christopher McHale
Sep 6, 20231 min read
DO WHATEVER
Every creative worker needs some real world skills. I believe you need to build your shows as hands on as possible.
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Christopher McHale
Sep 4, 20231 min read
Innovation in Execution
What if we put the soundtrack first? What if we recorded the voices and music and sound design and created an immersive mix FIRST?
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Christopher McHale
Aug 28, 202311 min read
Voiceovers. The Invisible Art
I worked for years in radio advertising. It was a high-pressure gig.
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