VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting

Casting Director Libby Clearfield of Voiceover Activate

Paul Schmidt, Libby Clearfield Season 1 Episode 129

Today we sit down with Casting Director, VO Coach, voice actor, and head of Voiceover Activate, Libby Clearfield. Libby shares her journey from theater to voiceover, her experiences in casting, and the challenges and rewards of freelancing. 

She also chats about the impact of AI in the industry, the importance of following directions in auditions, the value of community among voice actors, the significance of building relationships and maintaining professional standards in voiceover work.

http://voiceoveractivate.com/

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