Doug Young

Voice Description

I am a mutlti timbral voice specialist. I can deliver deep rich tones, or cartoon tones. My normal speaking tone has been described as "Liquid tenor". I sang lead vocals in a rock band throughout the 80's and 90's. I am an accomplished musician. I can deliver your track in any format. No matter the sound you need, from celebrity impersonations to Fresh new animated charachters, I will deliver.

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Child
• Teenage Boy
• Young Adult Male
• Middle Age Female
• Middle Age Male
• Senior Female
• Senior Male

Language(s) of Which I Am a Native Speaker:

• English - North American

I Offer my Services for these Recording Purposes

• Commercials
• Promos
• IVR, voicemail, phone systems, and on-hold messages
• Training, business presentations, sales, and web sites
• Audiobooks
• Videogames
• Documentaries
• TV shows and movies
• Movie and game trailers
• Podcasts
• Adult content
• Songs
• Others (on-camera, infomercials, live announcers, spokespersons)

Jobs I Am Willing to Take (Union-wise)

• Non-Union Jobs

• Jobs for ACTRA (Canada) signatories

• Jobs for AFTRA (US) signatories

• Jobs for British Equity signatories

• Jobs for SAG (US) signatories

• Jobs for Union des Artistes (Canada) signatories

My Union Affiliations and Memberships

None

My Recording and Delivery Capabilities

• I have ISDN in my studio
• I have Source Connect in my studio
• I can record and then deliver the audio files via Email
• I can record and then upload the audio files via FTP
• I can record and then deliver the files by regular mail

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

• I offer copywriting services
• I can deliver edited and finished voice tracks
• I offer voice direction services
• I offer radio ad production services
• I have a music library and can add music to any project
• I can add special effects to any project

My Home Base

Farmville, Virginia, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

I can deliver most any accent you require. From a southern Gentleman, to a brash russian immigrant. Need a cockney smart-ass, I can do! Rich Little ring a bell? How about Mel Blanc? Southern, German, Russian, All American accents, Native, Indian (Dot), Austrian, French, English, Polish, Latvian, Alien etc...

My Voice Experience

During the 90's I worked as a salesman in a large automotive dealer group. I was the comedian of the group, and was asked by the owner to bring my talents into the advertising meetings. I did many a commercail for radio abck then. I haven't done any work in many years, as I chose a different career path. Since I have the studio now, and the time......my voice is at your command

My Training

I am a self taught computer geek. I have been in the music business for 30 + years as an artist- producer. I am re-entering this profession and am looking forward to working for you.

My Studio Equipment

Mac G-5 Quad Pro-Tools v8.0. Final cut pro HD, DVD pro, Adobe CS3 Master Collection. A variety of Microphones. I use an MXL 990 condensor for voice recording. This is a very sensitive mic that delivers crystal clear results. My sound card is 16 channel I/O, and I have the capability to add any of about 1600 digital effects to any project. I have been working with Pro-Tools for almost 10 years.

Additional Skills

Though you may not have heard of me, the industry just lost a great voice over talent in Donald LaFontaine back in September and I am here to fill the void he left. I can turn a project around in 24 hrs. or less if needed.

Payment Methods Accepted

• PayPal
• Personal checks, cashier's checks, or money orders in my local currency
• Wire transfers

Contact Information

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