James Whitehead - Character Specialist, authoritative, deep, comedy

Character Specialist, authoritative, deep, comedy

• James Whitehead is registered with Voice123 since Mar 12, 2010.
• James Whitehead started his/her voice over career in 2004.
• Currently James Whitehead is a Standard subscriber.
• Auditions and proposals submitted through Voice123 during the past six months: 0

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Voice Description

Naturally deep, smooth voice, late night Deejay, spooky, soothing narrator, technology/Computer tech talk, Knowledgeable, Authoritative, commanding, Exciting, adventurous traveler, improvisational comedy, out of this worldly, children's cartoons, storytelling, slick sales pitches

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Young Adult Male
• Middle Age Male
• 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 SAG (US) signatories

My Union Affiliations and Memberships

None

My Recording and Delivery Capabilities

• I will go to any designated studio in my area
• 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 can deliver edited and finished voice tracks
• I have a music library and can add music to any project
• I can add special effects to any project

My Home Base

Oakland, California, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

Accents: Western U.S.(cowboy, California Surfer/Valley dude, rancher), Southern U.S., East Coast/New Yorker, Londoner/British Punk rocker.
Characterizations/Impersonations: Movie trailer Announcer, moto-cross/off road/Rock n Roll Concert announcer, alien beings from other planets, Wild animals, werewolves, mummies, vampires, anything dark and scary, raspy, smoked too many cigarettes, whiskey coated throat, angry old man on the front porch, annoying older teenager, older brother, the excitable sidekick, the over educated mad scientist, Evil overlord, Grim Reaper, Crazy sports enthusiast, Gnarly Skater

My Voice Experience

Menacing Grim Reaper for hire! There's a new voice on the block, and he's angry, deep, mean, and summoned from the depths of Hell! My most recent body of work was a series of Spooky Halloween character voices for life-size toy props. I ran the gamut, from a 6 foot tall Grim Reaper, to a half man/half werewolf, a rising mummy, a head spinning evil clown, and an assortment of grunts, groans, screams, and foley work clanking metal and cinderblocks around the garage. I enjoy getting into character and really letting the beast loose in the studio. I can bring characters alive, and get focused quickly. I played a 30 something scientist/Doctor describing high tech software applications, and I was the voice for the Wired "Nextfest" pavillion in 2003. From 1999 to 2002, I co-ran a internet based radio station, and logged numerous hours behind the mic. I've also been creating digital music for over 10 years, and have a small Audio/Video production studio on site. I can record myself, edit and batch process A/V files, and perform numerous tasks in and around recording studios. Full circle.

My Training

graduate of SF State, 1996, degree in Art.
Live Music performer, Catfive, 1999-present
Internet/pirate radio Deejay 1999-2002
no formal voice training. Years of watching television, listening to the radio, and imitating that which I hear.

My Studio Equipment

Onsite: AKG c1000S microphone, 3 shure SM-57's
Mackie CFX 16 Channel Mixer
Mackie U420D firewire mixer/interface
Powermac G5 Dual 2.3 Ghz/8gig RAM, terabyte hard drive
Macbook Pro 2.4 Ghz/4gig RAM
Sound recording room
8 piece Remo Professional Drum kit
Roland Handsonic HDP-15 Drum Machine
Technics SL-1200 turntable
Midiman USB Keyboard interface
Apple Final Cut Studio pro bundle
Bias Peak
Ableton Live 6.0
Propellerheads Reason 4.0
Extensive Digital Loop library
self produced music tracks
FTP/high speed internet access

Offsite access to full recording studio - http://www.megasonicsound.com

Additional Skills

What can I say? I'm relatively new at this. I am quick on my feet, fast thinking in my head, and can get the job done. I feel i have an excellent command of my vocal range, and can twist that for a great number of applications. From the silly to the serious, hearing is believing! I always maintain a professional demeanor, and know what it takes to deliver a finished product. I have over 10 years experience in the recording world, and have all the tools necessary to complete your project on time, in addition to having a terrific, versatile voice!