Mark Gruman - Guy next door, character capable, narrative

Guy next door, character capable, narrative

• Mark Gruman is registered with Voice123 since Aug 05, 2007.
• Mark Gruman started his/her voice over career in .
• Currently Mark Gruman is a Standard subscriber.
• Auditions and proposals submitted through Voice123 during the past six months: 0

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Voice Description

I offer versatility. I can do the upbeat, fun commercial with good comedic timing. I can do slow and sort of snobby for the high dollar item commercials. I'll add a slight western twang, and you've got a Jack Daniels or barbecue commercial. I can easily get the feel for a narrative piece. I'm believable as a newscaster. I do a few dialects: German, English, Aussie, Southern, Canadian, New York; I can sound like an old man and a young child. I'm an excellent reader at any pace, and I take direction very well. So minimal takes are required to complete your project. Frankly, I really enjoy being in the booth, and that makes me good at what I do.

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Child
• 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
• Audiobooks
• Documentaries
• Movie and game trailers
• Podcasts
• Adult content
• Songs
• Others (on-camera, infomercials, live announcers, spokespersons)

Jobs I Am Willing to Take (Union-wise)

Unknown - Click here to ask Mark Gruman

My Union Affiliations and Memberships

None

My Recording and Delivery Capabilities

Unknown - Click here to ask Mark Gruman

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

None

My Home Base

San Diego, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

Unknown - Click here to ask Mark Gruman

My Voice Experience

Because I'm only just beginning to pursue a career as a voice talent, my experience is very limited. I just completed training (see below) and am now ready to build a resume. I recently produced and did the voice over for the executive summary power point presentation on the website for Market Transformation to Sustainability. It was about 10 minutes long and contained several mulit-syllable words and tongue twisters. I've also had many opportunities to speak in front of large crowds. I also was the announcer for football games at the high school where I used to teach.

My Training

My unofficial training began when I was in junior high school. My best friend and I would read the newspaper as if we were doing a newscast. Many years later, I completed training at Academy of Radio Broadcasting in Huntington Beach, CA. Scope of training included on-air personality and news cast & full production of commercial pieces: writing copy, reading copy, editing, adding music bed, etc. I recently completed training with Dru Scott at MultiMedia Arts in San Diego. Each class included two turns in the booth doing a variety of commercials, narrative pieces, and news stories. We were given direction and constructive criticism, and each session was recorded. I also completed on-screen commercial training with MultiMedia.

My Studio Equipment

Unknown - Click here to ask Mark Gruman

Additional Skills

Those of you seeking voice talent need to know that in addition to a solid talent, you'll be getting someone who takes a professional approach. It is my desire to get the perfect take in the fewest takes possible. You will get your money's worth if you hire me.