Mark J. Schmidt - Rich, warm voice, Guy Next Door, Announcer

Rich, warm voice, Guy Next Door, Announcer

• Mark J. Schmidt is registered with Voice123 since Oct 08, 2010.
• Mark J. Schmidt started his/her voice over career in 1995.
• Currently Mark J. Schmidt is a Standard subscriber.
• Auditions and proposals submitted through Voice123 during the past six months: 0

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Voice Description

I have a rich, warm voice which is perfect for announcing, narrations, and promos. I can also be the Guy Next Door, very casual and laid back. From sexy to serious, from funny to flirty, I can make your project a success!

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Young Adult Male
• Middle Age Male

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

• English - North American

I Offer my Services for these Recording Purposes

• Commercials
• Promos
• Training, business presentations, sales, and web sites
• Audiobooks
• Videogames
• Documentaries
• TV shows and movies
• Movie and game trailers
• Podcasts
• Others (on-camera, infomercials, live announcers, spokespersons)

Jobs I Am Willing to Take (Union-wise)

• Non-Union Jobs

• Jobs for AFTRA (US) signatories

• 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

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

• I offer copywriting services

My Home Base

North Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

Announcer, Big Budget Movie Promo Voice, New York, Mob Guy, Upper Crust Gentleman, John Houseman Type, Everyday guy next door

My Voice Experience

My voice over experience is varied. I have voiced local TV commercials, have voiced the narration for a business' website, and have done some voicemail.

I have also voiced audiobooks for RFB&D, Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic.

No matter what I'm voicing, my number one goal is to make sure the person hiring me is 100% satisfied with my work!

My Training

I have a Bachelor's degree in Communication from Seton Hall University. While in college, I was involved with the performing arts, and was able to engage in improv workshops with other actors.

I was also a member of the radio station, WSOU, where I produced and hosted various music and news shows. I also took classes on radio production, which entailed voicing, editing, and producing 30- and 60-second commercials.

As a singer in both musicals on stage and with various bands, I have learned how to control my voice to get the best possible sound, emotion, and tonality from it.

I have also attended voiceover workshops with a focus on script analysis, and making the voiceover believable to your audience. All of this has helped me to become a well-rounded voiceover artist.

My Studio Equipment

I currently have a Blue Yeti USB microphone and Audacity software to record at home. I can easily go to any studio for higher end recordings.

Additional Skills

The most relevant skill I possess is always knowing what I'm selling and who my audience is. Anyone can go into a booth and read words off a page. It takes a special talent to analyze what's on the page, determine who needs to hear the message, and tailor the voiceover to that segment to get the best possible response. Whether it's a commercial, a promo, or a narration, knowing your audience is key to believability.