Mike McKellar - Character specialist, funny, goofy, Scottish

Character specialist, funny, goofy, Scottish

• Mike McKellar is registered with Voice123 since Jan 30, 2008.
• Mike McKellar started his/her voice over career in 2006.
• Currently Mike McKellar is a Standard subscriber.
• Auditions and proposals submitted through Voice123 during the past six months: 0

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Voice Description

I'm a voice-over artist who brings a lot of range and flexibility to any project. My voice-over ability includes everything from diverse funny character-based voices, smooth cool radio tone, professional sports commentator-style voice, classic movie preview voice, and of course, I can do a pretty mean Scottish accent! I specialize in comedy improv, but make no mistake- I'm versatile and will rise to any challenge!

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

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

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

• English - British
• 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 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

San Francisco, California, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

Wide range of different English, Scottish, and American variations: (Sean Connery Scottish, Shrek Scottish, up-beat English, scratchy tough Brittish, English cockney, angry, cheerful, drunken, you name it), Indian, Russian, Austrian, urban American, California surfer accent, deep, high-pitched, grandma, grandpa, etc.

My Voice Experience

I am pleased to say that I have had the privilege to do voice over work in a broad spectrum of media performance. My work includes voice talent for the ever so popular Sims Castaway commercials for EA Games, Sound design for the film Goldeneye in association with SFSU's broadcasting department, collaboration in the film documentary "Brothers," and voice narration for several independent bay area films.

Although I can suit my voice for whatever the job calls for, my passion is making people laugh, and it really comes through in comedic voice over roles. Comedy is my specialty!

My Training

I have a Bachelors degree in broadcasting from San Francisco State University, and received formal training in countless voice-over classes from both SFSU and College of San Mateo.

In addition, I was trained at Bats Improv in San Francisco, worked on dozens of TV shows for Pacifica Community Television, and have a background in comedy.

My Studio Equipment

Microphone: Audix CX-112

Software: Nuendo, Ableton Live, Garage Band, and Guitar Tracks pro. Not to mention Video editing software such as Final Cut, Premiere, Vegas, and After Effects.

Hardware: Core i7 3 GHz Quad Core Processor PC, 8 GB of ram, ASUS Xonar DX 7.1, Fast Track Pro, Macbook Pro Core i7.

Misc: Access to many different sound effects, ability to create new foley effects, music, etc.

Additional Skills

In addition to providing quality voice over talent, I believe it is important to point out that I have a passion for this line of work and insist on putting out the highest quality audio possible. I have a background in audio and video production, so I can lend the perfect mix of creative talent and technical logic into each project. I bring enthusiasm and a strong desire to perform at my best with every project I encounter. I appreciate challenges, and demand more from myself than anyone can imagine!