Blake Farber

I'm really just getting my feet wet in the industry. Ever since adolescence, I've constantly gotten positive feedback on my voice and diction. Whether it be hosting events, public speaking, reading excerpts of text in front of large audiences, or performing on stage, I have consistently been told my voice is something to utilize to its fullest. I have recorded a voice-over demo for both commercial and narrative work, and am extremely proud of them both. But I am absolutely aware that the craft can be harnessed and improved with continued exposure and experience. I graduated with a degree in theatre from the University of Minnesota and the program contained a few voice classes, some for onstage, some for other mediums. I took a Voice and Diction class at a film school in Minneapolis. I also attended a Voiceover Series class taught by Sarah Jones-Larson that taught everything from professionalism in the industry, to tactics in voiceover performance, and even how to build your own home studio. At home I have an Audio-Technica AT2020 USB condenser microphone that I pair with a Nady MPF-6 6-inch pop filter. I crafted a small booth and lined it with soundbooth foam to minimize ambient sound. I also use the software Audacity for all my digital sound file editing, utilizing several of the software's features, such as noise removal, compression, etc. I have an office job as well, working in finance, and in it I am constantly delegated as group spokesperson/representative. I'm guessing this is due the fact that I am typically recognized as the group's best speaker, and always seamlessly woven into group discussions, without being conversationally domineering. The speaking skills that I have gathered from both education and professional life can certainly speak to my skills and drive to perform well in the voice-over industry.