Just a selection ...
I have been the voices of Imps in a Childrens' animated story book - released on DVD for the Scandinavian market.
Voiced for Father Christmas/Santa Claus in a Radio Commercial - UK market
Voiced an Appeal for the Royal National Lifeboat Institute RNLI on local Radio
MC-ed, Compered, and been a "celebrity" Auctioneer for charity events
Narrated - as a disembodied voice - music compilation shows
Dubbed horror films, voiced Documentaries on boats ...
and done a thousand other things - and am now looking to extend my service!
Career 30+ years – in all media
Education
UK Public School (A levels Class of 71)
USA High School (Graduated class of 72)
Trained Bristol Old Vic Theatre School 1973–1976 [Annual Merit Award] with Diploma in Performing Arts
Work in Communication Skills, training business people.
Run Voice-Liberation classes.
Teach Shakespeare verse/acting from the Original Texts.
Run Videoconferencing 'performance' classes
Work in media production and edit suites for own projects.
STUDIO EQUIPMENT LIST
CONSOLE:
SSL 4040 G PLUS with Total Recall and left hand patchbay
Yamaha OR2 Digital Recording Console
PRO TOOLS
Apple Mac g5 quad running complete Digidesign Pro Tools HD package with 32 a/d through 192 24bit 96khz and SYNC i/o including a vast array of plug-ins :-
Focusrite, EMI - Chandler limited, Eventide, Massenburg, Serato, URS, Bomb Factory, Trillium Lane, SSL, FairChild, Joe Meek, MoogerFooger, Sound Toys
Synths
Spectrasonics – Atmosphere, Stylus RMX, Trilogy
ARP2600 V, BFD, Sampletank, Minimoog, B4, Steinway + More
TAPE MACHINES:
1 x Otari RADAR 24 track Digital Hard Disc Recording System linked to:
1 x Saturn 24Trk Tape Machine
1 x Otari MTR12 (1/4") 7 ½, 15 & 30 IPS
1 x Studer A80 (1/4") 15 & 30 IPS
1 x TASCAM DA88
MONITORING:
ATC 100A's Active Main Monitors
3 x pairs Yamaha NS10M Studio Near Field Monitors
M & K 5.1 Surround Sound System including Bass Management
SPL Surround Monitor Controller
DIGITAL REVERBS AND MULTI-EFFECTS:
1 x Lexicon 480L
1 x Lexicon PCM70
1 x Lexicon PCM60
3 x Yamaha REV 7's
1 x Yamaha REV 5
2 x Yamaha SPX 90
2 x Yamaha SPX 50D
1 x Focusrite ISA 215 (EQ and Mic Pre-Amp)
1 x Bel BDE 2400 Digital Delay
1 x Bel BD80 Digital Delay
1 x Roland SDE2000 Digital Delay
1 x Aural Exciter Type C
4 x DBX 160 Compressors
2 x Drawmer DS201 Stereo Noise Gates
2 x Drawmer DS221 Stereo Comp/Limiters
1 x Drawmer LX20 Stereo Compressor
1 x Alesis Midiverb 3
1 x MPX100 Lexicon Reverb
Comprehensive range of microphones, headphones and external D.I. boxes
An Actor for 30 years - I have an allround knowledge and experience of working with the mic. I enjoy it and like to achieve the effects my employer is looking for. I work quickly, with a smile for those behind the glass, and am keen to offer my services in new areas.
I have worked in Commercials, Education, Books, Films and TV - as Characters, Dubbing, Post, Narrative etc
My career has covered Regional and London (West End) Theatre, Production Directing, Theatre Company share-holder Director, Film Director, Fund raiser, Call centre operative, Telephone sales/appointment setter, presentation skills trainer, videoconference trainer, media and voice-workshop trainer.
With a skillful use of language from Shakespeare to animated Childrens books and instruction manuals.