Zoom Event

Jeff Howell – recently cast and directed the dubbing on numerous international features and episodic programs for Netflix including: “I Am Not An Easy Man”, “Jefe”, “Nothing to Hide” , “Who Would You Take to a Deserted Island” , “A Fortunate Man”, “4 L”, “Unbridled”, “Naked Director”(Seasons 1 and 2), “Halo Love”, the third season of “Bordertown”, “David and the Elves”, “Snabba Cash” (Seasons 1 and 2), animated series “Bad Exorcist” and “Masameer County” (Seasons 1 & 2), “Love at First Kiss”, “7 Donne e un Mistero”, and “Community Squad”. He also directed the dubbing for various HBO projects including “The Fence”, and “Lust”.

This is an immersive journey into the world of dubbing and localization in this specialized session designed for aspiring voice actors. This class delves into the intricacies of transforming foreign films and television projects into engaging English versions, focusing on the essential techniques and skills that professional voice actors use to bring characters to life in a new language. In this class, you will explore the process of dubbing, which includes understanding the cultural nuances that influence the adaptation of scripts. Learn how to maintain the essence and emotion of the original performance while delivering a compelling English portrayal. Through guided workshops, you will develop key voice acting techniques that include:

Character interpretation, lip Syncing and timing, and vocal techniques (modulation, inflection, and projection to convey mood and emotion effectively

By the end of this session, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the dubbing and localization process, armed with practical voice acting techniques to elevate your performances.

Attendee Takeaways:
1:  Overall understanding of the dubbing business
2:  Learn specific voice acting skills unique to dubbing
3:  Ways to find job opportunities in dubbing