Review Compilation
We’re proud of the fantastic reviews that have been pouring in for VOVA. From being cited as a “viable addition to the working actor’s bookshelf…” to being lauded as a “must own!” Check out some of the things people are saying about it. To read all the reviews click here: Reviews Page
Voice-Over Voice Actor as an eBook
We’re thrilled to announce that Voice-Over Voice Actor is finally available as an eBook on lulu.com
And if you love the eBook leave us some feedback, we’re hard at work at also getting it up on to the iBookstore, with more exciting products coming soon!
Chainsaw Buffet interview, Podcast, Mar 7 2011
In the pre-interview mini-episode, Charlie, Dylan, and John discuss the wrap up of our voice actor interview series. Then, we interview Tara Platt (Temari from Naruto, Tokiko from Buso Renkin, Tron Bonne from Marvel vs Capcom 3) and Yuri Lowenthal (Sasuke from Naruto, Suzaku from Code Geass, Ben Tennyson from Ben 10) about their work in games in animation, their book about voice acting, Feng Shui, living abroad, and their interest in being guests at MTAC.
Great review for the Warm-Up mp3/CD by Megham Weimer
From the On Route to the Booth VO blog (Scroll down and you will see it at the bottom of the page)
by Meghan Weimer January 13th, 2011
Do You Have a Routine Before Voice Over Sessions?
For less than five bucks, Lowenthal and Platt lead you in complete full-body, facial, vocal, and breathing exercises, as well as tongue twisters. What I love most about The Warm-Up is its four-minute “Condensed Complete Warm-Up”–perfect for those days when I’m rushing (but trying not to) from work to practice.
To read the entire review: click here: Reviews Page
Mike Rhode’s Review of Voice Over Voice Actor; the book, Washington City Paper
Washington City Paper, Review of Voice Over Voice Actor, the book:
Posted by Mike Rhode on Dec. 7, 2010 at 9:45 am
Voice-Over Voice Actor: What It’s Like Behind the Mic by Yuri Lowenthal and Tara Platt (Bug Bot Press, $19.95) may be a good gift for a teen hooked on animation or cosplay. The married authors have provided voices for animation, video games, and commercials and give what appears to be good information on how the processes and industry work. If facial warm-ups, demos, and “Just gimme a couple more, wild” make you curious, consider checking out this book… I’m finding the book charming…
To read the entire review: click here: Reviews Page
Sonic Eclectic Interview
By Danica Davidson; Posted on September 16, 2010
If you watch TV or play video games, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the voices of Yuri Lowenthal and Tara Platt. Along with being a couple and working in the same industry, they’ve decided to write and publish a book together. “Voice-Over Voice Actor” is everything you want to know about voice acting and more.
(to read the entire article click here…)
Award-Winning Voice-Over Voice Actor
We’ve just won two awards for VOVA.
We are so proud of our recent 2010 NABE Pinnacle Book Award for Voice-Over Voice Actor for “How To.” The North American Bookdealers Exchange offer Pinnacle Awards for independent publishers throughout the US who present outstanding achievement in various categories.
We’re also extremely proud of our Winning Award in the “Young-Adult Educational” category of the 2010 National Indie Excellence Awards. The NIEA award finalists and winners in various categories for independently published books, so we’re quite pleased to be the Winning book in our category.
Getting an award is always both flattering and appreciated, since it’s always nice to know others think highly of whatever you’ve spent such time & energy working on. Go VOVA!!
Dallas Travers Thriving Artists Circle Call
Posted on September 10, 2009
Listen to Dallas chat with Tara and Yuri about VO and their new book Voice-Over Voice Actor: What It’s Like Behind the Mic.
Newsarama Article:
Animated Shorts – Voice Actors Share Tricks of the Trade
By Steve Fritz; Posted on September 07, 2009 10:21 ET
As if the voice acting couple of Yuri Lowenthal and Tara Platt aren’t busy enough, now they’ve gone and published a book.
(to read the entire article click here…)
Art & Story Podcast Interview w/Tara & Yuri
August 26th, 2009
We’re celebrating our two-year anniversary with an interview with two excellent examples of the kinds of renaissance creators we independent cartoonists should be!
Tara Platt and Yuri Lowenthal are actors, writers, producers, and voice actors who never stop working.
In addition to recently completing pre-production work on an independent film, they’ve also just finished work on a book about voice acting called Voice-Over Voice Actor, What it’s Like Behind the Mic (featuring comic strips and illustrations by me!).
Tara and Yuri spend some time with us to discuss the challenges of managing a collaborative project, why it’s important to always be working on something, their process of writing, and how they find and develop characters with their voices. Tons of great food for thought for any independent creator out there. For the podcast, click here: Art & Story Podcast Interview w/Tara & Yuri
VoiceChasers blurb about VOVA
The husband/wife voice acting team of Yuri Lowenthal and Tara Platt have a new voice-over book scheduled for release later this year. Voice-Over Voice Actor: What It’s Like Behind the Mic “offers a fun and comprehensive look at what it takes, what goes on and what it’s like behind the mic from two working pros who started from scratch,” according to the publisher’s website. This behind-the-scenes look at the industry has already gotten praise from some notable voice actors, including Phil LaMarr, Dee Bradley Baker, and John DiMaggio, as well as voice director Andrea Romano.The book is scheduled to retail at $19.95 when it is released November 1st, but a special discount of 15% is available if you pre-order your copy now. Autographed copies are also available.
