This is Cary Grant; a major motion picture star from the last millennium. Although most people in our present millennium recognize who he is, if for no other reason than for his distinctive manner and looks on screen. Ah, but there's also that unmistakable Cary Grant sound...his voice. It, in fact could single-handedly single him out as the most imitated person ever...aside from maybe Christopher Walkin.
In recent years there hasn't been too much call for the man. Except recently I was given an assignment for a quasi sound-a-like of a vintage docu-mecial announcer that had an unmistakable Cary Grant ring to it.
You know, I actually haven't really shared this with the client yet, but I have a feeling they may not know who Cary Grant is or was. I did make a reference to the announcer in the docu-mercial sounding like Mr. Grant.
Click here to link to a 1950ish announcer guide us through a (:60 sec) course of modern hand-baggery. Listen past the overall huckstering for a Grant stylization peeking out every now & then?
Does Ai do the job of a human...hummm.
Not according to the review of The Odyssey an audiobook version of Homer's classic, narrated by Sir Michael Caine. Not to be confused with Matt Damon's movie The Odyssey, predicted to be this summers blockbuster. Well, in point of fact, the audiobook is actually an Ai version of Sir Michael's voice reading the words. And according to a quick look at the level of - Comments like this one; "With the passion of a Garmin" he may have wanted to of read it himself. So, that kind of observation can be a guideline to this voice development. Not so much to Cary Grant's voice per se, but more towards establishing an aura of 'class' maybe. Addison DeWitt comes to mind. I think for us voice actors, what's more concerning is what Sir Michael did legally before signing any contracts. That was to "TradeMark" his own voice.
However, because a voice is considered a "non-visual" or sound mark, the overall cost usually reaches $1,500 to $4,500+ once you factor in specialized legal representation and evidence. Check out the Queen of Trade Marking, Miss Swifty. She's no slouch when it comes to protecting her branding symphony, including trade marking her cat's names!
Just how exactly will a voice like Cary's enhance the client's: Oil & Gaz product (a super bag...a super bag for kids.) Did someone say - through sarcasm!
Our director wanted to impress the eyeballs and eardrums of kids. And she had a vision and a pretty good illustration of what she wanted in the 50's style voice over. She thought using a vintage voice with modern forward visuals would do the trick. Especially, amongst today's bunch of Zzzz's where a bit of sarcasm wouldn't be lost. This is great, she said "a bag designed ready to fit all your favorite items, objects or toys or gadgets inside." This bag is ready to go with you - anywhere you went to go. BTW, I'm told it's a bag that can't be destroyed and a very duty-purpose bag. It fits into many compartments, so it's a storage solution that is very practical. Plus, it's multi-designed for the beach, the cinema, etc...and it's also a school bag [where the sarcasm part fits in] that's guaranteed for 5 yrs.
Stefan Nadelman {Our bestie & Tinseltown's resident visual artist and master animator} has performed his inimitable magic once again as Director of Animation on the documentary; Dernsie: The Amazing Life of Bruce Dern.
The lowdown from IMDb is [as it's barely a Landing Page yet] it's a close look at Bruce Dern's-tireless, uncompromising perseverance that defines both his tumultuous life and lasting Hollywood career. A constant runner on and off screen.
As you'll see from the IMDb 'cast' drop down menu, it's a real who's who in these here hills. All tributizing the likes of this fellow Freeman Lowell Aka Bruce Dern. From Laura his daughter to Billy Bob, W. Goggins, Patty Genkins and throw in some Walter Hill and a little Quinten while your at it...to name a few.
As a special tribute to this July 4th marks the 250th anniversary (Semiquincentennial) of the United States, celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It commemorates the historic break from British rule and the founding of the nation as an independent republic. (GooGAi).
Yes, all my 2 1/2 followers will tell you straight up like a waving american flag that we've been reusing the Celebrity DeathMatch Independence Day video ditty more times than a snake sheds its skin. And we ain't stoppin' now. Especially, since it's our country's 250th and a Teddy sound-a-liker is at stake...and we're doin it "Celebrity DeathMatch" style!
Let the Teddy's battle it out:
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