FMI rolls-out their 'Open Perils' TV with Tom Clifford

Franklin Mutual Insurance keeps the continuity of their radio with the roll-out of their "Open Perils" campaign with +Tom Clifford, VoiceOver & Creative Services . It's a pleasant tribute to any actor that conveys enuf signature image association on one media to be chosen for an entire campaign. The folks at  Morbelli & Russo Advertising  and Media Mechanix, partnered to produce a tv commercial that confronted the issue of "what's covered" with most insurance policies. 

FMI 'Open Perils' TV spot with Tom Clifford voice over

Miscommunication spawns new VO for Franklin Mutual Insurance

Been doing the voice for  FMI going on 2 years. When the agency came calling to do a TV voiceover for the insurance company they wanted to give me a guide and suppied a few YouTube videos as examples to go by. After receiving the VO takes the agency called and  wondered why I was veering from the continuity of my radio tone...the client loves your voice

Geez, I thought this was an audition and they wanted something more in line with the sound on the videos.

Well, the production co.came back after having the client had a listen and said they signed off on the first take. Saying that it still sounded like Tom's radio tone, but with just a bit more youthful lilt that was perfect for the TV.

So, it just goes to show, that a simple change-up from the normal everyday, regardless of how it came about, can have rewards. Will post link to spot when edited for release.

General US Grant's War-Time Letters

Oregon Historical Society will be exhibiting General US Grants letters and used the talents of Tom Clifford, VoiceOver & Creative Services to engage visitors of how he sounded while drafting the letters.

Tom recounts Grant's letter drafting regarding a meeting with General Longstreet. Grant  resists the meeting until one of his generals interviews Longstreet first before he will decide to meet with him.

As a bit of trivia; Lincoln and his wife invited the Grants to accompany them to Fords Theater on April 14 1865, the nite that John Wilkes Booth assassinated the president.

Still amazing after all these years

It's no wonder that after the introduction of the internet someone is able to be in two places at once...without leaving the confines of one's studio.
But recently, it still amazes me that a guy in New York can be cast from his long-time agent in Atlanta for a radio spot in Hawaii for a company in Columbia...and oh yes, speaking with a Colombian accent.

 Click to listen to spot

The Mystere Magic & Adventurers Club

Just completed the audio portion of the new Mystere Tv Spot. They wanted to step away a bit from the Mortuary tone and distinquish themselves as a premier venue for magic, entertainment and comedy. Using more of an MC promo style seemed to work for the Adventurers venue..
 https://www.facebook.com/photo.phpv=550010775043443&set=vb.153804194664105&type=2&theater

Web Touring in Toronto with Valmont Wealth Management

We're in Toronto this week with a voice of distinction for Valmont's Wealth Management Group. Working with Skype and emails for sampling, Johnson Fung of Message Studio was able to get just the right image sound for investors to get a welcoming feel of professional trust. Made as a web tutorial when you land on their website with company history and active call-to-action. 

By: +Tom Clifford, VoiceOver & Creative Services 

Terminal Bar Celebrates its 10th year on YouTube March 1st, 2013

Terminal Bar

Terminal Bar

This film pulsates the reality of what it was like in this area of New York City, before it became Disneyland…when you had to be tough to walk these streets.

It’s a bit rough around the edges for younger audiences. This 2003 Sundance Jury Prize winner for short film explores the customers who frequented the Terminal Bar – a down-&- out watering hole in Times Square across the street from the Port Authority. Sheldon Nadelman, the bartender, shot over 1,500 black and white portraits during his ten year stint there from 1972-1982. The bar was owned by Murray Goldman, Sheldon’s father-in-law. This film also uses a technique that brings to life Sheldon’s still photos with the collaboration of narrative & an original scored music from Stefan Nadelman. The result is a textural journey of electrifying images and sound. I was proud to be part of the narration and character portrayal that I hope lends this film some authenticity and enjoyment.

For more information visit:

http://www.touristpictures.com/termin…
For the followup Terminal Bar vignettes, see:
Porters, Bouncers, and Bartenders: http://youtu.be/USDCEyHt7rI
Pimps and Prostitutes: http://youtu.be/AdyZ9LOXmZA
The Garbage Can: http://youtu.be/w5_BRQ3gITI
Directed and Animated by Stefan Nadelman
Narration by Tom Clifford
Music by Dick Zved, Michael Reid, Steve Rossiter
By: +Tom Clifford, VoiceOver & Creative Services