Discover the fundamentals of voice acting in this Online Class. Voice Actor/Director Dorah Fine will introduce you to the basics of acting and equip you with essential skills to explore the world of voice-over. What you'll learn: - The basics of acting that bring characters to life. - Breathing and vocal techniques to power your voice over sessions. - Work with real audition scripts provided by Bang Zoom! Crafted for complete beginners, including those without any acting or voice-over training, this class is a perfect starting point for anyone interested in pursuing voice acting characters in anime, animation, & video games. With over 20 years as a performing arts educator, Dorah will provide you with a solid foundation for your next steps in your voice acting journey.

Practice your anime dubbing skills in this online workout with Dorah Fine! Attendees will choose anime scenes from our library via Google Classroom and will each get 1-2 turns at the mic to dub. The workout will culminate in a playback of all of the participants' recorded scenes with brief feedback from Dorah. Remember: This is a WORKOUT—not a class. You show up as the actor; the instructor simply directs. No teaching, just hands-on practice. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: Your setup must include the following equipment to dub effectively via Zoom and Google Classroom. Required setup includes: 1 - A wired microphone with gain control (via separate interface or built into the mic) 2 - Wired closed-back headphones 3 - One large screen or two screens, such as a laptop and smart tablet, dual monitors, or a laptop plus external monitor, so that one screen can display the video on Zoom and the other can display the dubbing script in the Google Classroom 4 - A camera 5 - A keyboard and mouse or trackpad 6 - A high-speed wired (Ethernet) internet connection 7 - Zoom installed with “Original Sound for Musicians” enabled before joining Please note: You will be asked to confirm your setup when booking. We are not responsible if you arrive unprepared. If your equipment or settings are incomplete, we will not be able to troubleshoot during the session and you may not be able to fully participate.

Discover the fundamentals of voice acting in this full-day workshop at Bang Zoom! Studios in Burbank, CA. Voice Actor/Director Dorah Fine will introduce you to the basics of acting and equip you with essential skills to explore the world of voice-over in a professional environment. What You'll Learn: - The basics of acting that bring characters to life. - Essential breathing and vocal techniques. - How to perform on mic by engaging in hands-on exercises with professional studio equipment. - ADR/Dubbing techniques specifically used in anime production. You'll get to dub scenes from actual anime projects courtesy of Bang Zoom! Crafted for complete beginners, including those without any acting or voice-over training, this class is a perfect starting point for anyone interested in pursuing voice acting characters in anime, animation, & video games.. With over 20 years as a performing arts educator, Dorah will provide you with a solid foundation for your next steps in your voice acting journey.

Refine your anime dubbing skills in a professional studio environment! These workouts are perfect for voice actors looking to practice and hone their craft with real anime scenes under the guidance of an experienced director. HOW IT WORKS: - Scene Practice: Participants will take turns dubbing anime scenes, focusing on timing, delivery, and syncing dialogue to visuals. - Mic Time: Each participant will have 1-2 turns on the mic during the session. - Playback & Feedback: The workout concludes with a playback of everyone’s recorded scenes, accompanied by brief, professional feedback. - Workout Format: This is strictly a workout! There will be no formal instruction—come prepared to work as the actor while the director provides direction. Attendees should have prior experience as an actor or student, with at least introductory voice acting and ADR training, to get the most out of this session. DETAILS: Where: Bang Zoom! Studios Duration: 3 hours Cost: $125 per session Capacity: Limited to 10 participants to ensure ample mic time.