David H. Lawrence XVII
After a 30 year career in radio, David H. Lawrence XVII moved to television, and has been seen on FX's The People vs. OJ, ABC's epic series LOST, CBS' legendary CSI, The Mentalist and military thriller The Unit, NBC's spy comedy Chuck, Good Luck Charlie and ANT Farm on Disney, Touch and The Finder on FOX, and is best known as the creepy evil puppet master Eric Doyle on NBC's smash hit Heroes.
His film career includes on-camera and VO work on Cars 3, Straight Outta Compton, Men in Black III, Pizza Man, The Changeling, The Hulk, Iron Man, Percy Jackson, Unstoppable, Too Big to Fail, A Special Relationship and countless others. His acting site is https://davidhlawrencexvii.com
Lawrence helps actors create their own voice over careers with his award winning VOHeroes voice consultancy. He teaches regular VO classes monthly online, and voicework workshops at various studios around LA via VOHeroes.
Lawrence has voiced over 100 audiobooks, and teaches specialized courses in audiobook production, with a concentration on ACX and Audible work, and teaches the ACX Master Class at http://acxmasterclass.com/
Lawrence created the 5-star rated industry standard Rehearsal® Pro app for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, allowing actors and VO talent to have a digital rehearsal studio right in their pocket. Details are at https://rehearsal.pro
On radio, the Emmy-award winning and Clio-nominated Lawrence hosted The David Lawrence Show, Online Tonight, and anchored The Net Music Countdown, heard on over 300 radio stations and both XM and Sirius Satellite Radio. Lawrence was at the forefront of the podcasting revolution, having delivered daily RealAudio and MP3 "podcasts" via email from early 1994.
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Do I Need A Demo To Do Voice Over Work?
with David H. Lawrence XVII, Actor, storytelling coach, technologist | VOHeroes.com | Rehearsal® Pro
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www.Rehearsal.proAre voice over demos essential to getting work?
Are demos the only way to get vo work?
How many demos do I need for vo?
Is one commercial vo demo enough?
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What Is The Best Software For Editing And Recording Voice Over?
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www.Rehearsal.proShould I use garage band for Voice Over?
Should I use audacity for Voice Over?
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How Long Should A Voice Over Demo Be?
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www.Rehearsal.proHow long should my audio book demo be?
How long should my commercial demo be?
How long should my accent demo be?
How long should my animation demo be?
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What Brand Of Microphone Is Best For Voice Over?
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www.Rehearsal.proDoes it matter what microphone I use for Voice Over work?
Are their disadvantages to having a high end microphone?
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What Kind Of Scripts Do I Need To Create A Great Voice Over Demo?
with David H. Lawrence XVII, Actor, storytelling coach, technologist | VOHeroes.com | Rehearsal® Pro
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www.Rehearsal.proHow many scripts do I need for my demo reel?
How many commercial scripts would I require to make a demo?
What am I trying to show in my vo demo?
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How Can I Create My Own Voice Over Demo?
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www.Rehearsal.proIs it OK to make my own VO demo reel?
Can I make my animation and video game demo myself?
Why do I need a producer to make my VO demo reel?
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Are Foreign Languages Used In Voice Over?
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www.Rehearsal.proIs speaking spanish helpful for voice over?
Is speaking a second language good for voice over?
Will my chinese language make me attractive for VO work?
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Is PC Or Mac Better For Voice Over Work?
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www.Rehearsal.proShould I get a mac for VO work?
Is PC better for VO work?
Would you choose PC or mac for VO?
Why is a mac better for VO?
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While Recording Voice Over, Should I Wear Headphones?
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www.Rehearsal.proHeadphones distract me, should I not use them?
Can I use headphones with one ear off?
Do I require headphone when recording for VO?
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What Is The Price Range Of A Basic Voice Over Home Studio?
with David H. Lawrence XVII, Actor, storytelling coach, technologist | VOHeroes.com | Rehearsal® Pro
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www.Rehearsal.proHow much money do I need to spend on a VO home studio?
What is equipment would you recommend for my home studio?
How far should I go with a home studio set up?
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How Much Should I Expect To Pay For A Voice Over Reel?
with David H. Lawrence XVII, Actor, storytelling coach, technologist | VOHeroes.com | Rehearsal® Pro
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www.Rehearsal.proWhat is a reasonable price for a voice over demo?
How much do you charge for a VO demo?
How expensive is a voice over demo reel?
Where can I get a cheap voice o... -
What Terminology Should I Learn To Communicate With Studio Engineers?
with David H. Lawrence XVII, Actor, storytelling coach, technologist | VOHeroes.com | Rehearsal® Pro
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www.Rehearsal.proShould I set the mic and levels to my own preference when in the studio?
How do I make myself popular to the sound engineer?
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Can I Do Voice Over Work For Producers In Other Countries?
with David H. Lawrence XVII, Actor, storytelling coach, technologist | VOHeroes.com | Rehearsal® Pro
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www.Rehearsal.proWhat sites are good for getting vo work in foreign countries?
Will my agent get me work across the globe?
How an I procure work in non-usa regions for voice ove...
