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Twenty-One Years of Voice Over Editing Without Adobe: Why I Chose Cubase Instead

April 14, 2026 by Dane Reid

Voice-over editing and voice-over production both demand software that doesn't get in my way. When I started my career two decades ago, that choice seemed simple: everyone around me was using Cool Edit Pro. Radio stations like Majic 107.5, the one I interned at, standardized on it. My colleagues, … [Read more...] about Twenty-One Years of Voice Over Editing Without Adobe: Why I Chose Cubase Instead

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From The Court To The Booth: A Full Circle Moment With The Harlem Globetrotters

April 7, 2026 by Dane Reid

From the court to the booth, my journey with the Harlem Globetrotters is one of the most meaningful chapters in my twenty-one years as a voice-over and live-announcing professional. It started in 2017, wrapped around one of the hardest seasons of my life, and came back around in 2026 in a way I … [Read more...] about From The Court To The Booth: A Full Circle Moment With The Harlem Globetrotters

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What the 2026 Voiceover Survey Reveals About Our Industry

March 31, 2026 by Dane Reid

Last month I filled out the State of the Voiceover survey circulated by NAVA. It was my first time participating in the survey. It took me a few minutes of my time, but it was a month of waiting for the results. With the state of the world changing, I wondered how my beloved industry was weathering … [Read more...] about What the 2026 Voiceover Survey Reveals About Our Industry

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A Voiceover Talent and Live Announcer on the Road

March 10, 2026 by Dane Reid

As a voiceover talent, live announcer, and voice of god announcer, I recently experienced one of those moments when career and travel came together in a single week. After completing my third year announcing the Montana DECA State Career Development Conference, I received an invitation I didn't … [Read more...] about A Voiceover Talent and Live Announcer on the Road

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Voiceover Talent vs Voice Actor: It Matters For Your Project

March 3, 2026 by Dane Reid

I know this subject has been talked about before, but I think in an age of AI, it's even more important to discuss the difference. Voiceover talent is a phrase I used for years, and voice actor is the title that finally fit the work I do. When I first started my career, I called myself a voiceover … [Read more...] about Voiceover Talent vs Voice Actor: It Matters For Your Project

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How to Choose the Right Voice for Your Medical Explainer Video

February 24, 2026 by Dane Reid

Anyone working in healthcare marketing or the pharmaceutical industry knows that creating a video is a lot of work. You have to balance strict legal regulations with the need to be engaging. You are likely dealing with complicated science that needs to be explained to people who might be scared, … [Read more...] about How to Choose the Right Voice for Your Medical Explainer Video

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