S1 x Ep6: On The Mic with Serge De Marre - Part2

“Source Elements…On the Mic”- Season 1 - Ep11In this episode we head south of London, to the warmer climes of “the rainforests of Brighton & Hove” and go Brazilian with international voice actor Susie Valerio. We get very booth-y, discover our love of the right German mic, and “talk amongst ourselves in a padded room”. There are no percentages held back as we discuss agents, rates in the market and the representation of Brazilians.

“Source Elements…On the Mic”- Season 1 - Ep10In this episode we go down under and meet Thomas G Burt, one of Sydney’s most up and coming young international voice talents. We talk Nicole Kidman (“she’ll be right mate”), confuse Tinder and Tumbler, get “mouldy” and discuss being “director proof”.We talk tech, learn of Tom’s nuggets and why you should “do the thing”.

“Source Elements…On the Mic”- Season 1 - Ep9In this episode we continue the voiceover frolic with LA actress, voice artist and choreographer Tania Possick. We discuss market changes in voice style, we vaunt how to learn, we get ‘Tania Tech Time’, and we celebrate the enjoyment of performance. Find out just who is “the ginger guy”, and how is your relationship with your agent? (talent not secret).Find more here:https://www.source-elements.com/userstories/tania-possick/on-the-mic-with-tania-possick/

“Source Elements…On the Mic”- Season 1 - Ep8In this episode we find out just how Source-y LA actress, voice artist and choreographer Tania Possick is. We laugh a lot and debate the relationship between dance and voiceover, the fine line of when to finish an artistic project (watch out for the “sting in the tail”), ….and remote working and auditioning during the pandemic.Find more here:https://www.source-elements.com/userstories/tania-possick/on-the-mic-with-tania-possick/

“Source Elements…On the Mic”- Season 1 - Ep7In this episode we go truly international with masters educated bilingual voice actress Aixa Kay, a native Arabic and English speaking Saudi Vancouver-ite. We talk about being a person of colour in the industry, and how to succeed in niche markets. Find out the incredible subtilties of Arabic and just what is the “threat board”.We talk trade unions, the power of community, and growing up as a Saudi woman vs the culture of self-promotion.Find more here: https://www.source-elements.com/userstories/aixa-kay/

“Source Elements…On the Mic”- Season 1 - Ep6In this episode we put Flemish voice actor Serge De Marre  from Budapest on the spot in “What’s Your Source”, and discussed Serge’s radio DJ origins, the public’s perception of a voice actor and the interplay between sensitivity and critique.In this episode (number 6) we discuss the emotional and personal dynamics of a recording session, who to follow on social media and why, Serge’s studio set up, and peer to peer websites.“On the Mic”. Quite frankly its rude not to… THE audio and remote working global podcast!

“Source Elements…On the Mic”- Season 1 - Ep5In this episode we meet Flemish voice actor Ser-jaye De Marr-a from Budapest. I put him on the spot in “What’s Your Source” and we discover mutual love for Trevor Noah and Dutch biscuits, and we share our experiences of working with Phil Collins. Look out for the infamous mention of the “thingy thing”.We discuss Serge’s radio DJ origins, the public’s perception of a voice actor and the interplay between sensitivity and critique.Source Elements “On the Mic”. Quite frankly its rude not to… THE audio and remote working global podcast!End of ep5Make sure you stay well connected. Treat your headphones to the latest opinion from ‘around the lobe’.Hear more Sergestions (oooo sorry) from Budapesht in the next episode (number 6) of Source Elements “On The Mic”.  THE global remote working  & totally puntastic podcast!

“Source Elements…On the Mic”- Season 1 - Ep4In the last Ep3 of Source Elements “On The Mic” we met voice actress and award winning podcaster Cecelia Ramsdale from Melbourne. Mike Aiton in Twickenham (London) discovered her radio production origins, her taste for “clothed biscuits”, and why you should breathe through your nose! Ever wondered what a Lady Gaga Probiotic was? In this episode, we continue this hilarious journey with’ learning in the industry’, ‘talkback etiquette’, everyone’s favorite, ‘studio chairs’ and “having tomorrow second hand”!

“Source Elements…On the Mic”- Season 1 - Ep3In this episode we met voice actress and award winning podcaster Cecelia Ramsdale from Melbourne. We discovered she is an ex-radio producer; her love of hob-nob biscuits (clothed) and that she breathes through her nose really well (yeah really!).She shared with us her story of starring as “a Lady Gaga Probiotic”. We discussed taking direction, tips on how to humanize your performance and how to…well……. pause for volume as well as effect.

“Source Elements…On the Mic”- Season 1 - Ep2Host, post sound mixer Mike Aiton “jives with Jai” Santiago, an actor and voice talent from Atlanta.They muse over voice acting, training, trade unions and remote working – and create a heady mixture of audio opinion, observation, learning, philosophy, & downright humour!