{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The VO Life","title":"EP 187 - George Washington III on \"Un-Conferencing\" WOVO","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2934,"description":"In this conversation, Troy Holden and George Washington III discuss the transition from PC to Mac, the revival of the WOVO organization, and the importance of community and mentorship in the voice acting industry. They explore the unique unconference style of WovoCon, the significance of emotional connection in voice over work, and the challenges of navigating rates and negotiations in the industry, especially in the context of AI's growing presence.\nTakeaways\nTransitioning to Apple can enhance productivity and creativity.\nWOVO aims to revive community engagement through unconference events.\nBuilding connections is as crucial as the content shared at conferences.\nEmotional connection is key in voice acting, not just information delivery.\nMentorship programs can guide new voice actors through their journey.\nUnderstanding industry rates is essential for fair compensation.\nAI cannot replicate the emotional depth of human voice acting.\nNetworking opportunities at smaller conferences foster lasting relationships.\nVoice actors should advocate for their worth in negotiations.\nCommunity support is vital for voice actors working in isolation.\nNavigating the Voice Acting Landscape\nThe Power of Community in Voice Over\n\"Everything is teachable.\"\n\"We have to defend what we can defend.\"\n\"AI can't act and it can't feel.\"\nChapters\n00:00 Transitioning to Apple: A Personal Journey\n02:56 Reviving WOVO: The Unconference Approach\n05:53 Building Community Through WOVO\n08:58 The Importance of Personal Connections in Voice Acting\n11:57 Mentorship and Support in the Voiceover Industry\n15:01 Navigating the Voiceover Landscape: Lessons Learned\n23:49 Building Community and Experience in Voice Acting\n25:17 Understanding Voice Acting Rates\n26:38 Negotiating Rates and Client Expectations\n29:32 The Impact of AI on Voice Acting\n32:40 Emotional Connection vs. AI in Voice Work\n40:29 Connecting with the Voice Acting Community","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Ha2G2NHi303mksOb6KGNWaMQcKl1hVDt6ShUd-D64A8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE3MzYzLzE2OTIw/NDQ0MDQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}