Events | Frank Verderosa

GarageBand for voice Actors

Tue, Dec 08

Zoom (link sent with payment)

Dec 08, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EST

Zoom (link sent with payment)

Getting to know it- and learning where all the mistakes are made! GarageBand is an often dismissed, but excellent tool for voice actors. I’ll cover everything you need to know!

Home Studio Primer!

Tue, Dec 15

Zoom (Details sent with payment)

Dec 15, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM EST

Zoom (Details sent with payment)

Are you broadcast ready from home? What makes a studio (and what doesn't)? What gear do you need? What about a booth? We'll cover everything- including Source Connect and other ways of getting you from A to B.

Working With RX Elements: A practical guide for Voice Actors!

Tue, Nov 24

Zoom Link (sent with class payment)

Nov 24, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EST

Zoom Link (sent with class payment)

Izotope RX Elements is a powerful set of tools for voice actors. We'll explore using it in your DAW as well as the powerful standalone editor it comes with!

FREE!! Mentor Monday: PROMO EDITION!

Mon, Nov 23

Zoom- Free! Sent with RSVP

Nov 23, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM EST

Zoom- Free! Sent with RSVP

Get ready to meet Deb Sperling and Brian Cooney- two major promo voices (you've heard them!).

Critical Connections! Making your DAW, Zoom and Source Connect work TOGETHER!

Thu, Nov 19

Zoom (link sent with payment)

Nov 19, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM EST

Zoom (link sent with payment)

While we continue to work from home, your workflow is critical. Need to know how to playback takes down Source Connect? Want to do noise removal while using Source Connect? We'll explore the problems and solutions for connecting you with studios and clients... hassle free!

Horror Stories- Tales from the Booth!!

Tue, Oct 27

Zoom link send with RSVP

Oct 27, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM EDT

Zoom link send with RSVP

Grab a drink. Share a story... or just listen in! Don't want to share personally? I'll anonymously read your horror story. Plus TIP OR TREATING! Helpful info plus raffles for a number of items- including a headshot! Be there to win!

Un:Sung Goes Gaming: A Special Mentor Monday Event

Mon, Oct 26

Zoom link sent with registraion

Oct 26, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EDT

Zoom link sent with registraion

Whether you're into gaming, acting or acting in games- this is an evening you don't want to miss! Two rockstars actors from the gaming world will be interviewed and then answer YOUR questions LIVE.

Tech Talk Tuesday: Source Connect and More, with Special Guest- Robert Marshall from Source Elements

Tue, Oct 13

Zoom Webinar- link sent with registration

Oct 13, 9:00 PM EDT – Oct 14, 10:30 PM EDT

Zoom Webinar- link sent with registration

We'll demystify Source Connect from installation to usage, with special guest, company co-founder Robert Marshall!

Home Studio Primer- The Latest in Lockdown!

Tue, Sep 01

Zoom

Sep 01, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Zoom

Date and fee TBD. We'll cover what makes a home studio, and talk through the gear you need to be broadcast ready from home. Plus acoustics, Source Connect, phone patches, DAWs and more!

Izotope RX Class- Elements Bundle

Tue, Aug 18

Zoom details sent with payment

Aug 18, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EDT

Zoom details sent with payment

This class will cover the ins, outs and tricks of using the 4 modules of RX Elements. Be sure to check out the additional classes offered for RX7 Standard to take a deeper dive into those tools over 3 additional nights.

Izotope RX 7 STANDARD (3 classes/ 3 nights)

Mon, Aug 17

Zoom Class- links sent with payment.

Aug 17, 8:00 PM – Aug 27, 9:30 PM

Zoom Class- links sent with payment.

This is a followup to the RX Elements class, and will meet 3 times over 3 nights to cover the modules included with RX7 Standard, as well as key features of the included editor. The cost for all 3 nights is $45

Izotope RX Class- Elements Bundle SOLD OUT- NEW CLASS ADDED FOR 8-18

Thu, Aug 13

Zoom link sent with class payment

Aug 13, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EDT

Zoom link sent with class payment

Mentor Monday #3: Nancy Giles & Chris Phillips- an Un:SUNG Podcast Event

Mon, Aug 10

Zoom (link emailed with reservation)

Aug 10, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Zoom (link emailed with reservation)

This is a special night! In addition to being Mentor Monday, portions of the interview and Q&A will be used for an upcoming episode of Un:SUNG!

Tech Talk Tuesday- Voice Actors Edition

Tue, Jul 21

Zoom Details sent with RSVO

Jul 21, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM EDT

Zoom Details sent with RSVO

Let's break down the lockdown: A look at common mistakes for vocal booths. Gear that works- and what doesn't. PLUS - pandemic production case studies AND- STUDIOS ARE BACK! What does THAT look like?

Take a break! Social Zoom

Sat, Jul 11

Zoom

Jul 11, 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM

Zoom

Bring a drink, a joke or a song. Let’s blow off some steam.

Mentor Monday #2: Kathy Keane and Mason Pettit

Mon, Jun 22

Zoom

Jun 22, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM EDT

Zoom

This is an ongoing, FREE event for up and coming voice actors or anyone that wants to hear from the pros. This is your chance to ask questions or listen in as some of the Voice industry's best offer their time to speak.

Working with RX Elements

Thu, Jun 11

Zoom

Jun 11, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM EDT

Zoom

In this class, we'll walk through using the 4 core modules of RX Elements both in your DAW and with the included RX7 editor. The cost of this class is $15

Home Studio Primer

Tue, Jun 09

Zoom

Jun 09, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM EDT

Zoom

The $25 fee is being waves in favor of tips. What makes a home studio? We'll cover mics, gear, booths, and connectivity (Source Connect). There is no set plan to run it- but am posting here to gauge interest, as a number of people have reached out and asked.

Mentor Mondays #1: Kelly Deadmon and Jim Conroy

Mon, Jun 01

Zoom

Jun 01, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT

Zoom

This is a brand new series of FREE EVENTS. Each month, two accomplished voice actors will join us to answer the questions of those just starting out. Hear relevant info from the people who know best. Tune in!

Use Source Connect with Any DAW or App on Mac

Thu, May 28

Zoom Class/ Demonstration

May 28, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM EDT

Zoom Class/ Demonstration

Not quite sure how to run a session in Source Connect? Want to connect it to your DAW but you're stuck? This class will help! Class/ Demonstration followed by Q&A. The cost of this class is $15. Details follow RSVP.

Tech Talk Tuesday: Open Q&A for Voice Actors- FREE

Tue, May 26

Zoom Q&A/ AMA

May 26, 9:00 PM EDT – May 27, 10:00 PM EDT

Zoom Q&A/ AMA

How are you holding up? Here's a chance to discuss any questions, issues and updates about voice acting from home during the pandemic.

FREE EVENT Pandemic Production: Radio Unmasked!

Thu, May 21

Zoom Event

May 21, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM EDT

Zoom Event

Ad agencies are as eager as their clients to get their messages out- and radio is the path of least resistance. Audio content for brands will be more important than ever in the coming months. Digital Arts was working remotely with our clients on day one of the shutdown. I'll show you how!

FREE EVENT: Home Studio Primer- 2 months on. The latest!

Tue, May 19

Zoom

May 19, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Zoom

Have you "upped your home game"? Since the start of isolation, I have been working with large groups of actors both in webinars and consultations to take them from their old audition setup to broadcast ready voice recording at home. This event will have THE LATEST information! Don't miss it.

Using Source Connect with any DAW or app!

Thu, May 14

Zoom Link sent details with payment

May 14, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM EDT

Zoom Link sent details with payment

Not quite sure how to run a session in Source Connect? Want to connect it to your DAW but you're stuck? This class will help!

Cleaning up your Audio with RX Elements

Tue, May 12

Zoom links sent with class payment

May 12, 9:00 PM EDT – May 13, 10:30 PM EDT

Zoom links sent with class payment

In this class, we'll walk through using the 4 core modules of RX Elements both in your DAW and with the included RX7 editor. The cost of this class is $15

FREE EVENT! Home Studio- Circle Back Q&A

Fri, May 08

Zoom Event

May 08, 9:00 PM EDT – May 09, 1:00 AM EDT

Zoom Event

Already attended a Home Studio Primer, but have a few questions? This is an open Q&A session to share ideas and talk through how things have changed and where we are now as a VO community.

2 NIGHT EVENT- May 4- Home Studio Primer w/ Q&A, May 5- Source Connect Replay!

Mon, May 04

Live Zoom Webinar followed by Q&A

May 04, 9:00 PM EDT – May 05, 11:00 PM EDT

Live Zoom Webinar followed by Q&A

Everything you need to know to be "broadcast ready"from home! There is a $25 fee for this 2 night event.

Frank's Birthday... Cinco De Mayo? UNO DE ZOOM-O!!

Fri, May 01

Zoom

May 01, 9:00 PM EDT – May 02, 1:00 AM EDT

Zoom

It's my birthday... so let's party like there's a pandemic! Zoom-a-thon! Bring a joke and a drink and let's hang out. May 1st- Friday night!

Understanding RX Elements

Thu, Apr 30

Zoom Class

Apr 30, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT

Zoom Class

Currently on sale for $29- this is a must have for quick and easy voice cleanup. I'll show you what it does and how it works! The cost of this class is $10

FREE CLASS- GarageBand Primer

Tue, Apr 28

Zoom

Apr 28, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT

Zoom

Think you know GarageBand? We'll cover the basics, and a few cool tips and tricks you may not have thought of! You'll be surprised!

REPLAY: Home Studio Primer, with Special Guest: Robert Marshall from Source Connect!

Wed, Apr 22

Zoom Event- Replay

Apr 22, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM EDT

Zoom Event- Replay

This was a hugely popular webinar, and many people have reached out that missed it. I am offering a replay of the evening (it runs 3.5 hours!!). We cover everything you need to know about getting your home studio "Broadcast Ready", and then spend a massive amount of time talking Source Connect!

Home Studio Setup- with Special Guest, Source Elements Founder, Robert Marshall

Fri, Apr 17

Webinar with Q&A

Apr 17, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM EDT

Webinar with Q&A

Is your home studio "broadcast quality"? It needs to be right now, and we'll discuss how to get it there. And we'll answer ALL of your Source Connect Questions! Even if you currently have it- learn how to improve it. Don't miss this! There is a fee of $25 for this class.

Does this sound funny to you? A night of jokes and general stupidity! FREE EVENT OPEN TO ALL

Wed, Apr 15

Zoom

Apr 15, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM EDT

Zoom

We all need a break! Crack a joke. Or tune in and listen. Bring your best jokes, and we'll work our way around the room sharing some laughs!

PRIVATE EVENT: "Beyond Toneland: What the hell have I done with my life??"

Mon, Apr 13

Zoom

Apr 13, 9:00 PM EDT

Zoom

A chat with current and former students of SUNY Freedonia's SRT program. 30 years later, and I got some stories to tell!

Home Studio Primer- Upping your Home Game

Fri, Apr 10

Zoom Webinar

Apr 10, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM EDT

Zoom Webinar

This is a watershed moment for voice actors. Broadcast quality from home matters as much as your read. It's time to find out whether or not you have a home studio!

Podcasting In A Pandemic: Keeping Production Flowing!

Thu, Apr 09

Zoom presentation followed by Q&A

Apr 09, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM EDT

Zoom presentation followed by Q&A

Face-to-face interviews are out... so we'll talk about the clever ways you can get the job done using some common tools and a little know-how.

TECH TALK TUESDAY: FREE CLASS- Garage Band for Voice Actors

Tue, Apr 07

Zoom Class- Links to follow RSVP

Apr 07, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Zoom Class- Links to follow RSVP

It's the free DAW that Mac users forget they own- and it's a great tool for recording and delivering voice takes.

Sunday Night Sound- Home Studio Primer- Upping your Home Game!

Sun, Apr 05

Zoom Webinar

Apr 05, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM EDT

Zoom Webinar

Everything you need to know to create or improve your home VO recording setup and connect to the world!

Lunch Lecture: Home Studio Primer- Up Your Home Game!

Fri, Apr 03

Zoom Conference

Apr 03, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Zoom Conference

We'll walk through everything you need to get you up to snuff to record from home during this pandemic!

FREE- Tech Talk: Up Your Home VO Studio Game

Wed, Apr 01

Zoom Webinar followed by Q&A

Apr 01, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM EDT

Zoom Webinar followed by Q&A

We'll talk about acoustics, gear, software and connectivity (Source Connect, IPDTL)- everything you need to know to be ready to record from home!

FREE: Tech Talk Tuesday- Pro Tools First Primer

Tue, Mar 31

ZOOM Webinar- links to follow!

Mar 31, 9:00 PM EDT – Apr 01, 10:30 PM EDT

ZOOM Webinar- links to follow!

Record it, edit it, ZIP IT AND SHIP IT! Get to know the basics of Pro Tools First, AVID's FREE version of Pro Tools.