Ned brings extensive experience in animation production, voice directing, and casting. He served as Producer, Voice Director, and Casting Director with Walt Disney Studios on seven Studio Ghibli titles, including Hayao Miyazaki's Oscar-nominated theatrical release "Howl's Moving Castle" starring Christian Bale. His casting accomplishments also include bringing Liam Neeson to voice "Aslan" in "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe."
This Level II class continues from where the first course concluded, focusing on advanced auditioning skills for animation voice-over work across video games and full-length animated feature projects.
Working with Ned, you will develop techniques for voicing multiple characters within the same project, exploring age variance, vocal variety, and meaningful contrast between characters. You'll also learn when and how to incorporate improvisation effectively.
The class includes casting exercises where half the participants audition for the same characters while the other half makes casting decisions, giving you insight into both sides of the casting process.
You'll also master "Directing Yourself" techniques, preparing and recording a script in advance. During class, everyone's recordings will be played and reviewed with Ned providing detailed feedback. Ned will then direct everyone again, offering additional direction to refine your performance.
Prerequisite: You must complete Ned's Level 1 ANIMATION VOICE-OVER 3-Week Online Class: Casting Exercises and Direct Yourself Techniques before enrolling in this Level 2 Advanced Animation Class.
Please follow these procedures:
- The room will open 30 minutes before the event starts. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early, as your host will provide important event information at that time.
- Instructions and the ZOOM link for accessing this online event will be emailed to you in advance. If you haven't received the link one hour before the event, please contact [email protected].
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
School Notes: Class end time will vary depending on the number of actors and the scenes that are assigned. Registrants are advised to budget extra time, as class time may run over.
