Michael Holmes
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
Highlights
I speak TO people, not AT them. I take direction very well and get you exactly what you're after. I'm the 'anti-announcer,' sounding like the guy next door from whom you feel good asking advice. I also sound trustworthy, authoritative without arrogance -- like the guy you turn to when you need to talk with somebody. This is the type of voice people listen to and believe -- not a "radio voice", which agencies won't hire -- because they know listeners will believe that I myself believe what I am saying.
Languages
English (North American), English
Accents
British English (upper and blue collar), Irish, Indian subcontinent, Middle-Eastern, celebrities
Ages
Young Adult, Middle Aged, Senior
Special Skills
Cartoons, Movie Trailers, Documentaries, Audiobooks, Business, Educational, Radio, Telephone, Videogames, Jingles, Podcasting, Television, Internet, Music
Experience
Have produced for The History and Discovery Channels, VH1, TruTV, Billy Graham
Credentials
Education
BS JMU; studied with national brand manager from Dancer Fitzgerald Sample NYC
Studio
Microphone
Lawson L47 MP II (high end tube mic), record voice on reel-to-reel for added warmth before going to digital editing.
Computer & Software
Ripper on Intel Pentium D, any file format
Special Equipment
MIDI studio with Roland Sonic Cell & Ensoniq keyboards, licensed music libraries, licensed sound effects. Custom musical beds and single-instrument backgrounds; multiband compressor with peak limiter for added presence
Delivery Methods
MP3 at any resolution, CD, .WAV soon (edited 6-26-09)
Turnaround Time
Same day or overnight in majority of cases
Service Description
Writer / producer / voice talent highly proficient at communicating the heart of an idea to listeners in ways they instantly pick up on and get the point of.
I use a very expensive world-class microphone because it is absolutely not ear-fatiguing. It unconsciously establishes an intimacy between the listener and me. A minority of voice talents use a mic of this caliber, and it makes a significant difference.
This business is my passion and you'll get 110% of what you pay for.
Client List
Zion Productions - network television producersTeleMedia Productions - network television producers
Billy Graham
Focus on the Family
Subcontract for The History and Discovery Channels,
VH1, truTV, The Food Network
MediaScore - jingle producers
Yves Photography
Payment Terms
Hire Michael for voice over work. Payment is made through Voices.com SurePay, an escrow service that guarantees your work is done to your satisfaction. Send payment securely by Visa, Mastercard or PayPal through Voices.com then download your files from the website.
