Jim Donaldson
New York, New York, United States
Highlights
Voice described as bedroom baritone - can twist and turn it as need be into a rapid delivery sports style read or newsy - as spots demand. Both authoritative and conversational styles. Best character voice is a toothless old-timer, prospector type; NFL in the style of John Facenda; and mystery in the style of Rod Serling of Twilight Zone. Fair Marlon Brando imitation, Cagney, Bogey, street thug, mafiosa, Bronx accent, Boston, India, a Hollywood-style Irishman, passable Latino, Brit in manic style of Monty Python. Also, a pampered, pseudo-aristocratic aging, vacuous preppie; bumpkin and various evil characters.For the record, got a top rating from Peter Thomas - one of the top 3 voiceover actors in the business.
Languages
English, English (North American), English (British), English (Irish)
Accents
India, British, Bronx, Hollywood Irish, passable Brando
Ages
Middle Aged, Senior
Special Skills
Cartoons, Movie Trailers, Documentaries, Audiobooks, Business, Educational, Radio, Telephone, Videogames, Podcasting, Television, Internet
Experience
10-25 years
...includes years spent in NYC studios both as producer working daily with voice over artists - and voice acting myself as talent from promotional and spot reads to documentary or news features narration.
Again, full time writer/producer/anncr on spots as diverse as HBO & other cable promos, sweeps news promos and varied short form features and series, both news and entertainment, documentary long and short form.
Big history buff.
AFRTS
Network & local radio & radio news.
Private study - w/Marla Kirban Assoc.
Credentials
Education
BS Broadcasting/Cinema
Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York
Studio
Microphone
Shure SM7B, Blue Snowball
Computer & Software
IMAC OSX tower system
Special Equipment
Garage Band / Audacity/ Fast-Track audio interface; Skype; Phone Patch
Delivery Methods
email: MP3,Wav, Aiff,etc; FTP (MediaFire), CD.
Turnaround Time
ASAP up to 24 hrs
Service Description
Can write and produce copy both for radio and tv (separate fee.)
• I have Skype & Phone Patch in my studio
• Or will go to any designated studio in my area
• can deliver edited and finished voice tracks via Email, upload the audio files via FTP • Or deliver the files by regular mail • I offer copywriting, voice direction and radio ad production services
• I have a music library and can add music, or fx to any project.
Testimonials
SaffGroup
Jim is a great contractor. His work is amazing and he completed his tasks on time. I also got to know him on a personal level during the contract and he is a good person. I will definitely do business with him again.
Victor Ellman, CEO
vellman@saffusa.com
Estate Fix
Jim is amazing! I highly recommend him for your project. I will be working with Jim again.
Shawn Matthews
The Boom Crew
http://vimeo.com/28976237
Client List
Gold Prospectors AssnSmithsonian Institution
Hershey Museum
WABC-TV News Promos
BSC Panthers Football
LeadersInDemand.com
The SaffGroup (ongoing IVR clients)
Frankenstein (AudioBk)
The Art of War (AudioBk)
Adventures of Huck Finn (AudioBk)
Bookheaded Learning
The Boom Crew (http://vimeo.com/28976237- The Criterium)
Payment Terms
Hire Jim 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.
