Voice Actor, Copy Writer, Studio Engineer, Creative Director, Agency, Ad Agency
HERE'S A LITTLE ABOUT ME AND MY VOICE OVER EXPERIENCE
Just Ask. Despite popular opinion I do not bite.
Direct email: jsgilbert@pacbell.net
Direct phone: 415-336-6238
Among other things, I enjoy woodworking, painting, cooking and working around the house. I am very lucky to have a professional studio with a picnic area and hot tub, which makes it hard to leave home, but great for doing work.
I also engineer, produce, diorect and cast for audio and video projects and I write on topics that include advertising, video games, gear, etc.
RECENTLY BOOKED PROJECTS
narrator for all Disney/ Pixar Ratatouille edutainment products, Intel, Microsoft, Breast Cancer Foundation, Sam and Max, ComCast, Houghton Miflin, Alamo Docent Tour, Getty Museum tour,
VOICE DESCRIPTION
Lots of real and varying voices for commercials, but probably best known for characters - in particular video games, hovering around 400 titles. Large range from early 30's to late 70's in a very unforced manner.
I also do a lot of impersonatiuons and they can be dead on, although many times I am asked for close hits or apporximations. I have performed everything from Schwarzenneger to James Earl Jones, Morgan Freeman to Lewis Black , the last 27 presidents except for George's Jr. and Sr.
Just ask me or better yet, audition me.
DIALECTS, Character voices and vocal impersonations
tons of accents, including most United States regionalisms (New York, Boston, Midwest, California, Texas, Southern) and all the usual suspects - English (various), Irish (various), Scottish (various), Indian, Japanese, Chinese, French, Italian, German, Russian, and many others.
LANGUAGES
I pretty much only speak English, although I know enough to get to a bathroom or have my face slapped in about 40 languages and I traveled abroad extensively when I was younger, which I believe gave me a pretty good ear for coming up with quality accents and regionalisms.
Very high end gear, including Neumann and Telfunken microphones, Millenia ST-1 and Avalon Gold mic pre's and a triple walled sound room. Includes Telefunken U47, Neumann U87 and TLM103, Assortted ROyers, Rodes, ribbon mics, and custom microphone from Pearlmann
I've read a lot of your posts and you seem like the forum expert when it comes to technical issues of studio design. I read one post where you talked about making a 3 piece hinged partition out of particle board or plywood and hanging some sound absorbing blankets on each side. I've been thinking about doing this, but I was wanting to add some layers to the walls. Could you tell me what you think of this?
First, I want to make them about 7 ft tall.
I'm thinking about the making the walls as follows (from the outside in):
1 layer of drywall
1 layer of rockwool
1 layer of drywall
acoustic foam (auralex, etc.)
Do you think this would be a good design and help attenuate some of the outside noise I'm getting? Is there anything you can suggest to make it better?
I'm in a rental house, so I really can't embark on any construction projects. I also use a Reflexion Filter.
Hey JS.... i've read some of your blog posts on the site and you seem to be very knowledgeable of both sides of the v.o. business, so i was hoping maybe you could give me a little guidance……..I’m in houston and i’m trying to take my career to the next level but I feel stagnant. Would it be advantageous to seek additional representation in more productive areas like Chicago, ny, or la?? Also, how can I remain competitive??........ I usually get work via my local agent, but with the advent of the internet, I’ve noticed the v.o. market is evolving a lot and there are many different v.o. web sites that allow clients to choose voice talent online…. is this something that I should consider? If so, would I need an isdn setup?
J...I read your opinion on the Aphex230 and I am seriously considering getting it. With that unit and my RodeNT1A is there anything else I would need or that you recommend. As I told you earlier I have the Emu1616m so I would be connecting the Aphex to it. Let me know more of your thoughts if you like to share...thx acevedo.luis@hotmail.com
Thanks JS,
Glad to have you as a friend. I'm going to go do some more reading right now. See how much I can cover before my eye's cross.
Have a great evening!!!
John Weeks suggested that I contact you. I have started a discussion at the Gearheads group about the Aphex 230. John mentioned you have working knowledge of this piece?
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I've read a lot of your posts and you seem like the forum expert when it comes to technical issues of studio design. I read one post where you talked about making a 3 piece hinged partition out of particle board or plywood and hanging some sound absorbing blankets on each side. I've been thinking about doing this, but I was wanting to add some layers to the walls. Could you tell me what you think of this?
First, I want to make them about 7 ft tall.
I'm thinking about the making the walls as follows (from the outside in):
1 layer of drywall
1 layer of rockwool
1 layer of drywall
acoustic foam (auralex, etc.)
Do you think this would be a good design and help attenuate some of the outside noise I'm getting? Is there anything you can suggest to make it better?
I'm in a rental house, so I really can't embark on any construction projects. I also use a Reflexion Filter.
Thanks,
Dave
patrick
to see what you are talkin about because you are the truth.
Glad to have you as a friend. I'm going to go do some more reading right now. See how much I can cover before my eye's cross.
Have a great evening!!!
John Weeks suggested that I contact you. I have started a discussion at the Gearheads group about the Aphex 230. John mentioned you have working knowledge of this piece?
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