Episode 34: AI/TEXT TO SPEECH: How it will impact VO with Jim Kennelly & Sam Ufret of Lotas Productions

Jim Kennelly is the owner of Lotas Productions. Sam Ufret has been running the board at Lotas since 2017. Lotas is a New York recording studio that offers services in casting, directing and recording. They are also recognized as a leader in the realm of AI/Text to Speech. We talk to Jim and Sam about the impact AI/Text to Speech is having on the voiceover industry and the impact it will have in the future. *We talk about: * Why is AI/Text to Speech appealing to clients/brands? How has AI/Text to Speech affected the VO industry so far and how will it affect it in the future? What determines a “good” AI/Text to Speech voice? What are the qualities or skills we need to have as voice talent for an AI/Text to Speech job? Red Flags to look for when VO talent come across an AI/Text to Speech audition What can we, as voice talent, do to prepare for a world of AI/Text to Speech? Check out our BONUS questions with JIM & SAM on the AVS YOUTUBE CHANNEL where they share 1| How long will it be before AI/Text to Speech takes all our jobs 2| How should talent approach an audition where they ask for a “Siri” or “Alexa” type voice? 3| How can talent seek out AI/Text to Speech opportunities CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail