Thom Pinto is one of the most accomplished voice actors of the last 30 years. In a rare interview, Thom sits down with me and discusses his experience and success in various genres, including commercials, promos, in-show narration, and movie trailers. He talks about the importance of versatility and the ability to adapt to different genres and shares insights into the challenges and strategies for each genre, such as storytelling in promos, tailoring the voice to the network in in-show narration, and capturing the essence of the drama in movie trailers. He also discusses the joy he finds in teaching and helping others succeed in the industry. This is our interview with the great and kind Thom Pinto. https://www.thompinto.com/copy-of-styles Takeaways Versatility is key in voice acting, allowing actors to work in different genres and adapt to various roles. Understanding the purpose of the project, the network's brand, and the visuals is crucial in delivering effective in-show narration. Movie trailers require capturing the essence of the drama and telling a story in a short amount of time. Commercials demand finding the balance between being memorable and not dominating the visuals, while also representing the brand. Teaching and helping others succeed in the industry brings great joy and satisfaction. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Thom Pinto's Accomplishments 05:11 Success Outside of the Promo Genre 12:31 The Art of In-Show Narration 22:20 The Work Tom Pinto Enjoys Most _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/rQiWcRZ1A30?si=NShXXVEhA2Xxo2S1 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@vo-pro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://vopro.pro/vo-freedom-master-plan The VO Pro Community: https://vopro.app Use code You15Tube for 15% off of your membership for life. The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://welcome.vopro.pro/7-steps-yt Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://vopro.pro/move-touch-inspire-youtube Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vofreedom The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop Say Hi on Social: https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/vopro.pro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something I may earn a commission.): Recommended Book List with Links: https://amzn.to/3H9sBOO Gear I Use with Links: https://amzn.to/3V4d3kZ As an Amazon Associate I earn froSend us a textSupport the show

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