Please read Part 3 of the interview before reading Part 4
Voice Teaching with Stocker
Let’s add one more career to his resume: voice teaching. He had received a number of requests from voice agents who knew him and the aspiring talents that looked up to Stocker. At that point, he “realized there was a real need for one on one instruction.” He is not into the one room schoolhouse approach for voice acting lessons. If it was a classroom environment, he would be dealing with various levels of experience and skills of each student. Plus, he sincerely loves to shares what he's learned with others. “Perhaps, at the bottom of it all, is that human desire to be needed. I’m still an actor, and actors are actors because they need their egos stroked more than most people. I’m flattered by the attention.”
Friday, June 13, 2014
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Getting to Know: John Stocker, Voice Director of Sailor Moon Part 3
Please read Part 2 of the interview before reading Part 3
Voice Director Stocker
Another one of Stocker's careers is that of a Voice Director, which involves scheduling and knowing the script. In regards to the first, he has to schedule the recording and be sure that it is completed within the allotted time. Regarding the script, the recording is not done as a full cast ensemble. Because most animation is recorded one performer at a time, “I need to know how every single line in the script has to be delivered…Sometimes the two sides of a dialogue are recorded days or even weeks apart.”
Voice Director Stocker
Another one of Stocker's careers is that of a Voice Director, which involves scheduling and knowing the script. In regards to the first, he has to schedule the recording and be sure that it is completed within the allotted time. Regarding the script, the recording is not done as a full cast ensemble. Because most animation is recorded one performer at a time, “I need to know how every single line in the script has to be delivered…Sometimes the two sides of a dialogue are recorded days or even weeks apart.”
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Getting to Know: John Stocker, Voice Director of Sailor Moon Part 2
Please read Part 1 of the interview before reading Part 2
Life of a Voice Actor continuation
The work is completed and you get your paycheck. I understand that some actors get paid even after they have already portrayed their characters for a TV series or movie. For example they get money from a portion of a DVD sale or possibly webstreaming. Stocker told me that these are called “residuals” and it is something that actors love. He goes on to explain the process, “commercials or animation productions run in cycles. Some are weekly and some are yearly. When the cycles are completed, the producers must pay performers again for the production to continue running. The amount of the payment is usually based upon a unit value, which is determined by the potential market audience in that particular locale.”
Life of a Voice Actor continuation
The work is completed and you get your paycheck. I understand that some actors get paid even after they have already portrayed their characters for a TV series or movie. For example they get money from a portion of a DVD sale or possibly webstreaming. Stocker told me that these are called “residuals” and it is something that actors love. He goes on to explain the process, “commercials or animation productions run in cycles. Some are weekly and some are yearly. When the cycles are completed, the producers must pay performers again for the production to continue running. The amount of the payment is usually based upon a unit value, which is determined by the potential market audience in that particular locale.”
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Getting to Know: John Stocker, Voice Director of Sailor Moon
Sailor Moon was anime that many of us from the 1990's generation probably watched. Whether you are an anime fan or not, I'm pretty sure many have at least heard of the title. So when Anime Boston announced that they were bringing guests from the series I was in hype mode!
Now one of the guests intrigued me. Why you ask? Because he has an EXTENSIVE resume in the industry. I wanted to get to know John Stocker, not just as the Director of Sailor Moon, but as the multi talented individual. I wanted him to share with you his knowledge and experience. He kindly agreed and without further ado, I present to you: John Stocker.
Monday, May 19, 2014
VIZ Media Acquires North American Rights To SAILOR MOON Anime Franchise!
VIZ MEDIA ACQUIRES NORTH AMERICAN RIGHTS FOR
SAILOR MOON ANIME FRANCHISE
North America’s Leading Anime Distributor Gains
Digital, Streaming And Home Media Rights For Legendary Anime
Free Streaming Episodes Debut Today Exclusively
On Neon Alley And Hulu!
SAILOR MOON ANIME FRANCHISE
North America’s Leading Anime Distributor Gains
Digital, Streaming And Home Media Rights For Legendary Anime
Free Streaming Episodes Debut Today Exclusively
On Neon Alley And Hulu!
San Francisco, CA, May 19, 2014 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, is proud to announce the acquisition of the SAILOR MOON anime franchise. VIZ Media’s North American rights cover digital streaming, EST (Electronic Sell Through) and all home media products in the U.S. and Canada. Tokyo-based Toei Animation Co., Ltd. is the producer and global licensor for the SAILOR MOON anime property.
Friday, May 16, 2014
Viz Media Licensed Original #SailorMoon series, the 3 movies & #SailorMoonCrystal!
MONDAY! http://t.co/df25X38C5z & @hulu #sailormoon 200 original, UNCUT eps in HD. FREE every Monday. DVD & BR coming pic.twitter.com/A7CG3rdrlc
— Neon Alley (@neonalley) May 16, 2014Now announcing.... We officially have the license to #sailormoon
— VIZ Media (@VIZMedia) May 16, 2014How many of you are as excited as I am?! I cannot believe it! Someone FINALLY licensed the original Sailor Moon series. It's about time, especially since the manga from Kodansha USA is a major hit here in the States. Here's another cool thing, they even licensed Sailor Moon Sailor Stars and Uranus and Neptune are not longer cousins. LGBT represent!
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Friday, May 9, 2014
Guests and Vendors Confirmed for Kids Comic Con 2014!
Come and check out some of the vendors and guests that will be appearing at the convention!
<3 vintage toys? Denny Daniel fm "The Museum of Interesting Things" http://t.co/JenDrdCh52 will b @ #KidsComicCon - LT
— Kids Comic Con (@KCC4KIDS) April 21, 2014
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Activities at Kids Comic Con 2014!
Come and check out some of the activities and workshops! More will be announced at the event!
#KidsComicCon theme is "EVERYDAY HEROES." Now do u guys have a hero? We need people 2 participate! http://t.co/bUsYY3gkUN - LT
— Kids Comic Con (@KCC4KIDS) May 2, 2014
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