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Exploring the World of Vocal Stunt Performance with Sébastien Croteau
In this episode of Voice Acting Unplugged, hosts Margaret Ashley and Anthony Rudd interview Sébastien Croteau, a heavy metal singer, Tibetan throat singer, and owner of The Monster Factory. Sébastien shares his journey from being a death metal vocalist to becoming a specialized vocal stunt performer and voice actor for video games like Far Cry Instincts and Assassin's Creed II. He discusses the unique techniques involved in creature vocalization, the importance of training, and the future of AI in voice acting. Sébastien also touches on his teaching initiatives, offering workshops and vocal training for aspiring voice talents.
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00:00 Welcome to Voice Acting Unplugged
01:03 Meet Sébastien Croteau: Heavy Metal Singer and Throat Singing Expert
02:00 Journey into Voice Acting
03:24 Exploring Throat Singing Techniques
06:35 From Metal Vocalist to Voice Actor
08:58 The Birth of The Monster Factory
12:43 The Art of Creature Vocalization
17:07 Training for Vocal Stunt Work
19:18 The Rigorous Training of Voice Actors
20:24 AI's Role in Creature Voice Acting
22:16 Ethics and Consent in AI Usage
26:12 Sustaining Vocal Effects in Voice Acting
27:46 Training Opportunities and Workshops
30:16 The Future of Creature Voice Acting
36:35 Conclusion and Contact Information
