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My Third Day at CVAP: Sailor Eloise!

My Third Day at CVAP!

Hi everyone! Welcome back!

Day 3 at CVAP was all about dubbing, and as someone who grew up watching anime and cartoons, this was one of the sessions I had been looking forward to the most.

The first half was led by Ms. Donnah Vee Abuyuan, who introduced us to the world of dubbing. She walked us through the entire dubbing process, from making a character breakdown to the basics of script translation. We also learned how to read a dubbing script, which, by the way, looked like a completely different language at first.

Apparently, there are all these symbols and terms like Spot Reax, OVLP, MNS, and a bunch more that tell you how a line should be delivered. I never realized there was so much happening behind the scenes whenever I watched a dubbed anime or cartoon.

At the end of the lecture, Ms. Donnah gave us a dubbing challenge. We could choose one out of thirteen characters on the screen and dub them live in front of the class.

When my turn came...

I picked Sailor Moon.

I mean... was there really any other choice?

Surprisingly, I managed to gather enough courage to perform in front of everyone. Even more surprising, I got through my lines without stuttering.

Afterwards, Ms. Donnah told me that my pronunciation was clear and that she liked my confidence.

And honestly?

That compliment meant a lot to me.

If you've been following my previous blogs, you'd know that speaking in front of people isn't exactly my strongest suit. So hearing that from someone with her experience gave me a huge confidence boost. It made me realize that maybe I'm making more progress than I give myself credit for.

The second half of the day was dedicated to our Zoomarte presentation.

For a bit of context, Zoomarte is a live seven to ten-minute presentation where each BR group performs a voice-acted story.

During pre-production, I was assigned to gather sound effects and background music, which was honestly right up my alley. I love digging through audio libraries almost as much as I love voice acting.

For the actual performance, I played Eloise, a posh and arrogant character. She was such a fun role to play because her design was exactly my kind of character. Huge credits to Sophia for creating and writing Eloise, and to Keith for bringing her to life through the visuals.

When it was finally time to perform live...

I was so nervous.

I've been anxious about forgetting my lines for days.

Thankfully, that didn't happen.

Despite a few minor technical hiccups here and there, our group managed to pull everything together, and I'm really proud of what we accomplished as a team.

Looking back, I realized this day wasn't just about learning how dubbing works or putting on a presentation. It was another reminder that every time I choose to speak up, volunteer, or perform, I'm slowly becoming more comfortable with things that used to scare me.

Two weeks ago, I was terrified of introducing myself.

Now, I voluntarily dubbed Sailor Moon in front of a virtual room full of people.

I'd say that's a pretty good upgrade.

See you on Day 4!

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My Second Day at CVAP: A Voice Can...Float?!?

Hi everyone! Welcome back!

So, Day 2 at CVAP was a lot more technical compared to Day 1, but surprisingly, I enjoyed every bit of it.

The first half was Sir Bryan's lecture. We learned about the different types of microphones, common voiceover terms, basic audio editing using Audacity and Adobe Audition, and there's one topic that really stood out to me... choosing your niche.

Apparently, there are two main paths you can take as a voice artist: voiceover artist or character voice artist.

Sir Bryan explained that since we're only starting out, it's better to focus on one specialty first instead of trying to juggle two completely different fields at the same time. And honestly... that made a lot of sense.

Luckily for me, I already knew where I wanted to shine.

Character voices.

I think I've known that ever since five-year-old me was trying her hardest to imitate Dora the Explorer in our house. That dream has been living rent-free in my head ever since.

Now, don't get me wrong. I did try doing voiceovers before.

But I quickly realized that my voice isn't exactly the deep, strong, "Welcome to today's corporate training video" kind of voice that a lot of clients are looking for. At least... I think? Hahaha.

The important thing is, that didn't stop me from trying.

I didn't choose to leave the voiceover life.

The voiceover life simply didn't choose me.

And that's okay.

It's me and my Pikachu-sounding voice against the world.

Then we moved on to the second half with Papa Lem, and that's when my brain got both confused... and amazed.

He introduced us to the formula behind creating character voices. We talked about pitch, pitch character, tempo, rhythm, placement, and mouth work.

At first, I was confuzzled.

Whenever I imitate characters, I honestly thought I was just using my throat and my mouth this whole time.

But apparently...

You can use your nose?

Your head?

What do you mean a voice can "float"?

What even is happening?!

It honestly blew my mind because I never realized there was so much science behind something I thought was purely instinct.

The more Papa Lem explained, the more everything started to click. It made me realize that creating voices isn't just about copying how a character sounds. It's about understanding how voices are built in the first place.

Overall, Day 2 made me even more excited about this journey. Every lecture reminds me that voice acting isn't just about talent. It's a skill that can be studied, practiced, and improved. Honestly, knowing that makes me even more motivated to keep learning.

See you on Day 3!

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My First Day at CVAP: From “I Want to Hide” to “Okay… Maybe I Can Do This”

So… I finally did it. I signed up for CVAP.

And honestly? As someone who’s naturally introverted and shy, this was already a huge step outside my comfort zone. This was my first time really putting myself out there and saying, “Okay, maybe it’s time to stop just dreaming about voice acting and actually start doing something about it.”

But of course, my first thought was…

“Wait… there’s going to be a lot of interaction, right?”

And yes. Yes, there was.

This wasn’t your typical college class where you just sit quietly, take notes, and pretend you understand everything while hoping the professor doesn’t call your name. This was a whole different experience. We weren’t just learning. We were participating, sharing, and actually using our voices.

And surprisingly, the first half went really well.

Actually, it was more than “okay.” It was refreshing.

Sir Navi didn’t just teach us the basic principles of becoming a voice artist. He also shared stories and lessons that really stuck with me. Hearing him talk about his journey made me realize that becoming a voice artist isn’t just about having a nice voice. It’s also about confidence, perseverance, and believing that your voice has value.

And honestly, I needed to hear that.

It reminded me that maybe I need to be a little kinder to myself and a little more confident in what I can bring to the table.

Then came the second half…

Oh boy.

This was where my introverted self started screaming internally.

We had an activity where we needed to introduce ourselves creatively. My BR groupmate suggested that we do the TikTok trend where you say one line four times, but with four different deliveries.

And somehow… I agreed.

I still don’t know if that was bravery or a temporary loss of judgment.

So there I was, doing four different versions of myself: my normal voice, an old lady voice, Paimon, and Pikachu.

Looking back at the video now, I realized…

Wow. I was REALLY trying to speedrun that introduction.

Like, “Hello everyone, here are my voices, goodbye, thank you, I have escaped.”

But honestly? That was exactly how I felt at that moment. I just wanted to survive and get through it.

Although now, watching my BR mates’ performances, I kind of regret not taking my time more. They delivered their lines so confidently and smoothly. No hesitation, no rushing, just pure commitment.

They were so cool!

And that honestly motivated me. Next time, I want to challenge myself to slow down, enjoy the moment, and not let my shyness hold me back. I’ll do my best to keep up!

Later on, we had a discussion with Sir Ron and Ms. Dine about multimedia production, and suddenly…

It felt like I was back in college again.

Since I studied Communication, a lot of the topics felt familiar. But instead of seeing it as just a refresher, I want to see it as a second chance.

Because looking back at my college years, I know there were times when I wasn’t able to give my best. I was struggling with personal battles back then, and I know I had so much more potential that I wasn’t able to show.

So being here now feels like an opportunity.

A chance to learn again. A chance to grow. A chance to finally see what I can achieve when I actually believe in myself.

My first day at CVAP was scary, awkward, and honestly a little chaotic…

But it was also exciting.

And if this is just Day 1, I’m already curious about the kind of voice artist I’ll become by the end of this journey.

So here’s to stepping out of my comfort zone, one voice, one character, and one brave little introduction at a time.

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[thesultryvoicesiren]

Week 1 CVAP Journey

It was an exciting and informative 1st week in CVAP! It's also my first time to attend a great program that really picked my interest when it comes to voice over acting.

At first, I was really nervous because It's a different field that I chose to be part of. But as the program progressed, I understood the main driving force of each and everyone on why they do what they do as a voice artist. PASSION. It's the passion for the art and craft of using voice to influence and communicate to people.

The morning session was a blast as it was the first time we met the hosts and the people behind these incredible program. We also met a lot of prominent faces in voice acting and was introduced to the mentors and trainers of the day. Throughout the afternoon, energy is still high and each and everyone was able to introduced themselves and why they chose to be a voice over artist.

At the end of our 1st day, we are tasked to provide outputs from our assignments and I believe it's a beneficial part of being introduced in the voice artistry.

An awesome day indeed!

[yuriqva]

CVAP Blog Week 4

So this is it. The final week.

Well, "final". I actually joined the STOP program because I'm deadly serious about getting exposure, experience, and opportunities.

But back on the topic at hand.

Juggling work and life and the projects that CVAP's been putting on my lap for our batch rehearsal is hectic. I'm dealing, but life's also been besetting me on all sides so it hasn't been the smoothest ride. Again, I'll deal.

Despite all of this, I'm excited to see the fruits of our labor. I'm excited to see the final product of our batch recital. I'm excited to compare myself to my past self to see how much I've improved over these four weeks.

Most of all, I'm excited to dip my toes into professional voice over work.

Life's been showing me a huge, gilded door, and I'm sticking my foot in the door frame, my best foot forward, just so I can keep it open and show the world what I've got.

I'm thankful to the CVAP team for allowing me the opportunity to pursue my dreams, to touch lives with my voice, and to share the joys of storytelling to more people than I thought I could reach.

[yuriqva]

CVAP Blog Week 3

This week's lesson was probably some of the most impactful for things I needed to learn about production and managing a project, especially since my work on a personal voice acting project is in full effect.

Learning about how to properly document which voice actors have submitted which files has been an invaluable boon! Learning to take care of your voice has also been helpful, since the night before Saturday's lesson, I ruined my voice doing that week's homework. Funnily enough, I don't have to change up my daily routine much; I've already been drinking almost 3 liters a day every day for the past few years, so I've apparently been living a lifestyle that's conducive for vocal health.

Homework's probably the easiest it's been so far. Tongue twisters are a breeze to go through, and our Zoomarte presentation almost went off without a hitch. Thankfully, my voicemates all pitched in and helped what I started with recording and cropping.

I'm excited to do my monologue. I've been holding myself back for a while, actually, 'cause I know it'll be extremely emotionally charged. I hope I impress some of CVAP's mentors with it.

Oh, and lastly, I've volunteered for directorial duty for our batch recital. That on top of the personal project I'm doing will make things a bit frenetic for me for the next few weeks, but I'll deal. It's gonna be chaotic but exciting.

Until next time.

[yuriqva]

CVAP Blog Week 2

So despite week 2 of the program having less overall submissions to do, it was more hectic than the first week. All the collaborating and writing and re-writing we had to do for our Zoomarte script was honestly exhausting, but it was also really fulfilling getting to collude with like-minded voice artists in my BR.

I put off doing any of my homework until the end of the week because I was expecting my new Alctron acoustic filter to arrive some time within the week. Unfortunately, it got delayed. I was expecting to begin doing work Friday morning, but I got an email saying that it'll be delivered on the day, so I ended up delaying everything even more! Yes, I'm putting a lot of unnecessary pressure on myself, but after trying my mic with the Alctron PF8, I'd say the hassle was worth the wait. Everything sounds so good!

Then there was the issue of me overdoing my character voices. I wanted to do a certain voice, but it also involved a lot of screaming. After around four takes, I realized that my throat was beginning to hurt so I had to actually stop doing anything involving my voice. It hampered my recital for our Zoomarte, but my voicemates and mentors were thankfully understanding.

All of this is on top of worrying and sweating bullets about a voice acting project I've written and am directing, and am currently in the process of casting for.

Sufficed to say, this week has been busy. But it's also been productive.