MVO: The Voice-Over Guys’ likes to check-in with our male voice talents and today we talk with SCOTT BURNS about a recent voiceover project he voiced.
1. Can you tell us about a recent voiceover project you’ve recently enjoyed working on? Who was it for?
Well this particular project was from two years ago, but a residual check I received in the mail this past week prompted my memory of it being such an enjoyable gig. The job was for Alaska USA Federal Credit Union promoting their Million Points Mania Sweepstakes. What was so fun about it was getting to work in studio with another voice actor! (It is so rare to breath the same air with your fellow players doing dialogue spots in this age of ISDN and Phone Patch!)
2. What was the project all about?
This was through Remer Inc…a Seattle advertising agency…written by Chris Harwood and produced by Steve Heinke at Pure Audio Studios. Who knew Credit Unions had Sweepstakes? But that’s what this project was for.
3. How did the project come to you? Agent? Website? Past client?
I auditioned for the role via my local agent, Jamie Lopez at the Actors Group.
4. What was the most interesting or enjoyable part of this project for you?
The major treat was working with the super talented actress Hope Shanthi, who played a grocery store customer against my checkout clerk role. Her energy was so contagious! Plus when they asked her to do a series of variations on certain lines, she delivered each one totally different and unique from the other. The experience of watching her work was such a reward for me.
Here’s a link to the spot:
https://soundcloud.com/scottwesleyburns/akusa-lifeintheslowlane-60rad
ABOUT MALE VOICE TALENT SCOTT BURNS
Scott’s recent voice work includes “Global Traveler” for Alaska Airlines, “Taste Test Dummy” for Foster Farms and a Johnny Carson impersonation for Miller Beer. Amazon.com hired him to voice a series of radio and pandora spots for their mobile app. Launch Consulting Group featured Scotts narration reads for Microsofts Visual Studio Curiosity Kiosks in New York. He’s provided his talents for an immersive learning video for Fishy Tales Digital, Inc.
In the spring of 2016 Lionel Trains fast tracked the release the Wabash Bluebird 21″ station sounds diner car featuring Burns as the voice of the conductor.
Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar continues to serve Scott’s commanding yet conversational reads throughout their TV, Radio and Movie Theater ad campaigns.
Other clients include Nintendo, K-Mart, T-Mobile, Skechers, Nickelodeon, T-Mobile, Skechers, Blue Cross-Blue Shield,IBM Cloud, Century Link, North Shore Mayo, 5th Avenue Theater, Sound Transit, Washington Dental Services, Bumbershoot, Les Schwab, Seattle MOHAI, Blizzard, Bungie, Humongous, Monolith.
Scott Burns versatility and range has solved many a producers predicaments. From a “fierce and growly” voice for Bowser in Nintendos Super Mario Games to the subtle whisperings of a golf announcer for Skechers, Scott’s ability to vocally shape-shift will serve you well. As a full time sound design engineer and audio producer for a leading Seattle area advertising agency, Burns knows first hand the time efficiencies and professional quality required from both sides of the glass.
Scott Burns began his voiceover career years ago after a sojourn to California to meet character voice master Pat Fraley, who listened to Scott’s cassette demo, then told him to go forth and seek an agent. Since that confidence boosting advice, Scott has amassed an impressive resume of work in commercials, games and even film, where he provided the voice of Tom Brokaw in the 2011 movie,” Subject: I Love You.” Equipped with top of the line professional recording gear both at work and home, as well as four major studios nearby…Scott Burns is looking forward to exceeding your expectations!