Peter Thomas is in that area. He is Court TV, National Geographic and so on. The only problem is while he is a great narator and very recognizable ( and reasonably priced) he only has one sound. He is Peter no matter what you try to direct. I do reccommend him.

He may not be in your area, but member VOguy does voice-over work too.

Thanks guys , Keith could you email me his contact info?
Thanks Buster and VOguy if you read this I might have some questions for you too.
I was just looking for some one I might be able to meet with in my area to tlak about some possible work as well as show what I am trying to achieve.
If I remember VOguy is out in CA somewhere, Not that that doesnt make it possible just a little more dificult .

have a look at www.interactivevoices.com you will definitely find someone there

This is a good voice I've worked with (Tarpon Springs)

http://www.seancaldwell.com/

- Rick

Hey, Thanks, BusterKeaton....

Eric, the voiceover "location" situation has changed quite a bit in the last few years, due to the fact that audio can be delivered to almost anywhere, immediately. Many voiceover folks have their own studios now, as well as high-speed internet, so we can work with people anywhere. Also, preparing an audition for project is much easier 'cause we don't have to trek over to a studio to record one.

I do find the quality of my work is best, however, when I can work in one of the better "professional" studios, with the producer/director and client on the other side of the glass. Just knowing that I'm working with a professional audio engineer allows me to concentrate on the script and the job, without dealing with the technical side of things. (Even though the path that took me to my current voiceover career included several years as an audio engineer.) Also, being able to see the expressions of the producer/director and client often tells me when something needs to be re-recorded, even when they are saying that a take is "fine".

If you need to find the "just right" talent for your project, Interactive Voices.com and Voice123.com are set up to allow you to post scripts and project descriptions and budget info. You can then listen to literally hundreds of auditions for your project. However, most of the people who audition for your project are a bit on the desperate side. I've heard complaints from producers that wading through the "hundreds" of auditions can be quite a chore.

Yeah, I'm out in California, somewhere.

Travis
www.Announcing.biz

Documentary: www.Narrate.biz

Eric, yes, I second what Travis said. We're in Miami, he's in CA. You can't get much further apart than that, not on this continent anyway, and he delivered a top knotch VO for one of our productions. He nailed the delivery right on the head the first time without any direction. That's what you look for in voice over talent!

thanks for all the advice guys, Travis i will probably drop you an email in the next few days. I first need to get this project done but I need to get some of the basic info on how you work and what I should budget for etc.

maybe I can send you some links to what im doingso you can understand better what I'm looking for too.

thanks again guys,
Eric

Travis is my number one favorite VO talent.... worked on many projects together.

thanks Guys...that's me currently on the Wx channel doing the hurricane reads and other various stuff. I'll get in contact with you Eric.

www.seancaldwell.com
Tarpon Springs, FL

VOGuy led me in another post to some good mics - his technical knowlege is very good and sensible. I never heard him but he is here somewhere.