In general, I find that for videos the acting is more realistic.
If I am not right for something there are many talented actors out there that will get it.
Sometimes a role might be difficult on my throat.
I think there are more female characters in videogames now but I also think that`s because videogames in general are more diverse now.
Start as early as you can. Make tapes of your characters.
I do try to give reality to the younger children voices and I`m constantly observing and listening to small children, particularly for Baby Dil.
I had to make squirrel noises as Bubbles and without realizing it, I was making the face and putting my fingers up to my face to look like a squirrel and everyone made fun of me for the rest of the day.
I think it`s definitely beneficial for these characters to have good acting voices behind them and it affects the characters in a way that people can feel like they`re part of the game and that they know these characters.
(Interview in "Working Mother" Magazine, July/August 2004): My son is now old enough to respond to my work. To me, that`s what it`s all about.
Some shows, like PPG, tape in a group session, which is always more fun because you can play off each other.
I usually have 10 different animation projects going at a time.
There`s a lot more to see when you`re playing and because of the advances in technology it makes room for all kinds of new characters.
I didn`t record any additional dialogue for this CD, they are excerpts pulled from existing episodes.
Don`t be afraid to look silly.
I`m not sure specifically but there`s definitely parts of me in Rikku.
We all sit in front of our mics and our scripts lay on music stands. Then the silliness begins!